Camille Pickren

Camille Pickren

Data Science & Data Science Visualizations
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Ellicott City, Maryland, United States
Experience:
10 years
TEAM LEADERSHIP & MENTORSHIP | DATA SCIENCE, ANALYTICS & ENGINEERING | INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TRANSFORM COMPLEX DATA INTO ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS THAT DRIVE STRATEGY AND CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT. SPECIALIZE IN EMPOWERING TEAMS AND DELIVERING SCALABLE SOLUTIONS THAT CREATE MEASURABLE IMPACT. CAREER SNAPSHOT – Experienced leader with 10+ years driving data science, engineering, and analytics initiatives in fast-paced environments. Known for delivering scalable solutions, optimizing performance, and enhancing customer engagement. Proven track record in building high-performing teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and aligning data strategies with business objectives. SIGNATURE ACHIEVEMENTS: ✔​ Created and continuously enhanced Reach Booster (2019), an innovative solution to maximize audience engagement. Automated key processes as the product scaled, contributing significantly to multi-million-dollar revenue growth over three years. ✔​ Successfully expanded Dish Media’s data science team from one to 12 across three locations, driving results through collaboration and creating scalable solutions. SIGNATURE STRENGTHS & COMPETENCIES LEADERSHIP PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFT SKILLS People Development & Mentoring Cross-functional Collaboration Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Large Scale, Complex Projects Strategic Planning Technical Solutions Innovative Problem Solver Critical Thinker Strong Work Ethic EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE DISH MEDIA – NEW YORK CITY, NY | MAY 2023 - NOV 2023 General Manager, Data Science & Data Engineering Led the Data Science and Data Engineering teams in developing innovative solutions that drove critical business outcomes. Managed a team of twelve across three locations, fostering collaboration to maximize performance. Spearheaded the AWS migration project, enhancing the scalability and efficiency of the company's data infrastructure. ▪​ ▪​ ▪​ ▪​ Spearheaded a major AWS migration, consolidating data assets to improve scalability, enhance collaboration, and reduce costs. Facilitated cross-functional collaboration by organizing the first-ever Data Summit, aligning over 30 data professionals across teams, leading to the creation of unified strategic goals and a streamlined framework. Mentored and developed talent resulting in improved skill sets, productivity, and promotions ensuring continued growth within the department. Strategically guided data-driven initiatives and aligned technical resources with business priorities to deliver results in areas such as reporting, customer insights, and operational efficiency. DISH MEDIA – NEW YORK CITY, NY | SEP 2021 - MAY 2023 Senior Manager, Data Science & Data Engineering Enhanced workplace culture and team collaboration, driving measurable improvements in performance and engagement. Integrated data engineers into the data science team, optimizing resources to deliver tailored client solutions. CAMILLE PICKREN, PAGE 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED ▪​ ▪​ ▪​ ▪​ Cultivated a positive team culture through targeted initiatives and regular communication practices, resulting in enhanced collaboration and decreased project times. Integrated data engineers into the data science team, streamlining workflows and increasing cross-functional efficiency, resulting in improved project timelines and increased customer satisfaction. Developed custom reports with quick turnaround times boosting client-specific satisfaction and retention. Fostered operational efficiency through process improvements and resource alignment based on business objectives. DISH MEDIA – NEW YORK CITY, NY | NOV 2019 - SEP 2021 Manager, Data Science Drove innovation to elevate revenue streams and optimize workflows across departments. Delivered data-driven insights to senior leadership, shaping strategy and fostering a culture of analytical thinking. Built partnerships with sales teams and media entities, aligning resources to assess client needs and expand market reach. ▪​ Facilitated data-driven decision-making for senior leadership and the sales team by delivering impactful analytics and insights, enabling them to achieve sales goals and secure new clients. ▪​ Equipped sales teams with tools and insights for data-driven strategies through workshops and resource ▪​ ▪​ alignment. Spearheaded Tableau administration as a Site Admin and Creator, developing and maintaining 60+ dashboards that delivered actionable insights and informed critical business decisions. Pioneered workflow optimizations that increased efficiency across departments and teams, contributing to measurable process improvements. DISH MEDIA – ENGLEWOOD, CO | MAY 2018 - NOV 2019 Lead Data Scientist ▪​ ▪​ ▪​ Partnered closely with Sales to streamline workflows, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality solutions tailored to client needs. Led collaborative engagements with high-profile clients, managing onboarding processes to establish trust and drive long-term partnerships. Designed and maintained data-centric dashboards as a Tableau Creator, delivering actionable insights that supported strategic decision-making at all levels. DISH MEDIA – ENGLEWOOD, CO | JULY 2016 - MAY 2018 Data Scientist ▪​ ▪​ ▪​ Designed and implemented data-driven decision-making frameworks using R and Python, enabling teams to identify emerging trends and drive strategic initiatives. Engineered advanced SQL queries to deliver tailored, client-specific insights, enhancing satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships. Revamped operational procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery. EDUCATION MASTERS – APPLIED STATISTICS | Colorado State University (Partially Completed) DATA SCIENCE CERTIFICATION | Johns Hopkins University BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – MATHEMATICS | University of Wyoming
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