Professional Experience   LexisNexis, US Legal Markets Division, home-based office, Marketing Research Contractor, 6/09-2/10 LexisNexis, USLM, is a leading provider of information solutions for legal research Manage and conduct marketing research projects for internal clients: including choosing methodology; survey design and programming, internal sample request and panel management; banner and table design and analysis; report design, writing and delivery of results. Write RFP’s, review proposals and select vendor for projects that are conducted by external research suppliers and/or panels. When applicable, research secondary and syndicated sources to support primary research findings.   TNS, Horsham, PA, Senior Research Associate, 12/99-11/08 TNS is a world-wide supplier of marketing research. Conduct marketing research projects for a variety of industries, including: IT, CPG, Telecom, Media/Entertainment. Manage research projects from proposal to delivery, including questionnaire design and methodology selection. Analyze data collected, design presentations and write reports based on results of the research. Recommend needed course of action based on research results. When applicable, research secondary and syndicated sources to support primary research findings.   Ross Systems, Inc., Atlanta, GA, Marketing Research Manager, 10/98-12/99 Ross Systems is an ERP software solution that specifically targets process manufacturing organizations. Support product managers in carrying out the product management life cycle and senior management in reaching their objectives by analyzing and presenting information. Support the secondary information needs of sales, product marketing and senior management. Search online databases and being the liaison to external research analysis companies, like Gartner Group.   Specifics, Inc., Atlanta, GA, Senior Project Manager/Analyst, 10/94-10/98 Specifics, Inc. is a boutique marketing research firm that services primarily software and IT Services organizations. Manage all aspects of proprietary market research projects from inception to presentation. Manage the people working on each project, coordinate trade show activity and follow-up, develop corporate communications. When applicable, research secondary and syndicated sources to support primary research findings.   Moore Corp., Lake Forest, IL, Marketing Information Specialist, 12/90-8/94 Moore Corp. (now incorporated into RR Donnelley) produces business forms and information systems. Create/maintain a corporate marketing information center. Support product managers in carrying out the product management life cycle and senior management in reaching their objectives by analyzing and presenting information. Support the secondary information needs of sales, product marketing and senior management. Search online databases and being the liaison to external research analysis companies, like Gartner Group. Layout editor for departmental newsletter, help plan Quality Forum and serve as Quality Council representative.   NOTIS Systems, Inc., Evanston, IL, User Services Librarian, 7/88-12/90 NOTIS Systems, Inc. is an integrated library management software program. Provide onsite training and telephone support to academic librarian customers. Troubleshoot and test software. Develop and promote training materials. Plan and work at user group programs, workshops and trade shows.   Other Work Experience: Trinity College, Deerfield, IL, Part-time Reference Librarian, 1992-1994 Rutgers University, Douglass College Library, New Brunswick, NJ, Reference Librarian, 1984-1988 Iona College, New Rochelle, NY, Reference Librarian, 1978-1984 Iona College, New Rochelle, NY, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems, 1982-1983 Yonkers Public Library, Yonkers, NY, Part Time Reference Librarian, 1980-1982