Nathan Riley

Creston, Ohio 44217

Summary

Data analytics professional skilled at translating complex data insights into actionable business strategies. Experienced in automation, fraud detection, and process optimization with expertise in Python, R, and SQL. Effective at building cross-departmental relationships to drive efficiency and improve data-driven decision making.

Professional Experience

Signet Jewelers - Internal Audit & Fraud Data Analyst

(Jun 2024 – Present)

Utilize data science methods to detect and report fraud while driving operational efficiency.
Automate data analysis processes, increasing efficiency and accuracy in audit reporting.
Pioneered web scraping and innovative data collection, enabling new projects.
Leverage Alteryx, Tableau, R, Python, and SQL to automate complex data analysis and reporting.
Lead cross-departmental training, building relationships that expedite project completion.

The Timken Company - Supply Chain Assurance Data Analytics Intern

(May 2023 – May 2024)

Developed 15+ critical KPIs for cross-departmental reporting and vendor accountability.
Identified over $4 million in vendor payment errors, preventing significant overpayments.
Created high-impact reports and automated analytics using PowerBI, R, Python, SQL, and VBA.

Education

The University of Akron

August 2019 – May 2024

BBA: Business Data Analytics – Finance

GPA: 3.5 | Major: 3.7

Skills

Languages:

Python (Data Science, AI/ML, Big Data, Web scraping) (PCAP & PCPP Certified), R-lang, SAS (Business Data Analyst Certified), Go, Unix Shell, SQL (Proficient across all major platforms)

Tools: Tableau (Desktop Specialist Certified), Alteryx (Core & Advanced Certified), PowerBI, Excel, SAP

Other: Unix System Admin, Networking, Cyber Security

Volunteering

ChristChurch: Children's instructor, Guitarist, IT, Elderly assistance

Hillside Baptist Church: Cleaning, Event setup/teardown, Instructor's assistant

Norwayne Local Schools: Library Assistant, Guitar Instructor