Sara Echeverry Medina

Economics Major | Data Analytics & Business Strategy

About Me

Sara Echeverry

I'm Sara Echeverry, an economics major with a strong focus on data analytics and business strategy. I excel in transforming data into actionable insights, driving impactful solutions in consulting and analytics. My experience spans e-commerce operations, client relations, and sustainable business practices.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Minor in Business, Simon Fraser University (Expected Graduation: 2025)
    • Relevant Coursework: Business Analytics, Applied Econometrics, Business Technology Management
    • Tools: SQL, R, Data Visualization
    • Dean’s Honour Roll (2nd Year), GPA: 3.5

Experience

  • E-commerce Representative, Holt Renfrew (Oct 2022 - Present)
    • Resolved customer issues, handling over 50 client inquiries weekly and ensuring satisfaction and retention.
    • Investigated and mitigated suspicious activities, reducing potential risks to the platform.
    • Coordinated a team of online sales associates, improving workflow efficiency by 15%.
  • Teaching Assistant, BUS 275 (Jan 2024 – Apr 2024)
    • Assisted in lesson planning, grading, and student mentorship for a class of 60 students.
    • Facilitated discussions on sustainability and business ethics, enhancing student engagement.
    • Provided feedback on project presentations and research initiatives.

Projects

  • Housing Affordability Analysis (Nov 2024)
    • Analyzed income and housing affordability trends across Canada using R.
    • Built a Housing Affordability Index and developed regression models to assess key factors.
    • Conducted data cleaning and exploratory analysis on datasets from Statistics Canada and the Canadian Real Estate Association.

Skills

  • Data Analytics: Proficient in SQL and R for data manipulation, analysis, and visualization.
  • Research & Strategy: Experienced in collaborative projects with a focus on business insights and market trends.
  • Communication & Leadership: Effective in team coordination and setting performance benchmarks.

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