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Since April 2011, I have been self employed in the market research industry, working with a range of clients in the retail, leisure and charitable sector, on both UK and international projects.Key skills/experience• Planning studies from initial client brief to full outcomes and presentation, delivered within agreed timescales and budget, to the highest standards of detail, accessibility and with actionable outcomes.• Planning and executing quantitative and qualitative research,… Show more Since April 2011, I have been self employed in the market research industry, working with a range of clients in the retail, leisure and charitable sector, on both UK and international projects.Key skills/experience• Planning studies from initial client brief to full outcomes and presentation, delivered within agreed timescales and budget, to the highest standards of detail, accessibility and with actionable outcomes.• Planning and executing quantitative and qualitative research, scaled to meet the needs of the brief, tested on a range of audiences and demographics, using relevant and cost effective methodologies.• Developing the study including writing, scripting and testing of user friendly questionnaires or discussion guides ensuring each question or theme, fully addresses key project needs.• Skilled in analysing top line and micro data outcomes for relevant and significant findings.• Background research into the category where required before submission of formal client proposals.• Comprehensive desk research, drawn from a range of sources. • Ability to clearly express results and recommendations, to a range of audiences.• Depth interviewing, on and off site, remotely and in person (including on-site accompanied visits).• Focus group moderation in person and remotely with a full range of customer types – e.g. potential, occasional, regular and lapsed.• Internal employee focus groups and depth interviews across the full range of company employees including senior management.• Depth interviews have included interviewees where potentially sensitive and themes are discussed, e.g. interviews with high staking or frequent casino players, or highly confidential internal interviews with employees holding critical opinions of commissioning clients.• Experience in planning and executing projects across a range of market categories Show less

Teacher Recruitment Company Founder/Director• Specialist in sensitive one to one conversations establishing the needs of candidates and clients.• Building strong relationships with existing clients and delivering growth by ascertaining the needs of a changing newly developed niche' market. • Skilled in recruitment, management, finance and strategic planning of the business.

Progressed from recruitment consultant to teacher recruitment manager, at a time of rapid industry growth in a new sector. Successfully transitioned through company acquisitions and mergers. • Interviewing and assessing the suitability and placement of teachers for a broad range of client schools• Managing a dedicated Primary team, responsible for the placement of teachers in London Primary Schools. • Successfully promoting a culture of candidate retention and standardising the… Show more Progressed from recruitment consultant to teacher recruitment manager, at a time of rapid industry growth in a new sector. Successfully transitioned through company acquisitions and mergers. • Interviewing and assessing the suitability and placement of teachers for a broad range of client schools• Managing a dedicated Primary team, responsible for the placement of teachers in London Primary Schools. • Successfully promoting a culture of candidate retention and standardising the recruitment process across a network of local and international offices. Show less