Data Analyst
Entrepreneur
4X Startup Seller
Data Nerd
Data Analyst
Entrepreneur
4X Startup Seller
Data Nerd
Hello! I’m Phil Shepard.
I'm a versatile, high-energy, and results-oriented business analytics professional with experience collecting, transforming, and organizing data to drive informed decision-making. I have an excellent understanding and proficiency of platforms for effective data analyses, including SQL, spreadsheets, Tableau, and R. I also have strong communication, organizations, and analytical skills.
I recently completed the Google Data Analytics Certificate – a rigorous, hands-on program that covers the entire scope of the data analysis process.
I'm transitioning from 18+ years of success in establishing and growing multiple businesses within the finance, real estate, media, and advertising industries and am currently seeking a full-time role in the field of data analytics.
Eight courses, developed by Google, that provide competency in tools and platforms including spreadsheets, SQL, Tableau, R.
SQL, Tableau, data processing, data analyzation, data visualization.
Learned how to use SQL to store, query, and manipulate data.
Provided executive leadership with full P&L accountability for all business operations. Hired, coached, developed, and mentored a team of talented photo editors, office manager, and sales and marketing staff. Sold the business to an acquiring agency for a substantial profit.
Provided lead-generation services for industry-leading companies like DirecTV, CreditRepair.com, ADT Home Security, Hotels.com, and many more.
Founded the first professional real estate photography company in Charleston, SC. Grew the business multi-fold, making it an attractive acquisition target and receiving multiple offers. Sold the business for a substantial profit in 2017.
Acted as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details. Participated in the company’s recruiting platform and facilitated the hiring of dozens of agents.
While completing the analytics and SQL certifications, spent my additional time learning more about the financial industry. Studied stock market trends, learned about hedging strategies and executed data-driven equity trades.
Provided field services for financial institutions and insurance companies. Services included field collections on auto and home loans, collateral inspections, occupancy verifications, loss mitigation services, property measurements, and property inspections.
Founded one of the first discount-commission real estate brokerages in Charleston, SC. Grew the business multi-fold, making it an attractive acquisition target. Sold the business in 2008.
