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Situation: In my previous role, our weekly operations report frequently had 3–5 data discrepancies, creating confusion for managers and rework for analysts. Task: I was asked to stabilize the process and eliminate recurring errors. Action: I shadowed the full workflow, mapped each step in Visio, and compared inputs across three Excel trackers and our CRM. I identified duplicate manual entry, inconsistent date formats, and no single source of truth. I consolidated data into one SharePoint list, enforced validation rules and dropdowns, and created a standardized Excel template with locked formulas and a simple macro to pull data via ODBC from the CRM. Result: Errors dropped by 90% within two cycles, report preparation time decreased from 4 hours to 90 minutes, and managers reported 100% confidence in the data in the following quarterly survey.
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In your resume you note improving or optimizing [a process, KPI, or metric]. What specific baseline metrics did you start from, what steps did you personally take, and how did you verify that the improvement was due to your changes rather than external factors?
Walk me through a recent multi-channel digital marketing campaign you managed end-to-end. How did you set objectives, choose channels, allocate budget, and measure success?
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On your resume you mention working on a cross-functional project (e.g., involving multiple teams or stakeholders). Describe a situation from that project where priorities conflicted—how did you navigate the trade-offs and what was the final outcome?