In the Policy Development Office... generating estimates of the impact of e-commerce trends on retail sales tax collections — among other responsibilities.

Taught Economics for Managers to MBA students — both macroeconomics and microeconomics with a focus on data analytics and business applications.

Led the development of MacroSavvy.com and the MacroSavvy Resource Network™ — a network of subject-matter experts, sharing a toolkit built on macro and shopper analytics, helping clients in retail and consumer goods.

A key contributor to Kantar Retail's syndicated research program and custom consulting projects. Roles included:• Syndicated research: Ongoing original interpretation of macro trends for syndicated clients, including creation of Kantar Retail’s Have-Have Not framework• Support to retailer, channel, and shopper teams: Helped analyst teams incorporate macro research to deliver implications for their specific retailers and channels• Custom and applied research: Participated on teams and led teams delivering on custom client projects and requests

A key contributor to Retail Forward's syndicated research program and custom consulting projects. Roles included:• Global syndicated research: Managed Retail Forward’s syndicated global research program, which included organizing study trips to various countries (e.g., China, India, Russia, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Mexico, etc.) • Knowledge management: Led Retail Forward’s revamp of its website and custom content management system• Media Relations: Was key spokesperson for Retail Forward with the media (e.g., CNBC, CNN, Bloomberg News, National Public Radio, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Associated Press, Reuters, etc.)

I was part of PwC's retail practice as a key contributor to its syndicated Retail Intelligence System. I also was a team member of various consulting and special projects, including:• Grocery Manufacturers Association special project: Lead author and key contributor to GMA special report on data mining in partnership with Wegmans, Procter & Gamble, Kraft and several other CPG companies

I was a key contributor to Management Horizon's syndicated research program and custom consulting projects. Key roles included:• Econometric modeling and forecasting: Developed a macro approach for forecasting retail and consumer spending • Customized modeling and forecasting: Delivered a number of custom projects in response to client requests