1. Andrew Kealoha
(360) 931-4449
andrew.kealoha@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position as a Business Intelligence/Data Analyst with the long-term goal of
becoming a Project Manager.
EDUCATION:
Washington State University, MBA (focus in Data Analytics) Pullman, WA
Specialized courses: SQL Server, SSIS, R Studio, Tableau, VBA and Excel design.
Washington State University, Bachelor of Arts, Emphasis in Operations Management Pullman, WA
Specialized courses: VBA and Excel design.
GRADUATE PROJECTS:
Washington State Department of Transportation – I-405 Traffic Analysis Pullman/Seattle, WA
Performed a detailed analysis under the sponsorship and guidance of Neal Analytics. The project addressed
local commuter complaints regarding perceived decreases in non-toll lane traffic flow along the I-405 Corridor
following completion of the freeway upgrade project in 2015. WSDOT added two camera monitored toll lanes
to 3 preexisting non-toll lanes in an effort to reduce congestion for commuters using non-toll lanes. As part of
this project, retrieved, cleansed, and performed an analysis of approximately 1.3 billion records of historical
traffic data using the Compact Data Retrieval (CDR) tool provided by the WSDOT as well as R Studio, SQL
Server, and SSIS . The analysis was focused or specific zones and mileposts on I-405 e.g. on/off ramps,
congested areas with 2 toll lanes & 3 regular lanes, etc.. Azure Machine Learning was also used as a predictive
modeling tool to derive insight and trends from the data. Results from the analysis included the following:
There has been a decrease in the average speed and number of vehicles on the I-405 (traffic volume)
since the completion of the I-405 Corridor expansion project; an increase in speed and number of
vehicles on the freeway was expected.
This was due to two main factors including:
o High toll lane premiums discouraged drivers from using toll lanes.
o Drivers merging from toll lanes into non-toll lanes created a ripple effect which slowed
traffic.
Neal Analytics is currently working with the Seattle Times to publish these findings.
Key Lock Solutions – Agricultural Appraisal Program Moscow, ID
Developed a VBA program that exported agricultural appraisal data from an Excel-based form into a PDF
document for commercial use.
Program reduced input and labor costs for the customer by streamlining data entry time and
conversion into a .PDF format.
Key Lock Solutions is currently selling the program to other users in the Agricultural Appraisal
industry.
Black-Scholes Options Model Pullman, WA
Developed an options pricing tool in Excel that used the Black-Scholes Model to help forecast and compare the
price of both a put and call option for 2 stocks at different strike prices. A variety of developer tools in Excel
such as VBA and Userforms were used to create a simple data entry form for end-users. End-users can also
input a stock ticker to get a real-time stock price quote.
The tool that was created in this project will be used in future finance courses at Washington State
University for instructional purposes (senior finance undergraduate students and MBA students).
2. EXPERIENCE:
Costco Wholesale, Portland, OR- Front End Associate June 2014-Present
Worked in several positions including Cashier, Customer Service Representative, and Recovery Assistant.
Also gained first-hand knowledge of the Costco high-volume retail business model as well as additional insight
on merchandising and inventory management in a warehouse environment.
Learned extensively about Costco’s purchasing strategy.
Washington State University, Pullman, WA- Online Exam Proctor March 2016-July 2016
Worked as an exam proctor for online students to ensure that students were adhering to the academic honor code
of Washington State University. Primary duties consisted of checking students into their exams, making sure
their computer and all other equipment was functioning properly, and providing excellent customer service.
Gained extensive online customer service experience; every issue encountered with this job had to
be solved remotely through online customer support via Skype.
Kohl’s Department Store, Vancouver, WA- Sales Associate May 2011-May 2013
Served as a Cashier, Merchandiser, Customer Service Representative, and Freight Handler for Kohl’s a major
clothing and home goods retailer. Developed a strong focus on customer service and honed my skills working
as part of a dynamic retail sales team.
Firsthand experience with Kohl’s product selection, merchandising, and staging strategy and how
Kohl’s used these strategies to drive sales of specific brands.
Led teams of 3-4 employees to unload freight and set merchandise to corporate standards.
Limited Press, Camas, WA - Co-Founder/Co-Owner September 2010-May 2011
Co-founded Limited Press during my junior year in high school. I collaborated with my partner in the design,
printing, and sales of custom T-shirts. We eventually were able to start a separate division where we created
and sold our own designs.
Was able to achieve real world experience in the field of entrepreneurship. As a team, we raised the
capital for the assets needed, developed a pricing a scale that was affordable for both us and the
customer, and learned extensively about B2B business transactions.
In addition, we learned a great deal about the marketing process with regards to analyzing your
demographic, finding a target market, and finding the most efficient way to reach that market.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
Member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
Senator for the College of Business in the Graduate & Professional Student Administration
o Team member of the programming committee which consisted of planning campus
events for graduate students and awarding scholarships to graduate level faculty
including Advisors, TA’s, and Graduate Assistants.