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Qian Nurminen

Qian Nurminen

Mäntsälä

Summary

Aspiring, dedicated and results-driven data analyst and Business Analytics graduate candidate with a background in retail management. Proven ability to drive business growth, market analytics, manage projects, and lead teams. Actively pursuing a master’s degree in business analytics, with hands-on experience in data analytics through personal projects. Seeking a part-time Market Analyst role to leverage dynamic analytical skills and contribute to strategic pricing initiatives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Life Nutrition Oy
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Spearheaded data-informed decision-making by implemented business growth strategies to navigate challenges, preserving market share during a sales downturn. Achieved a 20% reduction in operational expenses, enhancing financial resilience.
  • Oversaw daily operations. Employed data analysis techniques to optimize inventory management, achieving a 50% reduction in overstock, ensuring efficient stock levels, and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Led successful new product development initiatives, product pricing, utilizing analytical insights to identify market trends and consumer preferences.
  • Managed budgets efficiently, implementing cost-saving measures that resulted in decrease in annual expenses and a subsequent increase in overall profitability."
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised a high-performing team.
  • Resolved operational and marketing challenges effectively. Including active participation in the financial audit and close coordination with the tax department. Successfully navigated complex financial scenarios, resulting in substantial cost savings for the company. Showcasing analytical problem-solving skills.

Store Manager

Life Nutrition Oy
06.2016 - 12.2018
  • Managed daily store operations, including staff management and inventory control.
  • Developed and executed sales plans, consistently meeting targets.
  • Comprehensive product management, including product selection, pricing strategies, merchandising, promotions, inventory management, and quality control, to optimize the retail experience and align with market demands.
  • Established new brand partnerships and product offerings.
  • Controlled store shrinkage and managed expenses.
  • Generated monthly and annual sales reports and inventory data with excel.

Education

MBA - Business Analytics

LUT University
Lappeeranta
05.2024

BBA - Business Information Technology

Lahti University of Applied Science
Lahti
06.2016

Skills

Technique skills

  • SQL (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, os, seaborn, JSON)
  • R programming (dplyr, ggplot, tidyr, recommenderlab)
  • Matlab, Knime
  • Microsoft PowerBI (DAX, API, PowerQuary), Tableau
  • Excel (VLookup, Conditional Formatting, Pivot Tables, Charts, VBA)

Soft skills

  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Advertising and Marketing
  • Account Management
  • Analytics thinking, Strategic thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration, Communication skills
  • Leadership and team management
  • Time management

Projects

WORKOUT ACTIVITY PREDICTIVE MODELS – Personal Project   November 2023

- Executed a Python-based machine learning pipeline to predict workout activity details.

- Applied feature engineering techniques for precise model generation.

- Demonstrated skills in JSON file handling, data preprocessing, and predictive modeling, showcasing proficiency in enhancing data quality for improved machine learning outcomes.

DIABETES PREDITION – Personal Project   October 2023

- Developed a diabetes prediction model using Python, Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib.

- Demonstrated expertise in feature selection, model training, and data-driven decision-making.

SALES DATA ANALYSIS DASHBOARD – Personal Project  October 2023

- Leveraged Power BI for comprehensive sales data analysis.

- Identified top-selling products and provided data-driven recommendations for sales optimization.

HR RETENTION ANALYSIS – Personal Project  November 2023

- Utilized SQL for efficient data cleaning and extraction.

- Employed Power BI for insightful HR analytics.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Finnish
Elementary
A2

Timeline

General Manager

Life Nutrition Oy
01.2019 - 03.2020

Store Manager

Life Nutrition Oy
06.2016 - 12.2018

MBA - Business Analytics

LUT University

BBA - Business Information Technology

Lahti University of Applied Science
Qian Nurminen