Data Specialist/ Lead Quality Control

MARVIN A COLLINS

Stone Mountain, GA ***** 770-***-****

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www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-collins-6398b1132

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-oriented data and operations leader with 20+ years driving process optimization, data integrity, and cross-functional coordination. Proven track record in leading statewide initiatives, managing data systems, and delivering actionable insights to support strategic goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Data Analyst/ Lead Quality Control

New Georgia Project, Inc., Atlanta, GA

February 2018 – April 2025

•Led data operations supporting statewide voter registration drives, resulting in 200,000+ new registered voters).

•Maintained knowledge of technology and systems to ensure proficiency. Stayed abreast of changes in reporting needs to make updates to standard reports.

•Developed and maintained internal databases and reporting tools, that enhanced field operations and strategic planning. Accepted suggestions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of current reporting processes.

•Managed ad hoc data reporting requests and conducted cross-departmental consultation on data needs and issues.

•Ran queries of data to satisfy user needs. Resolved discrepancies in reporting, improving company-wide output to a standard of 95%.

•Supervised 13 offices and 18 team members, standardizing procedures and ensuring data quality across operations.

•Created weekly analytics reports using Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting) to monitor regional team performance.

•Experience with data entry into spreadsheets

Senior Data Specialist / Programmer

Marketing Workshop, Inc., Peachtree Corners, GA

February 2000 – May 2017

•Programmed and tested online surveys, ensuring robust QA and data validity. Monitored data provided to clients to ensure data quality. Provided data entry assistance to the organization to improve efficiency.

•Delivered customized dashboards and reports to visualize trends for internal teams and client stakeholders.

•Managed recurring tracking studies (monthly/quarterly) with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. Provided external survey responses to display customer input.

•Led full-cycle quality assurance efforts to identify and resolve data inconsistencies.

•Acted as primary liaison for clients (high-end accounts), aligning data solutions with business goals.

•Experience with quantitative/ qualitative data entry and management in a market research setting

Education:

Associate Degree, Computer Programming

Programming Systems Institute – Indianapolis, IN

Technical Certificate in Meteorology

U.S. Air Force Reserves – Chanute AFB, Rantoul, IL

Completed 6 years of service

Technical Skills:

Data & Analysis: Data integrity, lifecycle data management, database merging, quality assurance, Data entry, reporting automation, Data queries

Software & Tools: Microsoft Excel (advanced: PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, charts), Adobe Acrobat, survey platforms, Word, SQL, working knowledge of statistical analysis packages (e.g. SPSS)

Soft Skills: People Leadership, Training & Mentoring, Detail-oriented, critical thinker, strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills, confidentiality handling, ability to handle systematically track multiple needs/ issues simultaneously

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