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London, Gb

• Presented clients with data-backed strategic advice on a number of critical issues — with a specialization in illuminating and bridging gaps between corporate leaders and their employees, and the intersection of business and politics — using custom research methods• Designed and executed surveys, focus groups, and in-depth interviews among key audiences to help companies and organizations develop robust, proactive, data-informed decision-making frameworks around speaking out/taking action on socio-political issues• Advised clients on their internal and external response to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, managed a team to distribute daily updates on corporate and political trends in the wake of the ruling, and conducted original employee survey research around potential employer actions on reproductive rights• Managed projects and teams on quantitative and qualitative research projects from end-to-end, while simultaneously focusing on our clients’ short- and long-term goals and strategy• Served as a data-driven, trusted advisor to our clients as they navigate enormously complex and sensitive issues that are critical to their reputation with internal and external stakeholders • Led the effort to create, and for two years formally oversaw the advocacy of, Brunswick's first Employee Resource Groups

London, Gb

• Provided data-driven strategic recommendations for clients on critical business issues through quantitative and qualitative market research, as well as media analytics — with a specialty in advising on issues related to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion• Designed, executed, and analyzed custom surveys addressing corporate reputation, messaging, communications, competitor analysis, M&A, DEI, employee and customer engagement, and crisis management• Moderated focus groups, conduct in-depth interviews, and lead online discussion boards with a variety of custom audiences, including employees and company leaders• Identified trends, themes, and language patterns in print, online, and social media coverage using complex search strings within cutting edge analytics tools• Worked with clients in financial services, wealth management, venture capital, healthcare, medical technology, pharmaceutical, professional services, media, food & beverage, real estate, arts & culture, and cloud storage industries• Conducted research in North America, Western Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia• Trained and mentored junior team members

Washington , Dc, Us

• Managed end-to-end custom market research for industry-leading tech, telecom, media, retail, and music streaming companies, as well as notable political interest groups • Constructed and fielded complex quantitative survey research studies, specializing in advanced methodology, proposal writing, questionnaire development, programming, fielding, weighting, demographic analysis, reporting, and direct client services• Oversaw strategy, methodology, and operation of the HarrisX Overnight Poll, a daily tracking survey monitoring the pulse of American consumers and voters on current events and a range of political, social, and technological issues (the results of this poll are regularly published by major news outlets)• Distilled complex datasets down to clear insights and actionable recommendations for clients (including a leading music streaming service and several Fortune 100 tech companies) in a cohesive narrative - digging beneath the surface level findings for true drivers of behavior and sentiment• Supervised, trained, and mentored analysts and interns on custom research projects, including one direct report

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

• Designed and executed a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research projects breaking down complex data sets into actionable insights for Fortune 50 companies across multiple continents — including usability research, corporate ad testing, brand reputation research, message testing, and audience segmentations• Managed timelines, quality control measures, and methodological rigor while executing simultaneous projects from start to finish

New York, Ny, Us

• Go-to resource for all electoral and analytics new business projects• Managed fielding and scheduling of all phone surveys, including managing a call center• Veteran member of the data team for the 2016 election cycle, including work on the presidential election in pivotal swing states for Priorities USA• Played leading role in winning high-profile new business for 2016, 2017, and 2018 election cycles• Designed custom demographic and predictive models for a wide variety of clients across the country• Conducted complex consumer analysis for corporate clients such as Microsoft, Comcast, ESPN, and Walmart

New York, Ny, Us

• Conducted quantitative survey analysis for political, non-profit, corporate, and governmental clients across all 50 states• Mastered GSG's proprietary data processing software• Contributed to winning the business of dozens of clients for 2013, 2014, and 2015 election cycles• Programmed online surveys and ad tests using Decipher• Developed official standards for data team and new business practices

• Helped to organize coordinate pro-gun control rallies across the country• Conducted community outreach and fundraising for pro-immigration reform events in several cities• Maintained and updated database of thousands of OFA's members and subscribers

Washington, D.C., Us

Compiled and organized research grants, payroll, travel, and spending information for faculty of GW's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, ensuring a smooth employment compensation process.

New York City, Ny, Us

• Published 18 articles, covering national polling developments for U.S. Senate and House races• Created official HuffPost House and Senate ratings system for 2012 election with Mark Blumenthal• Successfully predicted winners of 98.9% of all congressional races using ratings system• Published detailed summaries of 123 House and Senate races on HuffPost's Election Dashboard

Washington, Dc, Us

• Vetted foreign and domestic companies for participation in U.S. trade missions• Drafted official government presentations for U.S. trade missions to India and Turkey