Lena Verwilghen
Den Haag
Summary
Data analysis professional with strong background in leveraging analytical tools and methodologies to drive actionable insights and business decisions. Skilled in data visualization, statistical analysis and database management. Focused on translating data findings into clear narratives for diverse audiences and fostering cross-functional collaboration across teams and cultures. Passionate about knowledge-sharing and empowering others through data literacy and process transparency. Adept at bridging technical and non-technical domains to drive informed decision-making.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Analyst Consultant
Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE)
06.2024 - Current
- Rejoined the CFYE team as a consultant to work while completing my Master's degree.
- Acted as administrator for our Salesforce organization, performing data quality checks and setting up automations and high-level processes in Salesforce that guide day-to-day actions of the program.
- Presented complex findings in a clear and concise manner using compelling visualizations that resonated with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Automated routine reporting tasks, saving time and resources while minimizing human error.
- Trained team members on new tools and techniques, elevating overall departmental expertise in data analytics.
Data Analyst
Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE)
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed the Salesforce Organization for the fund. Within this capacity, I developed new elements of the data system, perform data checks and gave trainings on how to use the system.
- Using Power BI, I built visualizations showcasing our data. I have created dashboards for both internal and external use.
- I work together in a wide and varied team of people but manage the data system and Power BI visualizations largely independently.
Junior Data Analyst
Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE)
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked with systems such as Microsoft Power BI and Salesforce
- Supported my manager and the wider team with the development, testing and improvement of information systems.
- Strengthened internal data governance practices by helping to develop and implement policies related to data storage, access, and retention.
Caretaker
Tzorg
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Performed various household chores in the homes of people who could not do this themselves.
- Worked together with a number of regular clients to keep their house clean and learned to interact with many different people.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and families, fostering trust and open communication.
Assistant Consultant
Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE)
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Completed a summer internship working with the international team at the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE). This fund is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and aims to create a prosperous future for 200,000 young women and men in the Middle East, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Worked in the Private Sector Development Unit, and assisted with the completeness check of proposals received in response to the Uganda Call for Proposals.
- Supported the team with analyzing data from business cases and building data dashboards in Power BI.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Data Science
Utrecht University
Utrecht09-2025
BSc - International Relations and Organisations
Leiden University
09-2023
Minor - Applied Data Science
Utrecht University
06-2022
Skills
- Python Programming
- R Programming
- SQL
- Salesforce Administration
- Power BI
- Excel
- Data Analysis
- Data Quality Control
- Data Ethics
- Cross-cultural communication
- Workflow Optimization
- Training Team members
Language Proficiency
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Extracurricular Activities
- Polling Station Member during National Elections | 2021 - 2024: Helped at a polling station in The Hague during the National Elections of Dutch parliament in February 2021, the Local Municipality Elections in 2023 and the Provincial Council and Water Authority Elections in 2023.
- Chairman of the Cooking Committee of Student Rowing Association Pelargos | 2020 – 2023: As chairman of the cooking committee I guided 30 people with the regular tasks that the committee completes. I also chair the meetings of the committee and act as contact person of the committee for other committees within the association. This experience has taught me more about managing a group of people, including planning and distributing tasks among different people.
Timeline
Data Analyst Consultant
Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE)
06.2024 - Current
Data Analyst
Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE)
09.2022 - 12.2023
Junior Data Analyst
Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE)
10.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Consultant
Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE)
05.2020 - 08.2020
Caretaker
Tzorg
01.2019 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Applied Data Science
Utrecht University
BSc - International Relations and Organisations
Leiden University
Minor - Applied Data Science
Utrecht University
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