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Rabiat Atanda

@rabiatatanda

Career Mentor at North Dakota State University analyzing student career outcomes and guiding job-search strategies.

At North Dakota State University, I collect and analyze student data to evaluate career outcomes. I also mentor students as they clarify their needs and career choices.

I review career application documents and guide students through job-search strategies, applications, and networking. I prepare them for post-application processes with feedback.

As a Graduate Research, Teaching Assistant at North Dakota State University, I extracted, cleaned, and integrated datasets for analysis and research. I participated in the pulse crop breeding program, applying statistical analysis and designing controlled experiments.

At Hadia Media, I designed and prototyped interactive websites and developed workflow blueprints. Earlier, as a Legal Metrologist at the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trades and Investment, I promoted measurement standards and addressed trade settlement issues.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Career Mentor

Current

North Dakota State University

Sep 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Collects, maintains, and analyzes student data to evaluate career outcomes. Mentors students on career choices, application documents, and job search strategies.

Data Analysis Mentorship Career Counseling Job Search Strategies Networking Feedback

Graduate Research, Teaching Assistant

North Dakota State University

Sep 2022 - May 2025 (2 years 8 months)

Extracted, cleaned, and integrated datasets for research insights. Provided academic support and applied statistical techniques to complex datasets for crop improvement.

Data Extraction Data Cleaning Data Integration Statistical Analysis Research Teaching Experimental Design SAS R

Shift Lead

Walgreens

Jul 2022 - Feb 2023 (7 months)

Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating an efficient shopping environment and managing inventory. Coordinated team activities and maintained equipment.

Customer Satisfaction Inventory Management Team Coordination Equipment Maintenance Resource Allocation

User Experience Intern

Hadia Media

Apr 2022 - Jul 2022 (3 months)

Designed and developed creative content for agencies and clients. Created pitch decks, workflow blueprints, and interactive website prototypes.

UX Design Prototyping Wireframing Content Creation Pitch Decks Workflow Design Interactive Web

Legal Metrologist

Federal Ministry of Industry, Trades and Investment

Dec 2014 - Jan 2022 (7 years 1 month)

Promoted industry development and enforced standard measurement and weighing machines. Identified and analyzed risks to implement mitigation strategies.

Standard Enforcement Risk Analysis Trade Settlement Regulatory Compliance Standards

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

North Dakota State University

PhD, Statistics

Activities and societies: Selected for multiple informative presentations to the entire Department of Statistics at North Dakota State University.

Pursuing a PhD in Statistics with expected completion in December 2026.

Code First Girls

Data and SQL, Data Science

Completed CFG's Data and SQL certification in October 2024.

Code First Girls

Python and Apps, Computer Science

Completed CFG's Python and Apps certification in December 2024.

Code First Girls

Business Analysis MOOC Sprint, Business Analysis

Completed CFG's Business Analysis MOOC Sprint certification in October 2024.

freeCodeCamp

Responsive Web Design, Web Design

Completed FreeCodeCamp Responsive Web Design certification in March 2022.

Google

Google UX Design, User Experience Design

Completed Google UX Design certification in June 2022.

University of Ilorin

Master of Science, Agronomy

Completed a Master of Science in Agronomy in December 2016.

National Teachers' Institute

Postgraduate Diploma, Education

Activities and societies: Professional Skill in Impacting Students Positively; Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection and Evaluation.

Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education in December 2014.

University of Ilorin

Bachelor of Agriculture (Hons.), Agriculture

Activities and societies: Data collection and analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) and research design in agriculture to promote sustainable economic development and food security; Best practices in agriculture, including post-harvest handling, to enhance sustainable food production and commercialization; Strategies for the commercialization of food production, ensuring efficient post-harvest handling for economic development.

Completed a Bachelor of Agriculture with Honours in July 2013.

North Dakota State University

Master of Science, Applied Statistics

Activities and societies: Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection, Mining, Predictive Modeling and Analysis; Students' Aid and mentorship; Statistical and Machine Learning, Computational Statistics, Applied Regression Analyses, Programming with SAS and R, Research and Experimental Design.

Completed a Master of Science in Applied Statistics in October 2024.