Hello

My name is Holly Songster and I am a Data Analyst with a strong educational background in Geological Sciences, Hospitality Management, and Small Business Ownership, a strange combination, I know! But what do they all have in common? DATA! I have loved processing and analyzing data for as long as I can remember. I do not make any major decision without first making a spreadsheet. Whether its planning a road trip, building a Tiny House on Wheels, or purchasing a new car, spreadsheets and data have always been my personal sidekick in making informed decisions.

In addition, I have an excellent understanding and proficiency of platforms for effective data analyses, including SQL, spreadsheets, Tableau and Python. I have recently completed multiple Coursera and Linkedin Data Analysis specific courses including the Google Data Analysis Certificate - a rigorous, hands-on program that covers the entire scope of the data analysis process, as well as many other speciality courses to help develop my skills as a data analyst.

Resume

“It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.” ― Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes

Past Experience

Songster Farm LLC

Small Business Owner

February 2017-present

Built and operated multiple small business ventures involving consulting, sales and services offered.
Used Excel, Google Sheets, and Tableau to compile, track and analyze sales and customer information.
Designed and maintained company website and financial records. (www.songsterhandymanservices.com)

Bohemian Bar and Bistro

Brunch and Bar Manager

August 2017 - June 2019

Spearheaded and implemented bar inventory tracking protocol utilizing Excel.
Developed new Brunch and Cocktail programs from inception to launch, exceeding sales projections and customer satisfaction.

5 Spot LLC

Restaurant General Manager

February 2011-July 2016

Managed team of 50+ employees at an iconic Seattle restaurant, whose menu and decor changed quarterly to showcase cuisine from different US region.
Developed KPI's to monitor labor, purchases and sales leading to reduced labor and material costs by 7%.
Managed an annual budget of $2,500,000 for a period of 5 years.
Created customer surveys and converted data into actionable insights by predicting and modeling future outcomes.
Presented monthly sales and labor data to stakeholders to forecast future business decisions.

Education

2008-2010

Master of Science

Geological Sciences
San Diego State University

Thesis: "The early Miocene Quechan volcanics, SE California, U.S.A.: slab-window or continental-margin arc volcanics?"

-- Which included the geochemical processing and analysis of 46 volcanic rock samples collected from SE California using XRF and ICP-MS.

2003-2007

Bachelor of Science

Earth and Space Sciences

University of Washington

Courses included: Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Geobiology, Geochemistry, Glaciology, Geomorphology