Vanessa Giraldo

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Director of Qualitative Insights at AMC Global
March 1, 2024 - Present
Create and execute custom research roadmaps for clients to assist them in achieving their business goals. Forge and foster client relationships to ensure success and establish longstanding partnerships. Collaborate with senior team to manage and mentor junior colleagues.
Head of Research and Innovation Consulting (Multicultural) at Seek Company
March 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Conducted research across all qualitative methodologies in English and Spanish both domestically and internationally. Managed qualitative team to ensure successful execution of research as well as empower individual employee growth. Worked with senior leadership to focus on uncovering actionable consumer insights to guide clients’ key strategic decisions.
Qualitative Research Manager at MMR Research Worldwide
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Managed and moderated qualitative research from proposal phase through stakeholder presentations. Developed and maintained client relationships to foster continuous collaborative work. Oversaw training and successful execution of qualitative research of junior staff.
Qualitative Research Strategist at MetrixLab
September 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Designed and led large scale qualitative research projects in-person and online both domestically and internationally. Moderated qualitative methods including in-depth interviews, focus groups, ethnographies, online boards, mobile and more. Collaborated with internal and external client teams across clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
Qualitative Research Analyst at MetrixLab
September 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Designed and led qualitative research projects in-person and online across domestic and international settings, including various qualitative methods and teams.
Online Research Strategist at GutCheck
September 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Assisted in the development and implementation of an online proprietary platform tool to enhance qualitative business. Provided guidance and direction to meet short- and long-term research needs for clients and their products/services. Analyzed internal metrics to ensure efficiency and aid in optimization of business model.
Industry Research Analyst at IBISWorld Market Research
September 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Provided interviews to media upon request. Researched and updated high-quality industry reports. Collected and analyzed industry-specific financial data to identify and communicate key business trends.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Marketing and International Business at Quinnipiac University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Study abroad at College International de Cannes
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Qualitative Market Research and Moderating at RIVA Market Research and Training Institute
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Qualitative Market Research and Moderating
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Consumer Goods