Adam Barber
Lisle,IL
Summary
Research Project Manager with 7+ years of experience managing end-to-end research operations across qualitative and quantitative methods. Leads project workflows and cross-departmental team coordination to deliver actionable insights that improve client outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Field/ Research Project Manager
Explorer Research
Lombard, Illinois
05.2021 - Current
- Managed qualitative and quantitative research projects for Explorer Research clients.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication to align project goals and improve execution.
- Coordinated study timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication across project teams.
- Assisted the development of discussion guides and research materials for moderated interviews and focus groups.
- Moderated interviews, focus groups, and concept testing sessions.
- Partnered with recruiters and vendors to support participant sourcing and fieldwork.
- Managed daily business operations, including staff scheduling and resource distribution.
- Analyzed workflow data to identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Coordinated logistics for multiple conferences and client events.
- Facilitated on-site event operations, troubleshooting issues to maintain a positive environment.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to promote events across various channels.
Assistant Research Manager
Explorer Research
Lombard, Illinois
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed qualitative and quantitative research projects for Explorer Research clients.
- Developed research plans aligned with client objectives and study goals.
- Moderated interviews, focus groups, and concept testing sessions.
- Analyzed research findings and summarized key themes for client teams.
- Collaborated with clients, analysts, and recruiters throughout research workflows.
Market Research Interviewer
Explorer Research
Lombard, Illinois
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Conducted market research interviews for client studies at Explorer Research
- Organized and managed multi-location field studies involving multiple teams of researchers simultaneously conducting interviews and surveys across different regions and countries.
- Interpreted data collected from surveys, focus groups, and interviews. to conclude consumer behavior.
- Analyzed qualitative data from focus groups and surveys to identify customer trends and insights.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing Concentration
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, ILBachelor of Arts - Art And Design, Graphic Design Concentration
Columbia College
Chicago, ILSkills
- Project management
- Resource allocation
- Operational management
- Fieldwork coordination
- Cross-departmental coordination
- Process improvement
- Event logistics
- Budget management
- Marketing strategy
- Client needs assessment
- Fieldwork coordination
- Qualitative moderation
- Vendor management
- Problem solving
Timeline
Field/ Research Project Manager
Explorer Research
05.2021 - Current
Assistant Research Manager
Explorer Research
09.2019 - 05.2021
Market Research Interviewer
Explorer Research
04.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing Concentration
Elmhurst College
Bachelor of Arts - Art And Design, Graphic Design Concentration
Columbia College