Experience

SFU VentureLabs

• Canada
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Director

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub Coordinator; EiR

  • Dec 2019 - Jul 2020

  Vancouver, Canada Area



Lesley Duncan Consulting

• Principal Consultant

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  Vancouver, BC Lesley Duncan Consulting makes strategy, research, assessment and evaluation accessible and seamless. I work with you and your stakeholders to understand where you’re at and where you want to be. Services provided include: Quantitative and Qualitative Research Program Evaluation Strategic Planning Facilitation Fractional Executive Support



Distill Analytics

• Canada
• Financial Services

• Chief Scientific Officer

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2019

  Vancouver, Canada Area Co-founded a 'data as a service' text analytics technology start-up. Raised over $500,000 in equity investments and government grants. Developed rigorous research requirements to test product validity. Responsible for corporate strategic direction, human resources, marketing, bookkeeping, in addition to research and c-suite roles. · Collaborated with CEO and CTO, managed full time staff of three, and part time staff of a dozen.



NRG Research Group

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Consultant

  • 2014 - 2016

  Vancouver Senior research lead responsible for direction management of a portfolio of clients Topical expertise in Insurance, Tourism, Telecommunications, Government and Academic research projects Worked with clients to understand research objectives, and situate the project in their larger organizational goals and structures. Designed and successfully executed research projects using a variety of data collection methodologies, including telephone, online, and onsite quantitative projects and a… Show more Senior research lead responsible for direction management of a portfolio of clients Topical expertise in Insurance, Tourism, Telecommunications, Government and Academic research projects Worked with clients to understand research objectives, and situate the project in their larger organizational goals and structures. Designed and successfully executed research projects using a variety of data collection methodologies, including telephone, online, and onsite quantitative projects and a variety of qualitative projects. Created reports and presentations of research insights to be clear, actionable, and intuitive. Worked with a great team of people, learning from my colleagues and building capacity among a team of intelligent people with a passion for progress.

• Research Manager

  • 2011 - 2014

  Vancouver, Canada Area Implement and oversee all aspects of research projects including questionnaire design, programming, fielding, and reporting of results and implications. Managed quantitative (e.g., survey) and qualitative (e.g., focus groups, in-depth interview) projects. Analytics skills including regression, ANOVA, key driver analysis. Co-editor of monthly corporate newsletter, including content generation, editing, overseeing in-house research, promotion, public relations and being media… Show more Implement and oversee all aspects of research projects including questionnaire design, programming, fielding, and reporting of results and implications. Managed quantitative (e.g., survey) and qualitative (e.g., focus groups, in-depth interview) projects. Analytics skills including regression, ANOVA, key driver analysis. Co-editor of monthly corporate newsletter, including content generation, editing, overseeing in-house research, promotion, public relations and being media spokesperson.

• Research Assistant

  • 2010 - 2011

  Vancouver, Canada Area Communicating research needs from project supervisors to in-house data processing and programming department team members Provided assistance with testing questionnaires before they were launched to the respondents PowerPoint reporting and charting



The University of British Columbia

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant, Community Service Learning

  • Nov 2009 - Dec 2009

  I was responsible for finding volunteer positions for students in a Community Psychology course. Worked as a liaison between community service organizations and the university to ensure a reciprocal exchange between student and organizational needs.



UBC

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Researcher

  • Sep 2003 - Sep 2009

  · Designed and implemented methods to answer specific research questions. · Analyzed results in most appropriate manner to answer research questions. · Clearly presented results to highlight the novel contributions and implications of findings. · Supervised 30 research assistants in data collection, entry, and reporting processes. · Assisted undergraduates in improving their research, writing, oral presentation, and critical thinking skills.

• Research Guideline Reviewer

  • Sep 2007 - Aug 2009

  · Ensured over 100 studies met UBC Psychology Human Subjects Pool requirements. · Communicated required amendments to individual researchers. · Coordinated needs and goals of the University level ethics committee, individual researchers, undergraduate participants and system administrators to provide clear guidelines and an efficient process from application submission to successful completion.

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2004 - Apr 2009

  · Provided students with written and verbal feedback to improve student performance in advanced level undergraduate courses. · Prepared and delivered lectures for as many as 300 students, led discussion groups of 25 students, and evaluated tests and written assignments