Mike Beard

About Mike Beard

I thrive on learning how things work and how they can be improved. Whether it be digital strategy, sales channels, manufacturing and product development processes, my never-ending curiosity has allowed me to excel in cross-functional projects and collaborative endeavors.One of my greatest pleasures is when I interact with customers and business partners in a way that makes them feel comfortable, taken care of … heard. My ideal work day is spent with customers utilizing my personable skills to connect while leveraging my many technical capabilities to create value. And when it comes to solving problems, I’m known as one of the go-to guys. I simply won’t give up until I find solutions or answers. My goal is to provide unparalleled service & insights for my customers and my organization at all times.

Experience

1. Senior Data Analyst

   Gardner Business Media, Inc.

   Aug 2025 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   My role focuses on data analysis from such sources as sales CRM data, web performance and advertising campaigns amongst others. I serve as a resource for all departments of the organization in the daily monitoring, reporting, and investigation of web performance of all company web properties. I am the point of contact for all internal and external customers for the proprietary GROW Performance platform in matters of reporting, questions, concerns, and change requests. Sales and operational reporting duties fall under the scope of my role with a heavy focus on data mining, cleaning, and presenting.

Education

• Butler University

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

• Amelia High School

  Math & Science Technology