Lester Jones

Experience

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  Regional Economic Studies Institute

  Sept 1993 - Dec 1996

  Assistant Director of Research

  Managed the daily operations of Institute’s economic and demographic databases. Supervised database administrator, research statisticians and data entry personnel. Procured hardware and software to improve Institute's technology infrastructure. Prepared and presented economic analysis and forecasts for Institute clients and gave statewide presentations on Maryland’s economic outlook.

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  Arbitron

  Jan 1997 - Apr 2004

  Project Leader - Research and Methodolgy

  Provided statistcal support and insights to survey operations. Managed and fielded surveys of for radio usage, advertisers and agencies technology usage and lead intiatives for alternative data collection methods. Coordinated and lead strategic planning and cost saving initiatives with cross functional teams from finance, operations, and research. Developed internal operational models for tracking and verifying initiatives ROI.

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  Beer Institute

  Apr 2004 - Jun 2014

  Chief Economist

  Develop and maintain close working relationships with sales, marketing, and commercial insights departments at member companies; including ABInbev, MillerCoors, Crown, HUSA, Boston Beer, and other participating small brewers and industry suppliers. Works closely with Institute membership to develop new methodologies, models and analytical tools. Frequent speaker at industry events; citations in industry trade press.

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  National Beer Wholesalers Association

  Jun 2014 - now

  Chief Economist, VP Analytics