Chris Harrison
Blacksburg
Summary
Highly analytical Business Analyst with background in identifying business needs and determining solutions to business problems. Strong skills in data analysis, project management, and strategic planning, coupled with ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and driving growth by successfully implementing innovative strategies and process improvements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Research Consultant
Inorganic Ventures
Christiansburg
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Enriched over 8,000 active customer accounts by gathering and processing data in the tens of millions of instances from multiple online sources using Python.
- Built classification model using JMP Pro to predict customer churn.
- Built adaptive model using Python to predict which products any given customer is most likely to purchase, supporting bundling and cross-selling efforts.
Independent Contractor
Iconik Securities
Remote
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Developed a user-friendly Google Sheets template for analysts which improved the efficiency of research and automated tasks.
- Performed research on dozens of corporate proxy ballots.
General Merchandise Inbound Expert
Target Corporation
Christiansburg
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Arrived to start shifts at 4:00 AM unloading retail merchandise averaging around 1,800 pieces a day.
- Greeted guests and provided them with desired information daily.
- Stocked shelves and worked to help increase merchandise turnover rate, especially during peak holiday season, to meet daily sales targets.
Real Estate Agent's Assistant
Long & Foster Real Estate
Blacksburg
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Internship conducted in the office and in the field with a top performing agent for the New River Valley.
- Prepared comparative analysis on residential real estate.
- Entered data for listing several parcels of land, each currently valued over $150,000 using the MLS.
Education
Master of Science - Business Administration, Business Analytics
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2024
Skills
- Python
- MS Excel
- Excel macros
- VBA
- Data collection
- Data cleaning
- Data analytics
- Predictive modeling
- JMP Pro
- Monte Carlo simulation
- Time series forecasting
Websites
Activities
- Pamplin Engage TA (Teaching Assistant) Program, 08/01/23, 12/01/23, Hosted exam preparation and homework assistance for students., Graded and proctored exams for three sections of corporate finance.
- Tyson Brands Fund for Excellence Scholarship
- Community volunteer through The Big Event at Virginia Tech
- BHS Cross Country Team Captain and Bruin Leadership Award Recipient
Timeline
Operations Research Consultant
Inorganic Ventures
09.2024 - 06.2025
Independent Contractor
Iconik Securities
03.2023 - 04.2023
General Merchandise Inbound Expert
Target Corporation
09.2021 - 05.2022
Real Estate Agent's Assistant
Long & Foster Real Estate
06.2019 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Business Administration, Business Analytics
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Virginia Tech