Louise Townsend
About Louise Townsend
Louise Townsend is a Data Protection Assistant with extensive experience in data governance and analysis. She has held various roles in notable companies, including British Gas, Slater and Gordon Lawyers, and TNT, and has a strong academic background in Politics from the University of Leicester.
Work at Provenir
Louise Townsend has been employed at Provenir as a Data Protection Assistant since 2022. In this role, she focuses on vendor management and supplier questionnaires, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. Townsend is responsible for managing data quality and maintaining effective communication with end users. Her work contributes to the overall data governance strategy of the organization.
Previous Experience in Data Governance
Before joining Provenir, Townsend worked as a Data Governance Analyst at Slater and Gordon Lawyers from 2015 to 2021. During her six years in this position, she was based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, where she managed data quality and compliance efforts. Her experience also includes a role as a Business Analyst at United Utilities from 2012 to 2014, where she contributed to data management initiatives.
Career Background
Townsend's career spans various roles in data analysis and governance. She worked as a Business Analyst at British Gas from 2003 to 2006 and as a CR Analyst at TNT from 2006 to 2011. Additionally, she served as a Personal Assistant to the Sales Director at ADT from 2001 to 2003. This diverse background has equipped her with a strong foundation in data management and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Louise Townsend studied at the University of Leicester, where she earned a BA Hons in Politics from 1994 to 1999. Prior to that, she completed her A Levels at Birkenhead Sixth Form College from 1992 to 1994. Her educational background supports her expertise in developing quality standards and implementing best practices in data governance.
Skills in Data Management
Townsend possesses skills in vendor management and supplier questionnaires, which are crucial for her role at Provenir. She has a strong background in audit management, enhancing her compliance work. Her experience includes managing data quality for both national and international companies, demonstrating her capability in the field of data protection.