Karnika Patel
Chattanooga
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience at Tennessee Valley Authority, adept in Power BI and data visualization. Proven ability to enhance reporting efficiency and optimize supplier engagement strategies. Strong collaborator with excellent problem-solving skills, dedicated to leveraging data insights for strategic decision-making and operational excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Distributed Energy Solutions Intern
Tennessee Valley Authority
Chattanooga
05.2024 - Current
- Designed interactive Power BI dashboards to track and visualize key data insights, improving reporting efficiency
- Assisted with data management and billing accuracy for renewable energy programs, ensuring compliance with operational standards
- Conducted in-depth analysis on renewable energy initiatives, identifying key trends and providing data-driven recommendations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze energy usage data and support strategic decision-making processes
- Developed automated reports for Green Flex program stakeholders, enhancing transparency and efficiency
Supplier Diversity and Development Intern
Tennessee Valley Authority
Chattanooga
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Extracted and analyzed supplier data using Power BI to generate insightful reports that influenced strategic decisions
- Verified and processed diverse business certifications using Power Advocate, ensuring accurate supplier documentation
- Developed and maintained databases to track supplier performance, diversity spend, and procurement metrics
- Provided data-driven recommendations to support contract managers in optimizing supplier engagement strategies
- Assisted in preparing presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear data visualization
IT Asset Management Intern
Tennessee Valley Authority
Chattanooga
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Monitored IT asset data and generated reports to improve efficiency and optimize inventory tracking
- Managed asset tracking using ServiceNow and Maximo, ensuring proper documentation of hardware and software assets
- Conducted data analysis to identify trends in asset utilization and provided recommendations for cost savings
- Provided data-driven insights to enhance IT asset procurement, reducing redundant purchases and streamlining inventory management
- Collaborated with IT and procurement teams to improve asset lifecycle management strategies
Hospitality Assistant
Galen Medical Group
Chattanooga
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Organized and managed patient data, invoices, and clinic reports, ensuring data accuracy and compliance
- Assisted in scheduling Telehealth appointments and COVID-19 testing, enhancing patient experience
- Communicated with patients, addressing inquiries and ensuring accurate information updates
- Coordinated with administrative staff to streamline data entry processes, reducing errors and improving efficiency
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management - Business Analytics, Computer Science
The University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN12-2024
Skills
- Power BI
- Python
- SQL
- R
- ServiceNow
- Maximo
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- SharePoint
- Outlook
- OneNote
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Ability to analyze data to inform decisions
- Teach and present new information
- Solve problems with minimal information
- Data visualization
- Database management
- Project management
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Distributed Energy Solutions Intern
Tennessee Valley Authority
05.2024 - Current
Supplier Diversity and Development Intern
Tennessee Valley Authority
07.2023 - 05.2024
IT Asset Management Intern
Tennessee Valley Authority
01.2023 - 07.2023
Hospitality Assistant
Galen Medical Group
01.2022 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Management - Business Analytics, Computer Science
The University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
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