823 Advizers

Taylor

Senior Consultant - Digital Analytics And Insights

BlastX Consulting

California Lutheran University
N/A

Taylor Cruz has over 8 years of experience in digital analytics and insights across industries including government, retail, and non-profits.
California Lutheran University

California Lutheran University

Consulting & Related Professional Services
Technology
Data and Analytics
Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Honors Student
Pell Grant Recipient
Took Out Loans
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Transfer Student

Q1Career path

Data Analysis

Web Design

Career Development

5:33

"I actually didn't start out to become a website analyst. I started doing website design."

Q2Main responsibilities

Digital Strategy

Web Analytics

Data Analysis

1:45

"We work with our clients and stakeholders to understand their business objectives, understand what we call, uh, key performance indicators or KPIs."

Q3Day in the life

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication

0:58

"Some days are heavier in meetings, other days are more heavier in tangible, active work and doing the tasks."

Q4Most important skills - role

Continuous Learning

Digital Analytics

Self-Motivation

1:04

"The more you learn, the more flexible and more opportunities you'll have to help your clients, help your coworkers, and to really make an impact."

Q5Favorite parts - role

Problem-Solving

Data Analysis

Communication

1:22

"I love that I can actually have tangible help with other people. I can see the tangible results."

Q6Biggest challenge - role

Data Analysis

Technology

Problem-Solving

1:54

"Things are constantly changing, and you're having to provide the best solutions and practices for your clients."

Q7Favorite parts - industry

Communication

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

1:15

"I love that you get to help a wide variety of people."

Q8Who thrives in industry

Data Analysis

Curiosity

Problem-Solving

1:38

"Curious people actually. People who have that thirst for the why, why behind the data."

Q9Wish known before - industry

Data Analysis

Digital Analytics

Career Development

2:22

"You don't have to do it all by yourself. You don't have to know everything, um, and kind of specialize in one area."

Q10Entry-level positions

Data Analysis

Consulting

Entry-Level Jobs

1:29

"Some companies have internship programs. My company has a summer internship program that we've done a few times where we'll bring on a few people and they kind of go in rotation and they learn the different niches."

Q11Significant lesson - career

Communication

Problem-Solving

Confidence

1:44

"It's okay to say, Hey, let me get back to you. Um, or let me check with my colleague who's more knowledgeable in that area."

Q12College ideas for success

Networking

Job Search

Career Development

3:14

"I went out and kind of just cold called or cold emailed, which is really difficult. But that really helped me grow really quickly."