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Michael Punter

Database & Technology Manager at DMA (Data & Marketing Association) UK

Michael Punter has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Michael started their career at Arsenal F.C as a YTS Community Sports Coach and later worked as a Box Office Assistant. Michael also served as a Mail Order Telephone Operative during the Christmas period.

Following this, Michael worked at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as a Clinic Coder and Administrator on a temporary basis. Michael then joined Pershing, a BNY Mellon company, where they worked as a Contracts Clerk.

Michael further enhanced their skills and knowledge by joining Prudential Financial as a Contracts Clerk.

Their career took a new direction when they joined DMA UK as an FPS Complaints Officer, responsible for managing customer complaints and leading a team. Michael later served as a Licensee Officer, providing compliance guidance to members and non-members of the Direct Marketing industry. After that, they became a Preference Service Executive, managing and supporting Preference Services and maintaining the department's systems CRM. Their most recent role at DMA UK was as a CRM Executive, taking charge of the CRM Database, providing training, and ensuring data quality.

Michael's work experience showcases their expertise in IT support, database management, customer service, and compliance.

Michael Punter's education history includes the following:

From 1996 to 1998, they attended Springboard Islington in Association with Arsenal FC, where they pursued an NVQ degree in Sports & Recreation at Levels 1, 2, and 3.

In 1995 to 1996, they studied at St Marylebone School and obtained a GNVQ Level 2 degree in Business & Finance.

Apart from their formal education, Michael Punter also holds several certifications. In 2022, they completed the "Learning PowerShell" course at LinkedIn. In the same year, they also completed the "Salesforce Essential Training" course. In 2021, they acquired the "IT Help Desk for Beginners," "Programming Foundations: Databases," and "Microsoft Teams Essential Training" certifications. In 2020, they obtained the "SQL Essential Training (2018)" certification. In 2017, they completed the "Learning SQL Programming" course at Lynda.com and received the "Award in General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)" from The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM). Additionally, Michael Punter holds certifications in First Aid at Work, CPR and AED, including defibrillator training, obtained from St John Ambulance in 2016 and 2017, respectively.

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Timeline

  • Database & Technology Manager

    April, 2021 - present

  • CRM Executive

    December, 2017

  • Preference Service Executive

    February, 2012

  • Licensee Officer

    January, 2006

  • FPS Complaints Officer

    May, 2004

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