Zaria User
@zariauser
Strategic Data Analyst with expertise in actionable insights and collaboration.
What I'm looking for
I am a Strategic Data Analyst with a diverse background in analyst roles, fellowships, and internships across product management, venture capital, and consumer marketing. My expertise lies in translating complex data into actionable insights that guide strategy and enhance cross-functional collaboration. I have successfully led initiatives that have significantly increased engagement and visibility for various organizations.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to refine product strategies and improve market readiness for early-stage startups. My experience includes collaborating with executive leadership to influence marketing strategies and developing digital content that resonates with target audiences. I am passionate about leveraging data to drive decision-making and optimize workflows, ensuring that my contributions lead to measurable outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Analyst
BCS Allegient
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Led the 'Optimizing BCS Marketing Strategies' initiative, achieving a 24% increase in social media engagement within 3 months through strategic A/B testing and market analysis. Presented findings to executive leadership, influencing future marketing strategy. Enhanced company visibility by developing digital content and branding campaigns, resulting in a 30% increase in audience interaction within
Product Management Fellow
Black Venture Capital Consortium
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 (3 months)
Refined product strategies for early-stage startups, improving market readiness by 25% in 4 months through user insights and stakeholder input. Focused on go-to-market alignment to enhance product success.
Product & Strategy Fellow
Venture Practicum at Wharton
Sep 2023 - May 2024 (8 months)
Led market validation for Caboodle, collaborating with Wharton MBA co-founders to generate actionable insights and increase projected customer acquisition by 45% in 3 months. Designed a sustainable sourcing framework and streamlined operational workflows, reducing environmental impact by 63% through innovative supplier partnerships and data-informed decision-making.
Corporate Venture Capital & Business Analytics Extern
Hewlett-Packard (HP)
Feb 2024 - Apr 2024 (2 months)
Evaluated over 200 AI productivity startups, identifying 3 ventures with high strategic alignment that shaped HP Tech Ventures’ investment pipeline. Executed SQL queries and regression analysis in RStudio, visualizing funding trends in Tableau to improve funding strategy insights by 31% and advocate for AI investments.
Venture Capital Fellow
Blitzscaling Ventures
Feb 2023 - Jan 2024 (11 months)
Sourced and evaluated over 200 international growth-stage startups, identifying 25 high-potential ventures prioritized for investment consideration based on market trends and product fit. Supported investment pipeline expansion through cross-border analysis and market research, delivering actionable insights that informed VC decision-making and sourcing workflows.
Fragrance & Beauty Marketing Intern
CHANEL
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)
Analyzed fragrance and beauty market data using R and Excel to identify trends, segment consumer behavior, and generate actionable insights for global strategy. Delivered competitive reports across e-commerce, POS, and event channels to CHANEL Executive Leadership, informing cross-functional workflows and data-driven marketing strategy.
Research & Strategy Consultant
Upstream Partners
Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)
Conducted IP strategy analysis and business research, leading to an 18% increase in client engagement outcomes. Authored content that drove 22% higher readership and led coordination efforts that improved client satisfaction by 26%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts, Communications: Data & Network Science
Activities and societies: Nordstrom Fashion Ambassador; The Walk Magazine – Finance Lead; Accenture Innovation Challenge (Semi-finalist); Cashman x PABJ Fellowship
Focused on Communications with a specialization in Data & Network Science. Also pursued minors in Russian and Consumer Psychology through The Wharton School of Business.
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Location
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