Shantel Vargas

Shantel Vargas has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Shantel began their career as a Photographer/ Editor at NN Photography in 2010, where they successfully completed photography assignments and assisted with editing. Shantel then worked as a Shop Manager at BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP, where they directed store operations and achieved sales goals. Shantel later served as a Project Manager at Griffin Farms, overseeing construction projects and managing schedules and expenses. As a Production & Marketing Manager at New Image Roofing & Construction, they organized and executed roofing services and represented the company at trade shows and events. Shantel also worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of South Florida, facilitating student learning and delivering lectures. Shantel Vargas then acted as an Academic Tutor at PREPWORKS and a Freelance Graphic Designer, where they designed and distributed marketing materials for clients. Shantel further gained experience as an Audit Specialist at PwC and a Contributor at Pearson. Their most recent role is as a Business Process Analyst at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, where they analyze and improves business processes and deploys IIoT solutions. Overall, Shantel Vargas has a strong background in various industries, with skills in project management, teaching, graphic design, and business analysis.

Shantel Vargas has a strong educational background. Shantel earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of South Florida in 2018, specializing in Business. Prior to that, in 2017, they completed their Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Business Analytics & Information Systems from the same university. Shantel also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Management Information Systems, which they obtained in 2016, also from the University of South Florida. Before transferring to the university, they obtained an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities from Butler Community College in 2014.

In addition to their formal degrees, Shantel Vargas has obtained various certifications. These include certifications in leadership, such as Inclusive Leadership, Building High-Performance Teams, Creating a High Performance Culture, Leadership: Practical Skills, and Transformational Leadership, all obtained from LinkedIn. Shantel has also obtained certifications in various technical skills, such as SQL: Data Reporting and Analysis, Acrobat DC: Creating Forms, Learning SQL Programming, SQL Essential Training, Microsoft Project 2016 Essential Training, Learning Jira Software 7.0-7.4, and Learning Confluence 2018, all obtained from LinkedIn. Furthermore, they have obtained certifications in digital acumen, business analytics, data tools and visualization, qualitative research, statistics foundations, lean six sigma foundations, and human-centered design, all obtained from either LinkedIn or PwC.