CHRISTOPHER M. FRYE
12630 SW 7th St, Beaverton, OR 97005 - -LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/christopher-frye-
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Detail-oriented, energetic, personable, and collaborative hands-on professional with 20+ years of
experience in the fields of economics, statistics, and market research, with strict adherence to scientific
rigor and research integrity. Deep experience in managing primary research projects to inform product
development and evaluate potential market opportunities, including the ability to convey findings.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Market Research / Product Development
• User Experience Testing/Monitoring
• Data Analysis / SPSS/SAS/R
• Forecasting / Modeling
• Financial / Budgeting Analysis
• Data Visualization Tools (Power BI/Tableau)
• Competitive / Strategic Planning
• Excel Data Dashboards / Status Reports
• Product Design
• Key Program Metric Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner/Sole Proprietor
December 2016 to Present
Frye Research & Consulting, Beaverton, Oregon
Sole proprietor of business providing research and consulting services primarily to small and mid-sized
businesses.
Conduct specific research for business clients providing market intelligence to inform business strategy
Perform competitive analysis through a comparison of market competitors based on internet research
Acquire key data sources requested by clients for the use of analysis or the development of an infographic
Assist business clients in the areas of project planning, execution, and reporting
Senior Associate, Energy Services Division
March 2016 to November 2016
Cadmus, Portland, Oregon
Lead energy efficiency program evaluations for energy consultancy focused on electric utility program
portfolios. Additional duties include serving as technical lead for proposal development.
Coordinate development of evaluation plans with utility personnel and implementation contractors via weekly calls
Develop budgets for potential project work based on solicitations and requests for proposals across project teams
Provide technical assistance to project staff related to development of research approaches and business processes
Engage in business development activities through correspondence with potential clients
Senior Manager, Market Research & Evaluation
September 2012 to March 2016
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), Portland, Oregon
Manage and direct market research and evaluation work to benefit non-profit organization focused on market
transformation through the adoption of energy efficient practices and investments. Manage staff of 5 project
managers.
Provide expertise to organization regarding methodologically sound approaches to evaluation of energy savings
Provide direction to consulting contractors as appropriate and within confines of statistically valid methodologies
Facilitate collaborative efforts among regional researchers to identify and discuss methodological best practices
Provide direction and review for analytical work produced by staff and requested by internal/external stakeholders
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Marketing Sciences Director
February 2012 to August 2012
Cambia Information Group, Austin, Texas
Provide advanced statistical analysis and recommendations on a variety of market research projects conducted
for Fortune 50 companies. Evaluate statistical techniques and provide recommendations for use to management.
Conduct statistical analyses including factor analysis, linear regression, and other procedures as appropriate
Produce segmentation analysis and recommendations for clients seeking to enhance their market position
Implement process improvement recommendations based on analysis of data flow and data processing techniques
Senior Manager
March 2007 to February 2012
Austin Energy, Distributed Energy Services, Market Research & Product Development (MRPD), Austin, Texas
Promoted to lead a staff of eight professionals engaged in market research and product development for Austin
Energy customers, including customer research, segmentation, and identification of program opportunities.
Lead data warehouse development to integrate survey research, Census, program participation and appraisal data
Manage operation of continuously fielded customer satisfaction survey and disseminate results utility-wide
Establish cross-functional teams to integrate customer research with marketing effectively
Product Development Coordinator
January 2005 to March 2007
Austin Energy, Distributed Energy Services, Market Research & Product Development (MRPD), Austin, Texas
Produce feasibility studies and business plans supporting the introduction of new products and services; provide
support role evaluating economic development efforts for the City of Austin, Texas.
Established economic incentives rubric and policies based on economic impact methodologies for large firms
Collaborate with market research personnel to design surveys for use in evaluating potential product offerings
Analyze electric usage data and customer characteristics to development segmentation models
Statistician/Project Manager
August 2000 to December 2004
NuStats Partners, LP, Austin, Texas
Responsible for management of cross-functional teams at survey research firm engaged in market research,
market segmentation, economic and statistical analysis supporting policy formation for corporate and publicsector clients.
Coordinated work with third party subcontractors engaged in telephone surveys and focus group research
Evaluated business opportunities, produced proposals, and provided financial analysis for bidding strategies
Delivered presentations to management regarding methodological innovations and potential market opportunities
Economist
November 1997 to August 2000
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Local Workforce Planning, Madison, Wisconsin
Managed market research and economic analysis projects with a staff of eight regional economists.
Provided comprehensive feasibility studies for prospective employers interested in locating in Wisconsin
Delivered presentations on labor market trends and economic analysis to department stakeholders
Collaborated to develop successful economic development strategic plans during period of severe labor shortage
Maintained PC application and labor market data used to assess labor market conditions and unemployment eligibility
EDUCATION
M.S., Community and Regional Planning (Concentration in Economic Development)
May 2004
University of Texas, Austin, Texas / Recipient: Outstanding Professional Report Award
B.A., Sociology (Concentration in Analysis & Research) & Latin American Studies
May 1994
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin / Honoree: Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology)
