dandmresearch D&M People (All)

Catherine Huntington

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:55:30 GMT

I work in market research because each project presents a new and different challenge: as an introvert, I continually need new things to learn.

I am really good at getting inside people’s heads and understanding where they’re coming from.

If I wasn’t in research I would most likely be an academic, journalist or publisher. Outside of the research the things I am most passionate about is my daughter and literature and the arts generally.

Derek Jones

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:19:33 GMT

Like so many others I did not choose market research as a career, it chose me, and I am so glad it did! I love the variety of working on different categories and challenges every day and seeing how our work impacts the success of our clients – particularly clients that allow you to share in the role as Brand Custodian.

I am really good at problem solving (my son says he wants to be a fixer like me), which is great because I really need to be in my roles as both Researcher and MD.

I am passionate about aesthetics & design, culture, proper music, the Sydney Swans and of course my family and tribe of kids (3 in all). If I wasn’t in Research I would have loved to have been an Architect, Interior Decorator or a Musician. One day I want to take on a grand design project!

I am not the most patient man – but I am working on that!

Evelyn Colless

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:14:49 GMT

I work in market research because I enjoy working across a broad range of products. I love the challenge of solving tricky programming issues, and get a weird kick that only other programmers would understand, when I solve a complex problem. I love that in programming there is clear ‘Right’ and ‘Wrong’. Black and White.

I am really good at finding those little errors that don’t look like much, but may undermine a whole project if left as is. I am also really good at Scrabble, and can make a wonderful Caramel Slice when I get the time.

I could work on letting some of the little things go, but then it seems to always comes back to bite me!

If I wasn’t in research I would most likely be a programming nerd of some other type. Or maybe a professional Snow Boarder……..no, a librarian.

Outside of the research the thing I am most passionate about is reading. I read everything in print around me, from the Cornflakes box to car number plates. If there is text, I read it. To be honest, it’s exhausting.

Katie Armit

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:57:25 GMT

Having worked with D&M for many years as a preferred field supplier, they were the obvious choice for a challenging and new pursuit.

With a strong “past life experience” in field and client liaising, I know how to look after you and your projects during the field process.

Louise Jones

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:10:10 GMT

Although my day to day work generally involves running the finances of the company, I am passionate about research and in particular social research where I did my formal training. I have been part of the Market & Social Research Industry since 1990 and as a partner have been involved in D&M from day one. It’s an exciting and interesting industry and one I am very happy to be a part of.

Tiffany Tham

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:01:48 GMT

I work in market research because it’s an industry where you learn something new every day, and there’s something different to take away from every project.

With projects conducted among many industries, going to work feels like walking into a world of valuable knowledge and high importance. I enjoy being a part of the journey a company takes, and unveiling answers to help them make an informed decision.

I’d say that I’m good at creating a visually enticing presentations, with many of my skills acquired by my mentor, Derek Jones.

If I wasn’t in research, I would most likely be a primary school teacher, or perhaps involved with interior design.

Outside of research, I’m most passionate about crafts or projects, as I am always rewarded with my own creation as a result.

I am also highly passionate about spending time with my niece, Nicola, whose smile and cheekiness lights up my whole day.