Brian Grogans Email & Phone Number

Glasgow, Gb

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Presently employed as Data Manager with Glasgow Sport (part of Glasgow Life). In this role I manage the collection, storage, reporting and analysis of business information. Key achievements to date include: • Created a new reporting system that gives managers rapid access to performance data analysis• Made impactful use of infographics to illustrate performance• Established an interactive trends report, visualising and analysing performance over time • Set up dashboard reporting on gym income, memberships and footfall• Built a dashboard report to monitor Personal Training income• Created KPI reports to inform decision-making for income-generating services • Generated reporting to inform decision-making on infrastructure projects • Responded to a wide range of requests for tailored reporting on usage and income. This reporting supported business decision-making and monitoring• Managed the collection of Direct Debits for gym members• Generated financial performance reports for the company's Finance department• Managed databases, ensuring information was accurate, and that older data was safely archived from the live system

Glasgow, United Kingdom

I provided data analysis and research support to all Glasgow Life service areas (including Arts, Community Development, Community Facilities, Events, Libraries, Museums and Sport). Achievements included:•• Project-managed an evaluation of impacts of new venues built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games•• Evaluated a wide range of projects and programmes delivered by Glasgow Life, analysing their impact and viability•• Analysed data from a large number of surveys and monitoring frameworks, reporting on outputs• Set up a visitor survey system and monitoring framework for Museums and analysed outputs•• Evaluated and analysed social impact of library schemes aimed at encouraging parents to read with their children•• Developed an advanced knowledge of report-writing and data visualisation techniques• Analysed large population datasets (such as the outputs of population surveys or the 2011 Census), and wrote accessible reports on these to inform service planning•• Trained staff members across the organisation on research methods and the use of research outputs•• Coordinated development of an action plan for increasing cycling in Glasgow•• Benchmarked performance with other local authority areas

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Was employed as Policy Officer for student funding. Main duties / achievements included:• Evaluated and developed student funding policies (examples included evaluations of funding for students on low incomes, and for school-age children learning at colleges)• Visualised and analysed data on impacts of student funding • Successfully worked with partners in the FE sector to develop a new policy to fund students with additional support needs• Wrote analysis reports and delivered visual presentations to a range of audiences• Created and implemented methods to monitor the impact of policy• Designed research projects to evaluate and improve further education policy• Carried out research interviews with key stakeholders from colleges and local authorities• Partnership working with colleges, the Scottish Government, local authorities and relevant third sector bodies• Had line management responsibility

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Was employed with a busy private sector consultancy firm, where I worked with a range of clients from the public, private and voluntary sectors. The role involved data analysis and reporting on study outputs. This position was a key part of my career development, teaching me to work accurately to tight deadlines. I learned many valuable analytical skills in this challenging and interesting job.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Was responsible for analysing and reporting on local property markets in the Govan area of Glasgow, making recommendations on ways more businesses could be attracted to the locale. I designed and implemented research with private sector firms to determine their requirements / motivations in choosing locations.

Msc Local Economic Development, Economics, 2:1

Took my studies in economics further, with a masters degree specialising in local economic development. This helped sharpen my analytical.

Ba (Hons), Economics With Politics, 2:1

Studied Economics with Politics. Developed an in-depth knowledge of analysis relating to business development and public policy. As part.