Alina Henshaw
Senior Research Strategist at Fusion Hill- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Sarah Kirby
Alina is a stellar manager, research project lead, and all-around leader on our team at Fusion Hill! She puts an incredible amount of energy, care, and thoughtfulness into both managing her direct reports and coaching other team members—she actively listens and provides honest direct feedback that makes team members feel heard and supported as they grow. She eagerly jumped in to moderate on complex qualitative research projects for clients in finance, tech, and healthcare from day one and her highly collaborative style shines through on every project. She excels at helping our clients and internal team think big-picture about our research insights and the strategic implications and creates an open space for sharing ideas that makes our research stronger. In addition to acting as an expert manager, project lead, and research moderator, Alina is spearheading the revamp of our analysis process and sits on Fusion Hill’s DEI council. We feel so lucky to have you as a leader on our team at Fusion Hill, Alina!
Sarah Kirby
Alina is a stellar manager, research project lead, and all-around leader on our team at Fusion Hill! She puts an incredible amount of energy, care, and thoughtfulness into both managing her direct reports and coaching other team members—she actively listens and provides honest direct feedback that makes team members feel heard and supported as they grow. She eagerly jumped in to moderate on complex qualitative research projects for clients in finance, tech, and healthcare from day one and her highly collaborative style shines through on every project. She excels at helping our clients and internal team think big-picture about our research insights and the strategic implications and creates an open space for sharing ideas that makes our research stronger. In addition to acting as an expert manager, project lead, and research moderator, Alina is spearheading the revamp of our analysis process and sits on Fusion Hill’s DEI council. We feel so lucky to have you as a leader on our team at Fusion Hill, Alina!
Sarah Kirby
Alina is a stellar manager, research project lead, and all-around leader on our team at Fusion Hill! She puts an incredible amount of energy, care, and thoughtfulness into both managing her direct reports and coaching other team members—she actively listens and provides honest direct feedback that makes team members feel heard and supported as they grow. She eagerly jumped in to moderate on complex qualitative research projects for clients in finance, tech, and healthcare from day one and her highly collaborative style shines through on every project. She excels at helping our clients and internal team think big-picture about our research insights and the strategic implications and creates an open space for sharing ideas that makes our research stronger. In addition to acting as an expert manager, project lead, and research moderator, Alina is spearheading the revamp of our analysis process and sits on Fusion Hill’s DEI council. We feel so lucky to have you as a leader on our team at Fusion Hill, Alina!
Sarah Kirby
Alina is a stellar manager, research project lead, and all-around leader on our team at Fusion Hill! She puts an incredible amount of energy, care, and thoughtfulness into both managing her direct reports and coaching other team members—she actively listens and provides honest direct feedback that makes team members feel heard and supported as they grow. She eagerly jumped in to moderate on complex qualitative research projects for clients in finance, tech, and healthcare from day one and her highly collaborative style shines through on every project. She excels at helping our clients and internal team think big-picture about our research insights and the strategic implications and creates an open space for sharing ideas that makes our research stronger. In addition to acting as an expert manager, project lead, and research moderator, Alina is spearheading the revamp of our analysis process and sits on Fusion Hill’s DEI council. We feel so lucky to have you as a leader on our team at Fusion Hill, Alina!
Credentials
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Protecting Human Research Participants
National Institutes of HealthJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Marietta College
Experience
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Fusion Hill
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Research Strategist
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Dec 2021 - Present
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Smarty Pants
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United States
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research and Insights Manager
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Jun 2021 - Nov 2021
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Hanover Research
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United States
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Market Research
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300 - 400 Employee
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Research Consultant, Qualitative Methods
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2021
- Effectively manage a team of five qualitative analysts with ~15-to-20 concurrent research projects across methodologies including UX, in-depth interviews, IHUTs, and focus groups (virtual, in-person, and/or bulletin board)- Develop team talent through sourcing and creation of PD resources, team-wide training, and 1:1 coaching plans- Oversee custom research projects from scoping and design with clients through to successful completion
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Senior Content Analyst, Qualitative Research
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
- Designed, implemented, and facilitated on-boarding for Hanover’s qualitative researchers- Continued to execute research projects for B2B, CPG, K-12, and Higher Education clients
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Content Analyst, Qualitative Research
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Mar 2017 - Aug 2019
- Independently completed over 140 qualitative research design, sample management, recruitment, data collection, and analysis projects
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Senior Research Associate, Qualitative Research
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2017
- Demonstrated excellent time management balancing 3-7 research projects simultaneously- Managed the day-to-day schedule of the Research Assistant- Assisted in onboarding and training new hires as a Research Coach
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Research Associate
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Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
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Delta Systems, Inc.
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Specialist
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May 2015 - Oct 2015
Acting as a data entry clerk to organize, input, and report on multiple company-wide projects. Acting as a data entry clerk to organize, input, and report on multiple company-wide projects.
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Marietta College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Circulation Student Assistant at Legacy Library
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Aug 2011 - May 2015
Serving the needs and questions of patrons Assisting patrons to find books and research materials Processing and fulfilling Ohio-Link requests Answering the Circulation Desk phone Serving the needs and questions of patrons Assisting patrons to find books and research materials Processing and fulfilling Ohio-Link requests Answering the Circulation Desk phone
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Delta Systems, Inc.
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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IT Intern
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
Maintain Help-Desk inventory Discover and locate missing assets Replace old assets Maintain Help-Desk inventory Discover and locate missing assets Replace old assets
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Education
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2011 - 2015
Marietta College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and International Leadership Studies -
2014 - 2014
The University of the South Pacific - Fiji
Bachelor's Degree, Study Abroad Program -
2007 - 2011
Austintown Fitch
High School Diploma
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