Desmond Smith
About Desmond Smith
Desmond Smith serves as a Profit Protection Data Analyst at Wickes, where he has worked since 2012. He has a background in data analysis from previous roles at Chivas Brothers, Betfair, Johnson & Johnson, and Network Rail, and is actively involved in initiatives promoting diversity and data processes within the company.
Work at Wickes
Desmond Smith has served as a Profit Protection Data Analyst at Wickes since 2012. In this role, he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving data processes and enhancing operational efficiency. He played a key role in developing a scoring matrix for stores to measure stock accuracy. Additionally, he launched both a Stores Data Studio Report and a Commercial Data Studio Report to analyze the root causes of shrinkage. Smith is also actively involved in the BAME Group at Wickes, where he influences recruitment policies and organizes events.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Wickes, Desmond Smith held several positions in data analysis and related fields. He worked at Chivas Brothers as a Data Analyst from 2008 to 2011. In 2012, he briefly worked at Betfair as a Promotions Analyst for two months. Earlier in his career, he was a Regional Data Standards Analyst at Johnson & Johnson for one month in 2007 and served as an Asset Analyst in a contracting position at Network Rail for one month in 2012. He also spent a year as an Accounts Coordinator at Flextech Television from 1996 to 1997.
Education and Expertise
Desmond Smith has a solid educational background. He studied at Elm Park College, where he achieved A levels in Economics, Government, and Politics. He also attended Buckingham College, where he completed studies in Maths, English Language, English Literature, Economics, Commerce, History, and Religious Education. This diverse academic foundation supports his expertise in data analysis and profit protection.
Contributions to Data Analysis and Budgeting
In his role at Wickes, Desmond Smith has made significant contributions to budgeting and reforecasting of the shrinkage budget. He ensures that there are fair challenges to stores within cost constraints. His involvement in the Analytics Community at Wickes focuses on organizing and streamlining data processes, which enhances the overall efficiency of data management within the organization.