Experience

University of Illinois Chicago

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Professor of Political Science

  • Aug 2017 - Present

• Assistant Professor of Political Science

  • May 2012 - Aug 2017



William Paterson University of New Jersey

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Undergraduate courses taught: Introduction to American Government; Congressional Politics; the American Presidency Graduate courses taught: Public Policy and Policy Analysis in the Era of Globalization; American Institutions and Public Policy Undergraduate courses taught: Introduction to American Government; Congressional Politics; the American Presidency Graduate courses taught: Public Policy and Policy Analysis in the Era of Globalization; American Institutions and Public Policy



Brown University, Center for the Study of Human Development

• Providence, Rhode Island Area

• Researcher

  • Jun 2011 - May 2012

  • Invited to submit a proposal for a Russell Sage Presidential Award grant to further research on educational outcomes of the children of immigrants. Currently in the second round of evaluation (Final decision October 2011, $35,000). • Invited to submit a proposal to study the relationship between economic vulnerability, attitudes toward immigrants and immigration policy preferences (Russell Sage Foundation, Great Recession Initiative-final decision December 2011, $99,000). • Invited to submit a proposal for a Russell Sage Presidential Award grant to further research on educational outcomes of the children of immigrants. Currently in the second round of evaluation (Final decision October 2011, $35,000). • Invited to submit a proposal to study the relationship between economic vulnerability, attitudes toward immigrants and immigration policy preferences (Russell Sage Foundation, Great Recession Initiative-final decision December 2011, $99,000).



Brown University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Professor

  • Jul 2009 - Oct 2011



The Harris Poll

• United States
• Market Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Consultant, Sr. Research Manager

  • Oct 2007 - Jun 2010

  Healthcare marketing communications research, specializing in the pharmaceutical industry. Quantitative analysis, ATUs, patient and physician studies for a variety of categories. Healthcare marketing communications research, specializing in the pharmaceutical industry. Quantitative analysis, ATUs, patient and physician studies for a variety of categories.



GfK Custom Research N.A.

• Research Manager

  • 2005 - 2007

  Managed and analyzed of GfK’s online consumer panel and specialty panels. Expertise in web methodology, review of literature, and assistance in the development of the company’s position in this area. Client responsibility for issues of methodology and online research, mixed mode methodologies, and incentives strategy. Consultation on questionnaire development, online strategy, and online samples. Focus on migration of traditional methodology surveys to the web and on mixed mode… Show more Managed and analyzed of GfK’s online consumer panel and specialty panels. Expertise in web methodology, review of literature, and assistance in the development of the company’s position in this area. Client responsibility for issues of methodology and online research, mixed mode methodologies, and incentives strategy. Consultation on questionnaire development, online strategy, and online samples. Focus on migration of traditional methodology surveys to the web and on mixed mode methodology. Worked on customer loyalty, satisfaction and other projects for B2B clients, such as FedEx, Kinko’s, MSC, Volvo, and IRF. Wrote proposals for a variety of studies including different methodologies. Managed the study process from proposal to report, produced and wrote customized final reports. Worked with the analytics specialists in developing drivers analyses, loyalty analyses, market sizing exercises Worked closely with clients and presented study findings to them Show less Managed and analyzed of GfK’s online consumer panel and specialty panels. Expertise in web methodology, review of literature, and assistance in the development of the company’s position in this area. Client responsibility for issues of methodology and online research, mixed mode methodologies, and incentives strategy. Consultation on questionnaire development, online strategy, and online samples. Focus on migration of traditional methodology surveys to the web and on mixed mode… Show more Managed and analyzed of GfK’s online consumer panel and specialty panels. Expertise in web methodology, review of literature, and assistance in the development of the company’s position in this area. Client responsibility for issues of methodology and online research, mixed mode methodologies, and incentives strategy. Consultation on questionnaire development, online strategy, and online samples. Focus on migration of traditional methodology surveys to the web and on mixed mode methodology. Worked on customer loyalty, satisfaction and other projects for B2B clients, such as FedEx, Kinko’s, MSC, Volvo, and IRF. Wrote proposals for a variety of studies including different methodologies. Managed the study process from proposal to report, produced and wrote customized final reports. Worked with the analytics specialists in developing drivers analyses, loyalty analyses, market sizing exercises Worked closely with clients and presented study findings to them Show less



GfK Market Measures

• Research Manager

  • 2003 - 2005

  Developed and managed syndicated research projects using a variety of quantitative methodologies. Managed studies focusing on patient views, behaviors and attitudes about their conditions and awareness of prescription drug advertising (DTC). Therapeutic areas include: psychiatric/neurological, metabolic, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, chronic pain, mature women’s health, genitourinary Involved in the development of new syndicated products on patient behavioral drivers, role of… Show more Developed and managed syndicated research projects using a variety of quantitative methodologies. Managed studies focusing on patient views, behaviors and attitudes about their conditions and awareness of prescription drug advertising (DTC). Therapeutic areas include: psychiatric/neurological, metabolic, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, chronic pain, mature women’s health, genitourinary Involved in the development of new syndicated products on patient behavioral drivers, role of lifestyles in patient attitudes, beliefs and behaviors, brand loyalty, and product advocacy. Worked on segmentation, cluster, and factor analysis. Managed questionnaire development and Internet fielding. Worked on report and presentation writing. Show less Developed and managed syndicated research projects using a variety of quantitative methodologies. Managed studies focusing on patient views, behaviors and attitudes about their conditions and awareness of prescription drug advertising (DTC). Therapeutic areas include: psychiatric/neurological, metabolic, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, chronic pain, mature women’s health, genitourinary Involved in the development of new syndicated products on patient behavioral drivers, role of… Show more Developed and managed syndicated research projects using a variety of quantitative methodologies. Managed studies focusing on patient views, behaviors and attitudes about their conditions and awareness of prescription drug advertising (DTC). Therapeutic areas include: psychiatric/neurological, metabolic, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, chronic pain, mature women’s health, genitourinary Involved in the development of new syndicated products on patient behavioral drivers, role of lifestyles in patient attitudes, beliefs and behaviors, brand loyalty, and product advocacy. Worked on segmentation, cluster, and factor analysis. Managed questionnaire development and Internet fielding. Worked on report and presentation writing. Show less



RoperASW

• Sr. Research Manager

  • 2000 - 2003

  Managed research design, sample design, questionnaire development, data collection and report writing. Worked on a variety of issues ranging from criminal justice, to social welfare, health, and the environment. Wrote study proposals, budgets, IRB/OMB clearance documentation. Methodologies: focus groups, in-person interviewing, in-person intercept, RDD telephone, list telephone, in-depth telephone, & mail. Wrote discussion guides for focus groups and assisted in focus group… Show more Managed research design, sample design, questionnaire development, data collection and report writing. Worked on a variety of issues ranging from criminal justice, to social welfare, health, and the environment. Wrote study proposals, budgets, IRB/OMB clearance documentation. Methodologies: focus groups, in-person interviewing, in-person intercept, RDD telephone, list telephone, in-depth telephone, & mail. Wrote discussion guides for focus groups and assisted in focus group monitoring. Worked on a number of customer/member satisfaction surveys for health, commerce, and transport organizations. Experienced in report writing and presentation of results to clients. Show less Managed research design, sample design, questionnaire development, data collection and report writing. Worked on a variety of issues ranging from criminal justice, to social welfare, health, and the environment. Wrote study proposals, budgets, IRB/OMB clearance documentation. Methodologies: focus groups, in-person interviewing, in-person intercept, RDD telephone, list telephone, in-depth telephone, & mail. Wrote discussion guides for focus groups and assisted in focus group… Show more Managed research design, sample design, questionnaire development, data collection and report writing. Worked on a variety of issues ranging from criminal justice, to social welfare, health, and the environment. Wrote study proposals, budgets, IRB/OMB clearance documentation. Methodologies: focus groups, in-person interviewing, in-person intercept, RDD telephone, list telephone, in-depth telephone, & mail. Wrote discussion guides for focus groups and assisted in focus group monitoring. Worked on a number of customer/member satisfaction surveys for health, commerce, and transport organizations. Experienced in report writing and presentation of results to clients. Show less



Rutgers University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistantship

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2000



Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers

• Research Associate

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  · Assisted with research design, sample design, questionnaire development, data collection and data manipulation (SPSS) for surveys and program evaluation studies · Worked with various methodologies including: mail, focus groups, in-person interviewing, list telephone · Surveyed populations: child caregivers, to patient program participants, tenants, and householders · Worked on customer/member satisfaction surveys for health and educational services · Assisted in report… Show more · Assisted with research design, sample design, questionnaire development, data collection and data manipulation (SPSS) for surveys and program evaluation studies · Worked with various methodologies including: mail, focus groups, in-person interviewing, list telephone · Surveyed populations: child caregivers, to patient program participants, tenants, and householders · Worked on customer/member satisfaction surveys for health and educational services · Assisted in report writing and presentation preparation Show less · Assisted with research design, sample design, questionnaire development, data collection and data manipulation (SPSS) for surveys and program evaluation studies · Worked with various methodologies including: mail, focus groups, in-person interviewing, list telephone · Surveyed populations: child caregivers, to patient program participants, tenants, and householders · Worked on customer/member satisfaction surveys for health and educational services · Assisted in report… Show more · Assisted with research design, sample design, questionnaire development, data collection and data manipulation (SPSS) for surveys and program evaluation studies · Worked with various methodologies including: mail, focus groups, in-person interviewing, list telephone · Surveyed populations: child caregivers, to patient program participants, tenants, and householders · Worked on customer/member satisfaction surveys for health and educational services · Assisted in report writing and presentation preparation Show less