Research Director (September 2012 - August 2014)Senior Project Manager (July 2011 - August 2012)Project Manager (January 2010 - June 2011)Working for the insights and strategy arm for the world’s largest PR firm, I was responsible for developing and executing research programs that drive client communications, branding and overall corporate strategy. In my role, I not only executed research, but acted as a consultant working with my clients to determine the implications of the… Show more Research Director (September 2012 - August 2014)Senior Project Manager (July 2011 - August 2012)Project Manager (January 2010 - June 2011)Working for the insights and strategy arm for the world’s largest PR firm, I was responsible for developing and executing research programs that drive client communications, branding and overall corporate strategy. In my role, I not only executed research, but acted as a consultant working with my clients to determine the implications of the data. Projects were both national and global in scope and spanned reputation management, exploratory consumer research, concept and message testing, usability studies, media-genic research and segmentation studies. Show less

Associate Planner (February 2009 - January 2010)Survey Research Association (February 2008 - February 2009)Working in the Consumer Insights group, I was responsible for supporting the agency's consumer research efforts (qualitative & quantitative) and program measurement. I also worked with integrated agency teams on new business pitches utilizing primary and secondary research (MRI, Iconoculture, etc.) to draft creative briefs.My responsibilities included research strategy… Show more Associate Planner (February 2009 - January 2010)Survey Research Association (February 2008 - February 2009)Working in the Consumer Insights group, I was responsible for supporting the agency's consumer research efforts (qualitative & quantitative) and program measurement. I also worked with integrated agency teams on new business pitches utilizing primary and secondary research (MRI, Iconoculture, etc.) to draft creative briefs.My responsibilities included research strategy planning, questionnaire/discussion guide development and programming, vendor & in-field staff management, qualitative recruitment and moderation, data analysis, reporting and presentations. Also responsible for managing the agency's monthly survey of teens & college students and contributing to the agency's newsletter/blog.Clients included: U.S. Cellular, Paramount Pictures, Ciao Bella Gelato, Garnier Fructis, SpinMaster (Bakugan), L.L. Bean, ARAMARK, Massport, Ben & Jerry's, Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Show less

As a freelancer for a boutique branding and design agency, I supported brand communications work for Givaudan, a global flavor and fragrance company. My responsibilities included the development and maintenance of the company's brand identity intranet site, the purpose of which is to inform all employees of brand standards and help ensure global consistency. My main duties included content development, light HTML coding, and copy editing.

As an intern with the JMU Athletics Marketing Department, I was responsible for the marketing, promotions, and game day operations for the football, women's field hockey, men's and women's basketball, and women's lacrosse teams. At games, my responsibilities included pre- and in-game promotion set up & execution including music, contests and giveaways as well as hospitality event supervision. In the office, I helped recruit local businesses and organizations for a partnership program, Merchants… Show more As an intern with the JMU Athletics Marketing Department, I was responsible for the marketing, promotions, and game day operations for the football, women's field hockey, men's and women's basketball, and women's lacrosse teams. At games, my responsibilities included pre- and in-game promotion set up & execution including music, contests and giveaways as well as hospitality event supervision. In the office, I helped recruit local businesses and organizations for a partnership program, Merchants for Madison and was responsible for supporting group ticket sales efforts. I was also charged with creating the content the quarterly children's sports club newsletter. Show less