Kevin A Thomas

Analyst | Instructor | Improver

About Me

I understand systems through aggregated data and employ both analytical and instructional skills to help others do the same. Vegan burritos are irresistible, and 'well-enough' is an invitation to improve.

Personal Info

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  • Kevin A Thomas
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • United States
  • Employed
  • Lippincott Library of the Wharton School,
    University of Pennsylvania

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  • www.kevinathomas.com
  • kevin at kevinathomas.com
  • kevinathomas_3
  • Kevin A Thomas
    3420 Walnut Street
    Van Pelt/Dietrich Library Center
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    United States
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Resume

My Experience

Work Experience

October 2018Current

Business & Data Analysis Librarian – University of Pennsylvania

Drawing on my business and educational backgrounds, I lead students to data, consult on researchers' statistical analysis plans, organize data services communications, and train learners in data retrieval and analysis tools.

March 2018 - October 2018

Project Manager – Famous Smoke Shop

Managing the transition from in-house sales-and-inventory management software with summary-level accounting to the NetSuite enterprise resource planning platform.


Not content to complete a theoretical Master's project, I collaborated with the email marketing team and a fellow statistician to apply statistical models and present recommendations for reducing email development times.

June 2015 - February 2018

Marketing Analyst – Famous Smoke Shop

Inheriting an established affiliate marketing program, I enacted compensation, communication, promotional, and compliance initiatives, increasing the channel's rolling 12-month revenue by $933,000 (35%) with a comparable (32%) increase in profit margin.


Simultaneously, I improved transparency and accountability by designing compliance standards and conducting audits that eliminated more than $36,000 in annual waste.

Education

2016 - 2018

Master of Applied Statistics – Colorado State University

Providing a broad background in statistical fundamentals with a focus on application, this program concluded with a capstone consulting project.

2002 - 2005

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology – Messiah College

Activities and Societies: AKD Honors Society, C.N. Hostetter Jr. Fellow, College Honors Society, FTE Fellow, Outreach Team Leader, Water for the World Team Leader

skills

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  • R
  • Excel
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Power BI
  • HTML
  • Certifications

    Bloomberg Market Concepts; Analyzing and Visualizing Data with PowerBI; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

  • Languages
    • English (Native)
    • Spanish (Beginner)
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Music
    • Gaming
    • Film
    • Voice Acting
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The Blog

My Work

A Clif Bar Bar Chart For Protein

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I eat an unfair number of Clif bars. How did I learn to optimize the shelf-stable snack's protein density?

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Presentation: Supporting Data-Driven Research and Visualization

Check out the slides for a presentation I gave about a university library’s needs in supporting data-driven research as well as guidelines for data visualization.

Statistical Consultation: Assessing Wellness Program Efficacy

While working on my MAS degree at Colorado State University, I proposed an analysis plan then analyzed observational data for a wellness program implemented by
3:1 Corporate Health and Productivity Management Solutions.

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Contact

Say Hello

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Personal Info

Drop in

Office :
3420 Walnut Street
Van Pelt/Dietrich Library Center
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States

Give me a call

Office : 215-898-5929

Let's connect

LinkedIn : kevin-a-thomas-analyst
Twitter : @kevinshandle
Skype : kevinathomas_3

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