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Esther Ikwani

@estherikwani

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Organized professional skilled in project management and data analysis.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my skills in project management and data analysis while contributing to a collaborative and innovative team environment.

I am an organized and dependable professional with a strong background in project management, data analysis, and business strategy. My experience spans various roles where I have successfully managed multiple priorities and collaborated cross-functionally to drive process improvements. I pride myself on my problem-solving abilities and my capacity to utilize data-driven insights to inform decision-making.

Currently, I serve as a Payroll Analyst for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, where I manage payroll processing for over 800 employees, ensuring 100% on-time delivery. My efforts in conducting regular audits and developing custom reports have significantly improved data accuracy and reduced payroll errors. I am eager to leverage my skills in project management and analytics to contribute to organizational success in a full-time position.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Payroll Analyst

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Managed payroll processing for over 800 employees using HRCMS software, ensuring 100% on-time delivery and improving data accuracy. Conducted regular audits to identify anomalies and proactively address compliance issues, reducing payroll errors by 25%. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, reducing processing time by 90%, and developed custom reports in Excel to track

Payroll Processing Data Auditing Excel Process Improvement Reporting

Market Research Analyst Intern

New England Golf Course Owners Association

Sep 2020 - Dec 2020 (3 months)

Conducted comprehensive market research using SPSS, Qualtrics, and Google Analytics, generating insights that informed new marketing strategies. Analyzed survey data and identified key patterns, leading to actionable insights that increased targeted outreach by 20%. Produced detailed reports and dashboards to present KPIs and business outcomes, providing clear direction for marketing initiatives.

Market Research SPSS Qualtrics Google Analytics KPIs Dashboards Marketing Strategy

Business Development Intern

Spout Studios

Jan 2020 - May 2020 (4 months)

Analyzed sales trends and market data in Excel and Salesforce, identifying new growth opportunities that contributed to a 10% increase in sales leads. Played a key role in CRM system updates, improving lead tracking and client engagement, resulting in a 25% increase in conversion rates. Created reports and dashboards in Excel to track key metrics, enabling data-driven sales and marketing strategie

Sales Analysis Market Data Excel Salesforce CRM Systems Client Engagement Reporting Dashboards

Asset Management Analyst

The Community Builders

Sep 2018 - Jul 2019 (10 months)

Worked closely with portfolio managers to develop investment strategies and performance forecasts, leveraging financial modeling and risk analysis techniques. Presented detailed financial reports to senior stakeholders, providing data-driven recommendations that supported long-term investment decisions. Identified underperforming assets and recommended reallocations that resulted in an increase in

Portfolio Management Financial Modeling Risk Analysis Financial Reporting Asset Management

Financial Guide Intern

Boston Tax Help Coalition

Jan 2018 - Apr 2018 (3 months)

Managed a client database using QuickBooks and Excel, ensuring 100% accuracy for tax preparation and financial guidance. Contributed to streamlining the tax preparation process, improving efficiency by 20% and reducing client waiting time by 25%.

Quickbooks Excel Tax Preparation Process Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Suffolk University

MBA/Master of Science, Business Analytics

Completed a dual MBA and Master of Science in Business Analytics, focusing on advanced data analysis and strategic business applications. Coursework included data warehousing, predictive analytics, financial modeling, and project management, utilizing tools like SAS Base and SAP.

University of Massachusetts Boston

Bachelor's Degree, Management and Accounting

Studied Management and Accounting, gaining a strong foundation in financial principles and business operations. Key coursework covered taxation, auditing, financial management, and accounting information systems, with an emphasis on financial analysis and modeling.