Christopher Jones
About Christopher Jones
Christopher Jones is a Labor Reporting Analyst at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in data analysis and reporting, having held various roles in companies such as SHOPKO STORES INC and Dean Foods.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Christopher Jones has been employed as a Labor Reporting Analyst at Advance Auto Parts since 2019. He works in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, where he focuses on labor reporting and analysis. His role involves evaluating labor metrics and contributing to operational efficiency within the company.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Christopher held various analytical positions. He worked as a Merchandise Reporting Analyst at SHOPKO STORES INC from 2016 to 2019. His earlier roles include a Product Specialist at Global Crossing for 10 months in 1999, a Cognos Developer at TEK Systems for 4 months in 2010, and a Sales and Forecast Analyst at Dean Foods from 1995 to 1999.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Jones earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing from St. Norbert College, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. His educational background supports his analytical roles, emphasizing skills in data analysis and reporting.
Achievements in Data Analysis
Christopher developed a monthly Carrier Safety Scorecard that integrates DOT Safety Rating data with FMCSA SEA score data. This initiative enhances the evaluation of carrier performance. He also achieved a 98%+ code migration accuracy for ETL code through rigorous unit testing and a structured change management process.
Technical Skills and Tools
Christopher has utilized various technical skills throughout his career. He has experience with Unix for troubleshooting data warehouse issues and has created JavaScript and VBScript batch scripts to automate reporting processes. Additionally, he condensed a complex 80-tab Excel workbook into a more manageable 20-tab scorecard by linking multiple data sources.