Karen Kottkamp is an experienced marketing research professional who has worked with a variety of key stakeholders to deliver insightful results that guide future initiatives. With over 25 years of custom marketing research experience and an extensive background in engaging with clients, Karen is a self-motivated expert with excellent attention-to-detail, strong organizational skills, and advanced problem-solving capabilities.

She has designed and implemented over 200 research projects using various data collection methodologies, including online, telephone, mail, central locations, in-person interviews, and focus groups. Karen has established strong client relationships through exceptional customer service, consultation, and identifying research approaches that address business issues and objectives.

Karen is a proven team player with experience in launching and directing multiple research projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while ensuring work is accurate and error-free. She has a solid quantitative analytics background and can distill data and information into a story that addresses the needs of clients and their organizations.

Karen studied Marketing Research and Marketing at DePaul University College of Commerce - Kellstadt Center and Missouri State University, respectively. She is an Independent Marketing Research Consultant at Self-Employed, where she works with clients to deliver high-value research results. Karen has also held Director and Account Group Manager roles at Ipsos and Synovate, respectively, and was a Research Analyst - Senior Study Director at Market Facts.