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varshini jyothi

@varshinijyothi

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Pricing & Data Specialist with expertise in strategy and quantitative methods

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my pricing and data analysis expertise to drive business growth and profitability, with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

As a seasoned Pricing & Data Specialist, I leverage my expertise in strategy and quantitative methods to drive business growth and profitability. With a strong educational background in Management and Biotechnology, I have developed a unique blend of analytical and business acumen. My experience in top-tier companies such as 1-800 CONTACTS, Overstock.com, and BNP PARIBAS has equipped me with the skills to develop and optimize pricing strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and drive data-driven decision making.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to analyze complex data, identify opportunities, and implement strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth and profitability. My technical skills in SQL, Microsoft Office Suite, R, Tableau, and Python enable me to effectively communicate insights and drive business outcomes.

I am a results-driven professional with a passion for pricing and data analysis, and I am committed to delivering exceptional results in fast-paced and dynamic environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Pricing Analyst

1-800 CONTACTS

Nov 2021 - Sep 2022 (10 months)

Developed and optimized pricing strategy to increase revenue, profitability, and maintain competitive edge. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand pricing needs and deliver data-driven recommendations.

Pricing Strategy

Senior Pricing Analyst

Overstock.com, Inc.

Jun 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 5 months)

Applied advanced analytics to identify and implement strategic pricing initiatives. Managed day-to-day competitive pricing algorithms and ensured sitewide SKUs were priced to attain KPI metrics.

Pricing Analytics KPIs

Revenue Management Intern

IRON MOUNTAIN

Jun 2019 - Jan 2020 (7 months)

Worked on global pricing strategy for Record Management product. Coordinated with pricing managers in over 25 countries to develop region-wise pricing strategies.

Pricing Strategy

Senior Business Analyst

BNP PARIBAS [Pioneer Finance]

Oct 2017 - May 2018 (7 months)

Coordinated with cross-functional teams to monitor, measure, and control daily market risk for fixed income securities. Led an 8-member team in testing, assessing risk, and reviewing results.

Risk

Senior Software Engineer

BANK OF AMERICA

Oct 2011 - Jul 2016 (4 years 9 months)

Supported daily counterparty exposure generation and migration of standard risk model to internal model. Led a 3-member team to successfully transition existing Risk Model to adhere to Basel-3 regulatory standards.

Risk

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Simon Business School, University of Rochester

Master of Business Administration, Management

2018 - 2020

Activities and societies: President – Simon Pricing Club; Benet Career Peer – Consulting; Teaching Assistant – Pricing Policies.

Studied Management with a focus on sciences and quantitative methods, including Strategy and Pricing. Participated in various leadership roles such as President of the Simon Pricing Club and Teaching Assistant for Pricing Policies. Recipient of a Merit Scholarship.

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Bachelor of Technology, Biotechnology

2007 - 2011

Activities and societies: Award-winning project on genetic polymorphisms; Won business plan competition.

Completed a Bachelor of Technology focusing on Biotechnology and Social Entrepreneurship. Worked on an award-winning project analyzing genetic polymorphisms related to heart attacks and won a business plan competition for a tech startup aimed at aiding farmers.