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 Work with CPG/retail clients to frame key issues; work with various internal clients (e.g., Product Management, Analytical Research and Development) to provide potential solutions to these important issues. Define methods (algorithms and requirements) to utilize IRI’s data (including any external information) to quantify IRI's data quality, and champion.

 Led projects to design innovative methodologies that proactively addressed client needs.  Participated in cross-functional project teams to develop new service or to implement methodological enhancements to existing services. Specified methodological and process enhancements to improve the overall data quality, reduce costs, recurring errors, and.

 Carried out the research, specification, and quality assurance for newly implemented methodologies and methodological enhancements to existing services.  Presented highly detailed and technical subject matter to non-technical audiences. Created and delivered presentations and worked with clients to enhance their understanding of the data and process.

 Coordinated, executed, analyzed, and presented findings for a variety of ad-hoc research projects purchased by various IRI clients; recommended potential action steps and additional research opportunities. With two other team members, revenue exceeded 1.5 million annually each year. Executed the research required, which included defining the research.

Chicago, IL

Pollak and Skan, Inc. specialize in the placement of contract technical personnel in companies across the Midwest, Southeast, and Southwest regions of the U.S.  As a Consultant at Abbott Laboratories, worked with senior department staff, MDs, and others to plan, analyze, and report the results of clinical studies. Adopted statistical methods and computer.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)