Nicholas Lesta

Experience

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  Burlington Stores, Inc.

  Aug 2022 - Oct 2023

  Allocation Analyst

  • Ensure the proper placement of merchandise in stores• Optimize product mixes through analysis of store inventory levels, demographic information, and other location-specific data• Troubleshoot and resolve allocation issues to achieve timely allocation of merchandise• Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive business results and improve overall performance

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  New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

  Jun 2024 - now

  Data Analyst

  • Conduct data analysis and generate insightful reports to support financial decision-making.• Perform data extraction and quality checks from financial sources to identify trends and root causes.• Develop and implement databases and analytics to optimize data quality and efficiency for tax and finance projects.• Create visual and written presentations of financial data for management and stakeholders, leveraging statistical software (Excel, SPSS, SAS, etc.).