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Provide market research and analysis to companies in the automotive industry, financial institutions, non-governmental organizations and public sector entities. My experience is based on deep knowledge of the automotive industry and other manufacturing and consumer industries.

Produce an automotive forecast for North American production, provided by vehicle, assembly plant, engine, transmission, body style, and model series. Analysis on the economy and the automotive market is provided, along with data in a variety of various electronic formats. Detail on new product plans, near-term production trends, product positioning, and segmentation analysis is also included.Provide analysis and recommendations on short- and long-term planning issues (with a special focus on market diversification both in current and potential product and market segments) for clients via customized reports, ongoing conversations with management, and planning sessions. Research methods include contact with industry participants including trade associations, current and potential customers, government reports and staff, and publicly available sources (including Internet). Clients have recently expanded beyond manufacturing firms to include financial industry participants assessing investment opportunities.Analyze impact of fuel economy requirements on industry participants and determine opportunities and threats for companies, with special analysis of alternative powertrain technologies including hybrids, diesels, and advanced internal combustion technologies. Analysis included implications and evaluation of various public policy alternatives in order to inform legislative and regulatory activity. Clients include financial institutions, foundations, and national environmental organizations.Develop and maintain forecast and provide analysis of medium/heavy-duty truck industry, including understanding impact of economic and regulatory factors that affect firms.Market products, services, and studies to prospective clients.Provide analysis in the area of customer-supplier relationships and major trends affecting OEM and component manufacturers, enabling clients to improve their position with major customers.

Developed and produced AutofuturesTM, an automotive forecasting service with over fifty clients for North American production, provided by vehicle and other relevant breakdowns.Constructed detailed parts list forecasts for a variety of clients. Client data and industry information were used to address financial, operational, and marketing requirements.

Managed the Market and Business Services Team at ITI, a nonprofit research and consulting organization that specialized in improving the competitiveness of durable goods manufacturers by helping them with technical and business issues. Involved in the creation and application of a tool to determine market diversification opportunities for durable goods manufacturers. Used this tool to provide market analysis (with strategic and tactical plans) to clients. Co-creator of AutofuturesTM (referenced above) for automotive supplier clients.

Led the research effort of the Michigan Modernization Service, an organization that used private-sector consultants to assist small and medium-sized businesses in the areas of technology, training, and marketing. This effort allowed the organization to focus on the most promising subject areas. As a leader in the Auto in Michigan Project, organized and led research that linked industry trends to the future of automakers and suppliers, which informed programs designed to assist small- and medium-sized suppliers.

Provided pension programs and projections for clients. Assisted firm partners in client relationship management.

Served in a number of insurance departments and provided actuarial projections and analysis.

Masters, Public Policy

Bachelor Of Science, Actuarial Mathematics And Computer Science

Bs And Mpp, Economics/Mathematics