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Adam Thorburn

Data Analytics Team Member, Craftsman Mindset, Learner

Based in Boston, MA

About

I specialize in extracting actionable insights from large datasets to inform strategic business decisions, utilizing data visualization and dashboards for effective communication. With experience in developing predictive models, I help organizations anticipate future trends and make proactive decisions. My mission is to leverage the transformative power of data science to create tangible impacts and drive meaningful change.

Skills

Projects

Experience

2023 - 2024

Teacher at YBM ECC

1. Traveled overseas to teach English in South Korea, a bucket list item. 2. Taught English, Science, and Art classes to kindergarteners, aged 7-8. 3. Utilized Excel to conduct in-depth analysis on the academic performance of 40 students across various subjects, identifying key trends and patterns.

2021 - 2023

Data Analyst at Community Servings

1. Leveraged proficiency in Salesforce, Power BI, and Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables) to fulfill diverse organizational needs, resulting in streamlined processes and enhanced data-driven decision-making. 2. Utilized predictive analytics techniques in Excel to consistently forecast business outcomes. 3. Designed and developed 15+ visually intuitive Salesforce dashboards for internal and external stakeholders, facilitating user-friendly, data-driven decision-making. 4. Proactively optimized Salesforce reports for key stakeholders, aligning them with evolving organizational requirements, resulting in an increase in report accuracy.

2021

Financial Analyst at Granite Telecommunications

1. Leveraged Excel pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions on a daily basis to efficiently organize and analyze large datasets. 2. Authored and implemented a comprehensive Training Manual for new employees in the Cost Analysis & Savings team, streamlining onboarding processes and reducing training time by 30%. 3. Provided sales representatives with in-depth financial analysis, empowering them to refine sales pitches and drive heightened cost savings and business expansion.

2020 - 2021

Reporting and Data Analyst at Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse

1. Analyzed restaurant sales data to uncover actionable insights, enabling the general manager to implement strategic changes that led to notable sales growth. 2. Identified a customer behavior pattern and implemented a targeted solution, leading to a notable increase in dessert sales.

2019 - 2021

Trademark Paralegal at Wolf Greenfield

1. Served as a primary client contact in the Trademark Department, fostering strong client relationships and providing responsive communication and support. 2. Managed and maintained trademarks for clients by overseeing the preparation of legal documents, collaborating with attorneys on trademark matters, and ensuring accurate and timely submission of filings to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). 3. Maintained database records and performed data entry tasks to ensure accurate storage and retrieval of critical information, enhancing organizational efficiency and data management practices.

2018

Community Health & Malaria Prevention Volunteer at Peace Corps

1. Engaged in weekly health discussions with mothers during Control and Promotion of Growth meetings, addressing topics such as family planning, nutrition, and malaria prevention. 2. Led comprehensive community surveys on diverse health-related subjects, ensuring thorough data collection and analysis. 3. Employed data analysis techniques to identify and prioritize community needs, enabling evidence-based decision-making for targeted health interventions.

2017

Intern at World Federation of Public Health Associations

1. Attended prominent global health events in Geneva, actively engaging with discussions surrounding pressing global health challenges and strategies for resolution. 2. Delivered a statement at the 70th World Health Assembly, advocating for the meaningful inclusion of students and young professionals in professional environments. 3. Contributed to the Students and Young Professionals Working Group, collaborating on a manuscript submitted to the Journal of Public Health Policy.

Education

2019-2021

M.S. Data Analytics at Northeastern University

Concentration in Statistical Modeling

2014 - 2018

B.S. Healthcare Management & Policy at University of New Hampshire

Concentration in Public Health and Epidemiology