Thomas Cleary
Data Analyst | Advanced Analytics, Dashboard Development & Workflow Automation
Store Operations Analyst at Burlington Stores
Background
I started my career managing large-scale construction projects before shifting to data analytics to focus on what I enjoy most—solving problems through data. I’m passionate about using analytics to uncover insights, optimize processes, and empower teams to make smarter, faster decisions.
Job experience
- September 2024 - presentStore Operations Analyst
Burlington StoresBurlington, NJ, USA• Designed Power BI dashboards that combined diverse data sources, eliminating redundant reporting for field teams while equipping senior leadership with actionable trend analysis.
• Automated routine data cleaning tasks using Python scripts & Power Automate, boosting operational efficiency.
• Collaborated with IT and data governance teams to integrate multiple data sources, reducing data discrepancies and increasing report accuracy.
• Led data governance and analysis efforts for company-wide conference
- March 2024 - September 2024Response & Investigation Center Specialist
Burlington StoresBurlington, NJ, USA• Field incident report calls from store teams to gather information and escalate to relevant partners.
• Analyze organization-wide incident reporting data to evaluate call trends and incident patterns.
• Generate interactive data deliverables to communicate findings and insights to BRIC leadership.
- August 2022 - December 2022Football Video Scout Intern
Sports Info SolutionsCoplay, PA, USA• Collected and validated data for use in SIS Data Hub Pro
• Participated in additional SQL training offered by the staff using SIS SQL Server
• Trained by former NFL scouts to understand and analyze 5-7 NCAA/NFL games per week
- August 2019 - August 2022Project Manager / Estimator
Specialty FinishesNewark, DE, USA• Managed 10+ projects ensuring quality and timely delivery, boosting client satisfaction.
• Developed cost-effective solutions for field challenges, reducing project expenses.
• Coordinated inventory management, enhancing material accuracy and communication.
Education
- University of Michigan - School of Information
Masters2023 - 2023I completed the Masters in Applied Data Science (MADS) program on the twelve month track, starting in January 2023 and graduating in December 2023. - Ursinus College
Bachelor's2015 - 2019I received a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics while also obtaining a teaching certification. I was also a member of the Ursinus College Football team for all four years.
