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KOLADE OLAYINKA

Toronto,ON

Summary

Accomplished Senior Data Analyst with a proven track record at Kal Tire, enhancing forecast accuracy by 15% through advanced analytics and inventory management. Expert in data visualization (Power BI, Tableau) and SQL, with a flair for leading teams and streamlining processes. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, driving data-driven decisions and operational efficiencies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Data Analyst

Kal Tire
Scarborough, Canada
09.2024 - Current
  • Led seasonal demand analysis and optimized inventory management processes, achieving 15% improvement in forecast accuracy
  • Designed and presented interactive dashboards (Power BI, Tableau) to leadership, enabling real-time monitoring of KPIs and trends
  • Streamlined data entry workflows, improving reporting accuracy and reducing manual errors by 25%
  • Collaborated with IT and operational teams to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency, cutting reporting time by 30%

Data Analyst

Michigan State University
East Lansing, USA
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Company Overview: Remote
  • Developed automated data cleaning workflows, reducing time spent on data preparation by 50%
  • Conducted statistical analysis and built interactive dashboards (Tableau, Power BI) to visualize research outcomes for donor-funded projects
  • Delivered insights for economic development strategies to key stakeholders, including government officials
  • Trained junior analysts and young scholars in data management tools such as SPSS, Stata, and Excel
  • Remote

Data Analyst

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Ibadan, Nigeria
04.2016 - 08.2024
  • Promoted from Junior Data Analyst to Data Analyst for delivering high-impact project evaluations and insights
  • Digitized data collection processes, achieving a 50% cost reduction and improved accuracy
  • Led and trained data collection teams to ensure on-time project delivery with minimal data discrepancies
  • Conducted statistical analyses using SPSS, STATA, and Excel, generating insights to inform strategic project decisions
  • Partnered with stakeholders to identify opportunities for performance improvement and project optimization

Education

MSc. - Agricultural Economics

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
01.2018

B.Agric. (Hons) - Agricultural Economics and Extension

Federal University of Technology
Akure, Nigeria
01.2014

Skills

  • Advanced Data Analytics & Reporting
  • Data Visualization (Power BI, Tableau)
  • Predictive and Statistical Modeling
  • SQL and Database Management
  • Business Intelligence (BI) Tools
  • Data Cleaning & Wrangling
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Training
  • Process Automation and Optimization
  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
  • Data Analysis Tools: Power BI, Tableau, SPSS, STATA, QGIS
  • Programming and Databases: SQL, MySQL, Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
  • Data Collection and Survey Tools: SurveyCTO, ONA/ODK, KOBO, Survey Solutions
  • Soft skills: communication, team leadership, training, attention to detail, and critical thinking

Certification

  • Statistics for Data Science and Business Analysis, Udemy, 2022
  • MySQL and Statistics for Data Analysis, Udemy, 2021
  • Tableau Desktop Specialist, Optional
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst, Optional

Timeline

Senior Data Analyst

Kal Tire
09.2024 - Current

Data Analyst

Michigan State University
12.2023 - 09.2024

Data Analyst

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
04.2016 - 08.2024

MSc. - Agricultural Economics

University of Ibadan

B.Agric. (Hons) - Agricultural Economics and Extension

Federal University of Technology

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