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Hector Rivera

@hectorrivera

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Experienced Sr. Business Analyst driving data-driven decision making.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters collaboration and allows for impactful data analysis.

As a Senior Business Analyst at VSP Vision, I have honed my skills in developing critical tools that enhance operational efficiency and support data-driven decision-making processes. My experience includes leading financial planning for promotional periods, ensuring optimal staffing allocation, and improving overall business performance through cross-functional collaboration.

Previously, I served as a Promotion Analyst at Flowers Foods, where I significantly reduced processing times and created dashboards for easy analysis of promotional KPIs. My analytical skills were further developed during my tenure as a Financial Operations Analyst at Anthem Inc., where I managed a portfolio of national companies and streamlined data management processes. My educational background, with an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor's in Computer Science, complements my professional experience, allowing me to approach challenges with a unique perspective.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Sr. Business Analyst

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VSP Vision

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Developed and maintained the Store Readiness Report, a critical tool for assessing staffing needs based on anticipated customer demand. Led financial planning for promotional periods, ensuring optimal staffing allocation and budget adherence during peak times.

Business Analysis Financial Planning Data Analysis Tableau Excel

Promotion Analyst

Flowers Foods

Jan 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 11 months)

Reduced the processing time for analytics from five days to two days, significantly improving the speed of insights for sales teams. Created a comprehensive dashboard of promotion KPIs, enabling easy-to-understand analysis and informed decision-making.

Data Analysis KPIs Process Improvement Sales Analytics Excel

Financial Operations Analyst

Anthem Inc.

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Managed a portfolio of 65 national companies, overseeing the weekly billing of their medical and pharmaceutical claims. Developed an Excel Workbook that summarized all historical data by charge type, saving 2-3 hours of work each week.

Financial Operations Claims Management Excel Portfolio Management Billing

Data Analyst

The Standard

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)

Executed compliance testing and tax information setup for an assigned book of business comprising 50 companies. Developed a Macro to pull prior and current year data, automatically calculating variances and saving two hours of daily work.

Data Analysis Compliance Testing Excel SQL

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Xavier University

Masters of Business Administration, Finance

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Gained advanced knowledge in financial management and business strategy.

Xavier University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a major in Marketing and a minor in History. Developed a strong foundation in computer science principles while also gaining expertise in marketing strategies and historical contexts.