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John Doe
#1-1239 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4R8
604-555-5555
john_doe@bcjobs.ca

Objective
To contribute to an entrepreneurial mid-sized software company as a market research analyst

Profile
Market research analyst with experience in market research, writing and analysis for business
and non-profit organizations.

Experience
• Senior software market research analyst. ABC Market Research Canada. Vancouver.
May 2013 to April 2015.Developed target market profiles for a mid-sized software
companyReviewed Microsoft Access database of customers, identifying the top 15
percent most profitable customers, so that a software company could target
campaignsWrote software market research reports, ranging from an analysis of the
market for instant messaging tools for financial services businesses to demand for
mainframe systems software in the healthcare sector.

Sized market for student bus passes in Vancouver

• Market research analyst. Hitech Systems Inc. Burnaby. September 2011 to April
2013Conducted 75 telephone interviews to develop a database of Asian firms looking to
upgrade their systems software in the next six months. Examined Maximizer database
profiles of 75 people interviewed by telephone and recommended further follow up,
helping company identify 10 leads likely to upgrade their software in the new six
monthsDeveloped market penetration plan for launch of new systems software in
Asia.Analyzed market data using Microsoft Excel, summarizing findings through charts
and written reports
• Marketing assistant. Western Economic Diversification Canada. Vancouver. September
2009-June 2011.Researched and wrote success stories on local high tech
companiesWrote, edited and published a monthly newsletter to alert government agents
to the successes of local high tech companies

Education
• Diploma of Technology. Marketing Management. BCIT. 2009.
• Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma. Churchill Secondary School. Vancouver. 2007.

Awards and Recognition

• Received top mark in Marketing 1102 course.
• Named Employee of the Month three times at Hitech Systems Inc.