Mary Talbot

• Recognized as authority in research methodology and study design for firm-wide initiatives.
• Advised senior leaders on best practices in research methodologies and project execution.
• Reviewed RFPs to ensure alignment with firm capabilities and expertise.
• Led multiple research projects, managing teams of two to eight members effectively.
• Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams to monitor progress against milestones.
• Communicated with stakeholders to negotiate project changes and balance budgets.
• Mentored junior staff in research methods, presentation techniques, and risk management.
• Developed project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful project completion.

• Managed K-16 STEM education projects, achieving deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Conducted comprehensive program evaluations to assess impact, budget effectiveness, and productivity.
• Assigned tasks to indirect reports to drive achievement of quality and deadline objectives.
• Implemented project management system, enhancing quality control and standardizing editing processes.
• Persuaded leadership to adopt Asana for improved team collaboration on projects.
• Created report templates and established data cleaning procedures to boost efficiency.
• Collaborated with program developers to refine goals and design robust evaluation plans.
• Prepared grant proposals that secured funding for innovative research initiatives.

• Launched multiple research initiatives aimed at enhancing professional development for K-12 educators.
• Planned and managed initial project phases to ensure systematic execution.
• Adapted projects based on guidance from the Advisory Board to align with strategic goals.
• Mentored researchers and employees, including CEO, to enhance data quality standards.
• Evaluated learning management system (LMS) Canvas to identify improvement areas.
• Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration to streamline organizational processes.
• Implemented best practices to maximize operational efficiency.
• Collaborated with managers to assess needs and formulate program plans.

• Directed all phases of two to three overlapping K-12 education research projects.
• Assigned tasks to Research Assistants for data collection and qualitative analysis.
• Contributed to grant applications by drafting sections on background and methodology.
• Managed client relations from concept development to project delivery.
• Designed comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research strategies and materials.
• Monitored field studies to ensure adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
• Performed data analysis, interpreting results for reports and presentations.
• Collaborated with researchers on joint initiatives to enhance project outcomes.
• Prepared and presented reports and deliverables. technical and nontechnical audiences.

Utilized advanced tools to analyze large datasets, uncovering key insights.

• Translated complex concepts into clear language for diverse audiences.
• Created detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders based on quantitative analysis.
• Effectively presented school performance findings to state officials and stakeholders.
• Participated in media training prior to release of study findings.

• Analyzed quantitative survey data using SPSS to extract actionable insights.
• Developed study protocols and data collection tools, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Collaborated with research teams to align efforts and maintain quality control standards.
• Created tracking systems to monitor subject recruitment and completion rates of surveys.
• Facilitated focus groups with participants to effectively gather qualitative data.
• Organized study data for comprehensive analysis and reporting.
• Prepared reports summarizing research findings for conferences and stakeholder presentations.
• Assisted Principal Investigators with grant applications by researching funding opportunities and drafting proposals.