Erika D Griffin
Business and Data Analytics
Turning a passion for problem-solving into a career driven by data and focused on people.
Business analytics professional with 20 years of operational leadership experience, transforming complex information into practical solutions that improve processes, develop people, and support better decisions.
From Emergency Services to Business Analytics
For more than 20 years, my career has been dedicated to serving others through emergency medical services. As a paramedic, Field Training Officer, Operations Lieutenant, and Training Lieutenant, I've worked in environments where every decision matters. Whether responding to emergencies, leading operational teams, or supporting county-wide initiatives, I learned to assess complex situations, analyze incomplete information, prioritize competing demands, and make confident decisions under pressure.
As my career evolved, I designed onboarding programs, leadership development courses, continuing education, and professional development initiatives. I evaluated training effectiveness, monitored certification and compliance metrics, and used performance data to identify opportunities for improvement. I also developed dashboards and reporting tools, analyzed fleet maintenance and ownership costs, and transformed complex operational information into actionable insights for leaders and stakeholders.
The more I worked with data, the more I realized that helping organizations make better decisions through analysis was the part of my work I enjoyed most. That realization inspired me to expand my business and analytical expertise through higher education. In 2026, I earned my Bachelor of Applied Professional Studies from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, graduating with a 3.86 GPA. I am currently pursuing my MBA in Business Analytics, where I maintain a 4.0 GPA and expect to graduate in August 2027.
Today, I'm combining more than two decades of operational leadership with analytical skills in Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI to solve business problems through data. My background has taught me that the most valuable analysis do not simply explain what happened, they provide the clarity and insight needed to improve processes, support people, and drive meaningful results.
Although my career began in emergency services, the common thread has always been the same: solving complex problems, leading people, and using information to make better decisions. Business analytics is the natural next step in that journey, and I'm excited to continue applying those skills to help organizations grow, improve, and succeed.
Core Business Skills
Data Analysis & Reporting | Financial Analysis | Operational Analysis | Process Improvement | KPI Development & Monitoring | Decision Support | Business Process Development | Compliance & Workforce Development | Stakeholder Communication | Operational Leadership
Technical Skills
Microsoft Excel (Advanced) | Google Workspace | Tableau (Developing) | SQL (Basic Querying) | Python (Introductory) | QuickBooks Online | Dashboard Development | Data Visualization | LMS Reporting Systems