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Hi there! I’m Lydia M. Marteney, an anthropologist and qualitative researcher with advanced training in ethnographic methods, cultural analysis, and organizational research. I design and conduct in-depth fieldwork, synthesize complex qualitative data into actionable insights, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to inform strategic decisions. I bring a strong foundation in business, accounting, and client service that supports rigorous, pragmatic, and ethical research. I enjoy turning diverse data into clear stories and practical recommendations that help organizations grow and engage their communities.…Hi there! I’m Lydia M. Marteney, an anthropologist and qualitative researcher with advanced training in ethnographic methods, cultural analysis, and organizational research. I design and conduct in-depth fieldwork, synthesize complex qualitative data into actionable insights, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to inform strategic decisions. I bring a strong foundation in business, accounting, and client service that supports rigorous, pragmatic, and ethical research. I enjoy turning diverse data into clear stories and practical recommendations that help organizations grow and engage their communities.

Lydia M. Marteney

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Hi there! I’m Lydia M. Marteney, an anthropologist and qualitative researcher with advanced training in ethnographic methods, cultural analysis, and organizational research. I design and conduct in-depth fieldwork, synthesize complex qualitative data into actionable insights, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to inform strategic decisions. I bring a strong foundation in business, accounting, and client service that supports rigorous, pragmatic, and ethical research. I enjoy turning diverse data into clear stories and practical recommendations that help organizations grow and engage their communities.…Hi there! I’m Lydia M. Marteney, an anthropologist and qualitative researcher with advanced training in ethnographic methods, cultural analysis, and organizational research. I design and conduct in-depth fieldwork, synthesize complex qualitative data into actionable insights, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to inform strategic decisions. I bring a strong foundation in business, accounting, and client service that supports rigorous, pragmatic, and ethical research. I enjoy turning diverse data into clear stories and practical recommendations that help organizations grow and engage their communities.

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Hi there! I’m Lydia M. Marteney, an anthropologist and qualitative researcher with advanced training in ethnographic methods, cultural analysis, and organizational research. I design and conduct in-depth fieldwork, synthesize complex qualitative data into actionable insights, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to inform strategic decisions.

I bring a strong foundation in business, accounting, and client service that supports rigorous, pragmatic, and ethical research. I enjoy turning diverse data into clear stories and practical recommendations that help organizations grow and engage their communities.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

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Language

English

Fluent

Danish

Intermediate

Work Experience

Anthropological Researcher at University of Copenhagen

August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Designed and executed an independent ethnographic research project in Denmark; Conducted qualitative interviews and participant observation within artistic and organizational contexts; Analyzed narratives, practices, and social dynamics to surface themes related to experience, identity, and storytelling; Synthesized findings into a theoretically grounded and empirically rich thesis and oral presentations; Managed sensitive qualitative data in compliance with GDPR standards.

Marketing Intern at FortressIQ

June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019

Developed industry intelligence documents to guide marketing strategy and product positioning; Managed and cleaned data sets in Salesforce to improve data accuracy; Supported marketing events and brand communications through product and content preparation.

Business Research Intern at Auburn Downtown Partnership / Business Improvement District

June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018

Collected and analyzed survey data from 50+ local businesses to inform economic development strategy; Produced Excel-based reports to support community engagement and event planning.

Blue Key Ambassador & Blue Key Leader at Hartwick College Admissions

August 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021

Served as front-line representative for prospective students and families; Coordinated scheduling, payroll, and training for student workers; Planned and executed large-scale events, managing logistics and timelines.

Senator at Hartwick College Student Government Association

August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019

Represented student perspectives to senior leadership and Board of Trustees; Facilitated meetings, mediated competing viewpoints, and synthesized diverse perspectives into actionable recommendations.

President at Hartwick College Student Government Association

August 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021

Led complex organizational initiatives and large-scale events; Delivered formal speeches at Convocation and Commencement.

Violin II Section Leader; Social Committee Member at Symfu Copenhagen's Student Orchestra

August 31, 2023 - May 31, 2025

Led violin section rehearsals and coordinated social programming to enhance organizational culture and participation.

Tax/Accounting Associate at Farm Credit East, ACA

June 30, 2021 - July 30, 2025

● Managed multiple concurrent client projects in a deadline-driven, regulated environment, ensuring timely and accurate delivery ● Served as a primary client point of contact, managing expectations, timelines, and deliverables ● Coordinated across internal teams and external stakeholders to complete complex workflows ● Monitored and maintained client dashboards, workstreams, and databases to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy ● Identified risks, resolved issues proactively, and escalated when necessary to meet deadlines and compliance requirements ● Worked daily across multiple enterprise software systems, adapting quickly to new tools and processes ● Maintained strict confidentiality and accuracy standards when handling sensitive client data ● Supported documentation, billing accuracy, and internal reporting processes

Tax/Accounting Associate at Farm Credit East

June 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023

Managed multiple concurrent client projects in a deadline-driven, regulated environment; served as primary client contact, coordinating expectations, timelines, and deliverables; coordinated across internal teams and external stakeholders; monitored and maintained client dashboards, work streams, and databases to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy; identified risks, resolved issues proactively, and escalated when necessary to meet deadlines and compliance requirements.

Senator at Hartwick College Student Government Association (SGA)

August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019

Represented student perspectives to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees; facilitated meetings, mediated competing viewpoints, and synthesized diverse perspectives into actionable recommendations.

President at Hartwick College Student Government Association (SGA)

August 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021

Delivered formal speeches at Convocation and Commencement; led complex, organizational initiatives and large-scale events; represented student interests to university leadership.

Violin II Section Leader & Social Committee Member at SymfUni Copenhagen’s Student Orchestra

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Led violin section rehearsals and contributed to event planning for a 60-member orchestra; developed inclusive programming to enhance organizational culture and participation.