Forecasting & Analytics Intern

Company Profile  At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally-native, data-empowered solutions. Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.    Overview  We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join our clients Reliability Analytics team. This role is responsible for using advanced, non-machine-learning analytic techniques to investigate well-defined business questions, synthesize findings, and deliver actionable insights. The Senior Data Analyst will partner closely with management and stakeholders to clearly define problems, explore and analyze data, and present results in a way that drives business decisions and improves service reliability. This role requires 4 days per week in the Denver, CO office. Only candidates who are located in the Denver, CO area will be considered for this position. All qualified candidates MUST be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship. Please note that we do not work C2C. Requirements Partner with the management team to ensure business questions are clearly defined, scoped, and actionable. Leverage domain knowledge of the cable/telecom industry to quickly understand issues and data context. Develop an analytic approach in collaboration with management to address business needs. Identify and apply key attributes and metrics relevant to reliability analysis. Extract data from warehouses using SQL and prepare analyses in Excel or other BI tools. Build tables, pivot reports, and visualizations using reporting tools. Proactively identify and flag potential data quality issues or questionable assumptions. Apply foundational statistical and analytic techniques, such as correlations, statistical checks, and exploratory visualizations. Recognize limitations of observational data and apply methods to mitigate misinterpretation (e.g., correlation vs. causation, regression to the mean, confounding, selection bias). Ensure rigor in unit measurements, derived metrics, and interpretation of results. Translate analytic findings into a clear, compelling narrative supported by charts, figures, and tables. Develop professional, polished presentations in PowerPoint, emphasizing readability and clarity. Seek feedback from stakeholders and adapt insights for diverse audiences, with sensitivity to organizational dynamics. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in data analysis, with emphasis on reliability, operations, or telecom preferred. Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and BI/reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar). Strong foundation in statistics, with ability to apply appropriate analytic techniques. Excellent communication skills with proven ability to distill complex analyses into clear, actionable insights. Experience working in the cable/telecom industry is highly desirable. Detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s preferred. Compensation Sand Cherry Associates based in Denver, CO is required by state law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a long term consulting engagement, with an hourly range of $85-95 per hour on 1099 or adjusted commensurate salary on W2. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role. Benefits Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.

📢 Now Hiring: Part-Time Weekend Day Dispatcher We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Dispatcher to join our team on weekends (day shift). If you're organized, a great communicator, and thrive in a fast-paced environment — we want to hear from you! 🕒 Schedule: Part-time Weekends (Day Shift) Exact hours to be discussed 📝 Key Responsibilities: Answer and manage multi-line phone systems Dispatch drivers efficiently and accurately Perform accurate and timely data entry Provide excellent customer service via phone and dispatch channels Communicate with internal staff and customers to ensure smooth operations ✅ Qualifications: Previous experience as a dispatcher or in a similar customer service role preferred Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Basic computer/data entry skills Dependable and punctual Be able to pass a WSP background check General knowledge of the Tacoma and the surrounding areas Stop by and fill out an application at 1210 South Sprague Avenue, Tacoma 98405

Work Location: USA Remote (EST Candidates Preferred) Work Hours: M - F, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Pay Rate: $24 - $27/hr DOE and location The Research Associate is a non-traditional role in which you will work on our data collection and quality team focusing on the improvement of an AI engine. In addition to an ability to write clearly and concisely, successful Research Associates must be able to tailor their writing style to each assignment’s requirements, possess solid research skills, quickly paraphrase their findings, and evaluate Large Language Model (LLM) prompts written by others. The ideal candidates will have a solid ability to focus on efficiency and problem-solving, and excellent writing and reading comprehension skills – including experience in creating and composing text within a specified amount of time. This role provides opportunities for career advancement. Note: There is no coding or software development as part of this role. What You'll Achieve (Responsibilities):  Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Work on various client projects to train generative AI models, by creating prompts and responses based on the instructions provided and on using established best practices for quality prompts Given examples, generate similar prompts and responses Execute different Use Cases collecting Data in support of AI engine Fine-tune AI training prompts for more consistent results Work with a small team of Data Specialists in annotation and labeling projects Engage and assist in regular team training Help identify areas for process improvements Assist in documenting processes Quantitative and Qualitative feedback Provide feedback on tools being used and on potential alternatives Use a variety of communication channels such as Slack, Teams, and SharePoint, to learn about new projects, collaborate with your team, and ask questions Learn new software programs on the job Providing supporting documentation when the AI fails Keywords provides a competitive compensation package, good benefits, and a casual, fun, productive and supportive working environment. We empower people to perform to the best of their ability with our “can do” attitude. We appreciate and embrace flexibility and learn at every opportunity to grow ourselves through experience, training and tackling new challenges. This is what makes us Keywordians. Requirements Preferred prior work experience or college studies in AI Process-oriented, focused on problem-solving, an effective communicator, efficient, and highly organized, with strong attention to detail Ability to learn, document, and work with the team on new technologies and processes Ability to gain new skills and knowledge through hands-on experience Experience in assisting in system troubleshooting & finding resolutions Keen eye for detail Strong communication skills (oral and written) Demonstrated ability to work independently Strong time management skills Exemplify the quality of doing "get it done attitude," including a high level of accountability, transparency, and teamwork first & foremost A stable internet connection with a download speed of 50-100 Mbps and an upload speed of at least 10 Mbps Benefits At Keywords, we provide all our contingent workforce with: Paid Time Off (including sick days and holidays) 401k (3% matching) Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Job Brief CLASSTALK —— Online English Teaching Teachers Wanted We are looking for committed Teachers to complement our qualified workforce of educators. Teachers will teach Chinese K-12 schools in part time (UTC+8). The ideal candidate will be passionate for teaching students in a multicultural situation and know how to organize a class and make online learning an easy and meaningful process. The goal is to help cultivate the students‘ interest in education and be their dedicated ally in the entire process of learning and development. Our classes take place Monday to Friday/Saturday at Chinese K12 schools,9:00am to 12pm China time. This corresponds to Sunday to Thursday /Friday evening/night (7pm to 6am) in North American Eastern time. Responsibilities • ✓ Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use creative and self- designed means to facilitate learning, Collaborate with Chinese local teachers • ✓ Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning • ✓ Collaborate with Chinese local teachers online • ✓ Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending teaching and research seminars, coaching sessions, etc. Qualifications o ✓ No major limitation. Major in English, Elementary School, Education, ESL, o ✓ K-12 teaching license, TESOL, TEFL, CELTA or other qualified teaching license. ✓ Outgoing, energetic, passionate in teaching, Open and empathetic in multicultural classroom. o ✓ Interested in music, high-tech, arts, science, hand puppets, etc. (preferred) IT & Other Requirements • ✓ A Windows 10 computer (at least Intel i3 CPU and 8G RAM) or a recent Mac computer. • ✓ A webcam camera with at least 720P resolution. • ✓ A headset (headphones + mic). • ✓ A whiteboard (3 by 5 feet) or virtual whiteboard (Manycam is preferred) • ✓ Bright lighting. • ✓ Internet Speed: upload/ download speed: at least 20Mbps/ 20Mbps.

Rational 360 is hiring a Social Listening Associate to help support and expand the firm’s integrated data approach for clients. Candidates should have experience gleaning insights from social media, news or other text-based datasets, preferably in an advocacy or political context. Candidates must be eager to work in a fast-paced environment and able to manage a diverse workload. Our firm is committed to high-quality, personal service and we specialize in strategic public affairs communications, reputation management, business and consumer public relations and interactive digital communications.About Rational 360: The Rational Way: All in Partners Rational 360 is a leading full-service strategic communications and digital agency, with offices and staff located across the country. We recognize that communications and public affairs rarely take place in a vacuum, and our work is always crafted using the best data analysis to support organization-wide strategic objectives for our clients. From public relations and public affairs to crisis communications and new media strategy, our experienced team takes an innovative, active approach to advancing your mission-critical goals. We understand the unique opportunities and challenges of the 21st century media landscape and operate as an extension of your own communications and leadership teams. The Rational Approach: Integrated Campaigns We create custom campaigns that are integrated with communication, policy, or business goals an organization may have and we measure our campaigns on their ability to deliver outcomes and results. Our creative and relentless approach inspires hearts and minds, turns data into action, opens commercial markets, and drives impactful outcomes that win. The Rational Difference: Connected Where it Matters. Our bipartisan team members have worked at every level of business and government and our networks extend deep into the Halls of Congress, the White House, and Fortune 500 boardrooms across the country. We have the pulse of mission-critical conversations and implement campaigns when and where it matters most – and measure success at every point in the process. Requirements 1-2 years of experience analyzing news and social media conversation with proven results, including internships Willingness and excitement to think creatively and entrepreneurially about digital opportunities for individual campaigns and the agency as a whole Curious self-starter who enjoys digging into data to help others understand the data and inform campaign-driving insights Familiarity with some/all of the following: social listening/management tools (e.g. Brandwatch, NetBase, Talkwalker, Meltwater, Spredfast/Khoros, Sprout Social, Sprinklr), advocacy and fundraising CRMs (e.g. BSD, EveryAction), Google Analytics, Tableau, or message testing platforms (e.g. Qualtrics) Not afraid to manually explore and learn about data in Microsoft Excel Communications, research, statistical or business background, with experience wrangling small and large datasets to extract effective and accurate insights Willingness to experiment and add to a supportive and collegial environment where we can try new things Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Ability to communicate data and analysis visually, verbally and written – tailored to the audience Bonus points if you have experience with Boolean search logic, identifying and capturing media clips, forming lists of media contacts and influencers, or analyzing a brand's owned social media content strategy Benefits Rational 360 offers competitive compensation including year-end bonuses and a 401K match for full-time employees. Rational 360 is part of a unique group of companies that share ownership with employees though an ESOP.  Every employee has a stake in the Company's success. This is a long-term wealth-building retirement benefit. Full-time staff members are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. The salary range for this role is $56,000 - $58,000. We offer employees paid time off, paid holidays off, paid family leave, sick leave, and a flexible work schedule around the holidays which include the office closing between Christmas and New Year's Day. Full-time employees are expected to work in our Washington, DC office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week and have the option to work remotely each Tuesday and Friday. Additionally, employees can take up to two (2) additional weeks of remote workdays during the calendar year. Employees have the opportunity to continue to grow their skills with professional development in the office or remotely. Rational 360 hosts weekly all-staff professional development trainings led by a leader at Rational 360 or by an expert brought in from outside of Rational 360 to lead the trainings. Each employee is paired with a senior member of the management team at Rational which will serve as his or her mentor throughout the year to continue to grow in his or her career at Rational. Rational 360 has a 3-month check-in for all new employees, a 6-month review, and an annual review for each year the employee is at Rational 360. Rational 360 is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

The Role at a glance: Abigail Kirsch is seeking a Catering Sales Coordinator to join our Abigail Kirsch team at The Loading Dock in Stamford, CT or for candidates located closer to New York, this position may also be based out of the Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown, NY. Reports To: Event Managers, Director of Catering ***This position will require a Wed through Sunday or Tuesday through Saturday work schedule and is ideal for someone that wants to grow in catering operations*** Job Summary: The Catering Sales Coordinator to the events team is primarily responsible for supporting the Event Managers and Director of Catering on all event production and responsible for backing up the other Catering Sales Coordinators. Qualifications + Skills: Prior administrative experience but not required. Prior event experience preferred, but not required Excellent computer skills necessary, including spreadsheets, customer relationship management systems, and virtual ticketing, Microsoft Office Ability to communicate work related information to co-workers, supervisors, vendors and clients. This includes written and verbal communication. Must be able stay organized, and keep others organized, including scheduling meetings and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines. Must be able to work independently Must have strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy on all assignments Able to work a flexible work schedule, with the ability to work in an environment with competing priorities Essential Job Functions: Responsible for Event Signage, ensuring accuracy for station layout and allergens Assist Event Managers by maintaining calendar and appointments, scheduling logistical meetings. Assist Event Managers in responding to client questions including menu selections, logistics, rental equipment and party production. Handle in house questions including menu selections, logistics, rental equipment and party production. Assist Events Manager by attending tastings and logistical meetings when necessary. Assist Events Managers in planning, coordinating and executing events. Distribution of Party Folders Perform and complete all reasonable assignments as requested by management. Our Benefits: Medical (FT Employees) Dental Vision Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Discount Program Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) EAP 401k Sick Time Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays) Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees) Paid Time Off About Abigail Kirsch: Started in the 1970s as a family-owned catering company, Abigail Kirsch has grown into one of New York’s premier caterers. Our steady growth has allowed us to bring our hospitality, service, and delicious food to Connecticut, Westchester, and New York City. About Elior North America: Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth. At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments. Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.