Career SummaryOver 20 years experience as a strategic advisor and survey research executive who planned and executed research projects that helped win more than 300 elections and reelections for Members of Congress, governors, state legislative and local candidates. Team leader for all aspects of survey research including the initial strategic questionnaire planning, the creation of samples universes and the presentation of final strategic recommendations. Seasoned manager who ran day-to-day operations for a successful polling and strategic research firm. A proven problem solver with a solid record of troubleshooting processes. ANALYTICAL EXPERIENCEAssessed data to determine the existing campaign environment, evaluate the client’s current position, and gauge the effectiveness of potential campaign messagesPresented the data to clients in an easy to understand formatAdvised clients on strategy and tactics based on the research conductedWorked with other consultants to advise on other aspects of the campaign including paid media, advertising, and field campaign SURVEY RESEARCH EXPERIENCEDeveloped turnout models and created sample universesWorked with clients to develop survey questionnaires that presented issues in a fair and balanced fashionWeighted data based on known demographic characteristicsEvaluated data to create appropriate demographic and attitudinal classifications MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCEOversaw Human Resources for a small business (including general bookkeeping, accounting, working with payroll service and health benefits administration)Scheduled projects and worked with clients to make sure deliverables were kept on scheduleNegotiated vendor contracts including long distance phone service that saved company over $500,000 over a three-year period Worked with software developer to create a custom statistical program that improved internal efficiency by 50%