Laurynn Coleman
Data Analyst
Welcome to my portfolio!
I'm a data analyst, with interest in data visualization and machine learning.
About
Me
Get to Know Me
Hi! I'm Laurynn, a recent graduate with a Master’s in Decision Analytics with background in Biology. I originally planned to become a dentist, but my experience as a lab technician sparked a deeper interest in solving problems through data. Now, I’m focused on building expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and transforming data into actionable insights. I’m passionate about solving real-world problems through data and always looking for opportunities to grow. Thanks for stopping by!
Experience & Education
Master's Degree in Decision Analytics
Virginia Commonwealth University – School of Business
Completed advanced training in big data, machine learning, and decision modeling with tools like SQL, R, Python, Tableau. Gained experience in solving real-world business problems, working in cross-functional teams, and communicating insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Capstone Project
(NDA-Protected)
Resident Survey Clustering
Used unsupervised learning (k-means) to segment survey respondents for a nonprofit housing organization. Developed four personas and delivered recommendations to support program design, resource allocation, and fundraising strategies. Project emphasized business storytelling for a non-technical audience.
Client Practicum Project
(NDA-Protected)
Vacancy Forecasting with Sublet Availability
Collaborated with a commercial real estate client to model vacancy trends using sublet availability as a leading indicator. Built and evaluated linear regression, logistic regression, and random forest models. Focused on descriptive and predictive insights to support business decisions while maintaining data confidentiality.
Skills
Statistical & Predictive Modeling
Regression, Classification, Clustering, Forecasting (ARIMA), Random Forest
Data Visualization
Tableau, Power BI, ggplot2, seaborn, matplotlib
Machine Learning & NLP
Scikit-learn, NLP (TextBlob, NLTK, Hugging Face), K-means, Model Evaluation
Data Tools