Anna Dunbar
Stirling,Stirlingshire
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and experienced project manager with a proven track record in successful project delivery and strong influencing skills across varied stakeholder groups.
In all my previous roles I have enjoyed delivering customer satisfaction, quality assurance, and enhancing existing processes.
I am skilled in utilising project management tools and have extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Additionally, though my experience, I have a deeper knowledge of data analysis and compliance.
Lastly, I successfully obtained an APM Project Management and Business Analysis certifications, reflecting strong business acumen.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Business analyst
Scottish Water
Stepps, North Lanarkshire
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Streamlined business operations through process improvement analysis.
- Ensured accurate documentation of business requirements for seamless project flow.
- Conducted market research to inform strategic business planning.
- Enhanced client relationships by effectively managing needs and expectations.
- Facilitated project execution by developing comprehensive project plans.
- Identified potential risks through detailed business impact analyses.
- Translated complex data into clear presentations, improving team communication.
- Collaborated with IT to design efficient software solutions that significantly enhanced workflow.
Benchmarking analyst
SSE Distribution
Perth, Perth and Kinross
09.2020 - 11.2024
- Conducted thorough market research to enhance competitive analysis.
- Influenced cost-saving measures through meticulous financial analysis.
- Leveraged Excel functions for efficient data evaluation and presentation.
- Developed predictive models to improve future business insights.
- Analysed complex data sets to assess impacts on business growth.
- Collaborated across departments for cohesive report development.
- Utilised data visualisation tools to deliver compelling presentations to stakeholders.
- Reviewed peers' work to ensure highest quality output.
Analyst
Central Market Agency
Stirling
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Collaborated across departments to develop cohesive reports.
- Identified data trends to enhance marketing strategies.
- Provided key analytic insights for team projects.
- Conducted thorough market research for improved competitive analysis.
- Leveraged Excel functions for efficient data evaluation and presentation.
- Facilitated client meetings to discuss analysis findings.
- Managed large databases effectively through SQL programming tasks.
- Utilised data visualisation tools to create impactful presentations for stakeholders.
Analyst
Scottish Funding Council
Edinburgh
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Utilised SAS programming tasks to manage large databases efficiently
- Assimilated technical and non-technical information swiftly, enhancing problem-solving capabilities.
- Facilitated client meetings to discuss and interpret analysis findings.
- Conducted thorough market research for better competitive understanding.
Project lead engineer
BAE Systems
Glasgow, Glasgow City
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Cultivated harmonious team relationships, resolving disputes promptly and professionally.
- Implemented innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Evaluated performance metrics, making adjustments for optimal outcomes.
- Streamlined project processes through effective coordination with various teams.
- Fostered inter-departmental cooperation by collaborating closely with other department leads.
- Established strong rapport with clients, delivering exceptional service throughout projects.
- Led detailed engineering projects for successful implementation of new protocols.
- Facilitated regular status updates for clear communication during all project stages.
Education
Master of Science - Data Science for Business
University of Stirling
Stirling 09.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies and Law
University of Stirling
Stirling 09.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
- Influencing others and strong interpersonal skills
- Strong background in project delivery
- Leading cross-functional teams and cultural awareness
- Customer excellence
- Project management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Change management frameworks and facilitation
- Performance metrics evaluation
- Quality assurance and process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Data and statistical analysis
- Commercial Awareness
- APM Project Management and Business Analysis qualifications
Affiliations
- hill walking
- travelling
- cooking
Timeline
Business analyst
Scottish Water
12.2024 - 10.2025
Benchmarking analyst
SSE Distribution
09.2020 - 11.2024
Analyst
Central Market Agency
01.2020 - 09.2020
Analyst
Scottish Funding Council
06.2019 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Data Science for Business
University of Stirling
09.2018 - 11.2019
Project lead engineer
BAE Systems
09.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies and Law
University of Stirling
09.2012 - 06.2016