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MATTHEW JOHN RILEY

MATTHEW JOHN RILEY

Impact Assessment Specialist
Cape Town

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Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leavePaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Dynamic Operations and Impact Specialist with a strong track record in process improvement, operational audits, and execution of program-style projects within high-volume environments. Expertise in mechanism ownership, SOP development, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination enhances the ability to streamline operations effectively. Proven success in driving measurable outcomes and optimizing workflows while providing leadership with clear reporting and actionable insights. Committed to leveraging data-driven decision-making to foster continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Impact Assessment Specialist

Amazon Development Centre
09.2023 - Current
  • Owned weekly Non-CS Transfer Audit, managing end-to-end extraction, sampling, validation, narrative creation, and stakeholder delivery.
  • Developed repeatable SOP-driven audit processes, increasing consistency and quality across 6,000+ queues.
  • Conducted data-driven analysis identifying routing gaps, invalid transfer patterns, and process inefficiencies.
  • Supported PMO governance, maintaining Quip, Heartbeat, and WBR documentation standards.
  • Contributed to a 334K annualized transfer-reduction initiative through deep-dive analysis and root cause mapping.
  • Led regional deep dives (India Account Change → Blank), identifying 26% invalid-transfer opportunities, driving measurable process improvements.

CSNA Team Manager

Amazon Development Centre
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Managed team performance, adherence, and service levels in a high-volume operational environment.
  • Mentored and developed team members, fostering accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinated shift coverage and issue resolution to maintain operational continuity.

CSNA Associate

Amazon Development Centre
07.2020 - 06.2022

Skills: Analytical Skills · Organization Skills · Customer Marketing · Customer Analysis · Interpersonal Skills · Customer Insight · Chime · Teamwork · Agent development · Customer Experience · Administrative Assistance · Training and Development (HR) · Quip · Microsoft Office · Customer Service Operations · Strategic Thinking

  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.

Office Manager

Riley Inc Attorneys
03.2013 - 10.2018
  • Marketing & Admin Roles
  • Hospitality & Retail Management
  • Recording of financial transactions, such as capturing of receipts to the matters; capturing invoices, making payments on behalf of the company via eft.
  • Recording payments by the business to office creditors.
  • Recording payment from clients to various matters from the bank statement.
  • Payment of Staff salaries, via internet banking
  • Ordering of office equipment and stationary.
  • Applying for Tenders – municipal/ large firms
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.

Education

Diploma - Marketing

IMM Graduate School

Grade 12 (Matric) - undefined

Bergvliet High School

Skills

Impact Assessment

Operational Audits

Process Improvement

SOP Development

Program Coordination

Project Execution

Data Analysis

Root Cause Identification

Stakeholder Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Team Leadership

Performance Management

Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)

Accomplishments

  • Maintained 100% completion rate on weekly audits covering 6,000+ queues.
  • Standardized audit SOPs, reducing reporting time and increasing process consistency.
  • Contributed to 334K annualized transfer reduction, delivering measurable operational impact.
  • Led cross-functional initiatives across multiple regions, improving governance and data accuracy.

Work Availability

monday
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Software

Quip

Microsoft office

Slack

HeartBeat

Quite suite

ChatGpt

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Interests

Operational excellence, process improvement, and data-driven decision making

Program coordination, cross-functional projects, and team leadership

Lean Six Sigma methodologies and workflow optimization

Customer experience enhancement and governance compliance

Self-development, journaling, and mindfulness practices

Strategic thinking, problem solving, and analytics

Reading philosophy, strategy, and psychology

Creative expression through drawing or visual exercises

Exploring patterns, systems, and problem-solving in everyday life

Health, wellness, and mindful living

Learning new skills, ideas, and ways to challenge myself

Going for Walks in Nature

Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Timeline

Impact Assessment Specialist

Amazon Development Centre
09.2023 - Current

CSNA Team Manager

Amazon Development Centre
07.2022 - 09.2023

CSNA Associate

Amazon Development Centre
07.2020 - 06.2022

Office Manager

Riley Inc Attorneys
03.2013 - 10.2018

Grade 12 (Matric) - undefined

Bergvliet High School

Diploma - Marketing

IMM Graduate School
MATTHEW JOHN RILEYImpact Assessment Specialist