Meet Our Market Research Recruiters

MaryAnn Meyer East and West Coasts

MaryAnn specializes in market research recruitment in the areas of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) for major CPG manufacturers and syndicated data research suppliers. With more than 15 years experience in this area, her in-depth knowledge of the marketplace and the CPG industry enables her to provide clients with a high level of service and candidates with essential information for career decisions. Prior to joining Smith Hanley in 1997, MaryAnn was a researcher for CBS News Elections, and later a Director of Field Operations at Louis Harris & Associates (The Harris Poll).

Email: MMeyer@smithhanley.com
Phone: 203.319.4300
LinkedIn: Profile

Shirley Baron East and West Coasts

Shirley focuses on recruiting primary survey market research professionals. Her clients are Fortune 500 Corporations, suppliers and management consulting firms, as well as firms in the hospitality/travel, publishing, advertising and multimedia industries. Shirley’s in-depth knowledge of the industries and the recruiting process makes her a true consultant to both candidate and client. Before joining Smith Hanley, Shirley worked for three years in physician recruitment and has been with Smith Hanley for 13 years. She received her degree from the London School of Journalism in London, England.

Areas of Expertise:
Survey market research, custom market research, competitive intelligence, advertising, digital, usability and social media research.

Email: SBaron@smithhanley.com
Phone: 203.319.4300
LinkedIn: Profile

Cynthia Wade Midwest and South

Cynthia joined Smith Hanley in 2010. She brings more than six years of recruiting experience, along with nearly 19 years of marketing and advertising experience to her role. Relationships are at the heart of who she is. Cynthia works collaboratively with clients and candidates, listening carefully to both sides to ensure the best possible fit for all concerned. She strives for immediate success and long-term satisfaction. Cynthia is working on mid- to senior-level market research positions for CPG companies, Fortune 500 companies, vendors, consulting firms, and agencies. For more of a 360° view of Cynthia, please check out her LinkedIn profile at www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiakwade or better yet, give her a call and say hello. She’s always happy to get to know someone new.

Areas of Expertise:
Consumer Insights, Shopper Insights, Category Management, Syndicated Research, Custom Research, Primary Research, Innovations, Product Development, CPG, Food & Beverage, Cosmetics, Household, Retail, Grocery, Fast Food, Liquor, Data Analysis, Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Brand Research, SPSS/SAS/BASES, Customer Retention and Satisfaction Research, Focus Groups, Survey Market Research, OTC, FMC household, panel data, Market Intelligence, New Product Development, Sensory Research, Call Center Research, Ideology, Ethnography

Email: CWade@smithhanley.com
Phone: 312.629.2400
LinkedIn: Profile

Monica Prangley Nationwide

Monica specializes in the placement of Marketing and Market Research professionals within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Prior to joining Smith Hanley in 2006, Monica worked for 10 years at Greenwich Associates, a market research based consulting firm in the financial services industry. She works to understand both the immediate and long-term goals of her clients, and develops a true partnership with them to meet their recruiting needs. Taking the time to understand a candidate’s true strengths and goals in order to facilitate the right introductions has been the key to her success.

Areas of Expertise: Product Management, Brand Management, Pricing and Access Strategy, Channel Management, Managed Markets, Managed Care, Rebate Forecasting, Market Insights, Payer Marketing, Oncology, Pipeline, Early Phase, New Product Development, Lifecycle Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Primary and Secondary Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Insights and Innovation, Qualitative and Quantitative, Questionnaire Design, Global and Domestic, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare.

Email: MPrangley@smithhanley.com
Phone: 203.319.4300
LinkedIn: Profile

Tim Price Nationwide

Tim specializes in the placement of Marketing and Market Research professionals within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. He joined Smith Hanley in 2010 with 10 years of recruiting experience in software and commercial lending, along with more than 15 years in data management.

Areas of Expertise:
Product Management, Brand Management, Pricing and Access Strategy, Channel Management, Managed Markets, Managed Care, Rebate Forecasting, Market Insights, Payer Marketing, Oncology, Pipeline, Early Phase, New Product Development, Lifecycle Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Primary and Secondary Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Insights and Innovation, Qualitative and Quantitative, Questionnaire Design, Global and Domestic, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device.

Email: TPrice@smithhanley.com
Phone: 312.629.2400 X218
LinkedIn: Profile

Deborah Oberlander East and West Coasts

Deb recently joined Smith Hanley, working closely with Shirley Baron in the Market Research group. She brings more than six years of recruiting experience in Computer Technology, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Industries. Her focus on understanding and responding to candidate career development and progression fosters long-term relationships on both the candidate and client sides.

Areas of Expertise:
Survey market research, custom market research, competitive intelligence, advertising, digital, usability and social media research

Email: DOberlander@smithhanley.com
Phone: 203.319.4300