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Paul Long

Myrtle Beach

Summary

Results-driven Business Analyst with AARP Foundation expertise in data analysis and stakeholder engagement. Successfully identified operational gaps and streamlined processes, enhancing efficiency. Proven ability to draft functional specifications and facilitate cross-functional collaboration, leading to improved project outcomes. Adept at gathering user feedback to inform strategic decisions and drive program success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Analyst

AARP Foundation
Washington
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Monitored project timelines and budgets by tracking milestones, deliverables, tasks.
  • Gathered feedback from end users regarding usability issues related to applications or systems.
  • Facilitated brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams for problem solving activities.
  • Identified gaps between current state and desired future state operations.
  • Evaluated business processes for improvement opportunities through automation or streamlining.
  • Drafted functional specifications documents outlining project scope, objectives and deliverables.

Program Coordinator

AARP Foundation
Washington
06.2004 - 04.2025
  • Organized special events related to the promotion or awareness of the program's mission or purpose.
  • Coordinated meetings with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of program initiatives.
  • Prepared reports on progress towards program goals for management review.
  • Facilitated communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and conference calls.
  • Provided guidance and support to program participants in navigating resources, services, and opportunities.

Marketing Assistant

Democratic National Committee
Washington
09.1995 - 08.2015
  • Compiled reports on marketing performance metrics to track progress against objectives.
  • Collaborated with design teams to create visuals that enhance messaging across all marketing channels.
  • Gathered customer feedback via surveys and focus groups to gain insights into user experience and preferences.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
06-1999

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Requirements gathering
  • Functional specifications
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Project management
  • Process improvement
  • Business process mapping

Timeline

Business Analyst

AARP Foundation
04.2025 - 04.2025

Program Coordinator

AARP Foundation
06.2004 - 04.2025

Marketing Assistant

Democratic National Committee
09.1995 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

Norfolk State University

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