U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

Catalina Garcia

Data Analytics Professional · MBA Candidate

I'm a Marine Corps Veteran with a passion for data analytics and data visualization. I thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment, currently enhancing my expertise by pursuing a Master's degree in Business Analytics at Florida Atlantic University. I bring a blend of discipline and problem solving focused on transforming data into insightful data‑driven decisions.

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About Me

With over 15 years of federal government experience spanning the Marine Corps, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Office of Personnel Management, I specialize in transforming complex workforce and organizational data into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders.

My career sits at the intersection of human resources and data analytics — building Power BI dashboards, identifying workforce trends, driving organizational design, and advising stakeholders at the executive level. Now pursuing a Master's in Business Analytics at Florida Atlantic University (Summa Cum Laude), I'm sharpening the quantitative and statistical foundations that elevate my data-driven approach.

I believe the best decisions are grounded in data — and I build the visuals that make that data impossible to ignore.

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Marine Corps Veteran

Honorable Discharge · 30%+ Disabled Veteran

Top Secret Clearance

Current Active Security Clearance

MBA — Business Analytics

Florida Atlantic University · Expected May 2026

Power BI Expert

Data Visualization & Dashboard Development

Outstanding Performer

Consecutive 4.8–5.0 ratings · DEA HR Employee of Year Nominee

Core Competencies

Power BI

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Workforce Planning

Project Management

Org Design

Dashboard Portfolio

Interactive Power BI dashboards built to transform workforce and organizational data into leadership-ready insights.

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Workforce Analytics Dashboard

Position management and organizational design metrics developed at the DEA — enabling rapid, data-driven decisions for executive leadership.

HR Analytics Workforce Planning Power BI

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Manpower Reporting Dashboard

Real-time vacancy and manning level tracking at HQ Marine Corps — routinely delivered to senior Pentagon leadership for staffing decisions.

Manpower Reporting Executive Briefing

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Talent Acquisition Analytics

Recruitment pipeline and hiring metrics tracker — streamlining the review of recruitment requests and reducing classification discrepancies across federal agencies.

Recruitment Classification Pipeline Tracking

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Experience & Education

2025 – Present

Master's in Business Analytics Summa Cum Laude

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL — Expected May 2026

Jun – Dec 2024

HR Consultant GS-13

Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Human Resources Solutions

2020 – 2024

Program Analyst / Lead HR Specialist GS-13/14

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Human Resources Division

2018 – 2020

Management Analyst GS-13

Deputy Commandant for Information, HQ Marine Corps, Pentagon

2016 – 2018

Management Analyst GS-13

Total Force Manpower (OPNAV N12), NSF Arlington, VA

2016

B.S. Management Magna Cum Laude

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

2003 – 2007

Administrative Clerk

United States Marine Corps, Washington, DC — Honorable Discharge

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Awards & Recognition

2023 Performance Rating: 4.8 Outstanding
2022 Performance Rating: 5.0 Outstanding
2022 DEA HR Employee of the Year Nominee
2022 On the Spot Cash Award
Dept. of Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal
Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal (×2)
Certificate of Commendation (×3)

Get In Touch

Interested in collaborating or have an opportunity to discuss? I'd love to hear from you.

Whether it's a federal analytics role, a consulting opportunity, or just a conversation about data — reach out and let's connect.

4catalinagarcia@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/garcia-catalina

Oakland Park, FL