ERICA FITCH LAWRENCE
GEORGIA, United States
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PROFILE
Data Scientist with a Master’s in Data Science and a Bachelor’s in Mathematics, bringing 6+
years of experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and business intelligence. Skilled in
translating complex datasets into actionable insights to improve decision-making and operational
efficiency. Adept in Python, R, SQL, and machine learning techniques, with proven success
across research, higher education, and event analytics.
EDUCATION
Binghamton University – Vestal, NY
Master of Science (MS), Data Science – Graduated May 2019
Focus: Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Natural Language Processing
Capstone: Built a predictive model for student retention with 87% accuracy
Binghamton University – Vestal, NY
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics – Graduated May 2016
Minor: Computer Science
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Dean’s List
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Binghamton University – Office of Institutional Research
Senior Data Analyst – Jun 2021–Present
Designed and maintained data pipelines to support university-wide reporting and
accreditation.
Created dashboards in Tableau and Power BI to visualize trends in enrollment, retention,
and graduation rates.
Performed statistical modeling to forecast enrollment numbers, reducing budget variance
by 12%.
Binghamton University – New Student Programs
Data & Operations Coordinator – Jan 2019–Jun 2021
Managed databases for 5,000+ new student orientation participants annually.
Automated reporting processes, reducing preparation time from 8 hours to 30 minutes.
Analyzed event feedback to improve session scheduling and resource allocation.
Binghamton University – Learning and Representation in Cognition Lab
Research Data Scientist – Aug 2016–Dec 2018
Developed Python-based scripts for experimental data preprocessing and analysis.
Built logistic regression models to study the effects of focused attention on problem-
solving accuracy.
Co-authored a peer-reviewed paper on cognitive load and mathematical reasoning.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Meals on Wheels Binghamton – Volunteer Data Consultant (2020–2022)
Designed an Excel-based inventory tracker to monitor food supplies and delivery
schedules.
CERTIFICATIONS
Tableau Desktop Specialist – Tableau Software (2021)
Data Science Professional Certificate – IBM (2020)
Crowd Management – Binghamton University (2019)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming: Python, R, SQL, JavaScript (basic)
Data Tools: Tableau, Power BI, Excel (Advanced), SAS, SPSS
Machine Learning: Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Natural Language Processing, Predictive
Modeling
Other: Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, ETL Processes
