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New York, Ny, Us

Manage, roughly 40 annually, public opinion research projects through entireproject lifecycle; including background research, client discussions, questionnairedevelopment, sample development, data collection, analysis, creation of finaldeliverable, and presentation of results• Build predictive models using machine learning algorithms for both clientdeliverables and internal use• Analyze current and develop new survey methodologies, including new weightingsystem and… Show more Manage, roughly 40 annually, public opinion research projects through entireproject lifecycle; including background research, client discussions, questionnairedevelopment, sample development, data collection, analysis, creation of finaldeliverable, and presentation of results• Build predictive models using machine learning algorithms for both clientdeliverables and internal use• Analyze current and develop new survey methodologies, including new weightingsystem and improved online survey deployment• Create new forms of data visualizations for client deliverables, including staticreports such as powerpoint and ggplot, and dynamic dashboards with RShiny andTableau• Proof and revise client memos and presentations Show less

Saint Louis

Design data visualization, with tools such as R and Tableau, that enable the succinct explanation of complex analysis through a series of graphicsImprove efficiency and accuracy of data collection, modeling, and analysis process, utilizing R and Python, to develop individualized functions, including automated web scraping and analytical functionsEffective communication and concept retention for students via lectures in Game Theory and EU Politics coursesManage and… Show more Design data visualization, with tools such as R and Tableau, that enable the succinct explanation of complex analysis through a series of graphicsImprove efficiency and accuracy of data collection, modeling, and analysis process, utilizing R and Python, to develop individualized functions, including automated web scraping and analytical functionsEffective communication and concept retention for students via lectures in Game Theory and EU Politics coursesManage and develop course on EU politics; includes explanation of performance expectations, development of syllabus and lectures, provision of regular work assessments, and resolution of student issuesImplement annual conference; included development of topic, selection of speakers, travel and logistics for speakers, and day of operationsLead group research projects from conceptualization through to publication resulting in two co-authored publicationsProduce conference presentations for both small technical audiences and large general groups Develop and test quantitative measures for qualitative concepts using survey data (TAPS, Qualtrics, WVS, etc.) resulting in proper model development and reliable interpretation of resultsConceive and solve game theoretic models and use mathematical analysis to identify equilibrium actions and identify optimal empirical approach Show less

Prepare and review monthly operating budgets, forecasts, and monthly variance analysisSpear-headed process improvement steps for company-wide data reporting between intra-company funds by reducing redundant process steps resulting in process completion in 3 days instead of 5 days monthlyDeveloped business requirement documents, oversaw implementation of functional necessities, and conducted post-production review of new software development projectsManaged the business… Show more Prepare and review monthly operating budgets, forecasts, and monthly variance analysisSpear-headed process improvement steps for company-wide data reporting between intra-company funds by reducing redundant process steps resulting in process completion in 3 days instead of 5 days monthlyDeveloped business requirement documents, oversaw implementation of functional necessities, and conducted post-production review of new software development projectsManaged the business side development of new invoicing process and software resulting in a more accurate reporting and increased invoice processing efficiencyManaged contracting, onboarding, and oversight of external vendors and contractorsReduced annual costs of up to 50% in a given division through analysis of product usage and proposed changes to company-wide employee policies for global telecommunication, market data, rent, and transportation expenses Conducted monthly P&L review of operating expense reconciliation process vs budget and created reports utilizing in-depth analysis to identify irregularities and discrepancies allowing for successful budget reforecasting Executed research on company agreements to identify redundant and inefficient services, and assess feasibility of steps to alter these services, which led to, in one example, a decrease in expenses $75,000 annuallyPrepared budget analysis of actual versus budgeted expenses for construction build-out projects and software development projects which resulted in a reduction of variance at completionManaged company-wide expense allocation and reimbursement process in excess of $ 20M monthly, for (50+), private equity, credit, real estate, and equity based funds Show less

Master Of Arts - Ma, Political Science And Government

Ma, Political Science

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science

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