American University

Seattle University

University of Cape Town

Laguna Hills High School

Lead Analyst at MIX/ACCION Center for Financial Inclusion

Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC)

Senior Data Analyst

Building out the initial research and data model for SHRM's Customer Lifetime Value, uniting ten years of transaction data across three different ERP systems and mining for insights to enhance SHRM product value and customer/member retention. Currently working with in-house data engineers and data science consultants to operationalize the model and continue mining for insights.

Building interactive data-driven communications pieces (i.e., dashboards and weekly reporting) for Marketing department stakeholders using Tableau, SQL, and R.

SHRM

Lead Analyst

Volunteering in my spare time to create predictive analytics solutions for deep rural microfinance services provider in northern Uganda. 
Analyzing client appraisal surveys to predict loan repayment behavior. 
Providing analysis on local agricultural market dynamics for subsistence farmers. 
Suggesting alternative credit scoring solutions involving the mobilization of existing Village Savings and Loan financial groups.

Cycle Connect

Volunteer Data Science Fellow

Providing U.S. macroeconomic analysis on a regular basis through annual reports, monthly publications, and ad hoc analysis of the $990 billion travel industry. Using analytical software (R, Python) to perform detailed travel, airline, and comparative industry data analysis using large public and private datasets.

Coordinating creation of Travel Economic Impact Calculator, an interactive data visualization Javascript-based application with third-party developers.

U. S. Travel Association

Economic Analyst

Primary volunteer providing direct conference support for Cracking the Nut 2012 Conference.

AZMJ is a international development consultancy that provides investment advisory and technical assistance for agricultural value chain projects in developing countries.

AZMJ LLC

Production Volunteer, Cracking the Nut Conference

Analyzing and providing initial recommendations for loan underwriting for Washington, D.C. area small businesses.

Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (WACIF)

Volunteer Financial Analyst

Analyzing and expediting invoice closeout process for multi-million dollar USAID grant account for HIV, Malaria, and Tuberculosis pharmaceutical delivery across developing world.

Using superior Excel and quantitative analysis skills to automate, analyze and expedite invoicing process.

Managing invoice logs for various ad hoc logistical projects, including warehousing rent for Nigerian distribution centers and goods delivery verification in Ethiopia.

PFSCM

Temporary Client Closeout Analyst

Performed due diligence research regarding economic effects of US investment projects in developing countries.

Overseas Private Investment Corporation

Research Intern

I am primarily responsible for data analysis of the US, European, and Japanese markets, though I also research emerging markets in a comparative context.

Building a working knowledge of datamining using multiple sources (Bloomberg and other databases), and improving macro-financial analytical skills.

Institute of International Finance

U.S. Department of Commerce

Export Services Intern

One-month short term consultancy researching provincial economic development and industrial policy initiatives.

Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Research Assistant

Conducting research for the "Economics and Conflict" professional peacebuilding course.
Creating and modifying macroeconomic simulations for the course..

United States Institute of Peace

Performed international market research for local companies looking for best export markets.

Arranged consulting meetings between American firms and international public and private organizations.

U.S. Commercial Service

Trade Assistant

Responsible for assisting the President/CEO with development of Chamber member base and programs.
Corresponded with Congressman Jim McDermott's office to promote African trade and investment.

Matt Barger