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Brina DeWeese
Data Scientist

Experienced Data Scientist with an M.Sc. in Data Science and Econometrics, specializing in leveraging Python and Excel for sophisticated data analysis and visualization. Skilled in transforming complex datasets into actionable marketing insights and enhanced business strategies. Proficient in advanced analytics, econometric modeling, and strategic marketing, with a proven track record of improving operational efficiencies and driving robust, data-driven decision making. Eager to contribute top-tier analytical expertise in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Education

M.Sc. Data Science and Econometrics - Goldsmiths, University of London, England


M.Sc. Tourism Management - Technological University Dublin, Ireland


B.Sc. Economics and Business - University of Kansas, USA

2023 – To Present

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2019 – 2020

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2015 – 2018

Employment

Marketing Strategist – The Lodge Space, London, England    2024

  • Formulated and executed marketing strategies focused on boosting customer retention and acquisition, which substantially improved engagement metrics across all platforms.

  • Conducted a comprehensive survey of visitors to The Lodge Space, analyzed the results, and implemented targeted growth strategies that led to a 54% increase in memberships.

  • Successfully grew social media following by 300 in the first month through strategic content and engagement tactics.

  • Developed and refined a social media tracker to analyze the performance of various posts, utilizing insights to devise a growth strategy that optimizes post effectiveness and increases engagement.

  • Created and maintained a marketing analytics dashboard to monitor the impact of various marketing strategies, significantly enhancing decision-making capabilities and supporting dynamic strategy adjustments.

  • Optimized social media channels and websites for SEO, increasing online visibility and traffic.

 

Researcher – Irish Research Council, Dublin, Ireland    2021 – 2023

  • Explored Irish Tourism Industry Business Resilience during adversities

  • Led research on Business Resilience in the Irish Tourism Industry, with a focus on economic resilience and sustainability during the PhD program.

  • Conducted a detailed literature review on business and economic resilience, particularly in tourism, relevant to public policy and economic consulting.

  • Created a conceptual framework to analyze the evolution and factors affecting business resilience before, during, and after economic disruptions.

  • Effectively communicated complex theories of resilience through clear and visually engaging reports and presentations.

 

Growth and Development Executive – Imvizar, Dublin, Ireland    2022 – 2023

  • G&D Executive for Augmented Reality Tech Start-Up

  • Successfully coordinated and managed company exhibits at prestigious trade shows and industry events including ExCel London, AVEA Ireland, and Museums Connection Paris

  • Assumed the responsibility of representing the company, ensuring a professional and engaging presence at these events

  • Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development

  • Evaluated market trends and recommended marketing budget allocations to top management

  • Completed and submitted monthly reports to support executive decision making.

  • Developed short-term and long-term sales objectives and strategic plans to meet market needs

Projects

Women of Wolverhampton: Volunteered to assist the women’s group with data analysation and visualization of their annual survey –  London, England 2023- 2024

  • Input and cleaned data from the annual survey

  • Analysed survey results to support the group's initiatives and utilised Matplotlib and Tableau to create visualisations

  • Presented findings to stakeholders to inform future strategies

 

Will We Eat the Rich If We Run Out of Cake?: Analysing the Cost of Living's Impact on Crime Rates for the City of Chicago –  London, England 2023- 2024

  • Analyzed the correlation between cost of living and crime rates in Chicago, using data scraping and econometric analysis.

  • Explored socio-economic implications, providing a foundation for understanding urban economic policies and their impact on public welfare.

 

The Eras Analysis - An Analytical Examination of Taylor Swift’s Discography London, England 2023 - 2024

  • Examined Taylor Swift's discography, analyzing each song and album based on popularity metrics such as beats per minute and song length.

  • Employed statistical tools to assess the correlation between music characteristics and song popularity.

  • Investigated the revenue generated from each tour, comparing it with song popularity, offering insights into economic aspects of the music industry.

 

Tourism Business Resilience During Times of Change Dublin, Ireland 2021 – 2023

  • Investigated the resilience of the Irish Tourism Industry under varying economic conditions.

  • Conducted extensive literature review and developed a conceptual framework on business resilience, applicable to economic policy analysis.

  • Identified key factors in the resilience process, offering insights into how economic policies can support industry stability and growth.

 

Game of Thrones: The Film Tourist ExperienceBelfast, Ireland 2019 – 2020

  • Analyzed the film tourism experience of the Game of Thrones exhibitions and tours.

  • Utilized regression analysis to assess the impact of various tourism constructs on visitor experience, linking it to economic value in tourism.

  • Implemented data-driven product improvements, showcasing the ability to translate analytical findings into practical economic solutions.

  • Suggested innovative solutions like AR integration, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to enhancing tourist experiences and economic impact.

Achievments

IvenTUre Awardee    

  • Awarded the IvenTUre prize for an Augmented Reality Tourism Development Company Business Plan

 

Irish Research Council Scholarship 

  • Awarded the prestigious Irish Research Council Scholarship from the government of Ireland

 

Master’s Class Representative, Technological University Dublin   

 

Vice President of the Economics Club, University of Kansas    

 

Dean’s List Honor Roll    

2022

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2021

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2019 - 2020

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2016 - 2018

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2015 - 2018

Certifications & Skills 

Python 3 Course Certification | Google Ads Display Certification | Google Ads Search CertificationR studio 

 

Excel | Python | Jupyter Notebook 

 

Spyder | SQL

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