
Andrea Gourley
@andreagourley
I build labor models, experiments, and dashboards that improve retail staffing, productivity, and decision-making.
What I'm looking for
At The Home Depot, I build labor models for the Pro Sales division, translating store activity into staffing and labor-cost forecasts. I also create Excel tools and Tableau dashboards that help stakeholders track performance by store and fiscal week.
I design A/B pilot tests, collect behavioral and demographic data, and compare results with legacy data to identify what worked and what needs improvement. Using SQL and Python, I pull, clean, and analyze large datasets to surface opportunities for store investment, productivity, and process improvement.
Before moving into data analysis, I led product engineering work at The Home Depot and Electrolux, from product specifications and validation testing to packaging performance, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing readiness. I enjoy hands-on work in the field as much as the calculations and analysis behind it.
Across product development and manufacturing environments, I've worked with cross-functional teams, suppliers, vendors, quality teams, sales, and leadership to turn testing and operational findings into practical improvements. I'm team-oriented, goal-oriented, and comfortable presenting analysis for feedback before final decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
· Conducted labor and time studies to map current labor usage, identify inefficiencies in existing processes, and propose opportunities for improvement.
· Created A/B pilot test plans, collected behavioral and demographic data, and then measured the A/B data against the legacy data to confirm if the response achieved the desired results and what needs more improvement.
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• Created product specifications, testing requirements and ensured products meet all associated safety and energy compliance and certification requirements for existing products and all new products.
• Performed internal testing validation on new designs and comparison testing to existing products to assess new manufacturers for quality and performance.
• Collaborated with manufacturers to utili
• Designed new products, generated 3D models and manufacturing drawings, created test plans, managed BOM’s and ECN’s, led sample prototyping, oversaw all verification testing per Electrolux and applicable regulatory compliance requirements for our product produced at the local facility and with our international suppliers.
• Conducted design reviews with tooling team and suppliers to ensure manufa
• Responsible for creating new 3D models and manufacturing drawings in as little as 2-3 days for quick manufacturing.
• Created new custom parts quickly to fit whatever type, brand, or configuration of interfacing equipment that our customer was using in the field.
• Created completely new SolidWorks 3D models for any new design or product, and then created the manufacturing drawings for the new
• Led development cycle for the new products development and validation, organized and led interdisciplinary teams to manage the overall project timeline and deliverables for the new item/product.
• Designed new products, created product specifications sheets, created BOM’s and ECN’s, and developed manufacturing plans for the new items with our vendors.
• Researched new materials and developed
Mechanical Engineer on the Systems Engineering Team for the UPF Project
• Helped write the system verification plans for UPF piping and process systems to ensure that all of the facility and system requirements were met.
• Helped to draft and write the functional analysis documents and functional requirements for the fire protection systems, piping systems and I&C systems.
• Have an in-depth know
Engineering Intern for Structural Design Company
• Trained in the research and development division of the company and was involved in testing new designs in the lab and in the field.
• Worked for the Quality Control Supervisor to oversee the production of the brackets and extensions fabricated by robotic welders and employed welders.
• Created AutoCAD drawings of new designs the company was con
I was trained on the Plasma Cutter which was used to cut parts from sheets of metal to be fabricated later. Also, I was taught the hydro-static testing process for pressure vessels and examined x-ray test results to check welds for imperfections. I was trained on a MIG Welder to better understand how to check weld tests and how to look for outside imperfections. Worked with the DBA system to input
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering and Math
2011 - 2015
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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