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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Us

New York, Us

New York, New York, Us

New York, New York, Us

• Overseeing the execution and strategic direction of all health research including audience insights, primary research, and measurement• Leading a team of research managers and analysts to meet all health research needs• Managing the development of a first of its kind measurement dataset to uncover a fuller profile of the audience

St. Louis, Mo, Us

• Acted as project manager for primary research projects owning all aspects of the communications, design, and execution of the projects.• Oversaw junior analysts’ work on projects• Analyzed data and qualitative research outputs to tell a story and provide strategic guidance based on insights

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

• Providing proposal input to inform project approach and methodology• Leading and executing projects in their entirety including kick-off meeting, questionnaire development, programming, fielding, analysis, report development, and presentation• Distilling large amounts of data into concise, impactful deliverables that address business implications• Advising and assisting peers, including senior management, with ad hoc requests as appropriate

New York, New York, Us

• Independently managing teams and project delivery across all aspects of the project lifecycle• Translating brand, marketing, and business objectives into qualitative and quantitative research plans• Developing research instruments and thoughtful, clever approaches to data analysis• Analyzing and synthesizing research findings into key insights and implications for client’s business• Charismatically presenting findings and recommendations to clients

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Leading and executing multiple quantitative and qualitative market research projects, including but not limited to brand trackers, market segmentations, and non-conscious assesments• Overseeing all phases of research projects, including survey development and implementation, data collection, analysis, and report development• Developing story-driven and action-oriented insights and recommendations focused on guiding each client’s specific business decisions through in-depth analysis of primary research data• Conducting in-person and phone presentations of key findings and recommendations to high level officers at Fortune 500 companies

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Developed surveys for domestic and international market research projects for various Fortune 500 clients• Managed communication with survey programming and data processing vendors for multiple projects• Authored analysis plans and meeting documents for key project staff meetings• Managed quality assurance processes on all deliverables, including final survey, data tables, and final reports

• Managed a database of over 2,000 leaders using IBM SPSS and Microsoft Excel• Aided hundreds of business leaders develop and manage their personal leadership brand• Co-Authored academic studies on the topic of leadership values and its impact on business practices• Researched best practices of leaders in business organizations using qualitative and quantitative data

• Fostered an environment in the residence halls in which learning comes alive• Planned programs that enrich the students lives and help them grow personally, spiritually, and academically• Ensured the policies of the university are properly understood and followed

• Facilitated special tasks including vendor contract negotiations and other key parts of the departments change in its strategic direction • Served as a consultant and interviewer in the hiring of 6 Resident Directors, and an Associate Dean • Developed strategic plans for effectively communicating and teaching job responsibilities and skills to new staff

• Represented the company in meetings/negotiations with buyers while managing 4 global brands• Aided in developing and implementing process improvements that lead to a significant increase in sales• Coordinated the shipment of international orders daily in accordance with international laws and regulations for the #2 exporter of cherries in the US

• Served as business affairs manager in charge of budget, legal risk, and contracts• Lead contract negotiations with actors, equipment rentals, vendors, and multiple shooting locations • Coordinated the premiere and V.I.P. reception of the film to an opening audience of over 500 people

M.B.A., Leadership And Managing Organizational Change

B.S., Business Administration

B.A., Spanish