LinkedIn Data Project for Marina Industry

Data Analytics & Research Contractor – LinkedIn Industry Research Project (Operation Lighthouse) We're looking for a sharp, curious, and analytical contractor to help with a data research project focused on the marina and marine industry. This is an opportunity to work directly with an entrepreneur on a project that combines LinkedIn research, data aggregation, and strategic analysis. We're looking for someone who enjoys finding patterns in data, asking thoughtful questions, and uncovering insights that aren't immediately obvious. Responsibilities: -Research and collect data from LinkedIn and other publicly available sources. -Aggregate, clean, and organize large datasets. -Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities within the marina and marine industry. -Develop thoughtful hypotheses and recommend additional data points worth tracking. -Create clear spreadsheets, summaries, and visualizations that make findings easy to understand. -Work collaboratively and iterate as the project evolves. Ideal Candidate : -Strong analytical and research skills. -Experience with data analysis using Excel, Google Sheets, Airtable, SQL, Python, or similar tools. -Comfortable working with large datasets. -Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. -Able to think beyond simply collecting data by identifying meaningful insights and strategic angles. -Strong written communication skills. -Self-directed, proactive, and comfortable working with minimal supervision. Recent graduates or early-career professionals with exceptional analytical skills are encouraged to apply. Nice to Have -Experience with LinkedIn research or lead generation. -Experience with market research or industry analysis. -Familiarity with AI tools for research and data organization. -Experience creating dashboards or data visualizations. Project Details -Initial project with the potential for ongoing work. -Flexible hours. -We expect to begin with a small paid trial project before expanding the engagement. To Apply Please include: -A brief introduction about yourself. -Examples of research or analytics projects you've worked on. -The tools you use most frequently. -An example of a project where you uncovered an insight that wasn't immediately obvious from the data. We're looking for someone who is intellectually curious, enjoys solving problems with data, and can turn research into actionable insights.