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Kevin J Magnan
Passionate data leader and highly skilled analyst committed to empowering partners to solve complex problems through data-driven solutions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Data and Analytics Consultant
Slalom Consulting, LLC
Detroit, MI
Current - 4/2021
Research Manager
University of Chicago Urban Labs
Chicago, IL
2/2021 - 7/2017
- Iterated with business stakeholders to master and integrate disparate data tables and deliver scalable analysis solutions in the form of 9 Tableau dashboards to enable data discovery and drive data-driven decision-making across leadership in local, state, and federal governments, non-profits, and private sector clients.
- Relentlessly engaged in exploratory analysis in search of opportunities for improvement, optimization, and efficiency.
- Led a team of 8 embedded research analysts tasked with creating innovative Tableau dashboards and advanced analytical models of the highest data quality, delivered through secure platforms with a data governance focus.
- Managed project staff and resources across 8 diverse, large-scale research and analysis projects in partnership with 7 government agencies, working closely with all levels in the company to understand partner priorities and identify risks, coordinate schedules, and develop partner-focused roadmaps.
- Led internal and external project meetings with stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication by translating project milestones and tasks into concise analysis and data-focused takeaways.
- Championed a data-driven culture with internal staff and external partners by authoring 10 professional development courses, instructing 100+ individuals on data analytics best practices, and assisting partners in scaling up analytical capacity by 400% across public sector and non-profit organizations.
Graduate Assistant
Metropolitan Planning Council
Chicago, IL
5/2017 - 10/2016
- Assisted researchers, professors, and staff with literature review and summary, quantitative and geospatial analysis, and assumed the role of teacher of record for collegiate classes.
Graduate Assistant
5/2014 - 8/2012
Chicago, IL
Police Officer
Saint Louis County Police Department
Saint Louis, MO
7/2016 - 7/2014
- Performed sworn police officer duties, as assigned.
EDUCATION
University of Chicago
Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences
Chicago, IL
Southeast Missouri State University
Master of Science, Criminal Justice Administration
Cape Girardeau, MO
Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Cape Girardeau, MO