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Back at work as a qualitative strategist. Focusing on people, our central purpose is to bridge the gap between brand and consumer, using evidence-based approaches to align our client’s core values with the needs of their constituents. Using actional insights, we help brands be a source of positivity in their client’s lives while strengthening their bottom.

Since May 2023, I’ve taken on the role of full-time executor for my late father’s estate. This has involved managing legal, financial, real estate, and organizational complexities, including asset allocation and sales. It’s been an intense period, both personally and professionally.During this time, my wife and I also welcomed our daughter, Sasha, into the.

Focusing on people, our central purpose is to bridge the gap between brand and consumer, using evidence-based approaches to align our client’s core values with the needs of their constituents. Using actional insights, we help brands be a source of positivity in their client’s lives while strengthening their bottom line.Independent qualitative moderator.

Los Angeles, California, US

Freelance Lead Strategist for qualitative studies. Responsibilities include project management, moderating IDIs and online forums, developing and writing support materials, writing reports, and presenting findings to clients. Past clients have included LinkedIn, Google, DoorDash, and Robinhood.

• Cords for Music sells jewelry and accessories, giving a portion of proceeds to giving partners in the music education space such as Education Through Music, a non-for-profit that creates sustainable music programs for.
• Created and launched a social enterprise, for-profit business to support music education in New York public schools through the sale of custom-designed jewelry.
• Brokered relationships with specialist factories across the US to manufacture the jewelry.
• Partnered with NY charity Education Through Music to fund their music education campaigns.
• Managed production, sales, marketing, finances and designed e-commerce site on Shopify
• Interviewed by Tameron Hall on MSNBC’s “Made in America” segment resulting in an uptick in sales – sold 76 pieces in 45 minutes; other media coverage included Parade magazine (sold out inventory in 24 hours).

London, Westminster, GB

• Led US operations and Account Management for British based trend and market research firm specializing in influencer marketing and owned by Havas Media. Gathered influencer insight and consumer intelligence to help.
• Moderated 6 focus groups and conducted 100 online surveys of jazz music fans and audiophiles to perform a brand health check and reposition the Blue Note brand from solely a legendary jazz catalog to incorporating a.
• Produced a 5-minute internal video with follow up interviews of focus group attendees incorporating key findings and feedback about the uniqueness and prestige of the Blue Note brand. Chanel
• Brought in Chanel as a new client and led a research project to innovate department store beauty counter experiences globally.
• Presented research findings to the Chanel Academy, an annual gathering of 100 regional sales managers.Christie’s
• Led a research study to understand the future of online shopping behavior among Christie’s customers resulting in Christie’s developing a new e-commerce platform to sell artwork.

Consultant in Arts Administration for innovative art projects. Project WhitePlanner and producer for Project White, a temporary art exhibit, to create a 4D experience on New York City's waterfront. Developed the strategy to bring the idea to life, built relationships with local NYC government, and oversaw production.

New York, NY, US

Reported to the Chief Curator of MoMA’s Architecture and Design department Barry Bergdoll. Supported research and development for future exhibitions and provided materials for the International Committee’s yearly meeting.

New York, NY, US

Reported to the Special Projects Department led by Guggenheim Director Thomas Krens. Helped activate the Curatorial Advisory Group to define the strategic dimensions of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi including defining its mission and role within the context of the great Middle Eastern Contemporary Art world.

Helped supervise the production of a 6-month tour in Sweden. Liaison across all departments: production, wardrobe, administration, fund-raising, company and ensemble managers etc.

• Led the rebranding and global positioning for Bill Blass, reporting to the VP and CEO, to help revitalize the brand, bringing it into the 21st century.
• Worked with branding agencies, licensees and vendors to roll-out 6 new sub-brands across 40 licensed categories and multiple retail partners.

• Launched a traveling exhibition by artist Gregory Colbert, attended by over 500,000 visitors in 3 months
• Worked with renowned architect Shigeru Ban to design and build the Nomadic Museum on New York’s Pier 54 to house the show.
• Managed all aspects of the exhibition including production of show, liaison with local officials, production of collector publications and design and construction of space
• Coordinated PR and Marketing with agency partners Ruder Finn and J Walter Thompson

New York, US

Reported to the founder and assisted in sales, marketing, merchandising and product development. Sourced US manufacturers to replicate homeware including bespoke branding. Opened and managed retail corner at Bergdorf Goodman.

London, England, GB

Reported to the Director of the Fashion Division. Conducted competitor promotional and market research for Fashion, Fine Jewelry and Watches. Used CRM, RFM and Deci- software and results in order to assess customer profiles, cross sales analysis and purchase analysis so as to implement them in future marketing strategies.

Ba, Sociology

Ma, Arts Administration

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