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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 improvements where appropriate. Work with the Analytical Research and Development team to establish the framework for operational decisions around data accuracy and assess and/or specify some of the algorithms at the core of the product offerings of the company. Participate on various client Quality Council teams that focus on data quality and process improvement initiatives for CPG clients. Lead a team (including multiple off-shore employees) responsible for the timely diagnosis, resolution, impact assessment, and communication of all data challenges by CPG clients.

 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 rework.  Acted as a Project Manager for smaller system enhancements. Responsibilities included communicating Product Management’s business requirement to IT via system specifications documents, establishing project priorities, managing resource constraints and developing and managing a project plan for those projects ranging in duration from 1 to 3 months.

 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 plan and adopting the appropriate statistical method, to help solve the client’s business problem.

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 programs for analyses. Wrote stand-alone and multi-authored technical reports.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)