Founded in 1963, we grew to be known as Harris Interactive – a globally recognized leader in research innovation, particularly in terms of harnessing the power and efficiency of online data collection. In 2014, Harris was acquired by Nielsen, morphing into Nielsen’s Consumer Insights division, providing custom market research services in conjunction with Nielsen’s core business of retail sales and audience measurement.Now, Harris is rebranded as Harris Insights & Analytics – A Stagwell Company. The mission of this organization is to continue in its legacy of providing world class research services and consultative guidance – while at the same time breaking new ground in terms of on-target and relevant methodologies.Our Core Expertise:• Brand Strategy & Customer Insights - Actionable insights to grow your brand, track cultural trends, understand your customers, and build long-term equity - specifically Customer Insights, Values and Segmentation, Brand Positioning, Portfolio and Management, Category Landscape, Shopper Insights and Customer Experience, Future insights and trends. • Public Opinion Research for Public Release - Credibly measure public opinion to earn attention, generate media coverage, strengthen reputation, and enhance leadership position -specifically Research For Public Release, The Harris Poll®, Harvard Harris Poll, Strategic Partnerships, Harris Trend Reports, Harris Think Tank Forum. • Corporate Reputation Management - Track and manage reputation to guide strategic planning, prioritize initiatives, build equity and proactively identify risk - specifically Corporate Reputation Management, Crisis Management Future Talent, Issues & Advocacy Management, Crisis Response, CSR & Sustainability.

Nielsen is a global information and measurement company with leading market positions in marketing and consumer information, television and other media measurement, online intelligence and mobile measurement. Nielsen and Harris Interactive have joined forces to deliver clients the best of both worlds – combining Nielsen’s data and analytics strength with Harris’ custom research expertise.Our strategic research groups collaborate with our industry research teams to deliver consultative solutions in: • Market Development• Product Development• Brand and Communications• Stakeholder Relationships• Reputation Management• Youth and EducationServing as the primary relationship contact for clients and prospects, actively participating in the management of a portfolio consisting of corporations, agencies, associations, and PR firms across a spectrum of development sectors (Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Healthcare, Financial Services, Public Affairs and Policy, Consumer Goods, Restaurants, Retail, Automotive, Transportation, Travel, Tourism, Energy, and Professional Services) Working with a multi-disciplinary team to educate clients and prospects on evolving company solutions, ensure the company consistently fulfills contractual obligations, and exceeds client expectations.

Harris Interactive provides full service market research and polling services including ad-hoc and customized qualitative and quantitative research, service bureau research (conducted for other market research firms), and long-term tracking studies. We conduct a significant portion of our market research using online data collection. We also collect data through, among others, mail and telephone surveys, focus groups, and personal interviews.

SGS's Global Distributed Delivery Network (over 33,000 employees working in 33 service delivery centers in 10 countries) provides economies of scale, access to low-cost/high-quality labor markets and Centers of Excellence.Communicating a range of flexible outsourcing solutions to optimize service levels, reduce and improve cost structures, and strengthen competitive positioning. Engaging C-Level, Director, and Technical Decision Makers in large corporations & institutions to identify multiple opportunities. Prospecting, developing and nurturing lead opportunities in the Insurance Vertical. Collaborate in tandem with Senior Leadership Team and Directors of Business Development for Integrated BPO in Back Office and Customer Lifecycle Management.

Sutherland Global ServicesInside B2B sales for:Rhythms NetconnectionsDSL.netQwest CommunicationsCovad CommunicationsMegapath

Team Leader on a B2B sales team of 12 Account Representatives.Earned Professional Sales Executive (PSE) Certification from Sutherland Quality Assurance.

Rhythms: Corporate Account Executive - 1998-2000B2B Sales of Rhythms Internet Service.Earned a position on Rhythms’ Corporate Account Executive team.