Aaron Zelmanow 906 South Chase Street, Lakewood, CO 80226

Phone: 703-881-8680 · Email: azelmanow@gmail.com

Profile & Skills

An accomplished statistician focused on using analytics to support an organization's mission and vision, specializing in the conversion of complex theory and analysis into actionable insights.

- Functional data analysis - Cluster & segmentation analysis - Executive-level advising & briefing - Generalized linear modeling - Nonparametric analysis - Project management

- Machine learning modeling - Database querying & manipulation - Presentation creation & delivery - Time series analysis - Survey and experimental design

Software Application Experience

R – Statistical Programming - Advanced Spotfire Miner – Expert SAS – Certified Base Programmer Microsoft Office Suite – Expert STATA – Statistical Software – Advanced Microsoft Project - Advanced SPSS – Advanced Microstrategy BI – Advanced

Education Master of Science of Statistics, 2010 - 2013

American University, Washington, DC Thesis – “Functional Data Analysis of Hydrological Data in the Potomac River Valley” Primary contributor and presenter at the American Geophysical Union Conference; December, 2013.

Bachelor of Science of Corporate Finance, 1999 - 2003 University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

Career Experience

Market Force Information Louisville, CO

2015 - Present Data Scientist / Statistician Leveraged analytics to develop strategic partnerships with corporate clients to further Market Force’s position as a pioneer of customer intelligence, offering statistically derived solutions to protect brand reputation, delight customers and increase revenue.

- Introduced innovative modeling techniques including LASSO and ridge regression machine learning, segmentation methodology, geospatial analysis and sampling procedures.

- Recognized within the analytics team for completing the greatest number of client deliverables in 2016, completing 25% of the work assigned to the six-person team. Additionally, greater than 90% of clients requested additional analytics to further their corporate missions.

- Consulted with clients to implement programs that yield customer and operational intelligence, offering complete and holistic consultative management. Developed data collection program architecture, sampling methodology, and designed questionnaires.

- Performed complex statistical analysis of unstructured data to deliver actionable insights aligned with client initiatives, furthering their ability to develop brand standards, maintain operational excellence and gain market share.

- Created and delivered analytics insights through custom executive presentations. Specializing in the translation of complex statistical theory into business stories that enable data driven decision making.

Wiland, Inc. Niwot, CO

2014 - 2015 Statistician Developed over 1,000 customized statistical models, leveraged by clients to identify potential customers and ascertain traits and trends common to their current customer base. The analytics deployed are integral in Wiland being a leading marketing intelligence company serving 2,800 of the nation’s top companies and organizations in the retail, non-profit and publishing industries.

- Utilized multisource algorithmic modeling, generalized linear modeling, and classification modeling to fulfil ad hoc client research requests.

- Principal provider of oversight and recommendations of adopted and prospective statistical techniques to increase model validity and effectiveness.

- Performed verification and performance evaluation of models fulfilled for clients by both Wiland, Inc. and industry competitors.

- Researched opportunities for variable creation to maximize the extractable information available with given data sets.

- Data mining and database manipulation to enhance model effectiveness and reduce consumption of system resources.

American University, Washington, DC

2009-2014 Budget Officer Responsible for budget oversight of more than $100 million, including budget formulation and performance reviews of six academic and administrative units including the university flagship, the School of International Service, and the second largest revenue generating unit, the Department of Athletics.

- Statistical and financial analysis of operating accounts for performance evaluation and accounting accuracy.

- Forecast modeling and trend analysis for the university cabinet and board of trustees.

- Data manipulation, mining and statistical analysis for unit management and division leadership.

- Responsible for reconciliation of enrollment and tuition revenue in excess of $400 million.

- Co-authorship of published financial statements and budgetary reports.

- Creation of scenario analyses to support financial stability and competitive advantage for the university.

- Principal administrative staff member in the adoption of Microstrategy business intelligence software; development of software requirements, performing data validation and implementing training programs.

Business Analyst Provided research, analysis and project implementation support for the Office of Finance senior staff. Project focus areas include; financial management, budget operations, real estate, auxiliary services, facilities, risk management, human resources and information technology.

- Operated as project manager; identifying key issues, generating project plans, moderating project lifecycles, developing software requirements and merging software solutions with new policies to meet the demands for ever-changing environments.

- Provided financial analysis; executing statistical research, analyzing historical data, creating forecast models and identifying trend information.

- Performed business analysis; creating process mapping, performing market research, and identifying competitive trends.

- Provided reconciliation and auditing support for the university through the development of reconciliation devices and the utilization of business intelligence software.

- Primary support for the Office of Finance in generation, implementation and analysis of the Campus Climate Survey, the principal survey tool for the university to determine satisfaction of non-academic services.

Financial Administrator Managed the finances for the Housing & Dining Programs; with $45 million in revenue annually, it is the second largest revenue generating entity at American University.

- Performed audits of financial data and reconciliation with the Controller. Auditing activities include departmental transfers, expenditures and revenue streams.

- Developed and maintained financial tracking tools, offering at-a-glance utilities of the departmental records. - Developed procedures and documentation to exceed external auditor requirements for departmental liability

and revenue accounts. - Integrated BlackBoard, Inc. transaction software; improving user capability and financial reporting. - Liaised between campus partners, merchants and the Office of Information Technology to improve and

maintain the accounting system and financial reporting methodology. - Managed departmental purchases and the transfer of funds to other university departments, vendors and

merchants. - Recipient of the Residence Hall Association Professional Staff Member of the Year award.

MLF LexServ, Bethesda, MD

2007- 2009 Transactional Analyst MLF LexServ is an online auction platform that enables life insurance policies to be sold on a secondary market to qualified investors for inclusion in investment portfolios.

- Defined the role of Transactional Analyst by developing the precise functions and boundaries of the position.

- Managed the closing process for policies, overseeing the information flow and resolving disputes between transacting parties.

- Reviewed contracts and contract requirements for compliance with federal and state law and company policies.

- Evaluated the process used to transact the sale of life insurance policies for improvement in the areas of efficiency and cost effectiveness; implementing new changes in the procedures and policies.

- Analyzed all aspects of the closing process and performed regulatory research using Westlaw legal research resources as well as industry resources.

- Managed the submission, processing and approval of participant contracts and background investigations.

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Professional Association Memberships Colorado / Wyoming Statistical Association – September, 2014 American Statistical Association – December, 2012 American Geophysical Union – December, 2012