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Independent research and insight consultant with extensive qualitative, quantitative and secondary research skills.
Alex Beard
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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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I have 12 years experience designing and delivering projects which utilise quantitative, qualitative and secondary research (and often all of the above) to inform evidence-based decision making.
What I love most about my work is producing reports and presentations that really get to the heart of the issue, to provide a truly engaging and compelling output for clients.
Whilst getting under the skin of a problem through compelling reporting is my passion, outputs are only as good as the data they use. Proficiency in research design, and objective and thorough interrogation of data are also essential to high quality outputs. With diverse experience (spanning both the private and public sector), I offer a safe pair of hands in terms of technical expertise, and extensive experience in the application of research methodologies to specific strategic objectives in varied organisational contexts.
What I love most about my work is producing reports and presentations that really get to the heart of the issue, to provide a truly engaging and compelling output for clients.
Whilst getting under the skin of a problem through compelling reporting is my passion, outputs are only as good as the data they use. Proficiency in research design, and objective and thorough interrogation of data are also essential to high quality outputs. With diverse experience (spanning both the private and public sector), I offer a safe pair of hands in terms of technical expertise, and extensive experience in the application of research methodologies to specific strategic objectives in varied organisational contexts.
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United Kingdom
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Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Available
My experience
2018 - 2019
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Associate Director
CFE Research and Consulting Ltd.
CFE is an independent social research company which works with a range of government departments, public sector agencies, educational providers, local and national community and voluntary organisations and global brands. As a member of the Senior Management Team, my role incorporated organisational leadership and management responsibilities, business development, project design and delivery and quality assurance of outputs. Methodologies applied during this employment include; mixed methodology (quantitative and qualitative) evaluations, Rapid Evidence Assessment and literature/research reviews, senior stakeholder consultation (e.g. interviewing Chief Executives of professional and public bodies), and the application of behavioural insights to research design and interpretation of evidence. Projects were undertaken for clients including the Department for Education, the Education Training Foundation, EY Foundation, Sport England, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Nesta, the Education Development Trust, and the Productivity Insights Network.
Rapid Evidence Assessment, Literature review, Research review, Stakeholder consultation, Qualitative research, Quantitative research, Evaluation, Report Writing, Presentation, Business development, Application of behavioural insights, Bid management, Project Management
2010 - 2017
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Research Director
Quadrangle.
Quadrangle is an award-winning research and strategy consultancy. Contributing to and learning from a team of highly skilled professionals from a range of disciplines (quantitative and qualitative researchers, statisticians, fieldwork professionals and management consultants), I enjoyed many varied learning opportunities and consistent career progression. Latterly, as part of the senior leadership team my role also incorporated strategic organisational responsibilities and people management, including recruitment and supporting career development and progression. Applying projective and laddering interview techniques, I delivered a number of sensitive and challenging projects for HMRC, typically incorporating a substantial number of qualitative interviews with individual or business taxpayers. My client portfolio also included Visit England, O2, Tesco Mobile, John Lewis, Stannah, Post Office, BEIS and The Pensions Regulator.
People management, Recruitment, Senior management, Qualitative research, Quantitative research, Segmentation, Customer satisfaction Survey, Typology development, Facilitating workshops, Focus group, Customer interviews, Presentation of insights / data, Reporting
2007 - 2010
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Research Executive
TNS.
Lead researcher on three continuous quantitative studies; brand and customer satisfaction trackers for M&G Investments, and the Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index.
Research, Researcher, Project Management, Quantitative research, Quantitative analysis, Reporting, Questionnaire, Questionnaire setup, Customer satisfaction Survey
My education
2003
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2006
The University of Leicester
BSc, Psychology
BSc, Psychology
The Rutland College
Secondary, Psychology
Secondary, Psychology
Casterton Community College
Secondary, N/a
Secondary, N/a
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