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Tom Rietz

Tom Rietz

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Data Analytics Developer at Mathematica

  • Education

    • CGE Jordan

      2017 - 2017
      US Accredited Courses - Intermediate Arabic I & II Arabic Language A

      Activities and Societies: https://cgejordan.com/ Studied for 5 hours per day for 5 days a week at a Jordanian Ammiya instruction academy in Amman Jordan.

    • DePaul University

      2014 - 2019
      Bachelor’s of Arts Economics and Political Science 3.84/4.00, Magna Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Delta Omicron Epsilon - Economics Honors Program Pi Sigma Alpha - The Political Science Honors Society University Honors Program Honors Student Government, President; Academic Committee Representative Congressional Debate - 1st Place Northwestern University Tournament 2015

    • Princeton University

      2017 - 2017
      Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute Fellow

  • Experience

    • DePaul University Housing Services

      Sept 2014 - Jun 2016

      • Residence Hall Desk Receptionist

        Sept 2015 - Jun 2016

      • Residence Hall Council Senator

        Sept 2014 - May 2016

    • 43rd Ward Alderman

      Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
      Policy Intern

    • University Honors Program Committee

      May 2015 - Jun 2016
      Academic Committee Chair

    • KJD Strategies

      Jul 2015 - Nov 2015
      Development Intern

    • The Chicago Council on Global Affairs

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Intern

    • DePaul University Honors Program

      Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

      • President of Honors Student Government

        Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

      • Resident Advisor

        Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

    • National Security Education Program

      Nov 2017 - May 2018
      Boren Scholar

      • Studied modern standard Arabic at Qasid Arabic Institute and colloquial Jordanian Arabic at CGE Jordan in Amman during the 2017-2018 academic year. • Taught English at an NGO for adult Syrian Refugees as a volunteer instructor.

    • NERA Economic Consulting

      Jun 2018 - Sept 2018
      Summer Intern, Antitrust and Securities Practices

    • Office of the Governor- Illinois

      Jul 2019 - Nov 2020

      • Budget Analyst I - Governor's Office of Management and Budget

        Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

      • Dunn Fellow - Governor's Office of Management and Budget

        Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

    • Bswift

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
      Direct Analyst

    • University of Chicago

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
      Project Associate

      • Cleaned data using recursive functions for organized, concise, and reproducible code in R• Directly supervised part-time undergraduate research fellow to develop research on homelessness prevention• Managed data partner relationships with the City of Chicago, Cook County, and private nonprofits focused on providing shelter and support services to people experiencing homelessness

    • Mathematica

      Jan 2022 - now
      Data Analytics Developer

      • Working with large secondary data sources such as Medicare and Medicaid administrative claims data and survey data to effectively answer research questions about health care policy• Interpreting requirements and specifications to develop performance measures based on cost and quality of care for evaluating the effectiveness of numerous health care policies• Articulating findings and working with researchers to adjust specifications and code as interim results are found• Evaluating the potential of creative ideas for service delivery and payment models to improve the health outcomes and well-being of patients, and to reduce spending for Medicare, Medicaid, and other payers Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SAS Programming 1: Essentials

      SAS
      Jun 2018
      View certificate certificate

    • Snowflake Custom 1-Day Data Analyst Class for HHS CMS - Integrated Data Repository

      Snowflake
      Feb 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • Introduction to Databricks

      DataCamp
      May 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • 2022 Data Analytics and R Programming Credential (DAC) - Grade: A

      Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago
      Apr 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tom Rietz
      Magna Cum Laude DePaul University Jun 2019 Graduated Magna Cum Laude from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    • Awarded to Tom Rietz
      Honorable Mention Award Department of Economics May 2019 Completed an advanced regression analysis paper, presented findings on stop and frisk policy impacts on people of color. Selected out of 20 finalists to receive a 250$ runner-up award at the Economics Student Conference.
    • Awarded to Tom Rietz
      Outstanding Student Leadership Award Department of Political Science May 2019 Selected as the student recipient of the award for student leadership, a unique honor given to students for leadership in the graduating class of the DePaul Political Science program.
    • Awarded to Tom Rietz
      Boren Scholarship National Security Education Program Apr 2019 Inducted into the 2017 Class of Boren Scholars, awarded a competitive $20,000 grant to study a critical national security language abroad.
    • Awarded to Tom Rietz
      Honors Distinction University Honors Program Apr 2019 Completed advanced requirements to graduate in a class of 10 students out of 2000 which earn Honors Distinction for services to the University Honors Program as a student.
    • Awarded to Tom Rietz
      Spotlight on Research & Creativity University Honors Program Apr 2019 Recognition for "Family Engagement: Effects on Foster Care Outcomes," a nine-month-long research project culminating in a final paper and presentation at the Honors Student Confernece.
    • Awarded to Tom Rietz
      Economics Department Honors Scholar DePaul University Department of Econonics Apr 2017
    • Awarded to Tom Rietz
      National Political Science Honors Scholar Pi Sigma Alpha - National Political Science Honor Society Dec 2016
    • Awarded to Tom Rietz
      DePaul Leadership Scholarship Recipient DePaul University Jun 2016
    • Awarded to Tom Rietz
      Fellow America Needs You 2015 Selected from an applicant pool of over 100 first-generation college students in Illinois to serve in a 2-year career development and leadership training program from 2015-2016
    • Awarded to Tom Rietz
      Dean's List Recipient (August 2014 - Present) DePaul University Dean's Office

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by RefugeeOne on Aug 2016
      RefugeeOneAssociated with Tom Rietz

    • Volunteer

      Issued by The Kennedy Forum Illinois on Dec 2016
      The Kennedy Forum IllinoisAssociated with Tom Rietz

    • English as a Second Language Teacher

      Issued by Syrians Across Borders on Nov 2017
      Syrians Across BordersAssociated with Tom Rietz