Results-driven Data Analyst with expertise in statistical modeling and project management, gained at Miamor Trading. Successfully developed dashboards that enhanced decision-making and improved data quality assurance processes. Proven ability to lead teams and implement process improvements, fostering a culture of analytical thinking and operational excellence.
Hi, I’m
Kalala Rapha
Data Analyst
Cape Towm,WC
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Miamor TradingCape Towm
Data Analyst
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Analyzed large datasets to address strategic and operational business questions.
- Identified or monitored current and potential customers using business intelligence tools.
- Developed dashboards with Tableau to monitor key performance indicators.
- Assessed programs to identify risks or problems to determine appropriate responses.
- Maintained documentation of all the processes related to Data Analysis.
- Generated reports and obtained data to develop analytics on key performance and operational metrics.
- Managed diverse projects for data capture, storage and forecast analysis.
- Provided technical support for existing reports, dashboards or other tools.
- Worked with internal teams to understand business needs and changing strategies.
Noodles FactoryCape Towm
Production Manager
10.2023 - 11.2025
Job overview
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Reduced process lags by managing employees and training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
- Evaluated existing processes for potential automation opportunities.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
Cape Town BakeryCape Towm
Production Manager
07.2020 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Reduced process lags by managing employees and training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Used specialized instrumentation to track and evaluate gas levels.
- Assigned staff, materials and funds throughout project lifecycle.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
- Read and interpreted meter numbers each shift to check operability of gas retrieval systems.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Strategized long-term business needs and applied customer feedback for process improvements.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
- Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
- Evaluated existing processes for potential automation opportunities.
- Built rapport with international business contacts, overseas suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
- Authored and updated production reports and personnel records to facilitate operational decisions.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Prevented and resolved customer issues regarding production through planning.
- Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
- Supervised team of six skilled TIG and MIG welders, helping fabricate weldments to dimensional tolerances.
Cape CookiesCape Towm
Processing Manager
05.2013 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Monitored daily production activities, ensuring accuracy of data entry and quality control.
- Participated in projects to reduce hazardous waste for environmental improvement.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
- Compiled, modeled, and reported on data to support efficiency targets.
- Performed root cause analysis on issues impacting performance or productivity.
- Communicated with stockholders or other investors to provide information or raise capital.
- Evaluated business operations compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
- Identified areas of inefficiency and proposed solutions to optimize processes.
- Conducted regular training sessions for new employees on processing procedures.
- Devised safety production and sanitation guidelines to improve overall operations.
- Assisted in the development of reports to track progress against established goals.
- Implemented performance strategies for operational protocols to meet quality standards.
- Analyzed production reports to improve workflow and pre-production processes.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations related to processing operations.
- Reviewed nonconforming products with QA managers to meet daily production schedules.
- Analyzed data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Analyzed and implemented process improvement initiatives to maximize efficiency.
- Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding processing issues in a timely manner.
- Developed and maintained standard operating procedures for processing operations.
- Developed and implemented financial strategies to maximize profits and reduce costs.
Peninsula BeverageCape Town
Laboratory Technician
02.2010 - 04.2013
Job overview
- Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent contamination and ensure the integrity of samples and cultures.
- Participated in regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress on research initiatives.
- Documented all experimental procedures and results in an organized manner for future reference.
- Ensured that all laboratory areas were kept clean and orderly at all times.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, contributing to successful laboratory audits.
- Used scientific method to assist colleagues and supervisors with experiments.
Education
FreeCodeCampUSA San Fransico
from Full Stack Developer
University Overview
- Online Learning: Great Learning. Data Analysis using Excel
- Google: Google Analytics for Beginners
- Professional Development Courses: SAP ERP MM
American Institute of BakingUSA KANSAS
GED
11-2009
University Overview
- Completed online course on (insert name of course here)
Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyCape Town South Africa
Associate of Science from Analytical Chemistry
12-2009
University Overview
University of LubumbashiLubumbashi DRC
Bachelor of Science from Industrial Engineering
University Overview
- Major in: Industrial Chemistry
Skills
- Data analysis
- Dashboard development
- Statistical modeling
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Quality control
- Analytical thinking
- Data quality
- Data quality assurance processes
- SAS programming
- SQL databases
- SQL
- HTML5 proficiency
- HTML templating
- Debugging
- Front-end frameworks
- Front-end development
Affiliations
Affiliations
I am a part-time writer, and I have published a book this year called Dancing in the Rain
Languages
French
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Prefect in high school
Top Achiever in Mathematics in Grades 8, 9, and 10
Top Lab technician at Peninsula Beverage in 2011 & 2012
References
References
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Software
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Websites
Timeline
Data Analyst
Miamor Trading
11.2023 - Current
Production Manager
Noodles Factory
10.2023 - 11.2025
Production Manager
Cape Town Bakery
07.2020 - 09.2023
Processing Manager
Cape Cookies
05.2013 - 06.2020
Laboratory Technician
Peninsula Beverage
02.2010 - 04.2013
FreeCodeCamp
from Full Stack Developer
American Institute of Baking
GED
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Associate of Science from Analytical Chemistry
University of Lubumbashi
Bachelor of Science from Industrial Engineering
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