Kevin Wachowiak Pmp

Kevin Wachowiak has a diverse work experience in the field of market research and project management. Kevin currently holds the position of Project Director Team Lead at M3 Global Research, a role they have been in since February 2023. Prior to this, from September 2020 to February 2023, they worked as a Senior Project Manager at the same company.

Before joining M3 Global Research, Kevin worked at Ipsos for a significant period of time, from 2001 to 2020. During their tenure at Ipsos, they held various roles including Executive Director, Privacy Officer, Senior Project Director, Project Director, and Project Manager.

In their role as Executive Director, they managed eight accounts with a total annual research budget of $2 million. Kevin collaborated with clients to conduct ongoing tracking and ad-hoc research studies and interacted with client executive management and stakeholders to recommend effective research methodologies, business objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Kevin also coordinated kick-off meetings with team members to create project specifications and allocate responsibilities.

As the Privacy Officer, Kevin supervised the development of new data security policies, conducted employee training on privacy-related issues, and ensured compliance with new regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Kevin played an important role within committees to obtain corporate EU Safe Harbor and ISO 27001 certifications for data security.

In their role as a Senior Project Director, Kevin was responsible for the development and execution of market research programs. This included scoping project specifications, estimating costs, and providing enhanced strategies for clients. Kevin administered various research projects such as online surveys, telephone interviews, focus groups, and in-depth interviews. Kevin worked closely with clients to identify and overcome potential research challenges.

As a Project Director and Project Manager, Kevin managed project teams, coordinated logistics, and executed research within set timelines and budgets. Kevin utilized SPSS software to interpret statistical data and identify key insights. Kevin also wrote reports based on collected results for client review and performed quality assurance checks on surveys, data, and final reports.

Overall, Kevin Wachowiak has a strong background in project management, market research, and data security. Their experience encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from managing accounts, conducting research studies, and coordinating teams, to ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and implementing data security measures.

Kevin Wachowiak, PMP, MBA completed their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing at Miami University from 1986 to 1990. Kevin later pursued a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Detroit Mercy, completing it in 1998. In 2004, Kevin obtained a Market Research Certificate from the University of Georgia.

In addition to their formal education, Kevin has obtained various certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. In 2020, they acquired the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute. Kevin also completed several online courses, including the Google Analytics Bootcamp, SAS Programming, Alteryx Bootcamp, Power BI Reports & Dashboards, and SQL Bootcamp, all through Udemy. Furthermore, Kevin is recognized as a Tableau Author and Tableau Consumer, demonstrating their proficiency in Tableau software.