Work History

A detailed view of my professional journey.

Experience

Business Intelligence Analyst
Leggett & Platt - Carthage, Missouri
06/2022 - 02/2026

Business Intelligence Systems Analyst - Creating reports and setting up schedulers to distribute them. Cleaning up data while creating PowerBi dashboards for users.

  • Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Expert in hosting complex RFP/RFQ events for multi-modal logistics (TL, LTL, Air, Dray, Intermodal) and indirect spend, including MRO, GHG reporting, and auditing services; proven track record of managing high-volume bid environments to achieve $4M+ in savings.
  • Data Governance & Technical Integrity: Lead the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, from rigorous onboarding and validation to continuous data cleansing. Optimized EDI and API connectivity to establish standardized data protocols, eliminating billing discrepancies and ensuring high-integrity datasets for financial reporting and network analysis.
  • Automation & Migration: API Integration / Usage, Workflow Automation & Integration. Microsoft Power Automate, Custom Hooks. Custom LLM Solutions (Microsoft and Google AI Studio). Coordinated large-scale technology migrations to minimize disruption while enhancing overall system capabilities.
Role Skills: Project Management, SQL database management, Workflow Analysis and Automation, Microsoft and Azure AD, Procurement Management, KPI monitoring/Tracking.
Information Technology Help Desk Analyst
Leggett & Platt - Carthage, Missouri
09/2019 - 06/2022 2 yrs 10 mos

Providing Tier 1 technical support, troubleshooting, triaging tickets, patching remote stations, assisting users with information technology requests, maintaining Active Directory, deploying/repairing VPN access points, advising users on cybersecurity concerns, assisting with migrations/adoptions of new resources, provisioning of web access requests, completing EDI-related tasks and enrolling/unlocking users on MFA systems like Microsoft Authenticator/DUO.

Real Time Analyst
Alorica - Joplin, Missouri
02/2018 - 09/2019 1 yr 7 mos

Part of Orange Lanyard Leadership. Reporting & Analytics Analyst using O365, scheduling and data-entry. Outage resolution. Monitored real-time adherence rates, identifying potential risks to service delivery goals and taking corrective actions when needed.

Tech Agent
Alorica - Joplin, Missouri
10/2017 - 02/2018 5 mos

Over-the-phone troubleshooting and repair schedule. Collaborated with team members to improve service response times. Assisted in troubleshooting and diagnosing product-related problems. Documented technical processes to enhance team training materials.

Freelance Designer
Self-employed
10/2017 - Present 8 yrs

Several websites and online projects using CMS-based systems and custom solutions that utilize HTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL. Tuning the SEO metadata on projects while monitoring on Google Analytics.

Content Designer Internship
Good News Productions, International - Joplin, Missouri
04/2011 - 04/2015 4 yrs 1 mo

Translation and development of web-based apps for Android and iOS. Provided technical support for hardware and software issues, ensuring minimal downtime for users. Assisted in the installation and configuration of operating systems and applications. Maintained accurate records of support requests and resolutions in ticketing system. Conducted routine maintenance on PCs, prolonging equipment lifespan and performance quality. Implemented best practices for data backup and recovery processes, protecting critical information.

Education

Double Major Bachelor's Degree: Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Ozark Christian College - Joplin, MO
ESL Language Instructor: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Minor
Ozark Christian College - Joplin, MO

Certifications

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Intro to Service Management with ITIL 4
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Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer Professional Certification
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Internal Communication Methods - Strategy and Tactics
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SC-400 Security Cloud Week - Microsoft Information Protection Administrator Participant
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SC-900 Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals