Danica Ricks
@danicaricks
Strategic Analytics and Data Management Leader with 13+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Strategic Analytics and Data Management Leader with over 13 years of experience in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that drive executive decision-making. My expertise lies in leading cross-functional teams in data governance, scalable BI development, and cloud data management, particularly with Snowflake and Azure. I have a proven track record of designing and implementing data frameworks that ensure quality and accessibility across various business functions including sales, marketing, finance, and operations.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led initiatives that resulted in significant improvements in reporting accuracy and stakeholder trust. For instance, at Cox Automotive, I managed Snowflake performance optimization and governance processes, achieving a 25% reduction in reporting inconsistencies. My role also involves enabling enterprise-wide self-service BI adoption through comprehensive training and standardized KPI definitions, ensuring that all stakeholders can leverage data effectively for strategic growth.
I am passionate about fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuously seek opportunities to innovate and enhance data management practices. My technical skills include advanced SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and data integration techniques, which I utilize to deliver impactful analytics solutions that align with organizational goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Manager, Business Intelligence
Cox Automotive
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Lead strategy, governance, and delivery of enterprise-wide data reporting across digital product operations, sales, and marketing leadership teams. Manage Snowflake performance optimization and build scalable data pipelines, achieving a 25% reduction in reporting inconsistencies.
Data Reporting & Analytics Consultant
Kaiser Permanente
Jun 2021 - Apr 2022 (10 months)
Delivered enterprise Power BI dashboards and Snowflake-based data solutions for campaign and operations reporting. Designed scalable datasets to monitor campaign ROI and supported executive adoption of new analytics frameworks.
Sr. Principal IT Analyst
Manhattan Associates
Mar 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Led BI project execution using Azure and SQL, supporting global supply chain clients. Developed KPI dashboards and streamlined self-service BI initiatives, training regional business units on data access best practices.
Senior Data Insights Analyst
Travelport
Nov 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Built and managed enterprise Tableau and Power BI dashboards from multi-region data warehouses. Standardized performance metrics for global executive reviews and enabled better sales and marketing alignment through predictive trend reporting.
Senior Business Systems Analyst
HD Supply
Mar 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 9 months)
Managed data warehouse reporting operations for finance and retail divisions. Supported forecasting and dynamic operational reporting initiatives, leading SQL-based data migration projects for business transformation.
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
Merchants Preferred
Aug 2014 - Mar 2016 (1 year 7 months)
Developed automated KPI dashboards and SQL-based reporting solutions to support executive leadership. Improved reporting delivery timelines and system performance through ETL pipeline enhancements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts, Data Management
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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