Experience

C+R Research

• United States
• Market Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director, Advanced Analytics

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Chicago, Illinois, United States



Gongos, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Data Scientist

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2020

  Greater Detroit Area Provided support and supervision to teammates and clients regarding statistical methodology, execution, interpretation, and translation of data science insights into easily understood, impactful deliverables. Responsible for thought leadership and representing the company in analytics and data science speaking engagements, as well as staying on the forefront of data science and machine learning approaches being utilized in the field. Attended continuing education seminars to onboard new… Show more Provided support and supervision to teammates and clients regarding statistical methodology, execution, interpretation, and translation of data science insights into easily understood, impactful deliverables. Responsible for thought leadership and representing the company in analytics and data science speaking engagements, as well as staying on the forefront of data science and machine learning approaches being utilized in the field. Attended continuing education seminars to onboard new techniques to the Analytics department and increase the company’s data science knowledge bank. Also, managed several direct reports. Show less



GM Financial

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Experience Data Sr. Specialist

  • Nov 2016 - Jul 2017

  Detroit, MI Oversaw the implementation and deployment of automated customer feedback platform within the Customer Experience organization of GM Financial’s International Operations division, including branches in the European Union, North America, and South America. Responsible for tracking and reporting monthly customer metrics collected via this platform to international leadership teams and SVP of Customer Experience at GM Financial in Detroit



Gongos, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data Scientist

  • Mar 2016 - Nov 2016

  Greater Detroit Area Provided guidance on methodology approach and execution for research projects fielded via consumer-oriented custom surveys and online communities. Advanced the analytic and quantitative capabilities of the Analytics department with respect to strategic project initiatives, statistical consulting and analysis, and mentoring and development of junior team members and external project teams.

• Senior Statistical Analyst/Consultant

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2016

  Execute, oversee and consult on research projects involving advanced statistical methodologies for Fortune 500 companies and other clients across automotive, banking, health care, food service, food & beverage manufacturing, telecommunications, entertainment, health, beauty & wellness, professional tax preparation, consumer electronics and other industries. My quantitative expertise includes regression modeling, cluster analysis, market segmentation, pricing research, voice of the customer… Show more Execute, oversee and consult on research projects involving advanced statistical methodologies for Fortune 500 companies and other clients across automotive, banking, health care, food service, food & beverage manufacturing, telecommunications, entertainment, health, beauty & wellness, professional tax preparation, consumer electronics and other industries. My quantitative expertise includes regression modeling, cluster analysis, market segmentation, pricing research, voice of the customer, choice modeling exercises (MaxDiff & Conjoint), decision trees, discriminant analysis, factor analysis, perceptual maps, and affinity analysis (market basket). Gleaning actionable insights from statistical results is my main responsibility, but I also serve as a mentor for junior staff members and internal SPSS instructor.

• Statistical Analyst

  • Jul 2012 - Sep 2014

  Auburn Hills, MI Analyzed quantitative market research data collected via proprietary online surveys. Synthesized and interpreted results so that insights could be shared with clients in research reports. Position also required data manipulation and management of large SPSS and Excel databases. Utilized multiple statistical software packages including SPSS, R, Solace, Sawtooth, and Latent Gold. Provided mentoring to junior staff members.



Wayne State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Director

  • Aug 2004 - Jul 2012

  Detroit, MI Managed multi-million dollar federally-funded research project aimed at assessing neighborhood effects on minority children living in public housing in Denver, CO. Oversaw the completion of over 800 retrospective surveys collecting data on residential experiences of children and their subsequent health, behavior, exposure to violence, marital and childbearing, and work outcomes. Analyzed survey data in preparation for journal article submissions and presentations at academic and professional… Show more Managed multi-million dollar federally-funded research project aimed at assessing neighborhood effects on minority children living in public housing in Denver, CO. Oversaw the completion of over 800 retrospective surveys collecting data on residential experiences of children and their subsequent health, behavior, exposure to violence, marital and childbearing, and work outcomes. Analyzed survey data in preparation for journal article submissions and presentations at academic and professional conferences.

• Adjunct Professor, School of Social Work

  • Aug 2008 - Dec 2009

  Detroit, MI Taught Statistics and Quantitative Methodology at the graduate level for 2 semesters. Presented class materials in lecture form, as well as assisting students with assignments and presentations outside of class. Evaluated student work and provided feedback.



Wayne State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2002 - Aug 2004

  Detroit, MI Managed and analyzed large datasets, assisted in the preparation of manuscripts for publication.