Business Analyst with 3+ years of experience driving business improvements in IT and business services. Skilled in data analysis, process mapping, and project management to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that boost productivity and profitability. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and deliver exceptional results
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Data Analyst
Woodbridge International
Cape Town
05.2023 - Current
Support Business Growth: Conducted market research, identifying qualified buyers across industries, and building targeted buyers lists, contributing to business development efforts.
Data Expertise: Utilize various database tools to gather, clean, and consolidate data for insightful presentations
AI Integration and Automation: Automate repetitive tasks through scripting, freeing up time for more complex analysis projects.
Streamlined Information Access: Supported all departments and stakeholders with timely data access and also streamlined data consolidation and cleaning processes through automation, improving efficiency by 14%
Data-Driven Insights: Delivered clear presentations of complex analyses to leadership, influencing strategic decisions.
Client Engagement: Conducted one-on-one meetings to discuss targeted buyer lists.
CRM Master: Strong CRM system knowledge for efficient data retrieval and analysis
Data Analyst
Burgiss (now MSCI)
Stellenbosch
03.2022 - 05.2023
Enhanced Investment Decisions: Analyzed financial data & generated insights to inform investment strategies.
Optimized Portfolio Performance: Monitored performance & identified process improvement opportunities
Leveraged Automation & AI: Led project to streamline workflows
Financial Modeling Expertise: Built and maintained financial models for risk management.
Automated repetitive tasks: Through scripting, freeing up time for more complex analysis projects, improved efficiency by 10%.
Extracted and interpreted datapatterns :To translate findings into actionable outcomes.
Junior Business Analyst
Office Of Astronomy For Development
10.2020 - 09.2021
Led Digital Transformation: Migrated to digital filing systems & designed information systems tailored to organizational needs.
Ensured Data Integrity & Insights: Implemented data management policies & conducted analysis to identify trends & recommend improvements.
Collaborated for Seamless Integration: Identified data collection needs across departments for smooth system integration.
Technical Expertise: Proficient in process mapping & modeling (UML & ERD
Education
Bcom : Information Systems And Business Management
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa
02.2017 - 11.2020
High School Bachelor Pass
Good Hope Seminary Girl High School, Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2013 - 01.2024
Skills
Data Cleaning
Advanced Excel {Macro VBA & Power Query)
Machine Learning(AI Tool)
SQL Programming
Qualitative Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Process Mapping
ERP and PLC
KPI Scorecard
User Acceptance Testing
Business Use Cases
Timeline
Business Data Analyst
Woodbridge International
05.2023 - Current
Data Analyst
Burgiss (now MSCI)
03.2022 - 05.2023
Junior Business Analyst
Office Of Astronomy For Development
10.2020 - 09.2021
Bcom : Information Systems And Business Management