Professional Summary

Strategic Senior Researcher with 20+ years leading high-stakes research for federal and commercial sectors. Practitioner of Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Customer Experience (CX), specializing in triangulating large-scale quantitative data (Python, SAS) with qualitative insights to drive service delivery. Proven track record of managing longitudinal studies and VoC programs.

Core Competencies
Complex Research DesignMixed-Methods, Longitudinal Studies, & Experimental Design.
Advanced MethodologySampling, Weighting, & Total Survey Error Reduction.
Behavioral ScienceIncentive Optimization & Human-Centered Design (RX).
Technical ImplementationSurvey Programming, Logic Design, & Data Pipelines (Python/SQL).
Operational ExcellenceStakeholder Engagement & Six Sigma Process Optimization.
Analytical Tools

Python, SAS, SPSS, SQL, Tableau

Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

Survey Implementation

Qualtrics (including JS)

SurveyMonkey, Google Forms

2018 – Present

NIELSEN

Remote

Principal Data Scientist / Survey Methodologist

  • Designed and implemented large-scale incentive optimization experiments (Test: n=10,000; Control: n=80,000; Total: n=90,000), identifying $1.2M in annual efficiencies while maintaining data quality.

  • Engineered inclusive demographic research instruments in Qualtrics to align with American Community Survey (ACS) gender identification standards; implemented complex JavaScript piping and multilingual modifiers to ensure cultural relevance while maintaining rigorous PII compliance for sensitive participant data.

  • Developed standardized Tableau reports and established peer-review protocols for code and to maintain adherence to statistical standards for external audits by EY and the Media Rating Council.

  • Served as a primary internal consultant to Product Leadership, conducting root-cause analysis of data anomalies and resolving high-visibility audience measurement discrepancies.

  • Directed mixed-methods usability research to resolve friction in Direct Deposit enrollment; synthesized participant interviews into journey maps and service blueprints that optimized the end-to-end experience while ensuring rigorous PII protection.

  • Conducted ethnographic-style behavioral research on the adoption of wearable measurement technology; utilized participant feedback and compliance data to iterate on "task reminder" features, leading to a 2% increase in daily panelist task participation through improved user-centered design.

2014 – 2018

NIELSEN

Remote

Senior Data Scientist

  • Led a Lean Six Sigma initiative to modernize legacy research workflows; migrated complex SAS processes to Python, reducing cycle times by 96% and strengthening PII compliance through automated data-handling protocols and enhanced security governance.

  • Spearheaded mixed-methods research initiatives for next-generation audience measurement tools, synthesizing qualitative interview themes with quantitative performance metrics to provide a 360-degree view of product usability for senior stakeholders.

  • Pioneered gamification and behavioral economics strategies in research panels to improve participant retention; presented findings at industry conferences.

  • Directed Voice of the Customer (VoC) initiatives by designing exit interviews to identify root causes of participant attrition; engineered a Python-based weighting engine using Iterative Proportional Fitting (IPF) to synthesize feedback into actionable retention strategies for senior stakeholders.

2014

UNDER ARMOUR

Baltimore, MD

Consumer Insights Analyst

  • Managed enterprise Qualtrics and multi-million dollar budgets to optimize Voice of the Customer (VoC) programs via sentiment analysis of digital ecosystems.

  • Performed conjoint analysis in SAS to identify behavioral drivers, informing product positioning and long-term strategic roadmaps.

  • Translated raw sentiment data into actionable consumer profiles for Marketing and Strategy teams to influence executive-level decision-making.

2005 – 2014

ARBITRON (NIELSEN AUDIO)

Columbia, MD

Senior Project Leader / Methodologist

  • Advocated for methodological rigor and data integrity by synthesizing complex audience measurement research for executive leadership in preparation for Congressional testimony; ensured all data-driven findings withstood high-profile government oversight.

  • Directed the 10-year lifecycle of a cross-platform research panel (n=2,000), leading iterative UX testing to improve recruitment instruments.

  • Consulted with major media clients on ad-hoc survey design, budgeting, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

2001 – 2005

MACRO INTERNATIONAL (ICF)

Calverton, MD

Research Analyst

  • Created complex sampling plans for surveys across 20+ countries using Stratified and Probability Proportional to Size (PPS) methodologies.

  • Conducted primary research and SPSS-based statistical analysis for multiple federal agencies, delivering actionable insights across a broad range of topics including national audience measurement (client: Broadcasting Board of Governors) and customer experience (client: U.S. Defense Logistics Agency) surveys.

Education
  • M.S. in Survey Methodology

    Statistics Concentration — University of Maryland

  • B.S. in Mathematics

    Actuarial Science Concentration — Loyola University Maryland

Credentials

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Industry Speaker: AAPOR, ARF, ESOMAR