Vanessa Bittner
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Dutch Elementary proficiency
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Ben Culpin
I really enjoyed working with Vanessa on the 'Community: Dirty Words' research report. She took on briefings and ran things seamlessly with very little direction, taking the lead and communicating a plan that was easy to follow. She delegated tasks clearly to people amid different time zones and availabilities - not an easy task! - but also slotted into any supporting role that needed filling along the way. Vanessa went above and beyond in many ways, but I was particularly grateful for her proactive pursuit of relevant and interesting sources that made the research so much better. Not to mention the fact that she brought so much existing theory to the table. An academic, yes, but also able to go out into the world and come back with artefacts made a difference. As with any research project, Vanessa had to process a lot of incoming material, and she not only did it scarily fast (I'm jealous), but with the active inclusion of the whole team, creating findings that had a clear and engaging narrative. Thank you, Vanessa, for such a wonderful shared experience.
Serdar Paktin
Vanessa was the team lead for a whitepaper I collaborated on, and I would work with her again in a heartbeat. I especially appreciated her ability to navigate asymmetrical information and a tight deadline with a can-do attitude and excellent communication with everyone in the group. She ensured that tasks were accomplished smoothly and with great depth. Her academic background was valuable, as she condensed a lot of material and information into a straightforward story for the report. I'm looking forward to seeing what she does next, and I am sure she will be a great addition to any project! We'll definitely work with her again on our agency projects.
Ben Culpin
I really enjoyed working with Vanessa on the 'Community: Dirty Words' research report. She took on briefings and ran things seamlessly with very little direction, taking the lead and communicating a plan that was easy to follow. She delegated tasks clearly to people amid different time zones and availabilities - not an easy task! - but also slotted into any supporting role that needed filling along the way. Vanessa went above and beyond in many ways, but I was particularly grateful for her proactive pursuit of relevant and interesting sources that made the research so much better. Not to mention the fact that she brought so much existing theory to the table. An academic, yes, but also able to go out into the world and come back with artefacts made a difference. As with any research project, Vanessa had to process a lot of incoming material, and she not only did it scarily fast (I'm jealous), but with the active inclusion of the whole team, creating findings that had a clear and engaging narrative. Thank you, Vanessa, for such a wonderful shared experience.
Serdar Paktin
Vanessa was the team lead for a whitepaper I collaborated on, and I would work with her again in a heartbeat. I especially appreciated her ability to navigate asymmetrical information and a tight deadline with a can-do attitude and excellent communication with everyone in the group. She ensured that tasks were accomplished smoothly and with great depth. Her academic background was valuable, as she condensed a lot of material and information into a straightforward story for the report. I'm looking forward to seeing what she does next, and I am sure she will be a great addition to any project! We'll definitely work with her again on our agency projects.
Ben Culpin
I really enjoyed working with Vanessa on the 'Community: Dirty Words' research report. She took on briefings and ran things seamlessly with very little direction, taking the lead and communicating a plan that was easy to follow. She delegated tasks clearly to people amid different time zones and availabilities - not an easy task! - but also slotted into any supporting role that needed filling along the way. Vanessa went above and beyond in many ways, but I was particularly grateful for her proactive pursuit of relevant and interesting sources that made the research so much better. Not to mention the fact that she brought so much existing theory to the table. An academic, yes, but also able to go out into the world and come back with artefacts made a difference. As with any research project, Vanessa had to process a lot of incoming material, and she not only did it scarily fast (I'm jealous), but with the active inclusion of the whole team, creating findings that had a clear and engaging narrative. Thank you, Vanessa, for such a wonderful shared experience.
Serdar Paktin
Vanessa was the team lead for a whitepaper I collaborated on, and I would work with her again in a heartbeat. I especially appreciated her ability to navigate asymmetrical information and a tight deadline with a can-do attitude and excellent communication with everyone in the group. She ensured that tasks were accomplished smoothly and with great depth. Her academic background was valuable, as she condensed a lot of material and information into a straightforward story for the report. I'm looking forward to seeing what she does next, and I am sure she will be a great addition to any project! We'll definitely work with her again on our agency projects.
Ben Culpin
I really enjoyed working with Vanessa on the 'Community: Dirty Words' research report. She took on briefings and ran things seamlessly with very little direction, taking the lead and communicating a plan that was easy to follow. She delegated tasks clearly to people amid different time zones and availabilities - not an easy task! - but also slotted into any supporting role that needed filling along the way. Vanessa went above and beyond in many ways, but I was particularly grateful for her proactive pursuit of relevant and interesting sources that made the research so much better. Not to mention the fact that she brought so much existing theory to the table. An academic, yes, but also able to go out into the world and come back with artefacts made a difference. As with any research project, Vanessa had to process a lot of incoming material, and she not only did it scarily fast (I'm jealous), but with the active inclusion of the whole team, creating findings that had a clear and engaging narrative. Thank you, Vanessa, for such a wonderful shared experience.
Serdar Paktin
Vanessa was the team lead for a whitepaper I collaborated on, and I would work with her again in a heartbeat. I especially appreciated her ability to navigate asymmetrical information and a tight deadline with a can-do attitude and excellent communication with everyone in the group. She ensured that tasks were accomplished smoothly and with great depth. Her academic background was valuable, as she condensed a lot of material and information into a straightforward story for the report. I'm looking forward to seeing what she does next, and I am sure she will be a great addition to any project! We'll definitely work with her again on our agency projects.
Experience
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Appinio
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Germany
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Market Research
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200 - 300 Employee
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Junior Research Consultant
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Sep 2023 - Present
● Sparring partner for a variety of clients in the creation, adaptation, and analysis of various market research projects ● Conception of study designs (e.g., method, target group, sample size) ● Conception of bespoke questionnaires across a multitude of use cases (e.g., U&A, tracking, concept testing, creative testing, MaxDiff, Conjoint) ● Interpretation of market research results to give clients hands-on recommendations for action ● Close cooperation with the Research Operations team in the set-up of questionnaires and fieldwork on the Appinio platform ● Close cooperation with the sales team in the implementation of initial projects for new customers ● Project management and strategic development of our Research Consulting Team and the Appinio products Show less
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Protein
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United Kingdom
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Lead & Consultant
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Feb 2023 - Aug 2023
• Co-wrote the Foundations chapter for the 2023 Dirty Words Report about how brands can foster healthier and more sustainable relations with communities. • Coordinated small team and managed task delegation, research process, data analysis and written deliverables. • Led briefings and ensured compliance with deadlines while fostering a supportive environment. • Developed and facilitated 90min interactive workshop for clients and community organizers. • Co-wrote the Foundations chapter for the 2023 Dirty Words Report about how brands can foster healthier and more sustainable relations with communities. • Coordinated small team and managed task delegation, research process, data analysis and written deliverables. • Led briefings and ensured compliance with deadlines while fostering a supportive environment. • Developed and facilitated 90min interactive workshop for clients and community organizers.
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Yale University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Doctoral Researcher
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2023
• Conducted original research on how different audiences emotionally invested inand fought about cultural icons like Colin Kaepernick, Greta Thunberg andDonald Trump.• Closely studied social media commentary and consumption behaviors to drawinsights about current cultural trends and hot-button political issues.• Presented research at invited talks and international conferences, and published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
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Graduate Teaching Fellow
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Aug 2019 - Apr 2023
Courses: Material Culture & Iconic Consciousness; Visual Sociology; Cultural Sociology; Introduction to Sociology; Senior Essay Colloquium• Broke down complex sociological concepts and new ideas for students.• Mentored students on research design, coherent thinking, and writing.From Anonymous Student Evaluations:"Vanessa knows how to relate any concept to something students easily understand.""She was awesome - always very engaging and asked us questions that helped us think deeper about the readings and make connections." Show less
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Yale University Office of International Students & Scholars
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New Haven, Connecticut, United States
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives Fellow
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Aug 2021 - May 2022
• Spearheaded DEI initiatives for community of 6,000+ international students from over 120 countries. • Curated DEI multi-media resources for OISS website and social media. • Developed and facilitated five workshops (in-person and virtual) on topics such as "Navigating Unfamiliar Discourse", "Implicit Bias" and "Race and Intersectionality in the U.S." • Designed and launched OISS' "Statement of Community Values". • Spearheaded DEI initiatives for community of 6,000+ international students from over 120 countries. • Curated DEI multi-media resources for OISS website and social media. • Developed and facilitated five workshops (in-person and virtual) on topics such as "Navigating Unfamiliar Discourse", "Implicit Bias" and "Race and Intersectionality in the U.S." • Designed and launched OISS' "Statement of Community Values".
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Dwight Hall At Yale
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Aug 2014 - Oct 2014
• Attained knowledge about operations of nonprofit organizations. • Used WordPress to update organization website & launch a blog. • Assisted in organizing and promoting major Dwight Hall events. • Attained knowledge about operations of nonprofit organizations. • Used WordPress to update organization website & launch a blog. • Assisted in organizing and promoting major Dwight Hall events.
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Education
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2017 - 2023
Yale University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Sociology -
2022 - 2022
Aarhus University
Visiting PhD Researcher, Political Science & Sociology -
2017 - 2019
Yale University
Master of Arts - MA, Sociology -
2011 - 2016
University of Konstanz
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology and Gender Studies
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