Kate Dowson
About Kate Dowson
Kate Dowson is a Business Analyst at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2013. She holds a BA in German and History and a Master's degree in Modern History from the University of Nottingham, and has experience in digital content creation and project management.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Kate Dowson has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2013, currently holding the position of Business Analyst. Over her tenure, she has been involved in various projects, particularly in the Compliance portfolio, where she worked on fast-paced regulatory projects. Prior to her current role, she served as a Digital Producer for nine months in 2016 and completed a Business Analysis Internship for one month in 2013. Her experience at Nationwide Building Society spans over 11 years, contributing to her expertise in business analysis.
Education and Expertise
Kate Dowson studied at the University of Nottingham, where she earned a BA in German and History from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Modern History from the same institution, completing her studies in 2012. Additionally, she spent a year at Heidelberg University from 2009 to 2010. Dowson possesses expertise in using Adobe Captivate for creating digital content and is experienced in Rational Requirements Manager for managing project requirements. She is skilled in creating wireframes and use cases for project development.
Background
Before her current role, Kate Dowson held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at The University of Nottingham for two months in 2013 and as a Sales Assistant at Gap Inc. from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, she served as a Student Ambassador at The University of Nottingham from 2009 to 2011 and worked as an Assistant Account Manager at Cicada Communications in 2011. She also gained experience as a Brand Manager for High Fliers Research Limited from 2010 to 2011.
Achievements
Kate Dowson was nominated for the Annual Innovation Award in 2015 for her contributions to the HR Transformation Programme, particularly through her work in video creation. This recognition highlights her ability to innovate and contribute effectively within her professional roles.