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Kristy Wilson

Palmerston North

Summary

For the past 19 years, I have been working with data to transform it in ways that make it meaningful to the customer. I am currently employed at Plumbing World as a Data Quality Analyst. In this role, I have worked on a data migration team, ensuring that the data being transferred from the current ERP system to Microsoft Dynamics 365 is accurate and complete. I have also been involved with the Reporting team, updating and developing reports, and working in the Azure Synapse pipeline to move data to the new data platform, ensuring it is available for the new reporting system. Prior to Plumbing World, I was employed with the Ministry of Social Development as a Performance and Reporting Analyst. The analysis I provided directly impacted decisions regarding several social welfare programmes, including the growing housing crisis in New Zealand. Before that, I worked with high-stakes standardised assessments for Data Recognition Corporation, a US-based company. My work contributed to teachers' ability to help students achieve academic success and meet graduation requirements. My primary goal in every project is to deliver value to the customer by connecting with them and collaborating to solve problems and transform their data into something that provides meaning and clarity. My technical skills have primarily been acquired through on-the-job training and self-guided instruction. I am always open to learning and expanding my skill set and am eager to take on new challenges.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Plumbing World

Data Quality Analyst
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Extracting, cleaning, and transforming data to prepare it for migration as part of a large-scale data migration project
  • Evaluated large datasets for quality and accuracy
  • Orchestrating multi-step data movement through the Synapse Pipeline in Microsoft Azure, ensuring seamless and accurate data transitions
  • Developing customised views by merging legacy data with newly migrated data, enabling reports to include comprehensive historical information
  • Collaborating with report stakeholders to design and update reports using Microsoft Report Builder, Nuvu, and Power BI, improving decision-making processes
  • Created custom dashboards for real-time monitoring of key performance indicators related to data quality management efforts.

Ministry of Social Development

Performance and Reporting Analyst
09.2020 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Working with different departments to determine the information that would provide a greater understanding of their clients
  • Specialising in reports related to emergency and government-supported housing
  • Designing an automated weekly report in Power BI and SAS Viya that allowed the housing team to customise their view of the data and focus on their specific client base
  • Providing ad hoc reports for the Director of Housing to be presented to key stakeholders
  • Updating SAS programs to automate reports delivered daily, weekly, and monthly to the Fraud Investigation team
  • Ensuring conclusions drawn were accurate by maintaining up-to-date and easily accessible records
  • Collaborating with team members to provide quality assurance and accurate documentation.

Data Recognition Corporation/CTB-McGraw-Hill

Senior Research Analyst
04.2005 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Collaborating with a research team to ensure the reliability and validity of assessments administered to school-aged children
  • Using SAS and Excel to produce statistical analysis of data
  • Providing a high degree of quality assurance, often using SAS which allowed for automation as well as a reduction in errors
  • Working closely with various state Departments of Education to provide reports on student, school, and state level achievements
  • Specialising in creating technical reports, specifically for the state of Georgia, which documented the test administration cycle
  • This involved collaboration across various internal departments and coordination with the Assessment Director at the Department of Education
  • Ensuring adherence to state and federal laws, state expectations, and educational standards in analyses.

Education

Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education And Psychology
Malibu, California

Master of Arts from Psychology

Pepperdine University
Malibu, California

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology

Skills

  • Microsoft Suite with Word and Excel certifications
  • Microsoft Azure Synapse Link
  • Base SAS and Enterprise Guide
  • SAS Viya
  • SQL
  • DAX
  • Power BI
  • Data visualisation and report development
  • Data organization and documentation
  • Business Analytics

Attributes

  • People and relationship focused
  • Critical thinker
  • Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • High level of professionalism and integrity
  • Strong communication skills
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Highly motivated
  • Enjoy learning new technology
  • Strong problem-solving skills

References

References available upon request.

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Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programs

Software

SQL

Base SAS

SAS Viya

Power BI

Microsoft Suite

Timeline

Data Quality Analyst

Plumbing World
08.2022 - Current

Performance and Reporting Analyst

Ministry of Social Development
09.2020 - 03.2022

Senior Research Analyst

Data Recognition Corporation/CTB-McGraw-Hill
04.2005 - 07.2020

Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education And Psychology

Master of Arts from Psychology

Pepperdine University

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
Kristy Wilson