Patrick Johnston
Mundelein,Illinois
Summary
Strategic-thinking and customer-oriented researcher specializing in operations and data analytics. Over 25 years of research experience. Founded Vista Research in 2003. Continuous and experiential learning programs inform and guide Vista's strategic direction. Both alma maters are engaged in this effort.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Vista Research Services
02.2003 - Current
- Created strategic business and marketing plans.
- Developed policies, procedures, and goals for the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with clients, vendors, and partners.
- Managed personnel issues, including hiring and training.
- Monitored market trends and adjusted strategies accordingly.
- Implemented technologies to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
Independent Consultant
Contractor
05.2001 - 01.2003
- Managed a large number of projects with tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality services and deliverables.
- Engaged with clients to create project plans and specifications for needed outputs.
- Compiled data based on the specific requirements of quantitative market research projects.
Operations Manager
Harris Interactive (Nielsen)
04.2000 - 05.2001
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of quality products and services.
- Supervised workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Collaborated with team leaders to meet company objectives.
- Delegated work to and managed staff, setting priorities and goals.
Data Processing Project Director
NFO Research (TNS)
07.1997 - 10.1999
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiencies.
- Managed multiple projects while ensuring the timely completion of deliverables.
- Developed and executed project plans.
- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders until completion of projects.
Research Analyst
Market Facts (IPSOS)
01.1995 - 06.1997
- Utilized a variety of tools for effective data manipulation and analysis.
- Collaborated with teams to ensure accuracy of research results.
- Summarized marketing and advertising data for analyses.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Loyola University Chicago - Quinlan School of Business
01.1993
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Illinois (Champaign/Urbana) - Gies College of Business
01.1987
Skills
- Quantitative Research
- Operations Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Survey Research
- Consulting
- Team Player
- Skilled Communicator
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Quantum
- Python
- Linux/Unix
- Excel/PowerPoint
- SPSS
- AYTM & Qualtrics
- LLMs
- AI/ML
- Visualizations
Accomplishments
- Currently provide data support services to research suppliers and client-side companies. Top 10 suppliers and SMBs are among Vista's clients.
- Trained and managed 10 front-end scripters and back-end spec writers for Harris Interactive (Nielsen). Managed Harris Interactive's Chicago office.
- Member of Beta Gamma Sigma, honor society for the American Assn. of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Continuous learning
DataCamp
Tableau User Groups
University of Helsinki MOOC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
President
Vista Research Services
02.2003 - Current
Independent Consultant
Contractor
05.2001 - 01.2003
Operations Manager
Harris Interactive (Nielsen)
04.2000 - 05.2001
Data Processing Project Director
NFO Research (TNS)
07.1997 - 10.1999
Research Analyst
Market Facts (IPSOS)
01.1995 - 06.1997
Master of Business Administration -
Loyola University Chicago - Quinlan School of Business
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Illinois (Champaign/Urbana) - Gies College of Business
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