• Holds primary responsibility in the creation of research execution materials, including quantitative questionnaires, qualitative screeners and discussion guides, to drive successful, insight-rich outcomes.• Independently executes day-to-day project management and directly oversees fieldwork to ensure research objectives are met, methodological best-practices are being followed, and client needs are exceeded. • Leads in development of strategic, compelling reports that tell a story, clearly communicate relevant insights, and transform insights into actionable recommendations for clients to optimize their marketing strategies, product development opportunities, and business processes.• Actively builds deep client relationships through consistent, proactive, and comprehensive communication regarding project needs and relevant strategic context of their overall business needs and goals.• Collaborates with research managers, directors, VPs, and relevant operations / special services teams to create business development materials, design/scope new research projects, and optimize current project operations.• Actively contributes to internal committees and provides frequent feedback on processes to enhance internal operations, drive ways of working improvements, and cultivate an efficient and effective working environment.

• Actively contributed to the design of all qualitative and quantitative research execution materials to ensure research objectives are being met and standards for excellence are upheld.• Collaborated with project managers and directors during reporting and analysis to aid in insights creation and development of actionable recommendations.• Independently conducted secondary research to further understand the client background and history, methodological best practices, and relevant industry knowledge necessary to effectively execute project objectives.• Cultivated efficient end-to-end research execution skills through collaboration with research managers, directors, VPS, and relevant operations / special services teams, as well as client innovation, brand, and/or product teams.• Collaborated with clients in the financial services, home improvement, and food / beverage industries to execute day-to-day project tasks.

• Worked directly under the Senior Vice President of Marketing Transformation and Insights to learn the strategic planning process and help guide various agency departments towards strategic solutions to client problems. • Actively contributed to billed client deliverables including communication strategies, marketing research templates and presentations, social media content strategies, and brand development workshops. • Collaborated with 5 interns to complete and present a social media rebranding project for a local Chicago business, with the goal of growing and repositioning their social media to increase new clients and sales.• Cultivated communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills by aiding planners in their projects, attending internal and client workshops, and working with other interns to find solutions to internal challenges.• Learned how a marketing innovation company becomes successful through shadowing various department heads.

• Developed a strong work ethic, quick service, and leadership skills by working for tips, managing order fulfillment for the entire restaurant, and providing a dining experience that exceeds expectations.• Learned essential financial management skills and contributed to corporate profitability by individually generating between $500 and $1200 in sales per shift.• Strengthened qualities of time management, customer service, and effective planning through working on a weekly schedule and managing up to 10 tables simultaneously during a shift. • Trained new employees, as needed, to provide quality service to guests, handle food properly, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.