Temaje Zakaria

Highly analytical and detail-oriented Business Analytics graduate with over 3 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, data validation, and business operations. Proven expertise in parsing large-scale datasets, translating complex metrics into actionable insights, and building dynamic Tableau dashboards to optimize corporate decision-making. Skilled at writing SQL queries for data manipulation, performing rigorous quality assurance, and building trust across cross-functional partnerships.

Recognized for an exceptional ability to pinpoint operational data trends, variances, and discrepancies in high-volume, fast-paced retail and professional environments.

Digital Marketing Analytics & Retail Operations - Self-Employed

(2023-05)

• Designed, developed, and maintained robust business performance reporting systems, acting as an internal Tableau expert to create self-service reporting dashboards.
• Applied rigorous analytical review processes to identify sales trends, margin variances, pricing adjustments, and core product performance KPIs.
• Leveraged SQL queries to extract data, manage e-commerce documentation, optimize supply operations, and present actionable insights to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Generated critical ad-hoc reporting and presentation materials mapping customer behavior and project status timelines.

Data Analyst Specialist - TELUS International AI Data Solutions

(2023-04 - 2025-02)

• Analyzed and validated large-scale consumer and operational datasets, ensuring strict compliance with enterprise data integrity and high-quality assurance benchmarks.
• Identified structural data discrepancies and successfully reconciled information across multiple disparate platforms to enhance corporate reporting reliability.
• Executed extensive troubleshooting and data manipulation workflows to handle data inconsistencies within a demanding, high-volume production environment.
• Collaborated broadly with cross-functional project leads and international BI teams to meet critical project timelines and milestones.

Data Entry & Reporting Administrator Intern - Discount Income Tax

(2025-01 - 2025-04)

• Inputted, validated, and verified high-volume client and commercial account records with a documented 99%+ accuracy level.
• Conducted thorough financial data validation and record reconciliation to improve standardized reporting consistency and mitigate financial reporting risks.
• Investigated systemic discrepancies, troubleshooted documentation variances, and provided ad-hoc business support under strict deadlines.
• Utilized advanced Excel capabilities (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query, and filtering tools) to manipulate messy data and train team members on reporting templates.

Data Entry & Operations Intern - Dixon Accounting Firm

(2022-01 - 2022-04)

• Processed large volumes of digital financial archives with extreme attention to detail, correcting structural data discrepancies immediately.
• Supported cross-functional project teams during peak performance cycles to handle digital asset management and record keeping.
• Compiled accurate transactional data, generated presentation materials, and handled confidential analytics with complete integrity.

Graduate Certificate - Business Analytics - Seneca College (2025)

Bachelor - Business Management - Humber College (2022)