Empathy is a powerful tool in business. I have found that taking an empathetic approach to my work has positioned me as a valuable leader and an impactful Consumer Insights researcher. As my experience diversified from small, entrepreneurial firms to large vendor and client-side organizations, I have applied this tool to contextualize insights driving action across a wide variety of clients and working teams.My career has centered around the market research world, which has enabled me to recognize the importance of reports and deliverables. With this, I find that my experiences have shaped the network around me and my ability to create impact. I actively seek out ways to bring together diverse thoughts and expertise to amplify insights. Taking various data sets and perspectives and consolidating them into a streamlined narrative has proved highly valuable to critical leaders.Through this approach, I am regularly regarded as a go-to connector for research partners, executives, and clients, consulting with them on strategic initiatives and big decisions. Playing a connecting role has positioned me as a sought-after, trusted thought partner for senior leadership.I’m always looking for ways to infuse creativity and collaboration in my day-to-day. This mindset has led me to spearhead efforts beyond my traditional roles, whether introducing ways to break down siloes, innovate research methods, encourage and develop my direct reports, or share knowledge through conference platforms. I also position myself as a resource to brainstorm solutions to problems and challenges that arise, whether on my team or across the organization.In the end, my passions and experience position me beyond the researcher role and into a battle-tested team leader and strategic partner.Specialties: Market Research | Quantitative Research | Qualitative Research| Leadership | Team Management | Strategic Insights | Communication | Data Analysis & Storytelling | Project Management | SPSS, Tableau, Survey Reporter