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Jenny Burns

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

Market researcher with a creative and analytical skillset that ranges from project management to questionnaire development and data visualization. My unique background in writing, linguistics, and English literature provides a passion for words, communications, and story-driven report writing.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Research Manager

Breakthrough Research
10.2022 - Current

Primary lead and client contact on 10+ research projects, including logistics management, in-depth analysis, and story-driven reporting.

  • Manage and train a team of employees who assist on projects.
  • Methodologies: MaxDiff, segmentation, derived importance, monthly tracking, focus groups, IDIs

Research Manager

Breakthrough Research
10.2021 - 10.2022

Managed individual phases of qualitative and quantitative studies, including vendor communications, delegation to teammates, and detailed analysis and storytelling.

Research Associate

Breakthrough Research
02.2021 - 10.2021

Provided qualitative and quantitative insights to various clients by assisting with all phases of the research process, including questionnaire development, data collection, data tabulation, and reporting.

Social Media Manager

Dean St
08.2020 - 06.2022

Published social media posts, blog articles, and email updates for local band.

Content Editor

The Bruin Review
10.2019 - 12.2020

Writer/editor and team manager for UCLA student publication.

Digital Marketing Intern

Bright Age Digital Creative Agency
06.2020 - 09.2020

Provided strategic marketing for clients by analyzing social media data, conducting desk research, managing SEO, and writing social media/blog posts.

Researcher/Technical Writer

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging
07.2019 - 09.2019

Compiled company data and aerospace research for senior management review.

Copy Writer

UCLA BruinLife Yearbook
01.2018 - 08.2018

Conducted student interviews to write and produce articles about UCLA student life.

Education

B.A. in English & Linguistics Minor -

UCLA
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Qualitative/Quantitative Reporting
  • Questionnaire Development
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Professional Writing
  • Team Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Attention to Detail

Hobbies

Creative writing

Songwriting

Fitness/weight training

Timeline

Senior Research Manager

Breakthrough Research
10.2022 - Current

Research Manager

Breakthrough Research
10.2021 - 10.2022

Research Associate

Breakthrough Research
02.2021 - 10.2021

Social Media Manager

Dean St
08.2020 - 06.2022

Digital Marketing Intern

Bright Age Digital Creative Agency
06.2020 - 09.2020

Content Editor

The Bruin Review
10.2019 - 12.2020

Researcher/Technical Writer

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging
07.2019 - 09.2019

Copy Writer

UCLA BruinLife Yearbook
01.2018 - 08.2018

B.A. in English & Linguistics Minor -

UCLA
Jenny Burns