Quality Assurance Project Management
Resume:
Tara McCarthy
Senior Validation Analyst
Derby, Connecticut 06418 • 203-***-****
Excellency-driven and resourceful professional with proven success in designing, implementing, and executing validation protocols and procedures in compliance with industry standards and regulations, saving millions of dollars by mitigating risks and liabilities. Skilled at ensuring integrity and accuracy of systems, processes, and equipment within regulated environments. Adept at conducting risk assessments, identifying validation requirements, and optimizing operational procedures. Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and effectively communicate validation strategies and findings to stakeholders and clients. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
Achieved promotion to sole Senior Commercial Analyst role within a few months, assuming responsibility as the primary point of contact for guideline inquiries and overviews.
Areas of Expertise
Validation Protocols & Procedures
Risk Assessment & Management
Reporting & Documentation
Project Management
Media Audits
Continuous Improvement
Compliance Management
Training & Development
Complex Problem Resolution
Professional Experience
Nielsen Company, Connecticut
Senior Validation Analyst (2013 – 2024)
Conduct comprehensive media audits across diverse departments, enforcing company data guidelines for accuracy and quality assurance. Ensure accreditation compliance with meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to excellence. Maintain data integrity in alignment with company guidelines through active participation in education department guideline meetings. Facilitate international analysts' training and distribute meeting summaries to diverse teams. Enhance documentation of KPIs and metrics.
Led successful training sessions for international hires, optimizing media tracking understanding, resulting in annual cost savings of $2.5M.
Senior Advertising Research Analyst (2005 - 2013)
Streamlined client support processes and improved data accuracy. Collaborated with client services to address client inquiries and implement data modifications in response to requests. Conducted training sessions for new analysts and provided ongoing support for all team members. Orchestrated production management. Imported data across multiple spreadsheet platforms. Addressed guideline inquiries from research analysts.
Rectified misclassifications of TV commercials and other types of advertising according to company guidelines, ensuring client satisfaction and retention.
Researched and maintained Brazilian advertisers in database by translating over 1000 websites from Portuguese to English, earning the Simply Excellent award for exceptional dedication and accuracy.
Additional Experience
Advertising Research Analyst at Nielsen Company, Connecticut
Researched and maintained various forms of advertising and parent companies in the database
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut
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