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masterinex
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hi guys,
As a recent graduate in Statistics , I am trying to get into IT.
I am looking for a Data Analyst / Analyst / Risk Analyst position .
Usually this is how my application looks like .
all suggestions about my coverletter and resume are welcome
Re: Data Analyst
Please consider my application for the Business Analyst position as advertised on simplyhired.com.
I strongly feel that you have found the right candidate given my unique academic background, experience and personality traits.
As a recent graduate in Statistics from UofT, I have gained solid analytical and problem solving skills through academic projects. I am proficient with MS Office, matlab, python, SQL, SAS and R.
Additionally, I worked as a market research analyst with UofT Rotman of Commerce. This position allowed me to enhance my data analysis and research skills by creating a program that would collect salary and star ranking data for a list of actors and by learning new data mining functions.
Personality wise, I have acquired outstanding communication skills and interpersonal skills through tutoring for than one year as a private math tutor. By providing helpful comments and explaining mathematical ideas to students, I managed to improve their performance and fostered their interest in mathematics.
I am excited to work for Mercer, to pursue a career as a Data Analyst in an energetic environment with opportunity for growth.
Thank you for your consideration,
Kevin
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EDUCATION University of Toronto September 2005- April 2010
• Honours Bachelor of Science Major in Statistics and Physical Sciences
Academic background:
Strong knowledge of mathematics and statistics as a senior student in Statistics and Physical Sciences at the University of Toronto
Relevant Courses: Probability Theory, Regression Analysis, Stochastic Processes, Time Series, Multivariable Statistics, Experimental Design , Sample Survey
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Knowledge of database language SQL
Well experienced with SAS ,R and python
QUALIFICATIONS
Good communication skills and interpersonal skills through working as private tutor
Strong research and data analysis skills gained while working as market research analyst
Broad knowledge of statistical softwares acquired through academic projects
Able to understand new concepts quickly
A self motivated and independent learner
Relevant Course Work
Time Series Project:
A study on the magnitude of earthquake using SAS
Transformed data into biannual data plots
Identified parameters for model by looking at ACF/PACF
Tested data for stationarity with ADF/PP test
Checked model adequacy with AIC/SBC criterion
Forecasted earth quake magnitude using fitted model
Summarized, interpreted and communicated analysis results
Experimental Design Project:
Experiments with random factors using R , low-vapour deposition of polysilicon
Estimated the variability due to wafer position and the random error component
Analyzed the residuals from the experiment
Tested model adequacy with Normal QQ-plot and residual plots
Used ANOVA to test for differences in wafer positions
Determined based on ANOVA results that wafer positions affect film thickness
Wrote technical report summarizing results
WORK HISTORY
Private math tutor June 2009- July 2010 • Assisted students with homework by providing comments and answering questions with patience
• Assigned and marked supplemental questions to develop student’s mathematical skills
• Improved students performance by clarifying mathematical ideas
• Encouraged student's interest in math with extracurricular activities
Market Research Analyst October 2009-February2010 UofT-Rotman School of Management,
Toronto, ON
• Developed program using python to download salary data and star ranking data
• Gathered salary data and star ranking data for a list of actors
• Solved technical issues by program testing and debugging
• Researched about Data Mining functions in python
• Organized data using MS Excel
Office Clerk January 2004-May 2004
Heart and Stroke Foundation, North York, ON
• Wrote and checked tax receipts accurately for donation
• Assembled products in an efficient manner
As a recent graduate in Statistics , I am trying to get into IT.
I am looking for a Data Analyst / Analyst / Risk Analyst position .
Usually this is how my application looks like .
all suggestions about my coverletter and resume are welcome
Re: Data Analyst
Please consider my application for the Business Analyst position as advertised on simplyhired.com.
I strongly feel that you have found the right candidate given my unique academic background, experience and personality traits.
As a recent graduate in Statistics from UofT, I have gained solid analytical and problem solving skills through academic projects. I am proficient with MS Office, matlab, python, SQL, SAS and R.
Additionally, I worked as a market research analyst with UofT Rotman of Commerce. This position allowed me to enhance my data analysis and research skills by creating a program that would collect salary and star ranking data for a list of actors and by learning new data mining functions.
Personality wise, I have acquired outstanding communication skills and interpersonal skills through tutoring for than one year as a private math tutor. By providing helpful comments and explaining mathematical ideas to students, I managed to improve their performance and fostered their interest in mathematics.
I am excited to work for Mercer, to pursue a career as a Data Analyst in an energetic environment with opportunity for growth.
Thank you for your consideration,
Kevin
_________________________________________________________________
EDUCATION University of Toronto September 2005- April 2010
• Honours Bachelor of Science Major in Statistics and Physical Sciences
Academic background:
Strong knowledge of mathematics and statistics as a senior student in Statistics and Physical Sciences at the University of Toronto
Relevant Courses: Probability Theory, Regression Analysis, Stochastic Processes, Time Series, Multivariable Statistics, Experimental Design , Sample Survey
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Knowledge of database language SQL
Well experienced with SAS ,R and python
QUALIFICATIONS
Good communication skills and interpersonal skills through working as private tutor
Strong research and data analysis skills gained while working as market research analyst
Broad knowledge of statistical softwares acquired through academic projects
Able to understand new concepts quickly
A self motivated and independent learner
Relevant Course Work
Time Series Project:
A study on the magnitude of earthquake using SAS
Transformed data into biannual data plots
Identified parameters for model by looking at ACF/PACF
Tested data for stationarity with ADF/PP test
Checked model adequacy with AIC/SBC criterion
Forecasted earth quake magnitude using fitted model
Summarized, interpreted and communicated analysis results
Experimental Design Project:
Experiments with random factors using R , low-vapour deposition of polysilicon
Estimated the variability due to wafer position and the random error component
Analyzed the residuals from the experiment
Tested model adequacy with Normal QQ-plot and residual plots
Used ANOVA to test for differences in wafer positions
Determined based on ANOVA results that wafer positions affect film thickness
Wrote technical report summarizing results
WORK HISTORY
Private math tutor June 2009- July 2010 • Assisted students with homework by providing comments and answering questions with patience
• Assigned and marked supplemental questions to develop student’s mathematical skills
• Improved students performance by clarifying mathematical ideas
• Encouraged student's interest in math with extracurricular activities
Market Research Analyst October 2009-February2010 UofT-Rotman School of Management,
Toronto, ON
• Developed program using python to download salary data and star ranking data
• Gathered salary data and star ranking data for a list of actors
• Solved technical issues by program testing and debugging
• Researched about Data Mining functions in python
• Organized data using MS Excel
Office Clerk January 2004-May 2004
Heart and Stroke Foundation, North York, ON
• Wrote and checked tax receipts accurately for donation
• Assembled products in an efficient manner
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Jonathanus
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Hi,
Thanks very much for this comment. It help me to think about my ideals.
Tks again and pls keep posting.