Sarah Ebner
Charlotte
Summary
People Analytics and Listening Strategist with over 5 years of experience in converting employee data into strategic insights. Expertise in survey design, dashboard creation, and data storytelling to inform leadership decisions. Successfully implemented large-scale engagement initiatives and talent dashboards for an organization with over 55,000 employees. Currently advancing knowledge in behavior-driven analytics through a Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teammate Listening Lead
DICK’S Sporting Goods
06.2024 - Current
- Design and execute enterprise-wide listening strategy to align with business and talent priorities.
- Develop tailored dashboards and visualizations to present actionable insights to senior leaders and HR executives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HRBPs, business leaders, and talent teams to transform survey data into targeted action plans.
- Optimize feedback mechanisms by assessing survey performance, adoption rates, and overall impact for strategic alignment.
Senior People Analytics Analyst
DICK’S Sporting Goods
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Established strong partnerships with HR leaders to deliver data-driven insights and enhance analytics fluency.
- Directed implementation of Medallia as enterprise survey platform, overseeing project timelines and system integration.
- Created enterprise-level talent diversity dashboards by aggregating data from over five sources, revealing representation trends.
- Executed more than 12 enterprise-wide engagement and pulse surveys, providing tailored reporting to over 2,000 leaders.
- Supervised analytics rotational program participants and retail analytics interns, promoting skill development and project ownership.
People Analytics Analyst
DICK’S Sporting Goods
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Facilitated over 10 well-being focus groups, synthesizing key themes into actionable insights for executive HR leadership.
- Advised 20+ cross-functional teams on survey design and analysis, delivering data-driven recommendations for team enhancements.
- Launched first onboarding and offboarding lifecycle surveys, distributing insights to 800+ field leaders to inform early experience strategies.
Associate Inventory Planner – Men’s Athletic Apparel
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed product category generating $155 million in annual revenue.
- Drove 350 basis point increase in Instock % in 2020 and 850 basis point improvement in 2019.
- Analyzed store group performance to optimize allocation strategy and enhance receipt utilization.
Assistant Inventory Planner – Soccer and Volleyball
DICK'S Sporting Goods
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed two product categories, generating $83.6 million in annual revenue for 2018.
- Led DSG Product Brand launch for soccer, establishing tiered inventory levels and aligning receipts with sales forecasts.
- Directed implementation of youth never-out inventory strategy to maintain consistent product availability.
Retail Business Associate - Merchandising Trainee Program (MTP)
DICK'S Sporting Goods
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Participated in year-long rotational program gaining practical experience across Merchandising, Planning and Allocation, Replenishment, eCommerce, Supply Chain, and Product Development.
Education
Master of Professional Studies - Industrial-Organizational Psychology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2017
Skills
- Data analysis
- Statistical modeling
- Employee engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Survey design
- Dashboard development
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Alteryx
- R programming
- Visier
- SPSS
Timeline
Teammate Listening Lead
DICK’S Sporting Goods
06.2024 - Current
Senior People Analytics Analyst
DICK’S Sporting Goods
10.2021 - 06.2024
People Analytics Analyst
DICK’S Sporting Goods
08.2020 - 10.2021
Associate Inventory Planner – Men’s Athletic Apparel
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
09.2019 - 08.2020
Assistant Inventory Planner – Soccer and Volleyball
DICK'S Sporting Goods
08.2018 - 09.2019
Retail Business Associate - Merchandising Trainee Program (MTP)
DICK'S Sporting Goods
09.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Professional Studies - Industrial-Organizational Psychology
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Pittsburgh
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