Christopher Pike
Broomall,PA
Summary
Accomplished economist with years of experience gathering, analyzing and reporting complex data. Strong verbal and written communications skills with proven ability to break down technical information. Looking for new professional challenge.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Economist/Director
Tourism Economics
06.2010 - 06.2024
- Designed/modeled/managed/client support for Event Impact Calculator – web-based event impact tool providing spending and local impacts on jobs & taxes analysis used by 350 Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) clients - tasks included building models for each destination, training, and client support
- Modeled/report writer – tourism economic impacts – working with dozens of states and destinations in the US to analyze visitor activity in select geographies - tasks included working with diverse data to pinpoint visitor activity, report writing, and client presentations
- Translated economic evidence-based findings into comprehensive narrative to communicate value of tourism industry
- Utilized effective public speaking skills to explain complex economic concepts to broad range of audiences.
- Forecasted visitor volumes and tourism impacts, supporting policy analysis and funding decisions
- Experienced IMPLAN modeler
- Managed a team of junior economists, training new employees on tourism economic impact methodologies.
- Presented at numerous local and national tourism conferences providing summaries and context in an accessible manner for non-experts during stakeholder meetings and conferences.
Senior Economist/Principal
IHS/Global Insight
04.1999 - 06.2010
- Work in industries as varied as telecommunications, construction and tourism
- Experienced SAS modeler.
Economist
Triad Associates
01.1998 - 09.1998
Research Analyst
Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp.
06.1995 - 05.1998
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings and recommendations for further action.
- Conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to identify trends and generate insights.
Education
Master of Arts - Focus on international and public economics.
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Dual degree in Mathematics/Economics.
Union College
Schenectady, NY06.1990
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office tools
- Experienced IMPLAN modeler
- Proficient in SAS
- Data Analysis
- Research and data collection
- Accomplished presenter
Hobbies
- EPYSA (youth) Soccer referee
- Trumpet player in local community band
- Volunteer with local environmental groups
- Volunteer soccer coach
Timeline
Senior Economist/Director
Tourism Economics
06.2010 - 06.2024
Senior Economist/Principal
IHS/Global Insight
04.1999 - 06.2010
Economist
Triad Associates
01.1998 - 09.1998
Research Analyst
Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp.
06.1995 - 05.1998
Master of Arts - Focus on international and public economics.
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Dual degree in Mathematics/Economics.
Union College
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