Jack Tatar

Current

Partner at iAsk Global
Owner at GEM Research Solutions

Past

Vice President at Merrill Lynch
Director at Avon Products
Vice President at John Blair and Company

Production Assistant at Fusion Media
Manager at JP Morgan

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Education

Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management
State University of New York at Stony Brook

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Industry

Market Research

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Jack Tatar’s Summary

Extensive executive experience with businesses such as JP Morgan, Avon Products and Merrill Lynch allows me to provide my own successful business, GEM Research Solutions, with the business knowledge of a client with the expertise of a research provider. I speak with over 1000 employees, clients and consumers a year through our core qualitative research business where we conduct focus groups, executive interviews and manage online panels and forums. Through our online survey business, iAsk Research, we are a leading provider of cost effective online and mobile survey solutions. We have also built and run the first focus group facility on Second Life (www.iAskCenter.com).

Jack Tatar’s Specialties:

qualitative research, quantitative research, focus groups, executive interviews, consulting services, Second Life, market research

Jack Tatar’s Experience

Partner

iAsk Global

(Research industry)

2008 — Present (1 year )

Building the largest network of survey respondents worldwide providing access to surveys on the latest technologies, including Facebook, iPhone, Twitter, the internet and Second Life.
Owner

GEM Research Solutions

(Market Research industry)

2002 — Present (7 years )

We provide market research services to all size businesses. We provide qualitative research such as focus groups, executive interviews and online forum / panel management, as well as are a leading online survey business (our iAsk Research Division). We also provide the first full service focus group facility in Second Life (www.iAskCenter.com).
Vice President

Merrill Lynch

(Public Company; MER; Financial Services industry)

1990 — 2002 (12 years )

7 Years as a Recognition Club Financial Consultant / Advisor in Albany NY
3 Years as Asst. Vice President, Business Solutions, Online, Intranet Solutions
2 Years as Vice President, Field Marketing Solutions
Director

Avon Products

(Market Research industry)

1985 — 1990 (5 years )

Responsible for the strategic integration of Information Technologies for all AVON subsidiaries. Managed the Information Technology department for Retirement Inns of America, an AVON subsidiary. Member of Executive teams managing strategic reach of AVON brand.
Vice President

John Blair and Company

(Market Research industry)

1983 — 1985 (2 years )

Responsible for financial evaluation of current and potential company acquisitions. Managed the first information Center for the firm, which provided information technology solutions firm wide.
Production Assistant

Fusion Media

(Market Research industry)

1982 — 1983 (1 year )

Involved in film production work. Developed initial CD ROM interactive video capabilities for SONY personal computer.
Manager

JP Morgan

(Market Research industry)

1981 — 1982 (1 year )

Responsible for Financial analysis and reporting of the firm's trades processing functions.

Jack Tatar’s Education

Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management

MBA , Strategic Planning , 1988 — 1990
State University of New York at Stony Brook

BA , Economics,English , 1977 — 1981