Shawn M. Flynn

Experience

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  Connecticut Air National Guard

  Sept 1996 - Sept 2002

  Senior Airman
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  Environmental Data Resources

  Feb 2003 - Sept 2005

  • Market Research Analyst

    Jan 2005 - Sept 2005

  • Account Executive

    Feb 2003 - Dec 2004
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  Beverage Information and Insights Group

  Nov 2005 - Nov 2006

  Research Analyst

  Gather beverage, consumer and economic data. Maintain beverage alcohol databases-responsible for up-to-date data collection, data entry and accuracy. Create tables and charts for inclusion in company's annual handbooks. Proofread/verify accuracy of data/documents. Work with magazine editors to provide statistics for company's publications. Assist with unique consulting projects to the industry. Work with other divisions on their statistical industry needs.

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  IRI

  Nov 2006 - Feb 2008

  Market Research Project Manager (Pepperidge Farm on-site)

  Train and assist client’s marketing, research and sales teams in analyzing and presenting secondary data for decision-making, marketplace innovation and category management. Consult with client on a full-range of IRI services including store data analysis, store movement, household purchase data, consumer capabilities, category expertise, audit and testing information. Coordinate and execute high quality on-going analytic and ad-hoc requests. Identify and develop opportunities with client. Utilize creativity in identifying new techniques and processes. Show less

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  GfK

  Feb 2008 - Dec 2011

  Analyst

  Analyze large amounts of various data sources utilizing advanced Excel capabilities. Collect, integrate, and analyze data for business trends and opportunities. Write recommendations based on qualitative & quantitative analytic findings. Work closely with consultants to develop questionnaires and interpret findings. Help to develop best practices for assortment, pricing, and promotion across multiple clients. Conduct productivity analyses on several CPG categories ensuring optimal allocation, inventory, and pricing of goods. Conduct store visits to validate planogram data. Utilize SPSS Reports for Surveys to analyze questionnaire results. Show less

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  Schmitt-Sussman Enterprises Inc.

  Feb 2012 - Jul 2014

  Senior Business Analyst

  Work with senior management to provide standard & ad-hoc reporting, dashboards, and analysis on key sales metrics, CRM data, and trends. Oversee the management of all reporting deliverables from the Business Analysis department. Provide qualitative & quantitative analytic reporting & tools to support the company's overall sales and strategies. Coordinate cross-department reporting initiatives. Supervise the work of three direct reports ensuring accuracy, timing, and delivery.

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  The Hartford

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

  Business Consultant

  Collaborate with business customers to identify key issues & business needs. Develop planned analysis approach and identify requirements necessary to translate analysis outcomes into actionable recommendations. Provide insights to business customers regarding data and use of analytics. Perform ad-hoc analysis as needed in support of departmental projects and business initiatives. Act as department subject matter expert (SME) on both internal and external project teams to support data-driven, fact-based decision making. Show less

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  The IWSR

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2018

  Research and Analytics Manager
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  Yale University

  Oct 2018 - now

  • Senior Analyst

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Associate Analyst

    Oct 2018 - Jul 2022