I'm Lainey

Data Visualization Specialist, Business Intelligence Analyst, Storyteller, and Project Manager

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Data Visualization Specialist

Creates clear and impactful visuals to promote better understanding and decision-making.

Business Intelligence Analyst

Provides data-driven insights to support strategy and optimize business processes.

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Storyteller

Crafts compelling narratives from data that engages, informs, and communicates complex insights.

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Project Manager

Coordinates tasks to ensure the successful planning, execution, and completion of a project.

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About Me

I’m a data analyst and project manager – obsessed with results – with a multi-industry background in corporate learning, recruiting, and events. I specialize in impactful visualization and meaningful insights. I am:
  • Passionate about endeavors that call upon the powers of technology, organization, storytelling, and transformative visuals.
  • Adept at assessing challenges and needs, then driving towards a target objective.
  • Skilled in balancing the use of technical tools and the creativity of the human mind.
  • Excited to contribute to the goals of a team and support the responsible growth of a business.
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Left and Right Brain Advantage

Skills

My professional strength lies in leveraging both analytical and creative thinking, allowing me to approach challenges with a well-rounded perspective. The ability to engage both my left and right brain enhances my problem-solving capabilities and fosters innovative solutions in my work.

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Strategic Thinking

Analytical Thinking • Big Picture Thinking • Project Management • Operations Management • Planning • Process Advancement and Development • Issue Identification • Business Transformation and Integration • Multi-tasking and Prioritization • Quality Control

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Technical Proficiency

Microsoft Excel (and 365 Suite) • Power BI • Tableau • SQL • Python • Data Analysis • Data Visualization. • Data Insights • Project Management tools such as ClickUp/Asana

Communication Skills

Data Storytelling • Facilitation and Presentation Skills • Listening • Verbal and Written Communication • Relationship-building • Diversity-awareness • Inclusivity • Mentorship and Coaching • Distilling Complexity • Collaboration • Consultation

Creative Talent

Design Thinking • Data Visualization • Presentation Development • Adobe Creative Suite • Canva • Brainstorming • Instructional Design • Curriculum Development

Skills in action

Featured Projects

While I specialize in the visual, insight, and story side of data, I am skilled in all phases of the data analysis process from cleaning to transformation to insight and visualization.

To see my skills in action, here are a few featured projects. You can also view my entire portfolio by clicking below.

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Customer Segmentation Analysis

Client Goal: to uncover information about their sales patterns to gain insights and strategize for better customer segmentation. Python Project

Business Model Transition Analysis

Client Goal: to discover data-driven insights that will inform their new business model and launch with success. SQL and Tableau Project
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Flu Season Staffing Analysis

Client Goal: to learn about flu season trends across states and seasons to support an effective staffing plan for their agency. Tableau and Excel Project

Global Sales Market Analysis

Client Goal: to intelligently allocate budget for marketing and development as they enter the market as a new business. Excel and PowerPoint Project

Experience in Action

Background

My career has allowed me to develop a wide range of skills in project management, operations, planning, presentation, visualization, and more. Here is a brief representation of my most recent roles.

For more on my background and experience, you are invited to visit my LinkedIn profile or download my resume.

Project Manager - Early Talent Team

  • 2022 - 2023

Charles Schwab & Co., via Magnit (contract role)

Responsible for process refinement and tool development for scalable program operations to support rapid growth. 

2022 - 2023
2018 - 2019

Operational Program Manager - Schwab Intern Academy

  • 2018 - 2019

Charles Schwab & Co.

Responsible for company intern program planning and operational execution to ensure exceptional intern experience.

Sr. Learning Event Specialist

  • 2011 - 2017

Charles Schwab & Co.

Responsible for logistical planning and implementation of business-unit specific learning and development events.

2011 - 2017
2009 - 2010

Training Facilitation Specialist

  • 2009 - 2010

Express Scripts, Inc.

Responsible for facilitation of 8-week new hire onboarding training and various up-skilling for employees and managers.

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Data is a tool for enhancing intuition.
- Hilary Mason, data scientist and founder of Fast Forward Labs

Would you like to work together?

Contact Me

If you’re interested in working together on a project, partnership, contract, or consulting opportunity, let’s connect! I have a beautiful home office in Greenville, South Carolina USA and am happy to discuss remote opportunities. 

To connect, feel free to complete the Contact Me form below or email me directly at: letsConnect (at) laineyOdette (dot) com

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