Kevin Unter, Ph.D. Sr. Director, Analytics
*************@*****.*** 318-***-**** Covington, KY 41015
Entrepreneurial, innovative executive with extensive data analysis experience within highly competitive environments. Analytical professional skilled in successfully navigating corporations large and small through periods of accelerated growth. Collaborative communicator focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across business lines and global units to drive positive change, cohesive and comprehensive business approaches, and enhanced profitability.
Areas of Expertise include:
Strategic Planning & Forecasting
SPSS & MS Office Programs
Quantitative/Qualitative Research
Data Analysis & Review
Relationship Building
Project Management
Curriculum Development & Design
Staff Training & Leadership
Data-Driven Decision Making
Professional Experience
Aramark Cincinnati, OH August 2021-Present
Sr. Manager, Premium Services and Catering
Senior Premium Services Manager at Paycor Stadium (home of the NFL Cincinnati Bengals), responsible for the planning and execution of all game-day season ticket member bar/club areas, special event luxury bar/club areas, VIP suite holders, hospitality suites, as well as leading and coordinating all catering operations for the property.
Manage all food and beverage logistics for the stadium, including delivery and proper inventory control for 131 luxury suites, 15+ catering event locations, and all team-related food and beverage requirements.
Oversee a staff of nearly 100 suite attendants, bartenders, food servers, runners, and set up crew to ensure efficient game day and event operations.
Precision Opinion Las Vegas, NV January 2016-June 2018
Sr. Director, Analytics and Consulting
Strategic leader within a fast-paced environment with a concentration on leading both day to day and long-term strategic operations. Designed and implemented innovative processes and best practices in addition to being recognized as a subject matter expert in the area of data analytics and consulting services. Completed in-depth assessments on behalf of public agencies, business associations, and performance-centered organizations.
Maintained oversight of data production and analytics for national, statewide, and local public opinion research projects in addition to assisting with complex survey projects.
Successfully increased panel survey membership by over 10% in one year.
SIRS Inc. (RDI Corporation) Cincinnati, OH July 2012-December 2015
Project Manager – Consumer Insights and Analytics
Hired as a Project Manager within the organization and centered on leading projects related to eye-tracking research/biometrics, and business analytics. Played lead role in planning and executing political outreach campaigns during high-stress campaign seasons.
Oversaw relationships with several key clients which included: Sibcy Cline, Luxottica, and Ahold USA in addition to providing customer service support to Huntington Bank, Cintas, HSBC, the Union-Tribune San Diego, McClatchy News Services, DentalPlans.com, BMO Harris, Groupon, Aegon Financial, and National Motor Club.
Increased a client’s website traffic by 12% by re-designing the website.
University of Louisiana Monroe, LA August 2007-December 2011
Department Head, Gerontology, Sociology, and Political Science
Assistant Professor, Political Science
Held several academic roles with a focus on supporting political science, sociology, and gerontology courses. Served as Department Head which required reviewing student progress, supervising a group of nine Professors, and monitoring the work of four Graduate Assistants and two graduate work-study students. Reviewed and managed a departmental budget, scheduled courses, and provided advising services to students.
Represented the department within both university and college committees in addition to supporting the Senior Citizen Service Employment Program and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
As an Assistant Professor for Political Science, created in-depth course curriculum and managed courses such as American Politics, Public Law, and Quantitative and Qualitative Research.
Selected as a Research Fellow for the ULM Social Science Research Library.
Additional Professional Experience
Visiting Professor of Political Science Arkansas State University August 2006-July 2007
Senior Associate, Director of Research CrimeFighters LLC January 1998-June 2006
Adjunct Professor, Political Science Tulane University, Department of Political Science August 2002-December 2002
Research/Teaching Assistant University of New Orleans August 1994-Deecember 2007
Education
Ph.D., Political Science
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Master of Arts, Political Science
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY