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David McLeod-Warrick

Data Analyst, Economist, Finance, Entriponure

As an accomplished professional with a diverse skill set spanning leadership, data analysis, machine learning, and economics, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.

I am highly passionate, a self-starter, and have a love of being active. I am a marathon runner, former NCAA athlete, and enjoy learning new skills like surfing or real estate.

Work Experience

  • Data Analyst Lead

    Lead the promo and analyst cross-functional team to provide analytical support for all products

    Conducted data analyses, modeling, and database management to provide business intelligence

  • The Panthers Sports Camp | CEO and Founder | St. Louis, MO

    Founded a kids sports camp that grossed over $50k in 2023

    Created all assets and strategy myself. This includes website, marketing toolkit, hiring, management, etc.

    https://thepantherssportscamp.com/

    Hills Built | CEO | Saco, ME

    Partnered with a talented carpenter to create a community-focused carpentry venture, delivering high-quality craftsmanship and personalized service.

    Ran all back of house operations including marketing, inventory, finances, etc

  • Director of Operations

    Spearheaded executive team restructuring, optimizing skill-based roles, and achieving a 10% increase in multiple store revenues through strategic rebranding

    Led bi-weekly team meetings, orchestrated event calendars, and masterminded annual budgets

    Pioneered innovative store promotion strategies, driving consumer engagement and growth

    Marketing Director

    Optimized Marketing Budget: Achieved higher ticket counts by meticulously analyzing data, reducing costs, and optimizing a $1 million budget for 16 nationwide retail stores

    Spearheaded end-to-end content creation, including videos, graphic design, and web development, enhancing brand identity and customer engagement

    Designed and built a geolocation-based website from scratch, dynamically displaying the nearest store location, enhancing the user experience and driving foot traffic

    Data Analyst

    Leveraged P&L data to pinpoint profit-driving variables, enhancing decision-making precision

    Developed and applied a custom monthly sales forecasting model, integrating machine learning and trend analysis for more accurate predictions

    Spearheaded post-promotion reporting, extracting actionable insights to enhance understanding of consumer behavior, and inform future marketing strategies. Additionally, maintained data integrity by managing and cleaning the customer database

  • Research Intern

    Collected atmospheric data on a DC-8 aircraft

    Analyzed NASA atmospheric data sets through MATLAB and Python to help track wildfires

    Presented research results to NASA senior officials, including President of NASA Langley

  • Resident Assistant

    Provided counseling and mediation for freshman residents

    Coordinated weekly meetings to freshmen transitioning into college

    Research Intern

    Collaborated one on one with physics department professor

    Studied effect of quantum mechanics on light through experiments outlined by Mark Beck

    Physics Department, Teaching Assistant

    Assisted with all introductory level labs, primarily for non-physics majors

    Mentored students to help make complex scientific concepts more understandable

  • Camp Counselor, Summer 2017 & Summer 2019

    Scheduled and planned daily lessons for water and team sports

    Managed a cabin with 10-15 boys aged 14

  • Crew Member

    Awarded top “Fry Guy” in the Nashua store

    Maintained constant communication between staff members

Education

  • Masters of Art

    Business Administration

    Focus: Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology, Financial Management, And Public & Private Sector Leadership.

    GPA 3.8

    Expected Graduation Fall 2025

  • Micro Degree

    Investment Banking

    Graduated April 2024

  • Masters of Science

    Data Science

    GPA 3.94

    Graduated March 2021

  • Bachelors of Science

    Major: Physics

    Minors: Mathematics and Educational Studies

    GPA 3.8

    Graduated May 2019

Accolades

  • I have been a regular guest lecturer at both Principia College, Endicott college, and Southern New Hampshire University

  • I have been a substitute teacher at Endicott College:

    Classes: Microeconomics & Introduction to Data Analytics

  • In 2019, I received the Corde and Willard Hanzlik Athletic Award which is presented to a senior athlete or athletes. It recognizes a significant overall contribution to Principia's intercollegiate athletic program.

  • I studied Uechi Ryu Karate for 15 years and received my third-degree black belt.

  • in 2018, I was elected as Team Captain for the Principia College men’s soccer team.

  • I am Principia Colleges record holder for the Heptathlon event with men’s indoor track & field

  • Member of the 2015 St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Sportsmanship Team

  • Member of the 2015, 16, 17, and 18 St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic Team

  • President of 2017 and 2018 Principia College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee