Senior Research Associate

Max Okabayashi

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Education

American University, School of International Service Washington, DC Bachelor of Arts in International Studies December 2016 Leadership roles: President/ Founder of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity (2015), VP of the AU Pep Band (2016) Professional Experience

Hanover Research Arlington, VA

Senior Research Associate (B2B and B2C) October 2018- June 2020

• Researched, analyzed, and synthesized quantitative and qualitative data into client-ready market strategy reports for clients in multiple B2B and B2C verticals including Insurance, Building Products, Ed Tech, and CPGs o Created visually compelling deliverables in multiple formats (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Tableau) o Managed projects from start to finish with five-day deadlines and minimal supervision o Supported over 25 clients in a 21-month span, completing over 80 projects o Projects included M&A Targeting, Market Analyses, In Depth Interviews, Competitor Profiles, and more

• Presented findings and recommendations directly to F500 executives in a variety of industries o Reports incorporated client point of view and developed actionable insights for client strategy o Reports directly contributed to renewal of multiple client contracts ($50,000+ / contract)

• Personally created syndicated content on market research during COVID-19 that was shared with the entire company client base, helping Hanover keep clients through market volatility Hire Strategy Washington, DC

Data Analyst and Application Specialist December 2017 - October 2018

• Processed funding applications for rural healthcare organizations with keen attention to detail

• Analyzed survey data and identified errors, compiling reports and collaborating with organization members on insights RainKing Solutions Bethesda, MD

Primary Researcher and Analyst March 2017 - October 2017

• Researched and composed custom business trend reports on European market for clients

• Leveraged German-language skills to conduct primary research via phone calls with German and Swiss professionals

o Added over 100 detailed business profiles and 500 European contacts to the RainKing database Global Risk Advisors: Quantum (Cybersecurity Consulting Group) Washington, DC Intern, Research and Publications September 2016 - December 2016

• Wrote and published four online articles on sociopolitical events and trends in cybersecurity for a common audience

• Reviewed and prioritized critical current events and key socioeconomic and sociopolitical issues; developed and wrote the Year -In-Review journal and assisted in coordinating social media content o Collaborated with media team for social media content: contributed to a more effective social media impact and 15% increase in interactions

CropLife International (Agriculture and Biotech advocacy organization) Brussels, BE Intern, Research and Social Media January 2016 - April 2016

• Researched topics on GMOs, development and crop protection for publications and social media o Created a social media content strategy that led to 2,000 new followers and a 25% increase in interactions in three months

• Worked, collaborated, and socialized in a multinational and multilingual office Leadership Experience

Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America (2013- )

Proposed, organized, and executed project, leading all aspects in planning, logistics, delegation, and adapted when necessary Skills

Technology: Excel (e.g., pivot tables, graphs), Tableau (e.g., maps, dashboards), Qualtrics, MarketSight, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, WordPress, Salesforce, Pivot Tables, Snagit Practical: Public speaking, presentations, team collaborations, research, business writing, German language

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