Nathan Skousen

Current

Sr. Architect - Business Intelligence at EMC - Decho (Mozy.com)

Past

Business Intelligence Analyst/Data Warehouse Developer at Ancestry.com
Technology & Security Risk Consultant (Internship) at Ernst & Young, LLP
Outbound Sales Data Analyst at Ancestry.com

Outbound Sales Team Supervisor at Ancestry.com
Outbound Sales Representative at Ancestry.com
OfficeManager/Sales & Marketing Director at Financial Planning Publications
Technical Support Director at Sunrise Software Consultants

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Education

Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University

Recommended

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Industry

Internet

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Nathan Skousen’s Summary

I have a unique combination of business and technology experience, passion, and expertise. I understand how to extract business-critical information from large data sets that helps the business make better, data-driven business decisions. I have extensive experience with business intelligence analysis and data warehousing, including experience implementing the entire BI tool set such as ETL, OLAP cube development, dashboarding, reporting, and predictive analysis. I have a Masters Degree in Information Systems Management from the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University.

Nathan Skousen’s Specialties:

Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Database Design, Systems Analysis and Design, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, ProClarity Anlaytics, Performance Point, SQL Query Language, MDX Query Language, Object-Oriented Programming (Java, vb.net, C#), Web Technologies (JavaScript, Flex, Flash, php, jsp, ActionScript, CSS, HTML, etc.), MS Office, and VBA

Nathan Skousen’s Experience

Sr. Architect - Business Intelligence

EMC - Decho (Mozy.com)

(Public Company; EMC; Information Technology and Services industry)

March 2009 — Present (10 months)
Business Intelligence Analyst/Data Warehouse Developer

Ancestry.com

(Privately Held; Internet industry)

June 2006 — February 2009 (2 years 9 months)

• Saved 20+ hrs/month in manual report processing by automating several sales reports
• Provided valuable sales forecasts by initiating data mining projects and reports using SQL Server 2005
• Designed and implemented OLAP data cubes and queries using SQL Server Analysis Services
• Maintained and improved the central data warehouse which is accessed by 200+ employees
• Improved company analytical capabilities by implementing Microsoft ProClarity Analytics software
Technology & Security Risk Consultant (Internship)

Ernst & Young, LLP

(Partnership; 10,001 or more employees; Accounting industry)

June 2007 — August 2007 (3 months)
Outbound Sales Data Analyst

Ancestry.com

(Privately Held; Internet industry)

August 2004 — June 2006 (1 year 11 months)

• Developed a custom built reporting solution using advanced Excel features, Visual Basic, MS Access, SQL, and Crystal Reports which was used by over 100 employees, management, and executives
• Increased agent productivity by 10% by accurately acquiring and reporting productivity data
• Provided monthly, quarterly, and yearly budgeting and forecasting data which involved multi-millions of dollars in annual sales
Outbound Sales Team Supervisor

Ancestry.com

(Privately Held; Internet industry)

June 2003 — August 2004 (1 year 3 months)

• Managed several different multi-million dollar sales teams of 20+ employees
• Trained 100+ employees in sales techniques and product knowledge
• Increased department sales by $20,000/month by implementing several test teams
• Interviewed and hired of over 50 employees
Outbound Sales Representative

Ancestry.com

(Privately Held; Internet industry)

January 2003 — June 2003 (6 months)

• #1 sales employee by providing world-class customer service and sales techniques
• Exceeded average hourly earnings by 54% by renewing and up-selling customer subscriptions
OfficeManager/Sales & Marketing Director

Financial Planning Publications

(Financial Services industry)

March 2002 — August 2002 (6 months)

• Coordinated the design and implementation of company website and product descriptions
• Directed sales and marketing efforts – created e-mail advertisements, made cold-call sales, and participated in online and live sales presentations
• Managed all office demands including customer complaints, product shipment, billing, and sales
Technical Support Director

Sunrise Software Consultants

(Information Technology and Services industry)

April 1999 — March 2000 (1 year )

• Assisted in design and support of internal database system
• Supplied technical support services to clients using MAS90 and Impact Encore accounting software suite
• Gained knowledge about accounting software and practices
• Enhanced personal problem solving ability and maintained quality customer service

Nathan Skousen’s Education

Brigham Young University

Masters , Information Systems Management , 2006 — 2008

Graduate Teaching Assistant/Instructor, Key Courses include: Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Business Processes & Controls, Project Management, Financial Management, Systems Analysis & Design

Activities and Societies:

Association for Systems Management
Brigham Young University

Bachelors , Information Systems Management , 2002 — 2008

Activities and Societies:

Association for Systems Management

Additional Information

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Nathan Skousen’s Interests:

Web development, Java Programming, business development, database design and management, systems analysis & design, camping, video games, mountain biking, and cooking