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Market and Customer Research Expert | Enabling Clients to Better Understand their Target Markets and Grow their Business

Profile Summary

My academic background is steeped in research methodology and quantitative research, including Ph.D. level statistical coursework and sampling theory. My professional career began as a labor economist providing statistical expertise for Bureau of Labor Statistics administered programs, such as Current Employment Statistics and Occupational Employment Statistics. Also, I was instrumental in these positions to provide expertise for state-level policymakers in the areas of labor supply and demand, wage dynamics, labor market conditions and trends, and economic development strategic planning.

Following my work as a labor economist, I provided statistical support and project management for a full-service market research firm. In this capacity, I was instrumental in developing innovative sampling approaches for multi-disciplinary research projects - including transportation demand surveys (households), on-board surveys, multi-cultural research focused on the Hispanic population within the US, segmentation modeling, geo-demographic analysis using GIS, and contingent valuation studies, including conjoint and stated preference surveys.

My research interests and projects since that time have focused on the energy and power industry, primarily in the areas of customer segmentation as it relates to energy use and behaviors, renewable energy, energy efficiency, customer interaction and appeal of technology, and electric rate design and performance. Since 2009, in addition to positions associated with energy use and energy efficiency product/service design, I have conducted freelance projects focused on product development, market research to assess the appeal of product features and attributes, and customer segmentation strategy focused on improving product delivery systems and marketing effectiveness.

My research work has also focused on evidence-based evaluation efforts within the energy space as well as other disciplines focused on adaptive management and improving customer or stakeholder engagement strategies. Quantitative analysis and data science have interwoven my work products throughout my career, and my approach to data analytics focuses on the ability to effectively convey research findings through well-designed data visualizations and developing strategies based on data-driven decision making.

Subject Matter Expertise

Services

Consulting
Product development
Writing
Data science & analysis
Research

Writing White paper, News article, Educational content

Data science & analysis Simple data analysis, Complex data analysis, Statistical analysis, Data visualization

Research Internet research, Secondary data compilation, Literature search

Work Experience

Senior Associate

Cadmus Group Inc

March 2016 - November 2016

Senior Associate

Cadmus Group Inc

March 2016 - November 2016

Senior Manager

Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance

September 2012 - March 2016

Senior Manager, Market Research and Evaluation

Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance

September 2012 - March 2016

Marketing Sciences Director

Cambia Information Group

February 2012 - August 2012

Director

Cambia Information Group

February 2012 - August 2012

Senior Manager

Austin Energy

March 2007 - February 2012

Senior Manager, Market Research and Product Development

Austin Energy

March 2007 - February 2012

Product Development Coordinator

Austin Energy

January 2005 - March 2007

Product Development Coordinator

Austin Energy

January 2005 - March 2007

Statistician/Project Manager

NuStats

August 2000 - December 2004

Statistician/Project Manager

NuStats Partners, LP

August 2000 - December 2004

Economist

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

November 1997 - August 2000

Labor Economist

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

November 1997 - August 2000

Education

M.S., Community and Regional Planning (Spec: Economic Development)

University of Texas at Austin

September 2000 - May 2004

MS (Community and Regional Planning)

University of Texas at Austin

September 2000 - May 2004

Sociology (Conc: Analysis and Research) / Latin American Studies

University of Wisconsin-Madison

September 1990 - May 1994

BA (Sociology)

University of Wisconsin Madison

September 1990 - May 1994

BA (Latin American Studies)

University of Wisconsin Madison

September 1990 - May 1994

Certifications

Certification details not provided.

Publications

CONFERENCE POSTER

(2015). Better Data, Better Programs: NEEA’s 2014 Commercial Building Stock Assessment.

REPORT

(2015). Benchmarking & Transparency Policy and Program Impact Evaluation Handbook . US Department of Energy.

(2010). Pecan Street Project Phase I Report and Recommendations .

(2010). Residential Electricity Burden: An Investigation of American Community Survey Data (2006-2008) .

(2009). Sustainable Energy Options for Austin Energy: Summary Report .

CONFERENCE PAPER

(2015). Conservation Voltage Reduction – On the Other Side of the Meter: An Evaluation Case Study. International Energy Program Evaluation Conference 2015.

(2010). Communicating the Smart Grid to Customers.

(2004). Latino immigration and its impact on future travel behavior .

JOURNAL ARTICLE

(2012). Decision-making and behavior change in residential adopters of solar PV . Proceedings of the World Renewable Energy Forum.

(2012). Energy audit analysis of residential air-conditioning systems in Austin, Texas . ASHRAE Transactions.