Resume

The resume of Chris Hammond.

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Summary

Analyst and Developer with a passion for data science and artificial intelligence. Experience performing detailed analysis and solving complex problems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on technical communication. Successful when working with a team or independently. Highly organized with experience maintaining extensive documentation. Avid lifelong learner with diverse educational background.

Experienced finance professional with strong knowledge of value generation, measurements and analysis. Futurist with special interest in predicting the impact of emergent technology on the global economy. Gaming enthusiast with 15 years of experience analyzing and developing games. Fencing champion with deep knowledge of strategy and tactics.

Currently completing the Capstone Project for the Coursera Data Science Specialization Certificate from Johns Hopkins University.

Experience

Developer (Co-Founder)

Pymesforce, Frisco, TX / 2016

  • Applied web analytics and SEO to increase traffic, provide actionable data and improve user experience
  • Created and modified scripts using Python, JavaScript and PHP - Utilized Wordpress, Bootstrap and jQuery
  • Performed extensive research on competitors and developed web branding campaigns for clients
  • Developed and administrated company website and websites for 8 small businesses
Financial Analyst

Sodexo, Irving, TX / 2015

  • Developed custom financial tools in VBA to streamline workflow - Reduced 4+ hour weekly task to 30 minutes
  • Trained 50+ company employees on information technology tools, including a 3-part webinar series on VBA
  • Worked with multiple relational databases to process, review, aggregate and analyze data
  • Created relational graphs to clearly visualize financial data for district and regional managers
  • Oversaw financial reporting and compliance of 14 cost centers with $22 million in annual revenue
Controller 3

Sodexo, Shreveport, LA / 2015

  • Performed research and statistical analysis on hospital discharge data using R to optimize labor scheduling by 20%
  • Developed spreadsheets for tracking inventory, fixed assets, patient tray times and bed clean request groupings
  • Created forecasts to predict financial performance and maintained graphs for Lean Six Sigma
  • Created daily analysis report of nursing impact on key metrics for Chief Nursing Officer
  • Responsible for the finances of four cost centers with $12 million in annual revenue
COO / Dev Ops (Co-Founder)

OCUINO, Houston, TX / 2014 - 2015

  • Managed company's growth and branding - Gained admittance to Microsoft's BizSpark program
  • Conducted research and tests on security software and potential software vulnerabilities
  • Created and maintained detailed analysis documentation for client organizations and products
  • Consulted on software security projects for international companies
  • Developed and administrated company website with WordPress
Developer (Owner)

Monsoon Games, Medford, OR / 2014

  • Designed and developed complex 3D web-browser game with the Unity engine using JavaScript and C#
  • Implemented analytic tracking system with MySQL to provide valuable feedback data for gameplay improvement
  • Performed extensive game testing, maintained issue log and improved game based on feedback
  • Designed UIs, created 3D effects and 2D art, authored story material and composed music
  • Developed MOBA-style battle system with four playable characters and four AI difficulties
  • Created and maintained over 100 pages of game design documents, spreadsheets and prototype drawings
Web Administrator

Independent Contractor, Medford, OR / 2011 - 2014

  • Composed and revised material for 5 websites with 200+ pages of content
  • Created and managed 4 blogs, including successful Social Gaming blog with 675,000+ pageviews
  • Analyzed website data to optimize content for specific audiences and keyword searches
  • Administrated local government website for the City of Phoenix, Oregon
  • Developed and administrated websites for four small businesses
  • Wrote and sold over 100 articles
District Leader

Primerica Financial Services, Hoover, AL / 2009 - 2011

  • Performed analysis on financial data to assist customers with planning and decision making
  • Prepared reports for clients that included financial projections and recommendations of actions
  • Received company recognition for leading regional sales in new product line
  • Recruited, trained, developed and supervised three Representatives
  • Earned and maintained licenses for life insurance and legal services

Education

Data Science Specialization Certificate

Johns Hopkins University, Coursera / Expected 2017

  • Achieved 100% grade in all 9 courses - Currently completing Capstone Project
Bachelor of Science Degree - Finance (Psychology Minor)

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL / 2006 - 2010

  • Magna Cum Laude - GPA 3.75/4.00 - Finance GPA 4.00/4.00 - President's List - Dean's List
  • Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society
  • Financial Management Association National Honor Society
  • Golden Key International Honor Society
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars
  • Finance Advisory Committee Scholarship
  • University Scholar's Award