Matthew Schlagel

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About Matthew Schlagel

Matthew Schlagel, a summa cum laude graduate of the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Data Analytics with a 4.0 GPA. Matthew brings over 17 years of experience in leadership, management, and data/financial analysis, developed during his career at Discount Tire Company. As a Manager, he led store operations, performed cost-benefit analyses, and implemented data-driven strategies using tools like Excel, and MicroStrategy. His ability to analyze key performance indicators and leverage business intelligence tools positioned his stores as consistent top performers, setting multiple sales and profitability records. Most recently, Matthew served as a Data Analyst Intern at ASU SolarSPELL, where he contributed to expanding digital literacy and education in under-resourced regions worldwide, including Lesotho, Rwanda, and Tonga. By developing Tableau dashboards and performing advanced analyses—like designing correlation matrices for Likert survey data—Matthew provided actionable insights that supported funding initiatives and optimized content delivery. Leveraging tools like OpenAI’s enterprise solutions, he played a key role in enhancing SolarSPELL's educational impact. Matthew combines technical proficiency in Python, SQL, Tableau, Excel, and GCP with exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills. He aspires to leverage his expertise as a Data Analytics Manager, driving data-informed decisions and organizational growth.