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💼 User Experience Researcher | Market Research Analyst | Certified Usability Tester Hello! I'm a skilled researcher with over 5 years of experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis, market research, and user research. My expertise lies in uncovering insights that drive data-informed decisions, designing user-friendly solutions, and crafting impactful strategies for businesses. 🌟 Core Strengths & Skills: Storytelling Competitive Market Analysis Usability Testing (Certified) UX/UI Research & Prototyping 🎓 Education & Accomplishments: I hold a Master’s degree in Information Science from Ball State University, where I honed my analytical skills through extensive research. My work has been recognized in published projects and a co-authored book chapter on Industry 4.0. ✨ Whether you're looking to optimize user experience, identify market trends, or conduct in-depth research, I’m here to deliver reliable results tailored to your needs. Let’s collaborate to turn challenges into opportunities!

MARKET RESEARCH & COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE Innovative, results-oriented, leader with 20+ years’ experience managing a variety of market research, strategic planning and culture assessment projects. Efficient executor known for streamlining processes and procedures. Resourceful in identifying needs and engaging with others. Collaborates to drive project plans and deliver on commitments. Committed to high performance standards. EXPERIENCE PRINCIPAL, 2023 - SJ BOWEN CONSULTING, LLC, WESTFIELD, IN | REMOTE Partner with organizations in identifying and assessing organizational culture challenges. Support as changes are implemented to foster a more productive culture. Design and deploy marketing and customer satisfaction surveys across varied industries. Report findings using a customized format that aligns with client needs and operations. MANAGING DIRECTOR, 2020 - 2023 CULTURE FIT 20/20, LLC, INDIANAPOLIS, IN | REMOTE Directed clients in building diverse, inclusive cultures that are engaged, accountable, team and results-oriented. PRINCIPAL, MARKET RESEARCH & COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE, 2011 - 2020 S.J. BOWEN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, INDIANAPOLIS, IN | REMOTE Led the design, implementation, analysis and reporting of research initiatives spanning various industries and methodologies. • Supported strategic and tactical decision-making for clients considering market expansions and evaluating go-to-market strategies. • Built actionable strategic plans to effectively meet organization goals. HIGHLIGHTED ASSIGNMENTS INTERIM MARKETING RESEARCH SPECIALIST, CORPORATE RELATIONS 2016 KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN Led market research initiatives for marketing, new business, and strategic planning interests. Identified strategic business development opportunities with partners utilizing marketing research findings and modeling. HEAD, GLOBAL MARKET RESEARCH 2015 MEDEOLINX, LLC Managed market research process for new business development. Authored proposals and strategic messaging supporting products and services. INTERIM DIRECTOR, CUSTOMER INSIGHTS 2013 - 2014 H.H. GREGG, INC., INDIANAPOLIS, IN Developed and implemented company-wide customer satisfaction strategy and experience information-gathering platform. OTHER ASSIGNMENTS/CLIENTS: The Canary Company, EduSource, Meggitt Maryland, Piezo Technologies, AgReliant Genetics LLC, Pace - Indy DIRECTOR, MARKET RESEARCH, 2009 - 2011 ADAYANA INDUSTRY GROUP, INDIANAPOLIS, IN Led the operational and strategic execution and delivery of market research activities, including the design of solution methodologies for various client business issues and opportunities. Profitably shifted the market research practice to a value-based, customized product offering from that of a commodity-based offering. Selected Achievements: • Attained 50%+ gain in gross margins by implementing market research best practices for global team. • Drove process and staff efficiencies, leading to a 20% increase in team utilization and 25% percent decrease in administrative costs. • Improved employee performance by 50% and facilitated teamwork between US and Eastern Indian Adayana employees by developing and delivering Cross-Cultural Communications training module; module became blueprint for subsequent client offerings. OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SENIOR DIRECTOR, EMERGING MARKETS, 2004 – 2008 DIRECTOR, ANALYTICS, 2001 – 2004 G&S RESEARCH, INDIANAPOLIS, IN Led the launch of new practice area: pharmaceutical and biotechnology medical meetings. Designed and executed medical education programs. Directed marketing research project management process, including the design, analysis, and preparation of research findings. Selected Achievements: • Spearheaded analysis for national 2-year study to examine impact of pharmacist intervention on patient compliance; findings of which were published in 2 international publications. • Developed reporting template and analytical guidelines to improve value and usability of client deliverables resulting in 20% increase in project wins. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, 2000 – 2001 AC NIELSEN, INDIANAPOLIS, IN