

Michael Tasevoli
Meet the Professional​
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15+ years of research and analytics experience building consumer profiles and providing key insights to executives. Bringing demonstrated value to the business through quantitative/qualitative analysis by supporting high-profile internal clients including Executive Boards, Development, Ad Sales, Marketing, and Programming. Experienced manager well versed in training and developing business intelligence analysts.
Meet the Person
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Michael is a long time D.C.-Baltimore resident. He's been part of the DC Indi-music scene for decades - playing drums in bands across the city. Currently living in College Park with his wife and two cats, hobbies include chess, drums, soccer, and summer trips to the Delaware shore.


Experience
Research Consultant, Travel Channel
Silver Spring MD
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Nielsen reporting and analysis: competitive analysis, trends and forecasting, marketplace analysis.
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Supported Senior Executives with key metrics and actionable insights to support business growth.
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Developed extensive Power BI automated reporting, expanding business intelligence capabilities for the network.
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Supported Ad Sales with key metrics and marketplace insights to increase revenue.
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Created and maintained audience insight databases.
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2019 - 2021

Senior Research Manager, Investigation Discovery
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Oversees analysis, supporting Programming, Marketing, Production, Development, Finance, and Executives.
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Provides market research and audience segmentation profiles supporting millions of dollars’ worth of marketing.
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Oversees focus groups and qualitative analysis.
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Manag team analysts and consultants.
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2022 - Present

Co-Founder, Athena Strategies LLC
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Co-founded a consultancy that partners with clients to arm them with practical knowledge, find real-world solutions, implement actionable strategies, and create measurable results.
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2021
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Services offered include:
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Data management
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Market research
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Business development
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Process optimization
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Strategic planning
Research Director, Discovery Corporate Consumer Insights
Silver Spring MD
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Supported Ad Sales, Board of Directors, Affiliates, and eCommerce with key insights to drive business growth.
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Conducted custom research into emerging SVOD platforms to better understand the emerging digital streaming platforms.
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Analyzed linear and multi-platform viewing metrics for growth opportunities.
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Other analysis included: Nielsen, MRI, Influencer Panel, surveys, custom quant/qual projects, competitive analysis, digital/web reporting.
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2016 - 2018
Research Manager, Discovery Channel
Silver Spring MD
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Nielsen reporting and analysis, supporting Programming, Marketing, Production, Development, Finance, and Executives.
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Created and maintained key reports/databases for all Discovery Channel programming and competitive analysis.
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Provided market research and audience segmentation profiles supporting millions of dollars’ worth of marketing for programs including Shark Week and Deadliest Catch.
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Conducted qualitative program testing for hit series including Gold Rush, Fast N Loud, and Naked and Afraid.
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Supported Ad Sales with key metrics to increase revenue streams.
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Managed and trained multiple analysts.
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2010 - 2015

Research Strategist, Travel Channel
Chevy Chase MD
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Analyzed viewer behavior data for Travel and competitive networks to support audience growth.
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Managed Nielsen downloads and database quality control for the entire network.
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Supervised program tests.
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Received a promotion.
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2007 - 2009
Skills & Expertise
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Business Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
PowerBI
PowerBI Club
R Basics
HarvardX




Research Associate, Discovery Communications (BBCA, APL, TRAV, DHC, FIT)
Silver Spring MD
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Generated recurring reports and analysis, supported management of the rate card and estimates.
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Supported TRAV, DHC, FIT, BBCA, and APL with business intelligence.
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Received a promotion.
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2005 - 2007

​Consumer Research Tools
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Power BI
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Tableau
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NPOWER and other Nielsen tools
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comScore
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Lake5
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eTelmar,
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Rentrak
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Google Analytics
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Vision Critical
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ePoll
Custom Quant/Qual
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Audience Segmentation
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Consumer Profiling
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Report Design
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Trends and Forecasting
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Survey Management
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Focus Group Management
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Automated Reporting
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Custom Reporting
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Data Visualization
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Mixed-Research Methodology
Database Management
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SQL
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Salesforce Administration
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Salesforce Reporting
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Data Clean-up
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Data Standardization
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Database Creation and Maintenance
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Relational Databases
Team Management
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Team Leadership
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Staff Data Education
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Project Management
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Staff Professional Development
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Budgeting