Research Manager, Technology
• Spearheaded complex research projects end-to-end, leading cross-functional teams of analysts, project managers, and vendors to deliver high-impact insights• Distilled disparate data sources through rigorous analysis, synthesizing quantitative and qualitative inputs to uncover strategic recommendations• Mastered secondary research techniques to incorporate latest market trends, competitive intelligence, and industry best practices into deliverables• Provided subject matter expertise in customer experience (CX), user experience (UX), marketing strategy, and B2B technologies • Earned acclaim from client CMO for delivering "best persona work in 30-year career" for high-visibility ideal customer profile and persona project• Championed data-driven storytelling by partnering with data visualization experts to translate complex findings into actionable visualizations• Pioneered AI/ML applications like ChatGPT and Claude to augment qualitative research, persona development, and insights synthesis• Skilled at distilling complex challenges into clear problem statements and structured analytical frameworks to drive focused solutions• Adept at stakeholder management and communicating recommendations to marketing leaders to secure buy-in and facilitate implementation