CV | Sean Holt

Education

Weatherhead School of Management

Case Western Reserve University

Masters of Science in Management - Business Analytics July 2016 - May 2017

GPA: 3.818

Quest University Canada

Bachelor of Arts and Science in Mathematics

January 2011 - August 2015

GPA 3.131

Software

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

AWS

Arena

Crimson Hexagon Google Analytics

HTML/CSS

LaTeX

MS Excel

MS Visio

MS Word

Python

@Risk

SAS

SPSS & Amos

SQL

Tableau

XLMiner

Experience

Strategic Audience Analyst

Wiland, Inc

June 2017 - March 2019

» Developed new general-purpose prospect modeling products for the Ultimate Data Division
» Improved performance of audience ranking between 200-300% via effective categorization
» Significantly improved production process for Social Data Categories after developing Python automation software which incorporated new predictive QC steps and overview tools

» Developed a performance validation framework with parallel processing for timely results
» Developed interactive online dashboards for executive oversight and general data sharing using Python, Tableau, and SQL Sample Dashboards Here

» Utilized natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to generate keyphrase type-ahead system for new product site

» Developed +800 Social Data Categories utilizing many brands’ Twitter information

Business Analyst Intern

Colorado Department of Transportation

March 2016 - July 2016

» Maintained Maintenance Level of Service (MLOS) budget using SAP and Excel

» Worked with managers and stakeholders to help define business processes for continuous improvement
» Analyzed effectiveness and efficiency of processes, providing recommendations for improvement where applicable. Large projects included MLOS, Bulk Fuel, and LOS metrics

Associate Data Analyst

Information Dynamics

March 2016 - July 2016

» Analyzed data using regression analysis, stochastic analysis, and other statistical methods using Matlab and Excel with @Risk to test and validate models
» Reported errors and areas needing improvement or optimization

Supervisor

Renaissance Adventures

July 2013 - December 2015

» Responsible for the quality and safety of all activities.

» Supervised up to 20 employees and 120 children, ages 5-17, at a time

» Developed new communication process between management and counselors, mitigating frustration from both sides

» Developed new activity which saved the existence of the program’s culminating day

» Awarded title of “The Hero RA Needs” by fellow employees

Trainer & Analytics

Canine Valley

April 2014 - May 2015

» Supported owner in business expansion decisions and developed primary plan through analysis of current practices and shortcomings, market and financial analysis

» Trained and rehabilitated dogs with extreme behavioral issues, many with legal strikes against them

Quest Leader

Renaissance Adventures

May 2013 - July 2013

» Educated children in groups of 6 by leading them on mythical adventures through the powers of storytelling and live action roleplaying

» Developed “Quests” with clearly defined social, educational, and problem-solving goals for the children to achieve through the integration of complex situational and philosophical dilemmas

Associate Project Manager

Adopt A Village In Laos

October 2012 - April 2013

» Supervised transportation, distribution, and safety of all Lao assets to extremely rural mountainous villages

» Developed program for VIP and nurtured a positive experience during the VIP’s stay

» Supported owner in negotiations with Lao government officials and contractors

Cart Technician

Indian Peaks Golf Course

March 2007 - August 2009

» Maintained Carts and Grounds

Owner

WorldPoliticalBoard.com

March 2007 - August 2009

» Created a political web forum with 2000 active members

» Managed two part-time international employees

» Used HTML, CSS, Wordpress, SEO methods, Google Analytics, AdWords, SQL, and remote customer service systems to provide superior site quality

» Wrote analysis of, and focused on, controversial stories and opinions for politics, economics, and finance to spur discussion and maintain clientele

Volunteer Experience

Emergency First Responder

Quest University Canada

January 2011 - April 2014

» Primary emergency first responder for the campus

English Teacher

Phousi Mountain Temple

October 2012 - March 2013

» Taught English to classes of 20 students with various language abilities ages 10-21

» Focused on body language and simplistic communication teaching methods to help communicate language concepts and use of words

Instructor Training

Outward Bound

June 2011 - August 2011

» Taught backcountry techniques such as rock and mountain climbing to groups unfamiliar in the backcountry, mostly to middle school students

» Managed groups of strangers and turned them into teams

Business Intern

L3 Communication

December 2009

» Worked with VP of Business Development and Strategy focusing on market analysis

» Received crash course in Link Simulation and Training programs. Analyzed operations web and conceived pros and cons of the current system

Publications

Stochastic Volatility Models For Black-Scholes

Author

Quest University Canada, 2016

Nominated for Distinction

Heavenly Mathematics Textbook: Solutions Manual

Contributor

Princeton Review, 2014

» Brief overview of Markov processes, Stochastic Calculus, and financial concepts

» Proved and discussed elimination of risk via Black-Scholes-Merton formula

» Discussed real-world applicability and faults with Black-Scholes

» Provided solutions to Black-Scholes volatility assumptions and simulate models

» Solved, edited, and wrote solutions in LaTeX for spherical trigonometry problems in Glen Van Brummelen’s Heavenly Mathematics textbook

List of Skills

List of Commonly Used Packages

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