MZText



Writing and data analysis

Overview

I have considerable experience in drafting documents, data analysis and reporting, preparing business cases for mergers and major capital projects.

Used to writing both academic and general policy papers, experienced in both single and co-authoring.

Have access to a range of academic journals through professional membership.

Strong interest in decision making, decision support, role of agreement and disagreement in organisational decision making. My academic background is in areas of Psychology and Organisational Studies.

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Jul 13, 2010|Management Consulting|$0|Complete
Jul 25, 2010|Report Writing|$270|Working
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5.0
Jun 28, 2010|Academic Writing|$1,200|Complete
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4.4
May 12, 2010|Academic Writing|$1,100|Complete
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4.9
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Skills (3)

Skill Score
Business Writing Skills (U.S. Version)
Microsoft Excel 2003
Organizational Behavior

Service Description

2 cats, 1 partner, keen telemark skier and climber - lucky enough to live in Scotland

Have found that the time difference UK_US can be used to considerable benefit for projects that need quick turn around. Essentially can provide an overnight response to any changes etc.

Will meet all agreed deadlines.

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Employment

University of the West of Scotland
Director of Planning and Development
2005 - 2008
Head of office providing a range of support services to the University - strategic planning, policy analysis, project support, statutory returns and compliance, statistical and data analysis. ...
Napier University
Head of Planning; Head of Equality...
2000 - 2004
Policy and planning work in a Scottish university. Also substantial involvement in curriculum development and quality assurance work. Was also the University's Equality and Diversity officer and...
Lancaster University
Planning Officer, Quality Assurance...
1995 - 2000

Education

Open University
PhD
1994 - 2000
Huddersfield University
MSc Analysis of Decision Making...
1990 - 1992
Exeter University
BA (Hons) Economics
1979 - 1982

Keywords

Data Analysis
Report Writing
Articles
Business Cases

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Identity

Username
MZText
Type
Individual
Location
United Kingdom  
Glasgow, Scotland
6:19 am Local Time
Member Since
June 2008
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Last Sign-in
Jul 30, 2010
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