Holley Camacho
Fredericksburg
Summary
Senior Data Analyst with expertise in interpreting complex datasets and driving actionable strategies. Proficient in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data mining techniques. Successfully led projects that enhanced business outcomes through insightful analytics and data-driven decision making.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Data Analyst and Visualization Lead
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Washington
07.2023 - Current
- Architect and optimize scalable data pipelines in collaboration with data scientists and cross-functional analytics teams, ensuring efficient data ingestion, transformation, and delivery.
- Automate complex data workflows for cleaning, validation, anomaly detection, and mining, significantly reducing manual processing time.
- Drive process improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing automation strategies to enhance performance, reduce redundancy, and support data infrastructure scalability.
- Design and maintain Python-based ETL pipelines to consolidate data from diverse sources into cloud-based storage systems, supporting real-time dashboards and performance monitoring.
- Partner with operations, rapid response, acquisitions, and IT teams to gather technical requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions and visualizations.
- Build and deploy interactive dashboards using Power BI and virtualized infrastructure to inform executive decisions and operational strategy.
Sr. Data Analyst (Management Analyst)
U.S. Coast Guard
Washington
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Engineered automated reporting pipelines using Python and SQL stored procedures, replacing manual workflows and improving data delivery speed and reliability.
- Designed and deployed executive-facing dashboards and interactive visualizations to support strategic workforce planning and leadership decision-making.
- Built an iterative error detection pipeline using pattern recognition on historical data, embedding learned error patterns into future report logic to continuously enhance data accuracy and reliability.
- Led development of data collection frameworks and statistical methodologies to improve accuracy, efficiency, and completeness of personnel datasets.
- Created dynamic, automated data visualizations that transformed complex datasets into intuitive stories for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Interpreted large, complex data sets to produce analytical narratives and visual reports that influenced long-term talent and resource planning.
Sr. Data Analyst and Project Lead
RELI Group, Contractor at CMS
Remote
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Led end-to-end planning, analysis, and reporting for federal health data initiatives, serving as the primary liaison between technical teams and CMS stakeholders.
- Served as a subject matter expert across multiple projects, translating complex data insights into strategic recommendations for agency leadership.
- Reduced manual data entry errors and processing time by designing and deploying automated ETL pipelines to transform raw submissions into analytics-ready datasets.
- Developed ingestion scripts in Python to normalize Excel and flat file data into structured tables stored in cloud-based databases, improving data reliability and accessibility.
- Spearheaded the adoption of BI tools, building interactive dashboards that enabled stakeholders to track key metrics and make data-informed decisions in real time.
Associate Director, Assessment and Analytics
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
03.2017 - 02.2021
- Led a team of five analysts, overseeing performance, training, and growth plans while fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale research and analytics projects on time and within budget, coordinating with academic, administrative, and IT stakeholders.
- Designed and administered advanced Qualtrics surveys with complex branching logic, segmentation, and conditional triggers to support robust program evaluations.
- Integrated survey data with institutional KPIs and performance metrics via Tableau and Power BI dashboards, aligning qualitative and quantitative indicators for senior leadership.
- Mentored junior analysts on technical skills, data storytelling, and professional development pathways within institutional research and analytics.
- Boosted team efficiency by streamlining project management workflows and implementing collaboration tools such as [e.g., Asana, Trello, Teams] to improve communication and delivery.
- Directed annual budget planning cycles, balancing financial stewardship with strategic resourcing across analytics and research functions.
Interim Director, Office of Institutional Research
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Led comprehensive data and reporting integration efforts during the merger with Armstrong State University, ensuring seamless consolidation of critical institutional datasets.
- Oversaw the unification of HRIS, Student Information Systems, and Banner platforms, driving standardized data processes and improving system interoperability.
- Served as University Data Steward and subject matter expert, establishing governance policies to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance.
- Partnered with diverse institutional stakeholders to design and implement data-driven initiatives supporting student success and staff development.
- Directed strategic workforce and succession planning projects leveraging institutional analytics to inform leadership decisions.
- Built and developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, professional development, and leadership coaching during a period of organizational change.
Technical Information Clearance Specialist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Atlanta
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Managed clearance processes for 54 active programs, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Compensation Analyst & HR Subject Matter Expert
Wayne Farms, LLC
Oakwood
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Prepared compensation analysis reports using insights from Workday systems.
- Led job evaluation and creation of new roles in support of HR structure.
- Determined salary ranges using market data and managed salary budgets.
- Maintained HRIS data integrity and improved compensation workflows.
- Supported HR-wide initiatives and served as SME for compensation tools.
Senior HR & Compensation Analyst
Aaron's Inc.
Atlanta
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Led day-to-day compensation functions and policy development for 10,000+ employees.
- Collaborated with software development as Agile 'Business Owner' for reporting systems.
- Created custom SQL queries to integrate data from multiple systems for executive decision-making.
- Migrated HRIS from ADP to Workday; implemented SuccessFactors for performance management.
- Mentored and guided HR and compensation analysts.
- Collaborated with recruiters to help develop compensation packages and maintain fair employee pay levels.
- Delivered targeted advice on issues such as applicable employment regulations, compensation strategies, and internal systems to help companies update antiquated or ineffective approaches.
Public Health Analyst / ORISE Fellow
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Atlanta
06.2010 - 06.2013
- Supported organizational improvement initiatives through comprehensive legislative analysis.
- Reported stakeholder outcomes and provided insights on public health program effectiveness.
- Contributed to streamlined operations within CDC program offices, enhancing overall efficiency.
Education
MBA - Public Administration
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12-2010
Skills
- Data visualization and analysis
- Python programming
- ETL processes and data pipelines
- SQL querying
- Statistical modeling
- Business intelligence
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
Timeline
Sr. Data Analyst and Visualization Lead
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
07.2023 - Current
Sr. Data Analyst (Management Analyst)
U.S. Coast Guard
05.2022 - 06.2023
Sr. Data Analyst and Project Lead
RELI Group, Contractor at CMS
02.2021 - 05.2022
Interim Director, Office of Institutional Research
Georgia Southern University
04.2019 - 04.2020
Associate Director, Assessment and Analytics
Georgia Southern University
03.2017 - 02.2021
Technical Information Clearance Specialist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
09.2016 - 03.2017
Compensation Analyst & HR Subject Matter Expert
Wayne Farms, LLC
12.2015 - 09.2016
Senior HR & Compensation Analyst
Aaron's Inc.
09.2013 - 12.2015
Public Health Analyst / ORISE Fellow
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
06.2010 - 06.2013
MBA - Public Administration
Georgia Southern University
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