I am a recent graduate from the Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences at the University of
Chicago seeking a market research role in the private sector. I have substantive experience in social science research methods, data analysis skills, market research methods as well as strong communication skills.
Experience
Hailuo Mental Support Association
Jan 2021 – Present
Urbana, IL
Market Development Specialist
Participated in programs of growing existing accounts, acquiring new clients, and establishing new channels; Evaluated clients’ composition and competitors’ products; Created questionnaires and surveys; Analyzed data from existing channels and surveys from clients; Generated reports to ascertain marketing goals.
University of Chicago
Sep 2020 – Dec 2020
Chicago, IL
Teaching Assistant
Worked as a teaching assistant for the class Data Analytics & Statistics; Designed and led weekly lab sessions on SPSS; Held review sessions; Graded weekly assignments; Designed exams
University of Chicago
Sep 2019 – Sep 2020
Chicago, IL
Research Assistant
• Examined impact of social stress on interoception; Managed literature review, IRB, data collection and analysis
• Completed pre-tests experiment measurements; Prepared EEG equipment
• Recruit participants, facilitated informative overview, collected consent sheets, and ran experiments
• Designed and managed an independent research project on how accurately people can perceive their bodily signals when they are watching other people under stress; Analyzed and visualized data using R
Southwest University
Mar 2019 – May 2019
Chongqing, China
Research Assistant
Participated in studies pertaining to human cognitions (neuronal modeling, functional brain, and brain mapping), emotions, and emotion regulation strategies. Participated in academic conferences and seminars. Gained proficiency on the fMRI equipment (Magnetom Prisma, Siemens) and SPM software package and practiced preprocessing data under the guidance of doctoral students
Benevolence Family
Jul 2018 – Feb 2019
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Teacher
• Assisted in teaching students with various disabilities and mental disorders
• Observed student behavior in class and during activities and wrote reports; Conducted home visits