Liam Carter

• Phone: +353 87 123 4567
• Email: liam.carter@email.com
• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• LinkedIn: liamcartersurveyresearch

Summary

Led over 30 survey research projects from inception to reporting over seven years, contributing to evidence-based policy development and strategic business decisions. Expertise includes advanced statistical analysis, questionnaire design for diverse populations, and multi-modal data collection strategies.

Successfully managed project budgets exceeding €150,000, consistently delivering within scope and on time. Developed and implemented quality control protocols that improved data accuracy by 15% across key studies.

Experience

Senior Survey Researcher, Insight Partners Ireland -- Dublin, Ireland

Mar 2020 – present

• Designed and implemented complex survey methodologies for national-level studies, including sampling strategies (stratified random, cluster) and weighting schemes, impacting government policy formulation.

• Managed project lifecycles for 15+ quantitative and qualitative research projects, overseeing teams of 3-5 junior researchers and field interviewers.

• Utilized SPSS, R, and Python for advanced statistical analysis, including regression analysis, factor analysis, and conjoint analysis, to extract actionable insights from large datasets.

• Presented research findings to senior stakeholders and clients through comprehensive reports and presentations, influencing strategic decisions for 5+ major clients annually.

• Developed and refined survey instruments for online, telephone, and in-person interviews, achieving an average response rate of 25% for online surveys and 60% for telephone surveys.

Survey Researcher, Irish Policy Research Institute (IPRI) -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2017 – Feb 2020

• Conducted comprehensive literature reviews and environmental scans to inform the development of new survey research initiatives on social and economic trends.

• Assisted in the design and pre-testing of questionnaires, focus group guides, and interview protocols for 10+ public opinion surveys.

• Performed data cleaning, coding, and preliminary statistical analysis using Excel and STATA, contributing to the timely delivery of research reports.

• Coordinated with data collection agencies to ensure adherence to ethical guidelines and quality standards for field operations.

• Contributed to the writing of research briefs and policy recommendations based on survey data, published in IPRI's quarterly journal.

Junior Survey Analyst, Dublin Market Insights -- Dublin, Ireland

June 2016 – Aug 2017

• Assisted in data collection processes, including participant recruitment and administration of online and telephone surveys for consumer behavior studies.

• Coded open-ended survey responses and categorized qualitative data for thematic analysis.

• Generated descriptive statistics and created data visualizations (charts, graphs) for client reports, enhancing data interpretability.

• Maintained accurate records of survey progress and participant engagement, ensuring data integrity and project efficiency.

• Supported senior researchers in preparing presentations and summaries of survey findings for various market research projects.

Education

University College Dublin, M.Sc. in Social Research Methods -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2015 – Sept 2016

Trinity College Dublin, B.A. (Hons) in Sociology -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2012 – June 2015

Skills

Survey Design & Methodology: Questionnaire Design, Sampling Techniques, Mixed-Methods Research, Longitudinal Studies, Cross-Sectional Studies, Experimental Design, Cognitive Interviewing, Pilot Testing

Data Analysis & Software: SPSS, R, Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy), STATA, Excel, NVivo, Thematic Analysis, Regression Analysis, Factor Analysis, Cluster Analysis, Conjoint Analysis, Data Visualization (Tableau, Power BI)

Project Management: Project Planning, Budget Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Quality Control, Ethical Guidelines (GDPR, ESOMAR), Report Writing, Presentation Skills

Data Collection Techniques: Online Surveys (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey), CATI/CAPI, Focus Group Moderation, In-depth Interviews, Fieldwork Management, Data Cleaning, Data Validation

Research Domains: Public Opinion Research, Market Research, Social Research, Health Research, Educational Research, Policy Evaluation