Portfolio 2026

EliciaChikandiwa

Aspiring Data Analyst  ·  Business Information Systems Student

Dubai, UAE

Final-year Business Information Systems student with hands-on experience in recruitment operations, CRM systems, and digital marketing campaigns. Right now I am focused on building a strong foundation in SQL and data analysis before stepping into a data role.

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3+Years Experience
7Certifications
92%Project Accuracy
Elicia Chikandiwa
Final Year Student · 2026
Murdoch University Dubai
"When anyone tells me I can't do anything … I'm just not listening anymore."
Florence Griffith Joyner  ·  Olympic Gold Medalist

01   About Me

A little bit
about me

I am a final-year Business Information Systems student at Murdoch University Dubai, based in the UAE. My world sits at the intersection of data, technology, and business strategy, and I genuinely love finding patterns that tell a story.

From managing student recruitment pipelines at Navitas to tracking TikTok LIVE campaign metrics at WYND, I have built real experience turning business problems into data-driven insights across diverse environments.

Right now I am focused on building a strong technical foundation — completing the DataCamp SQL Track and working toward the SQL Associate Certification. I would rather arrive fully equipped than rush into a role before I am ready.

Based in Dubai, UAE

Building a career at the intersection of data, business, and technology.

Murdoch University Dubai

Bachelor of Information Technology, Business Information Systems Major

Currently Learning

DataCamp SQL Track and SQL Associate Certification in progress

Passionate About

Data analysis, business strategy, marketing, and technology-enabled decision making

02   Skills

What I bring
to the table

SQL
Active Learning

Joins, aggregations, filtering, subqueries, data manipulation, window functions, and relational databases. Completed 5 courses on DataCamp including Introduction to Relational Databases. SQL Associate Certification in progress.

Microsoft Excel
Proficient

Data cleaning, pivot tables, filtering, formulas, and analysis across multiple professional roles.

Salesforce CRM
Experienced

Pipeline management, CRM operations, and stakeholder communication through Trailhead and professional use.

Data Cleaning
Experienced

Transformation, deduplication, and structuring datasets for outreach, reporting, and analysis.

Marketing Campaigns
Experienced

TikTok LIVE campaign support, Mailchimp, SleekFlow, and engagement metric tracking.

Communication
Strong

Stakeholder management, high-volume enquiries, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.

KPI Tracking
Experienced

Conversion performance reporting, lead quality analysis, and engagement pattern identification.

Python / Java / C
Foundational

University-level programming. Built a rule-based expert system in Python with a GUI interface achieving 92% accuracy.

03   Experience

Where I have
been working

Jul 2025 – Present

Student Recruitment Officer

Navitas, Murdoch University Dubai

  • Manage high-volume student enquiries across multiple channels, supporting the full recruitment funnel from enquiry to enrolment.
  • Analyse recruitment and enquiry data to identify lead-quality trends and support conversion performance reporting for admissions campaigns.
  • Execute outreach campaigns through Mailchimp and SleekFlow to engage prospective applicants.
  • Coordinate student engagement events, information sessions, and follow-up communication.

Jul 2024 – Present

Student Advisory Member

Studiosity, Remote

  • Contribute insights on student experience and digital learning platforms to support service improvement.
  • Collaborate with peers and stakeholders on initiatives focused on enhancing academic outcomes.
  • Engage in networking and learning opportunities within the education and technology sector.

Aug 2024 – Nov 2024

Digital Marketing Intern

WYND LLC-FZ, Dubai

  • Monitored TikTok LIVE campaigns and tracked creator engagement metrics using TikTok Backstage.
  • Analysed campaign performance data to identify engagement patterns and support optimisation decisions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams supporting creator ecosystem operations.

Sep 2022 – Dec 2023

Sales Assistant

Silverton Liquor Store, Pretoria

  • Delivered customer service while managing POS transactions and daily sales reconciliation.
  • Maintained stock records, supported inventory tracking, and assisted with merchandising and retail operations.

04   Projects

What I have
been building

In Progress

SQL Data Analysis Projects

Completing the DataCamp SQL Track with hands-on projects in data querying, transformation, and business insights. Projects published as completed.

SQLDataCampData Analysis
Coming Soon

Business and Data Portfolio

Data and business-focused projects in development, covering analysis, reporting dashboards, and decision-making frameworks.

ExcelBusiness AnalysisDashboards

05   DataCamp

SQL work,
in progress

Currently completing the DataCamp SQL Track. Below is a live snapshot of my completed courses and projects. More will be added as the track progresses.

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Completed Courses
  • Introduction to SQL
    DataCamp
    Complete
  • Intermediate SQL
    DataCamp
    Complete
  • Joining Data in SQL
    DataCamp
    Complete
  • Data Manipulation in SQL
    DataCamp
    Complete
  • Introduction to Relational Databases in SQL
    DataCamp
    Complete
Projects
SQL Analysis
Analyzing Students' Mental Health
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SQL Analysis
Analyzing Students' Mental Health
Explored a dataset on international students and mental health indicators using SQL. Queried and filtered structured data to surface patterns in student wellbeing.
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SQL Analysis
Analyze International Debt Statistics
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SQL Analysis
Analyze International Debt Statistics
Used SQL to analyse international debt data, identifying which countries hold the highest debt and examining patterns across different debt indicators.
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SQL Analysis
Exploring Trends in American Baby Names
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SQL Analysis
Exploring Trends in American Baby Names
Queried a historical dataset of US baby names to uncover long-term naming trends, popularity shifts, and patterns across decades using SQL aggregations and filtering.
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06   Certifications

Learning never
stops

SQL Fundamentals Track
DataCamp · In Progress
Salesforce CRM Trailhead
Salesforce
Venture & Business Builds Simulation
BCG × Forage
Data Analytics Job Simulation
Deloitte Australia × Forage
Data Science Foundations 101
IBM
IT for Business Success
HP Life

07   Contact

Let's connect

Not actively job seeking right now — I am focused on building my skills and will be ready later in 2026. Feel free to connect, collaborate, or just say hello.

Email
chikandiwa76@gmail.com
LinkedIn
elicia-c-744022244