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Montrell Cruse

Montrell Cruse

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Intermediate Business Intelligence Analyst

Arizona Department of Economic Security | Phoenix, AZ

Technologies

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My New Project

Analyzing Unicorn Companies

My New Track

SQL Fundamentals

My New Course

Introduction to Python

Insights architect, constructing bridges between data and actionable strategies.

My Work

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Introduction to SQL

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Intermediate SQL

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Introduction to Python

My Certifications

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Data Analyst Associate

Data Analyst Associate

SQL Associate

SQL Associate

Other Certificates

Udacity Business Analytics Nanodegree

DataCamp Course Completion

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My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Arizona Department of Economic Security | Apr 2025 - Present

Intermediate Business Intelligence Analyst

Lead the design and delivery of executive-level Tableau products and SQL-based data models that translate complex data into clear, repeatable decisions. Standardized SQL coding practices across a 4-analyst team and partnered with leadership to align dashboards to operational priorities. • Drove executive dashboard strategy and delivery used for strategic decision- making. • Spearheaded SQL warehouse patterns and code standards for a 4-analyst team. • Maintained enterprise analytics capabilities through robust SQL data warehouse solutions.
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Arizona Department of Economic Security | Jan 2023 - Apr 2025

Business Intelligence Analyst

Architected Tableau dashboards and SQL reporting that increased adoption and time-to-insight across departments; collaborated with executive stakeholders to prioritize KPIs that drive action. • Improved cross-departmental productivity by 30% with targeted Tableau dashboards. • Maintained SQL data warehouse solutions enabling enterprise-wide analytics. • Engaged C-suite stakeholders with clear, decision-oriented visuals.

Carvana | Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

Analytics Specialist, Fulfillment Strategy

Built SQL- and Excel-based forecasting for a large-scale operation; optimized extraction logic to cut report generation time. • Reduced data-retrieval time by 65%, accelerating decisions for 100K+ monthly customer interactions. • Partnered cross-functionally to deliver actionable BI for operational planning.

Carvana | May 2021 - Sep 2022

Senior Data Operations Specialist

Transformed AR processes with data-driven controls and automation, improving accuracy and saving weekly team hours. • Designed SQL Server reporting that increased operational efficiency. • Streamlined consolidation to achieve 40% faster reporting at 99.8% accuracy.

Empereon-Constar | Sep 2020 - May 2021

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

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Empereon-Constar | Dec 2018 - Sep 2020

Cash Application Specialist II

Analyzed large transaction datasets to improve cash-application efficiency; coordinated cross-departmental data initiatives to improve reporting accuracy.

Empereon-Constar | Jul 2017 - Dec 2018

Cash Application Specialist I

Developed data-tracking procedures later adopted department-wide.

My Education

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Bachelor of Science in Business AdministrationUNC Kenan-Flagler Business School | 2016

About Me

Montrell Cruse

Detailed business professional well-versed in various analytical tools such as SQL and Tableau. Offering 5 years of experience collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.

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