Sierra Thomas
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Jen Ware
Sierra consistently demonstrated her skills as a highly effective UX researcher. One of Sierra’s strengths is her ability to create end-to-end research plans and reports. She has a deep understanding of the research process and is able to clearly articulate the goals of each research project. She is also skilled at gathering and analyzing data, and her client-presentations were well-planned and easy to understand. In addition to her research skills, Sierra is also a highly collaborative team player. She is always willing to share insights with others and looks for ways to get feedback on her work. She is also a great communicator and is able to clearly explain concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Sierra was also a strong advocate for our users and was always looking for ways to improve the user experience. As her former manager, I have no doubt that Sierra would be an asset to your team.
Rachel Arsenault
It was a joy working with Sierra on a research project at WillowTree. Sierra’s strength is meeting stakeholders’ needs while upholding research integrity. During the
Jen Ware
Sierra consistently demonstrated her skills as a highly effective UX researcher. One of Sierra’s strengths is her ability to create end-to-end research plans and reports. She has a deep understanding of the research process and is able to clearly articulate the goals of each research project. She is also skilled at gathering and analyzing data, and her client-presentations were well-planned and easy to understand. In addition to her research skills, Sierra is also a highly collaborative team player. She is always willing to share insights with others and looks for ways to get feedback on her work. She is also a great communicator and is able to clearly explain concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Sierra was also a strong advocate for our users and was always looking for ways to improve the user experience. As her former manager, I have no doubt that Sierra would be an asset to your team.
Rachel Arsenault
It was a joy working with Sierra on a research project at WillowTree. Sierra’s strength is meeting stakeholders’ needs while upholding research integrity. During the
Jen Ware
Sierra consistently demonstrated her skills as a highly effective UX researcher. One of Sierra’s strengths is her ability to create end-to-end research plans and reports. She has a deep understanding of the research process and is able to clearly articulate the goals of each research project. She is also skilled at gathering and analyzing data, and her client-presentations were well-planned and easy to understand. In addition to her research skills, Sierra is also a highly collaborative team player. She is always willing to share insights with others and looks for ways to get feedback on her work. She is also a great communicator and is able to clearly explain concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Sierra was also a strong advocate for our users and was always looking for ways to improve the user experience. As her former manager, I have no doubt that Sierra would be an asset to your team.
Rachel Arsenault
It was a joy working with Sierra on a research project at WillowTree. Sierra’s strength is meeting stakeholders’ needs while upholding research integrity. During the
Jen Ware
Sierra consistently demonstrated her skills as a highly effective UX researcher. One of Sierra’s strengths is her ability to create end-to-end research plans and reports. She has a deep understanding of the research process and is able to clearly articulate the goals of each research project. She is also skilled at gathering and analyzing data, and her client-presentations were well-planned and easy to understand. In addition to her research skills, Sierra is also a highly collaborative team player. She is always willing to share insights with others and looks for ways to get feedback on her work. She is also a great communicator and is able to clearly explain concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Sierra was also a strong advocate for our users and was always looking for ways to improve the user experience. As her former manager, I have no doubt that Sierra would be an asset to your team.
Rachel Arsenault
It was a joy working with Sierra on a research project at WillowTree. Sierra’s strength is meeting stakeholders’ needs while upholding research integrity. During the
Credentials
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RIVA 201: "Fundamentals of Moderating" Certificate of Completion
RIVA Market Research & Training InstituteSep, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Accelerant Research
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United States
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Manager
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Jan 2021 - Present
Works with small, hat-sharing team at a full-service marketing research and consulting firm specializing in both quantitative and qualitative research. Personally helps with managing client relations for both qualitative and quantitative, survey/discussion guide development, qualitative note-taking, data analysis and report writing, and virtual/in-person facilitation, among other responsibilities.
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Project Analyst
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Mar 2019 - Dec 2020
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WillowTree
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United States
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Software Development
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400 - 500 Employee
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Associate Product Researcher
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Mar 2023 - May 2023
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Paradigm Innovation
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Researcher
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Sep 2018 - Mar 2019
A contract position in which I am the leader of orchestrating and executing Design Research for both client projects and internal matters at Paradigm Innovation, a business and design consultancy. A contract position in which I am the leader of orchestrating and executing Design Research for both client projects and internal matters at Paradigm Innovation, a business and design consultancy.
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Self Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Designer
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Aug 2018 - Mar 2019
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Lextant
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United States
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Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Research Intern
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Mar 2018 - Aug 2018
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Enventys Partners
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Intern
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May 2017 - Dec 2017
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Samson International
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Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Intern
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May 2016 - Jul 2016
Aided an in-house design team in preparing for the spring 2017 line to be pitched to certain clients such as Costco and Sams Club. Included market research, modifying development plans, refining designs, modeling, and aiding the sale team. Gained experience in: trend/market research, model building, team-based projects, over-seas business cooperation Aided an in-house design team in preparing for the spring 2017 line to be pitched to certain clients such as Costco and Sams Club. Included market research, modifying development plans, refining designs, modeling, and aiding the sale team. Gained experience in: trend/market research, model building, team-based projects, over-seas business cooperation
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New World Cafe
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France
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Barista
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May 2015 - Oct 2015
Prepared food at health code standards, provided fast and friendly customer service, maintained a clean and healthy work environment, stocked prepared food for daily use, prepared coffee and non-coffee based beverages. After completing my training, I was often left alone as the only employee at the shop, giving me all the responsibilities of the day work as well as additional responsibilities that come with closing the cafe. I gained skills in teamwork, customer service, and handling larger… Show more Prepared food at health code standards, provided fast and friendly customer service, maintained a clean and healthy work environment, stocked prepared food for daily use, prepared coffee and non-coffee based beverages. After completing my training, I was often left alone as the only employee at the shop, giving me all the responsibilities of the day work as well as additional responsibilities that come with closing the cafe. I gained skills in teamwork, customer service, and handling larger roles of responsibility. Show less Prepared food at health code standards, provided fast and friendly customer service, maintained a clean and healthy work environment, stocked prepared food for daily use, prepared coffee and non-coffee based beverages. After completing my training, I was often left alone as the only employee at the shop, giving me all the responsibilities of the day work as well as additional responsibilities that come with closing the cafe. I gained skills in teamwork, customer service, and handling larger… Show more Prepared food at health code standards, provided fast and friendly customer service, maintained a clean and healthy work environment, stocked prepared food for daily use, prepared coffee and non-coffee based beverages. After completing my training, I was often left alone as the only employee at the shop, giving me all the responsibilities of the day work as well as additional responsibilities that come with closing the cafe. I gained skills in teamwork, customer service, and handling larger roles of responsibility. Show less
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Heeling Our World
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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Student Designer / Design Finalist
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Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
Designed pattern for hand-made shoes that can be crafted by adults in more remote areas of Africa. This shoe is intended to reduce illness caused by bare-feet in children and adults alike, and to be easily crafted with simple materials. My design, among a few others, was selected for further testing in certain villages. Completed as a sponsored studio project for the non-profit company Heeling Our World. Designed pattern for hand-made shoes that can be crafted by adults in more remote areas of Africa. This shoe is intended to reduce illness caused by bare-feet in children and adults alike, and to be easily crafted with simple materials. My design, among a few others, was selected for further testing in certain villages. Completed as a sponsored studio project for the non-profit company Heeling Our World.
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Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
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United States
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Restaurants
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300 - 400 Employee
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Crew Member
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
Prepared food at health code standards, provided fast and friendly customer service, maintained a clean and healthy work environment, stocked freshly prepared food for daily use. Gained skills in teamwork, customer service, and a speedy but efficient work style. Prepared food at health code standards, provided fast and friendly customer service, maintained a clean and healthy work environment, stocked freshly prepared food for daily use. Gained skills in teamwork, customer service, and a speedy but efficient work style.
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Carolina Dance Center
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher Assistant
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2013
Aided professional dance instructors in the areas of Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, and Tap. Helped demonstrate movements and teach younger children how to improve their ability from the first class in august to the final stage performance in June. Aided professional dance instructors in the areas of Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, and Tap. Helped demonstrate movements and teach younger children how to improve their ability from the first class in august to the final stage performance in June.
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Education
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North Carolina State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial and Product Design