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• Co-founded and managed a creative services company specializing in writing coaching, editing, resources, illustrations, and design support for aspiring writers• Developed and executed business strategies to amplify and uplift the voices of artists and writers, promoting creativity and connectivity within the community• Directed all aspects of art and design, including book formatting, book cover design, and ensuring high-quality visual aesthetics for publications and marketing materials• Managed client relationships, providing personalized coaching and feedback to help clients achieve their creative goals• Coordinated with a team of designers, writers, and editors to deliver comprehensive creative solutions tailored to client needs

• Led a team to conduct comprehensive data analysis and economic modeling to support strategic business decisions for clients.• Utilized advanced analytics tools (R, SQL Server, Power BI) to transform raw data into actionable insights.• Developed and implemented data-driven strategies to optimize business performance and drive growth.• Conducted extensive market research and analysis to identify industry trends and opportunities.• Authored 35+ strategic research reports, presenting complex data findings to senior management and stakeholders.• Managed a $1.8 million research and advisory business unit, delivering high-quality results and driving client satisfaction.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve data collection processes and enhance data quality.• Provided training and mentorship to junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.Key Achievements• Successfully managed and delivered over 250 custom research projects, exceeding client expectations.• Implemented data visualization techniques to present complex data in a clear and concise manner.• Improved data accuracy and consistency by developing standardized data collection and analysis methodologies.Skills & Industry Expertise• Data & Economic Analysis: Data Analysis, Economic Modeling, Econometrics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Analysis• Strategic & Operational Expertise: Strategic Planning, Organizational Development, Performance Metrics, Operational Efficiency• Project & Program Management: Project Management, Program Management, Change Management, Innovation Management• Leadership & Team Management: Leadership, Team Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement• Business & Client Relationship Management: Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Negotiation, Contract Management

I lead the Frost & Sullivan's Food & Agricultural research in the Visionary Science Practice at Frost & Sullivan. We focus on analyzing the impact of three key global trends, namely, globalization and changing economics, improvements in health & wellness, and food safety and sustainability. The research areas include nutritional & functional ingredients, food & beverage additives and animal feed ingredients. The impact of the key trends on these markets are monitored and analysed by our global team of industry experts to enable clients to leverage growth opportunities in this sector.

Prior to joining Frost & Sullivan, I was a Research Analyst at The Ohio State University. I have direct experience in econometric-based market analysis; the analysis of production and consumption behavior, mathematical programming; and statistical benefit-cost analysis. I also have done research using hedonic pricing models, product innovation adoption analysis, and the application of statistical decision models that explore product adoption and usage, business strategy adoption, and production process adoption.- Research areas include Industrial Organization, Marketing and Agricultural Economics- Expierenced use of SAS 9.1, E-Views 5.1, and Lingo 9.0- Expert use of MS Excel and other MS Office Suite programs - Directly involved in multiple studies evaluating the evolution of the US organic food market- Teaching Assistant duties include the production of assignments and grading, lecture note production and student one-on-one help- Acquired necessary toolkit of applied economics and quantitative methods - Applied Data Analysis - Finance & Risk Management - Production and Consumption Analysis - Computational Economics/ Mathematical Programming - Economics of Consumption/ Applied Data Analysis II - Agricultural Firm Management - Resource Economics - Benefit-Cost Analysis - Regional Economics Theory and Methods - Economic Development Theory & Policy