U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

Catalina Garcia

Data Analytics Professional · MSBA Candidate

I'm a Marine Corps Veteran with a passion for data analytics and data visualization. I thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment, currently enhancing my expertise by pursuing a Master's degree in Business Analytics at Florida Atlantic University. I bring a blend of discipline and problem solving focused on transforming data into insightful data‑driven decisions.

I help federal agencies and forward-thinking enterprises transform complex HR challenges into strategic advantages using advanced analytics and military-grade precision.

View Portfolio Download Resume

About Me

With over 15 years of federal government experience spanning the Department of Defense, Headquarters Marine Corps (DoD HQMC), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), I specialize in transforming complex workforce and organizational data into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders.

My career sits at the intersection of human resources and data analytics — building Power BI dashboards, identifying workforce trends, driving organizational design, and advising stakeholders at the executive level.

Now pursuing a Master's in Business Analytics at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) (Summa Cum Laude), I'm sharpening the quantitative and analytical foundations that elevate my data-driven approach.

I believe the best decisions are grounded in data — and I build the visuals that make that data impossible to ignore.

Connect on LinkedIn

Marine Corps Veteran

Honorable Discharge · 30%+ Disabled Veteran

Top Secret Clearance

Current Active Security Clearance

MSBA — Business Analytics

Florida Atlantic University · Expected May 2026

Power BI Expert

Data Visualization & Dashboard Development

Outstanding Performer

Consecutive 4.8–5.0 ratings ·
DEA HR Employee of Year Nominee

Core Competencies

Power BI

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Workforce Planning

Project Management

Organizational Design

Dashboard Portfolio

Interactive Power BI dashboards built to transform workforce and organizational data into leadership-ready insights.

OPM Metrics Dashboard

Federal workforce metrics dashboard built on Office of Personnel Management data — tracking key human capital indicators for leadership decision-making.

OPM Series Dashboard

Occupational series analysis across federal agencies — enabling workforce planners to identify staffing patterns, gaps, and trends by job series and grade level.

COA Cost Matrix & Optimization

Linear programming model optimizing shipment routing across 18 discharge ports — minimizing total cost while satisfying group constraints and minimum demand requirements.

IMDB Dashboard

Interactive analytics dashboard exploring movie and series data — visualizing trends across genres, ratings, and release years to surface actionable insights.

Experience & Education

JAN 2025 – Present

Master's in Business Analytics Summa Cum Laude

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL — Expected May 2026

Jun – Dec 2024

HR Consultant GS-13

Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Human Resources Solutions

2020 – 2024

Program Analyst / Lead HR Specialist GS-13/14

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Human Resources Division

2018 – 2020

Management Analyst GS-13

Deputy Commandant for Information, HQ Marine Corps, Pentagon

2016 – 2018

Management Analyst GS-13

Total Force Manpower (OPNAV N12), NSF Arlington, VA

2016

B.S. Management Magna Cum Laude

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

2003 – 2007

Administrative Clerk

United States Marine Corps, Washington, DC — Honorable Discharge

Full Resume

Download the complete resume including detailed experience, awards, and references.

Download PDF

Awards & Recognition

2023 Performance Rating: 4.8 Outstanding
2022 Performance Rating: 5.0 Outstanding
2022 DEA HR Employee of the Year Nominee
2022 On the Spot Cash Award
Dept. of Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal
Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal (×2)
Certificate of Commendation (×3)

Award Citation

Department of the Navy

Civilian Service Commendation Medal

Catalina Garcia

Who Has Been Cited For

Sustained meritorious service and professional accomplishments while serving as Management Analyst, Information Workforce Division, Deputy Commandant for Information, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps from 30 September 2018 to 27 September 2020. Ms. Garcia consistently performed her duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner exceeding what is expected of most management analysts of her grade. Ms. Garcia quickly established herself as a Deputy Commandant for Information key stakeholder in human capital management, and her work in this nascent organization greatly enhanced the Deputy Commandant for Information's readiness. Ms. Garcia's distinguished service reflects great credit upon herself and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.

L. E. Reynolds

Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps

Deputy Commandant for Information

Get In Touch

Interested in collaborating or have an opportunity to discuss?
I'd love to hear from you.

Whether it's a federal analytics role, a consulting opportunity, or just a conversation about data — reach out and let's connect.

4catalinagarcia@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/garcia-catalina