Connected the database to Google Looker Studio to create three main interactive dashboards:
Checkout Dashboard
Total donations and checkouts
Average daily transactions
Top 8 most donated items
Program popularity metrics
Daily checkout/donation variation graphs
Inventory Dashboard
Interactive inventory list with status indicators (red/yellow/normal)
Current inventory totals and category breakdowns
Stock level alerts and trending items
Cost Dashboard
Staff scheduling and payroll visualization
Department expense tracking
Hours worked and cost allocation
Interactive Dashboards:
Data Management: Excel, MySQL, Google Cloud, normalization techniques
Programming: Python for data processing and privacy protection
Visualization: Google Looker Studio, QuickDBD, Excel dashboards
System Design: Database architecture, user interface development
Project Management: SOP development, team leadership
The system continues to serve as the operational backbone of the donation store, providing valuable insights for inventory management while protecting student privacy. The modular design allows for ongoing enhancements as the store's needs evolve.