Michael Valdez

  michael.jose.valdez@outlook.com |  Linkedin-MichaelValdez

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced EX-GSCL team leader and business analyst with real-world experience in project management, critical thinking, data analysis, and communication. Through a continuous improvement mindset, a strong willingness to learn from others, and zeal to drive projects to the finish, my work helps businesses meet and exceed daily expectations.

             

EDUCATION 

Oregon State University College of Business                                                                                                                Aug 2022 – May 2024

Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics, GPA: 3.5/4.0                                                                                                                          Corvallis, OR

Coursework: SQL, Applied Data Mining, Statistics, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, HR Analytics

 

Linn Benton Community College                                                                                                                                       Aug 2020 – May 2022

Associate of Science in Business Administration                                                                                                                                         Albany, OR

                     

SKILLS

Analysis & Visualization Tools: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Tableau, Visio

Programming Languages: SQL, Python, SAS, RapidMiner

Social Media Platforms: Meta (Facebook), Twitter (X), LinkedIn, Slack, Google Drive

 

EXPERIENCE 

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Automotive Industry - Hullman’s Ford Lincoln, Inc.                                                                                                       Oct 2023 – Present

Parts Manager/ Data Analyst                                                                                                                                                                     Falls City, NE

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• Created business analysis reports by developing inventory dashboards in Excel, improving storage efficiency and reducing time to charge out shop supplies by 40%.

• Led process improvement initiatives by analyzing and organizing key storage and sales workflows, resulting in the successful sale of old inventory that had been stored for years.

• Applied project management techniques to streamline daily processes by researching and integrating DMS features, enhancing software capabilities and improving team productivity.

• Collaborated on requirements gathering to convert Ford PDF document into a functional Excel file, enabling quick search of Ford base numbers and reducing team member downtime.

 

Target Distribution GSCL                                                                                                                                                        Apr 2022 – Sep 2023

Team Member Trainer and Lead Warehouse Worker - Capacity and Warehousing                                                                              Tangent, OR

                                                                                          

• Led project management efforts to increase daily productivity, successfully holding two back-up lead positions simultaneously and contributing to overall team efficiency.

• Streamlined business processes by creating a start-of-shift dashboard for team members, reducing first scan time by 50%, improving operational efficiency.

• Conducted business analysis to identify a gap in the capacity team member database process and initiated a partnership with Quality Operations Managers to create a Microsoft Excel database template, helping the ICQA team identify and resolve quality errors.

• Led process improvement initiatives by initiating and managing an early start capacity team of 6-10 members to address capacity constraints during peak season, optimizing resource allocation.

• Engaged in cross-functional communication through daily check and adjust meetings with leadership, ensuring the building's capacity needs were met, and facilitating efficient freight flow from Inbound to the Warehousing department.

• Developed data visualization reports to track capacity trends, providing the production manager with actionable insights into daily capacity performance and enabling informed decision-making.

• Created and presented process improvement strategies to peers and middle leadership, successfully implementing a new capacity strategy that is currently utilized by approximately 40 team members.

• Provided clear communication and feedback to warehouse team members, addressing performance gaps and delivering mentorship to ensure role expectations were met.

 

 

Warehouse Worker                                                                                                                                                                  May 2016 – Apr 2022

Target Distribution Center, Tangent, OR

 

• Engaged in cross-functional training to develop proficiency in multiple warehouse departments, contributing to business process improvements and operational efficiency.

• Exceeded performance objectives by consistently meeting over 100% of daily production goals, demonstrating strong project management skills and a focus on delivering results.

• Collaborated cross-functionally with the rework team and senior leadership, providing insights through business analysis to improve the understanding and optimization of rework processes.

 

 

PROJECTS – LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Bank Church Prediction Using ML | Python, Pandas, Data Mining, Data Modeling                                                             Dec 2024

 

• Conducted business analysis by using Python, Pandas, and sklearn to create a predictive model for customer churn using the "RandomForestClassifier," ensuring precise churn forecasts aligned with business goals.

• Extracted and cleaned historical banking data, analyzing patterns and trends to identify potential customer attrition and improve retention strategies.

• Overcame challenges related to imbalanced data by applying advanced machine learning techniques to optimize model efficiency and ensure accuracy.

 

Chronic Kidney Disease Prediction Using ML | Python, Pandas, Data Mining, Data Modeling                                     Dec 2024

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• Developed a predictive model for chronic kidney disease (CKD) using Python, pandas, numpy, LabelEncoder, and xgboost, applying data modeling techniques to deliver actionable insights for healthcare solutions.

• Solved data preprocessing and feature engineering challenges, improving the effectiveness and accuracy of the model to meet technical and functional requirements.

• Applied machine learning techniques to accurately predict CKD status, ensuring scalable and reliable solutions for healthcare teams.

 

Excel Dashboard for Streamlined Shop Supplies | Microsoft Excel, VBA Macros, Critical Thinking                             Feb 2023

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• Conducted business analysis to identify operational inefficiencies and downtime related to physically charging out shop supplies, leading to process improvements.

• Designed and implemented a dashboard in Excel with VBA macros to streamline the charging process for shop supplies, reducing downtime and enhancing productivity.

 

Target GSCL Developmental Plan | Drive, Effective Communication, Leadership, Team Leading                                Aug 2022

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• Collaborated cross-functionally by meeting weekly with Operations Managers and regularly with Senior Operations Managers to align on career development goals and contribute to business process improvements.

• Proactively initiated meetings to seek continuous improvement in key areas such as leadership, team management, and communication, enhancing overall project management effectiveness.

• Led work initiatives and applied business analysis techniques to improve team performance, drive operational success, and develop effective communication and leadership skills.