Career Summary
2013 – date AC NIELSEN, Johannesburg, SA
Statistical Operational Analyst, Measurement Sciences
• Prioritizing workload and managing time to perform a diverse range of tasks, including compiling detailed reports for timely submission, analyzing data and constructing pivot tables/charts for statistical releases
• Diligently proof reading all documents produced to ensure consistently high levels of accuracy, additionally, fulfilling responsibility for sample design, data cleaning, editing and analysis
• Utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish excellent working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels, ensuring prompt and professional responses to all user requests
2010 – 2013 STATISTICS SOUTH AFRICA, Pretoria, SA
2011 – 2013 Assistant Demographer, Health and Vital Statistics
• Producing comprehensive reports as required, analyzing data, constructing pivot tables/charts for statistical releases and diligently proof reading documents to ensure accuracy
• Designing questionnaires in accordance with specified requirements, quality checking releases, preparing reports and confidently delivering presentations detailing findings
• Researching papers for various conferences and participating in special projects in collaboration with key stakeholders such as MRC, Department of Home Affairs and the National Department of Health
• Responding to special data requests from users/stakeholders and pro-actively pursuing opportunities for continued professional development
Previous experience:
STATISTICS SOUTH AFRICA, Pretoria, SA
2012 (Jun – Oct) Assistant Demographer, Census
2010 Intern
Education & Qualifications
MA: Demography and Population Studies
The University of the Witwatersrand, 2013
BA (Hons): Demography and Population Studies
The University of the Witwatersrand, 2009
BA: Bachelor of Arts
The University of Witwatersrand, 2007
Certificate: SAS Customised Applied Analytics (Enterprise Guide)
SAS Education, 2010
Certificate: SAS Advanced Analytics
SAs Education, 2010
Certificate: SAS Programming I: Essentials
SAS Education, 2010
Certificate: Survey Methodology
Modules include: Research Design; Questionnaire design; Sampling; Analysis; Report Writing and Presenting
Michigan State University and Statistics South Africa, 2010
IEB Matriculation: Secondary Education
St. Barnabus College, 2001
Professional Development
Introduction to Statistics, Statistics South Africa, 2010
National Statistics System, Statistics South Africa, 2010
Survey Quality Training, Statistics South Africa, 2010
Basic Sampling, Statistics South Africa, 2010
Introduction to Demography, Statistics South Africa, 2010
MS Office 2003 – PowerPoint/Word, Statistics South Africa, 2010
Presentation Skills, Statistics South Africa, 2010
Awards
Frank Andrews Fellowship Award, University of Michigan, 2011
National Research Foundation (NRF) Award, 2007
Post Graduate Merit Award, Wits University, 2007
Certificate of First Class; International and Regional Organizations, 2006
Letter of achievement; Researching Social Life (SOCL 306), 2006
Research Reports
Barkley, A.K. “Gender Based Violence and Unintended Pregnancy in Zimbabwe”, A Research Report submitted to the School of Social Science, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Master of Arts in the field of Demography and Population Studies for the year 2013
Barkley, A.K. “Independent Dependence: Welfare Status of Women”, Honours Statistics Research Report for the course STATS 4013: Statistical Research Design and Analysis (2008)
Barkley, A.K and De Wet, N.C. “Hallowed Clubbing”, 3rd Year Sociology Research Report for the course SOCL 306: Researching Social Life (2006)
Positions of Responsibility
Secretary, Population Association of South Africa (PASA), 2010 – 2011
Acting Secretary, Population Association of South Africa (PASA), May – Aug 2010
Secretary, Student Representative Council (SRC), St. Barnabas College, 2001
Memberships
General Member, Population Association of South Africa (PASA), current
Alumni, University of Witwatersrand, current
Key I.T. Skills
Microsoft Office Suite Internet and email
Windows XP/Windows 7
SuperCross (Foundation and Advanced) Statistical programs: R; CS Pro; STATA; SAS; SPSS and SQL
Personal Details
Languages: English (mother tongue) and Afrikaans
