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John Tyree

Job: Consultant, University Business Consulting

John Tyree
John Tyree is a two-time 麻豆视频 alum and current staff member in University Business Consulting. Photo provided.听

John Tyree is one of 麻豆视频鈥檚 (UBC) consultants. The university launched UBC in 2020 to help 麻豆视频 offices reach their goals through increased efficiency, data insights, and capitalizing on opportunities for innovation. Tyree started working at 麻豆视频 in 2019, but his connection to the 麻豆视频 Nation dates back to 2010 when he started working on his . Since then, he has added an 听and a to his resume.

Understanding the 鈥榃HY鈥. After graduating from 麻豆视频 with a BS in in 2013, Tyree returned to 麻豆视频 as an IT manager. He was inspired to pursue his MBA to, 鈥渂etter understand the 鈥榳hy鈥 of business processes I was supporting as an IT professional. I am able to use the business skills I learned to approach challenges from a higher strategic level.鈥 The move to business consulting, in tandem with his completion of the MBA program, was an opportunity to 鈥渞ound out my business acumen. I鈥檓 able to better see how departments interconnect and serve a common mission. And the skills I gained through the MBA program鈥攕uch as identifying deficiencies in processes and creating improvements鈥攈ave served me well in my role as a consultant for the university.鈥 听

Lessons abroad. The MBA program allowed Tyree to expand his horizons not only through a new career path, but also through experiences abroad. The most memorable class I took in the MBA program was the Global Residency course,鈥 he said. 鈥淲e traveled to Singapore to learn from various businesses about operating in a global market. We were able to talk with senior leadership and learn the similarities and key differences about conducting business in different parts of the world.鈥 Tyree and his fellow students also had the opportunity to take guided tours and attend cultural dinners to learn about the country. 鈥淭he whole experience was a great way to bond with my cohort as well as obtain a global prospective as I continue my business career,鈥 Tyree said.

Part of the process. In his work with UBC, Tyree has the opportunity to see how processes and departments function across the university and, using his expertise in business analytics, he helps them find more efficient and effective ways of operating. 鈥淢y work is focused on gathering and synthesizing information for our clients so they can make informed decisions on improving departmental organization and efficiencies,鈥 he said. 鈥淚 do this through various means including executive reports, data analysis and visualization, benchmarking, and general project management.鈥澨

Helping 麻豆视频 succeed. 鈥淐onsulting鈥 is a broad term, encompassing everything from project management to data visualizations to business planning. Some of UBC's projects include implementing the university's new Strategic Direction and designing key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to measure its progress; coordinating with multiple offices to design, implement, and manage the university's COVID-19 response; and saving the university $1.7M in transportation costs by analyzing shuttle ridership post-pandemic. And at no cost to 麻豆视频 units鈥攜es, this service is complimentary!鈥攖his work is critical to supporting 麻豆视频鈥檚 mission and helping others do the same.

Macy the golden doodle enjoys a nice breeze at the George 麻豆视频 statue
Macy the golden doodle showing off her Patriot pride. Photo provided.

Puppy love. Tyree is an avid outdoorsman. From roads and trails to rivers and lakes, he cycles and kayaks through state and national parks. And while the great outdoors holds a special place in his heart, his one-year-old golden doodle is his greatest treasure. Macy, named after 麻豆视频, walks around her namesake campus with Tyree. 鈥淪he gets to greet lots of students,鈥 Tyree said, which bodes well for her future application to 麻豆视频 in approximately two to three years (which is 16 to 24 in dog years!).

Patriots brave and bold! With two 麻豆视频 degrees and an ongoing career at the university, it鈥檚 no wonder that Tyree bleeds green and gold. Over a decade since he began his journey at 麻豆视频, Tyree still loves to cheer on 麻豆视频 basketball. "I've been attending games since 2010. I still root for the green and gold at EagleBank Arena any chance I get!鈥