Shekela Mitchell Best's Linkedin Analytics

Known for navigating challenging situations with a smile, I thrive on problem-solving and optimal solutions. Currently serving as a data analyst at a prominent newspaper, my six-year career in education specializes in at-risk students. Passionate about problem-solving and dedicated to making a positive impact on my community, I have spent the past few years transitioning my enthusiasm from teaching to data analysis. With a background deeply rooted in empowering individuals through education, I have seamlessly applied my skills as a data analyst to contribute valuable insights and solutions. My journey is an exciting blend of teaching and data analysis, both fueled by the desire to create meaningful change in the communities I serve. Leveraging my technical expertise and a collaborative mindset, I drive success and develop strategies to extract data insights, building solutions that resonate with the target audience. Currently on the lookout for a data analyst role, I am eager to fuel growth and deliver impactful insights for an organization committed to innovation and people. 🌟 Notable Career Achievement: • Strategic Data-Driven Solutions: In my transition to a Data Analyst & Business Analyst role, I streamlined data entry by implementing a user-friendly form with VBA macros. This not only reduced data entry time but also enhanced data visibility, fostering impactful, data-driven decision-making. Additionally, I played a key role in coaching teams, leading to a significant increase in engagement. • Market Insight and Growth: Leveraged data insights for actionable analytics during quarterly meetings, resulting in improvement in website traffic. Additionally, conducted market research and recommended new content marketing strategies, successfully growing youth readership and securing sponsorship with an afterschool daycare program. 🔍 Core Data Analyst Skills: • Excel, SQL, Python, R, Data Visualization (Tableau, Power BI). • Analytical mindset, statistics expertise. • Data modeling, cleaning, manipulation, visualization. • Strong problem-solving, translating data insights. • Effective communicator, presenting findings clearly. 🌐 Technical Tools: • Excel (Vlookup | Xlookup | Conditional Formatting | Formulas | Pivot Tables | VBA | Macros) • SQL (SQL Server | MySQL | PostgreSQL) • Python (Pandas | NumPy | Matplotlib | Seaborn | BeautifulSoup | Prophet) • PowerPoint • Tableau • Power BI (Power Query | Dax) 💼 Let's connect! ✉️ Feel free to reach out to me about data analyst opportunities directly.