Ricky Iaria
@rickyiaria
I build finance and operations analytics that automate reporting and improve investment decisions.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I'm building analytics, automation, and data solutions as an independent consultant for a production cloud platform serving an active online community. I develop REST APIs, ETL pipelines, backend services, and interactive web analytics tools using Node.js, JavaScript, SQL, SQLite, and MariaDB.
At Winn-Dixie, I led enterprise reporting and capital-planning initiatives for Finance, Operations, and executive leadership. I built the company’s first data-driven Maintenance Capital Request model and financial tools for more than 50 store closures, helping reduce costs by 15%.
I designed executive dashboards that improved reporting accuracy by 30% and led the ServiceChannel implementation, improving work-order resolution times by 25%. I also redesigned reporting workflows across three departments to reduce manual work and improve scalability.
Previously, I built enterprise KPI scorecards for 400+ stores and automated more than 10 executive reporting packages, cutting manual reporting time by 90%. My foundation in store leadership includes managing teams of 55–110 associates, approximately $2 million in monthly sales, and operational performance across high-volume retail locations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Independent Analytics & Technology Consultant
Independent Consulting
Sep 2025 - Present (1 year)
Develop and manage analytics, automation, and data solutions for a production cloud platform supporting an active online community. Design and maintain a production analytics platform with automated data collection, historical reporting, statistical analysis, and real-time performance dashboards.
Systems and Planning Lead Analyst
The Winn-Dixie Company
Apr 2025 - Feb 2026 (10 months)
Led enterprise reporting, capital planning analytics, and strategic operational initiatives supporting Finance, Operations, and executive leadership. Developed the company's first data-driven Maintenance Capital Request model and built financial analysis tools to evaluate store closures.
Senior FP&A Analyst
The Winn-Dixie Company
May 2023 - Apr 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Supported enterprise labor planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and executive performance reporting while modernizing Finance reporting and analytics. Managed enterprise labor budgeting and forecasting analysis and designed the enterprise KPI reporting platform.
Operational Support Analyst
The Winn-Dixie Company
Mar 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Supported enterprise operational initiatives, system implementations, and cross-functional projects that improved communication, reporting, and operational readiness across store operations. Led the enterprise rollout of the Reflexis MyWork platform and coordinated multiple operational initiatives.
Assistant Store Director/Department Manager
The Winn-Dixie Company
Mar 2005 - Mar 2022 (17 years)
Progressed through multiple store leadership roles overseeing operations, financial performance, workforce planning, inventory management, merchandising, and customer experience for high-volume retail locations. Led teams of 55-110 associates and managed approximately $2 million in monthly sales.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Armwood High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
High school diploma from Armwood High School in Seffner, Florida.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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United StatesAuthorized to work in
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