Sarah Adkins

People Leader | Experienced Researcher | Data Storyteller | Operations Wizard

Clinton, Connecticut, United States Contact Info
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A leader with over 23 years in research, operations, and strategy, I bring a blend of operational acumen and deep insights expertise across methodologies and industries. I have a proven track record in transforming data into compelling narratives, excelling in cultivating high-performance teams and fostering client-centric processes. I thrive in a fast-paced environment and create a people-first culture leading to high-performance teams. My client and supplier-side background in insights and operations allows me to provide a holistic lens to every project.

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Experience

  • Photographer

    Rainbow Lens Photography

    - Present 14 years 10 months

    Connecticut, United States

  • Senior Vice President Operations

    Op4G (Opinions4Good)

    - 1 year

    • Led cross-functional teams, integrating project, research, and account management to drive continuous improvement and enhance quality and the customer experience.
    • Collaborated with third-party vendors to establish best practices and process documentation for the project management, account management and research teams.
    • Built comprehensive training programs and documentation for new and existing employees.
    • Developed reports to manage resource allocation and capacity.
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    • Led cross-functional teams, integrating project, research, and account management to drive continuous improvement and enhance quality and the customer experience.
    • Collaborated with third-party vendors to establish best practices and process documentation for the project management, account management and research teams.
    • Built comprehensive training programs and documentation for new and existing employees.
    • Developed reports to manage resource allocation and capacity.
    • Worked cross-functionally with finance, marketing operations, sales and C-Suite, to help
    make research-driven business decisions.

  • InnovateMR Graphic

    Vice President, Quality & Research

    InnovateMR

    - 8 months

    Connecticut, United States

    • Consulted with clients to address and resolve data quality issues.
    • Directed the oversight and hands-on management of four quality tools.
    • Produced reports to C-suite executives, outlining quality tool functionalities and strategic growth plans, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

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    Vice President

    Edelman

    - 2 years 11 months

    Greater New York City Area

    • Guided the Intellectual Property team responsible for the global trust tracker which, focused on cross-functional collaboration between researchers and content strategists.
    • Steered the management of the global Intellectual Property schedule, budget, launches and planning agendas, to align the team to the company's strategic objectives.
    • Presented research findings to all levels of the organization, effectively communicating complex business insights with proper data visualization to…

    • Guided the Intellectual Property team responsible for the global trust tracker which, focused on cross-functional collaboration between researchers and content strategists.
    • Steered the management of the global Intellectual Property schedule, budget, launches and planning agendas, to align the team to the company's strategic objectives.
    • Presented research findings to all levels of the organization, effectively communicating complex business insights with proper data visualization to tell compelling narratives.
    • Built trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders, by collaborating on research design
    that meets their specific business objectives.

  • Edelman Intelligence

    Edelman Intelligence

    5 years 11 months

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      Research Director

      Edelman Intelligence

      - 3 years 11 months

      Rochester, New York

      • Engaged collaboratively with stakeholders to oversee project management, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines .
      • Pioneered the development of performance metrics, establishing best practices and measurable benchmarks for the team, enabling continuous improvement.
      • Formulated in-depth training plans for onboarding new hires, ensuring proper integration
      into the team and providing the necessary research tools and knowledge for success.
      • Utilized various social media…

      • Engaged collaboratively with stakeholders to oversee project management, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines .
      • Pioneered the development of performance metrics, establishing best practices and measurable benchmarks for the team, enabling continuous improvement.
      • Formulated in-depth training plans for onboarding new hires, ensuring proper integration
      into the team and providing the necessary research tools and knowledge for success.
      • Utilized various social media monitoring analytical tools, optimizing primary research
      projects which informed strategic marketing decisions, providing deep market insights.

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      Research Manager

      Edelman Intelligence

      - 2 years 1 month

      Rochester, New York Area

      • Directed the research team on the execution of multiple quantitative projects, including brand tracking and concept testing, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
      • Managed large data sources and efficiently fielded internal customer requests, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of critical information to support strategic decision-making.
      • Led research programs, driving brand strategy for new products, by analyzing market data and using various research…

      • Directed the research team on the execution of multiple quantitative projects, including brand tracking and concept testing, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
      • Managed large data sources and efficiently fielded internal customer requests, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of critical information to support strategic decision-making.
      • Led research programs, driving brand strategy for new products, by analyzing market data and using various research methodologies, to help make product decisions.
      • Steered complex research initiatives, employing statistical modeling techniques (segmentations, regressions, DCMs, MaxDiff) to unravel complex data relationships.

  • Harris Interactive

    Harris Interactive

    9 years 8 months

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