Nathan Noel, MBA, PMP

• Internally selected to establish and scale a centralized Business Intelligence function, driving analytics standardization, governance, and enterprise reporting across the organization. • Established foundational analytics delivery practices, including Kanban-based project tracking, backlog management, and visibility into analytics priorities and execution. • Lead the development of enterprise Power BI solutions delivering executive-level insights and supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization. • Partnered with data engineering teams to design and optimize data models, ETL processes, and scalable Azure/SQL-based reporting pipelines. • Defined and implemented data governance, security, and access control standards, including Row-Level Security (RLS) and data quality management across enterprise reporting solutions. • Partnered with business leaders and executive stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize analytics initiatives, and translate strategic needs into actionable insights. • Presented findings, recommendations, and project updates to executive leadership, highlighting business impact, risks, and opportunities for decision-making. • Led automation initiatives using Power Automate and VBA to reduce manual reporting effort and improve operational efficiency across teams. • Mentored analysts and business users in Power BI, SQL, Excel, and data visualization best practices to strengthen organizational analytics capability. • Managed Power BI environment operations, including refresh monitoring, gateway connectivity, troubleshooting, and report performance optimization. • Developed centralized analytics resources including best practices, documentation standards, and trusted data source guidance to improve consistency and knowledge sharing.

• Spearheaded analytics and reporting initiatives using Power BI, Excel, and Oracle EBS to deliver actionable insights and support strategic decision-making. • Built and maintained Power BI data models, managed table relationships, and used SQL, Oracle, and spreadsheets to extract and transform data, while leveraging DAX to create calculated columns, measures, and complex business logic for scalable and efficient reporting. • Led cross-functional process improvement and automation projects to increase operational efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and enable scalability, saving hours of repetitive work each week. • Drove the development and continuous improvement of internal software tools by programming custom VBA solutions and leading initiatives such as intranet enhancements and advanced Google Sheets workflows to streamline operations and boost team productivity. • Managed the product lifecycle for assigned product lines, including new product launches, updates, sunsetting, and promotional initiatives, while contributing strategic insights to marketing campaigns executed by the brand manager. • Delivered consistent year-over-year growth within the printing products category through strategic planning and execution. • Partnered with vendors to develop and execute annual business plans, aligning on revenue targets, marketing initiatives, and shared performance objectives. • Communicated vendor-related activities, challenges, and performance to BlueStar’s executive management through regular weekly and monthly reporting. • Developed and delivered training for sales staff and new hires on vendor product portfolios, partner programs, promotional strategies, and internal reporting tools. Mentored and supported cross-functional teammates in building analytics skills, including Excel, Power BI, and data visualization techniques.

• As a product specialist (Utility Business Team), I was involved in many aspects of marketing including pricing, promotions, product/service development, and market analysis. I relied on communication, negotiation, and project leadership skills while working closely with the customer, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, sales, and sourcing in providing responsive customer service, driving responsiveness to end market needs, and delivering value to existing and new customers. I was responsible for many marketing initiatives including the marketing campaign for the Maintenance program. • As a marketing analyst (Data Communication Business Team), I was responsible for analyzing market data, performing competitive analyses, business to business development, problem solving and research, creating daily and monthly spreadsheet which includes pricing, inventory, and quality reports, reconciling data from key partners and suppliers, and contributing to the quotation and claim approval process. I helped lead a sales team to recover four million dollars in revenue for slow moving inventory through a sales promotion involving both inside and outside sales. I also attended trade shows and developed relationships with suppliers and customers. • I worked as a co-op (Industrial Business Team) and was involved in many areas including business plan development, cataloging, sales team presentations, business analysis (using business intelligence software) and other tasks related to the business aspects of cable manufacturing and distribution. I was also involved in pricing quotes and performing market research (strategic/financial analysis) for our CEO regarding the building wire business.

• I developed and managed syllabus materials, coordinated courseware and curriculum, facilitated class instruction, evaluated student performance, and adhered to accreditation standards.

• Worked on the ramp team for uploading and downloading cargo and passengers. • Performed aircraft load planning, hazmat inspections, and recovery of air drops. • Drove light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, resulting in a perfect safety record. • Worked on dispatch of communication between the air terminal operations center and loading teams. • Obtained a Secret Security Clearance through the Air Force. • Earned the Air Force Achievement Medal. • Recognized by Governor Steve Beshear for work performed during “Kentucky’s 2009 Ice Storm.”

• I assisted in the development of the Business Process Analysis Certification Course at Northern Kentucky University. I also taught some of the business and technology subjects throughout the course.

• I worked alongside with the Human Resources Director and other associates in learning HR basics. I learned the work flow of HR and good management techniques. I completed several tasks such as sending out advertisements, completing paperwork for new employees (I-9, W4, K4, etc…), employee wellness, employee orientation, reports, retirement, management functions and several other activities. I also participated in policy creation. I am also the co-writer of the 2009 staff handbook.

• I provided exceptional customer service and support for front-end operations. I have supervision experience managing 15-20 employees during shifts.

• Assisted with hardware and software problems, provided troubleshooting, and resolved network issues.

3.8 GPA

Top Graduate of Apprenticeship Program

Dean’s Award