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- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like Blender, and Oil painting, to expand skills and techniques
- DIY Hydroponics
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
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Christopher Downs
Littleton
Summary
Economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, specializing in the Producer Price Index (PPI). I have experience working with large datasets exceeding 250,000 observations, delivering insights through data cleaning, analysis, and visualization in R. I've developed and implemented survey sampling processes to ensure accurate and reliable data. I'm skilled in customer support, effectively communicating with survey users, and excelling under tight deadlines with strong time management. I have the ability to present compelling stories through data. I'm a motivated professional with a proven ability to learn and adapt in dynamic environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Economist
Bureau of Labor Statistics
08.2022 - Current
- Managed and analyzed large datasets, providing insights into business trends, pricing, and industry-specific movements.
- Developed and maintained data systems for efficient processing and reporting using tools such as Excel, Python, R, and other industry-standard software.
- Played a key role in data quality control, achieving a 0% error rate during critical data processing periods in latest performance review.
- Led and executed complex projects, including the migration of approximately 1,000 lines of code from SAS to R, significantly improving program functionality and efficiency.
- Engaged with clients to gather input, deliver project updates, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Delivered presentations to senior leadership, translating complex data findings into clear, actionable insights for decision-making.
- Translated economic evidence-based findings into comprehensible narrative to communicate policy and project development.
- Conducted broad‐based economic research and prepared articles, digests and reports for management, specialty publications and clients.
- Worked effectively to influence key players across private and public sectors.
- Used mathematical formulas, statistical models and analytical techniques to assess information.
- Generated, analyzed and reported data to forecast market trends and explain economic phenomena.
- Designed and improved models to further strengthen macroeconomic analysis.
Garden Associate
The Home Depot Inc
03.2017 - 07.2022
- Assisted customers with product selections and provided expert advice on gardening and home improvement projects.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations and excellent customer service.
- Completed opening, closing, and shift change tasks efficiently to keep store ready for guests.
- Managed inventory and maintained the garden section, ensuring all products were readily available and properly displayed.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features .
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Economics
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2022
Skills
- Data Analysis & Visualization: Experience in R, Python, Excel, and various internal software applications for data cleaning, analysis, and presentation
- Project Management: Strong ability to lead and execute complex projects, delivering on time and within scope
- Communication: Effective communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders, present technical findings to non-technical audiences, and collaborate cross-functionally
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring data accuracy and quality, consistently maintaining a high standard of work
- Proposal development: Driving new initiatives and fostering business growth
Accomplishments
- Award for Excellence in Code Migration: Successfully converted 1,000 lines of SAS code into functional R code, improving system efficiency.
- Performance Excellence: Achieved performance rating "Outstanding" categorized as "a level of rare, high-quality performance. "
- Maintaining a remarkable level of accuracy: Data processing errors limited to 0 percent over an entire fiscal year.
Interests
Timeline
Economist
Bureau of Labor Statistics
08.2022 - Current
Garden Associate
The Home Depot Inc
03.2017 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Economics
Colorado State University
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