Melissa Charleton
About Melissa Charleton
Melissa Charleton is a Database Improvement Manager at Mind, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in project management and business analysis at organizations such as Goldman Sachs and Barclays Investment Bank, she has extensive experience in database management and data optimization.
Current Role at Mind
Melissa Charleton serves as the Database Improvement Manager at Mind, a mental health charity, since 2018. In this role, she focuses on enhancing database systems to support various services offered by the organization. Her responsibilities include managing and optimizing the Views and CharityLog databases, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. She has led significant initiatives such as the setup and rollout of a comprehensive database for one of Mind's largest services, which involved data migration and establishing a new data structure.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before her current position, Melissa Charleton worked as a Project Manager in Collateral Management at Goldman Sachs from 2005 to 2014. During her nine years at the firm in London, she gained extensive experience in project management within the financial sector. Following her tenure at Goldman Sachs, she served as a Business Analyst/Project Manager at New Link Consulting from 2014 to 2016, further developing her skills in project oversight and analysis.
Background in Financial Services
Melissa Charleton has a solid background in the financial services industry. She worked at BlueCrest Capital Management, LLP as Equities Trader Support from 2001 to 2003, and at Barclays Investment Bank as Client Valuations from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, she held the position of Operations Manager at JPMorgan Chase from 1997 to 2001. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of financial operations and client management.
Educational Qualifications
Melissa Charleton earned her Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of Warwick, where she studied from 1994 to 1997. This academic background provided her with a strong foundation in scientific principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles.
Contributions to Database Management
In her role at Mind, Melissa Charleton has made significant contributions to database management. She implemented a new security process for managing system security for new starters and leavers. Additionally, she conducted a major data review, identifying and correcting duplicate and inaccurate data in the Views database. Her efforts also included restructuring the dementia services database screens to meet specific reporting requirements.