Resume

• 2016

  Master of Science

  At one of the top analytics programs in the nation Nicole earned the title of Data Scientist through learning the best in analytic and visualization methods including: Python

  Regular Expression

  SQL Lite

  Pandas

  Numpy

  Jupyter Notebook

  Zeppeline Notebook

  Gephi

  with a sprinkling of D3

  Spark

  Pig

  Azure

  Hadoop

  as well as advanced modeling/regression methods

  Data and Privacy Law

  and behavioral economics.... more soon to come here!

  Analytics

  Georgia Institute of Technology

  In Progress

• 2015

  Leadership Columbus

  Volunteer Chair

  Steeple Chase for the Arts

  Historic District Preservation Society

  Social Committee Chair

  Young Professionals

  Spanish

  English

  Magna Cum Laude

  Columbus State University

  Young Alumni of the Year

  Columbus State University

  3rd Place

  Georgia Tech Master Modeler Competition

  Worked with a team of students to develop a weather based package delay algorithm for Amazon.

  Georgia Institute of Technology Business Innovation Center

  Emerging Continuing Education Leader - UPCEA South

  For a relative newcomer to the field of Adult/Continuing Education who has made an outstanding contribution to his/her organization

  to UPCEA

  and/or to the profession as a whole.\n\nFor over 2 years in Professional Education Nicole has shined as a catalyst in the realm of analytics

  data and dashboards. From speaking at conferences

  sharing templates and models

  to coordinating online groups

  Nicole is a true emerging leader in Continuing and Professional Education. \n\nhttp://www.president.gatech.edu/publications-presentations/publications/annual-reports/2017/empowering-a-world-class-faculty-and-staff\n\nhttps://pe.gatech.edu/blog/professional-programs-georgia-tech-recognized-for-innovation-and-value\n

  University Professional and Continuing Education Association

  Faculty Cup

  Highest student award possible. Cup is awarded to only one student each academic year. Is a recognition for scholastic as well as community development activities.

  Columbus State University

  Top 5 Under 40

  Selected as one of Columbus' top 5 people under 40. A recognition for efforts to promote community and to help other people.

  Columbus in the Valley Magazine

  Computer Information Systems Management Student of the Year

  Columbus State University College of Business

  Jaycee of the Year

  Georgia Jaycees

  Charles R. Eason Leadership Award

  Charles Eason Leadership Award Committee

  Who’s Who

  Awarded Who's Who each year since 2005

  Oxford University Press

  Gold Customer Service Award

  Columbus State University Enrollment Services

  Honor Societies

  Phi Beta Delta • Phi Kappa Phi • USAA Collegiate All-American Scholar

• 2007

  Columbus State University

  PavCon

  LLC

  PavCon

  LLC

  o Leadership: personal and professional development opportunities and presentations

  committees

  cyclical processes

  ad hoc request\no\tManaging data and maintaining integrity in 5 systems\no\tSQL and Crystal reporting\no\tRelational Database Modeling\no\tData studies and institutional research\no\tDash Board Design\no Campus and state presentations\no\tReport Menu development\no\tData entry supervision\no\tTechnical trainer and change agent\n\nOverseeing a myriad of technical applications and databases to find innovative

  streamlined

  cost effective solutions or improvements to enforce policy

  suggest policy

  and automate reporting

  communications and processes.

  Columbus State University

  Registrar Technology Specialist

  Columbus State University

  Application Support Analyst II

  The sole analyst supporting a division of 150+ people focused on professional education. Assisted with program analysis

  functional support

  application development

  etc. Utilized advanced expertise in Crystal Reports

  SQL

  VBA (for all MS office applications including Word

  Excel and Access)

  Scantron form development and system configuration.

  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Research Associate

  Supported a grant funded initiative under Complete College Georgia to design a data collection system for teacher preparation programs. Visited 23 USG schools (3 times each) across the state to determine needs

  present a drafted a solution

  and roll out the final product. Exhibited expertise in technical writing

  functional user support

  teamwork and Academic Data Collection.

  Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia

  MBA

  Business Administration

  President- Student Government. Also active and held office in Honoris Causa

  Phi Beta Lambda

  Students for a Sustainable World

  CSU Jaycees. \nother activities and services to CSU and to the community:\nGarden of Eatin'

  Camp Dream Golf Tournament

  Rock and Run for Autism

  CSU Day Signs

  Camp Dream

  Aflac Outdoor Games

  American Cancer Society Golf Tournament

  House of Time

  Model legislature

  CSU Move in Day

  CERT & NIMS

  Steeplechase

  Help the Hooch... etc

  Columbus State University

  Mastering Data Analysis in Excel

  WXMVEVG3SQRD

  Coursera Course Certificates

  Enriched Air Diver

  PADI

  Coursera Course Certificates

  Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies

  KDVHRQYB6LWB

  Advanced Open Water

  PADI

• Training

  Social Networking

  Student Affairs

  Data Analysis

  Curriculum Development

  Staff Development

  Leadership Development

  Process Improvement

  PowerPoint

  Project Management

  Program Development

  Event Planning

  Nonprofits

  Community Outreach

  Public Speaking

  Teaching

  Higher Education

  Leadership

  Academia

  Research

  Using \"Why\"​ to build a better \"What\"​: A Human Centered Approach to Reporting and Working

  An hour long presentation from colleagues across the Southern Region.\n\nHow much time is spent meeting the wrong needs

  or building something that never gets used? What happened when I flipped a switch and changed my approach to handling request? A blend of concepts from Simon Sinek and human-centered design principles

  experience this win-win method applicable in any position.

  Using \"Why\"​ to build a better \"What\"​: A Human Centered Approach to Reporting and Working

  de Vries

  Nicole

  Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia

  Georgia Institute of Technology