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Matthew NEEDHAM

Nottingham

Summary

Experienced Data Steward known for improving data quality and governance. Enhanced data accuracy and integrity in previous roles, streamlining data processes and reducing errors. Strong collaborator, driving data management initiatives and fostering culture of data accountability.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Goods inward operative

First Call Contact Services
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by maintaining orderly stock locations.
  • Collaborated with team members for smooth warehouse operations.
  • Picked orders accurately, reducing instances of return or exchange.
  • Stacked pallets, creating an organised storage system.
  • Kept clean work areas, promoting better productivity and safety standards.
  • Organised products in designated areas, facilitating easier access and retrieval when needed.
  • Scanned, sorted and diverted packages in order to carry out picking and packing responsibilities in line with accuracy targets.
  • Inspected inventory to identify damaged or missing items.

Data steward

Capital One
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
02.2018 - 05.2024
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for robust data management systems
  • Developed and refined metadata management processes to boost operational efficiency and enable single easy to follow standard
  • Ensured compliance with GDPR regulations by conducting regular monitoring
  • Simplified complex technical jargon for non-technical team members' understanding
  • Participated in meetings about strategic planning; ensured alignment between organisational goals and data objectives
  • Verified completeness and accuracy of transferred information between various database systems
  • Followed consistent quality processes to maintain data integrity.
  • Management of database access
  • Kept optimal data quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets.

Data Analyst

Capital One
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
02.2012 - 02.2018
  • Collected and analysed complex datasets for business strategy enhancement.
  • Identified trends in data to help inform decision-making processes.
  • Analysed patterns in large volumes of data, provided key insights.
  • Utilised SQL to extract relevant information for reporting purposes.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to meet project deadlines, delivered consistent results.
  • Mitigated risks by identifying and resolving data discrepancies rapidly.
  • Generated comprehensive reports using Tableau to visualise complex concepts easily.
  • Enhanced business operations by developing custom data models.

Mission Control Service Level Coordinator

Capital One
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
06.2006 - 02.2012

Collections Call Centre agent

Capital One
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
11.2004 - 06.2006

General assistant

Tesco
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
07.2001 - 11.2004

Shop assistant

Morrison's
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
08.1997 - 07.2001

Education

A-Levels -

Redhill Comprehensive
Nottingham
09.1993 - 06.1996

GCSEs -

Redhill Comprehensive
Nottingham

Skills

  • Data governance including GDPR compliance
  • Metadata handling
  • SQL proficiency
  • Database administration
  • Risk assessment
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Process improvement
  • Project coordination
  • Critical thinking
  • Accuracy in data reconciliation
  • Adherence to data standards
  • Error detection

Affiliations

  • Running
  • Gym
  • Volunteering

Timeline

Goods inward operative

First Call Contact Services
10.2024 - 03.2025

Data steward

Capital One
02.2018 - 05.2024

Data Analyst

Capital One
02.2012 - 02.2018

Mission Control Service Level Coordinator

Capital One
06.2006 - 02.2012

Collections Call Centre agent

Capital One
11.2004 - 06.2006

General assistant

Tesco
07.2001 - 11.2004

Shop assistant

Morrison's
08.1997 - 07.2001

A-Levels -

Redhill Comprehensive
09.1993 - 06.1996

GCSEs -

Redhill Comprehensive
Matthew NEEDHAM