Crista Wathen
PROFILE
I am an Data Scientist who is looking for a new role. I have six years of experience in data analysis, communication, problem solving, and have an analytical and curious mindset. I am fascinated about how numbers can tell us stories of the past, present, and future, as nearly everything has data. In addition, I have over four years of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand complex systems and processes and can tailor any data interpretations to the needs of the recipient.
SKILLS
- Microsoft Office – Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and Word
- Tableau
- Project management
- SQL
- R and Python
- Machine Learning
- Statistics
- Public speaking (Proficient)
- Languages – English, Spanish, and Swedish
EXPERIENCE
April 2018 – September 2022
Data Scientist/Project Manager, Stockholm University
- Responsible for six investigative research projects focusing on method development
- Initiated and created databases using SQL to query for data from journals
- Performed detailed analysis using R and Python to detect patterns, trends and anomalies using linear regression models and statistical methods
- Visualized data by creating dashboards and graphs
- Shared and presented research progress and results to varied audiences, including stakeholders
- Recommended methodologies and created documentation to support other researchers and improve future analysis
November 2015 – March 2018
Personal Banker, SunTrust (now Truist)
- Built relationships with clients (both businesses and individuals) and provided expert guidance and tailored recommendations on financial products to meet individualized goals
- Communicated regularly with clients to provide progress updates, identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling, and gather feedback to improve service delivery
- Worked with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of solutions to clients
- Provided exceptional customer service and support, including timely response to client inquiries and issues
October 2014 – September 2015
Research Analyst, University of Oxford
- Cleaned data and analyzed data using statistical methods
- Conducted data analysis using Microsoft Excel and R
- Visualized data and created graphs using Microsoft Excel
- Began creating a database to document specific peaks to identify materials
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Archaeological Science
Stockholm University
Master of Science in Archaeological Science
University of Oxford
Bachelor of Arts in Economic Anthropology
University of Florida
CERTIFICATION
The Complete SQL Bootcamp 2022: Go from Zero to Hero
UDemy
Python Complete Masterclass for Beginners
UDemy
Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp
Udemy
Project Management Professional Certificate
Google