Jeff Allen

Current

• Director of Research Services at 10K Research and Marketing
• Research Manager at Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors

Past

• Business Manager at The Plastic Constellations
• Training Manager at Clean Water Action

Education

• University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
• University of Minnesota
• Hopkins High School

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Jeff Allen’s Summary

Trying to leave a dent in the world. Anything less is tragic.

A research veteran who understands how to communicate complex trends in a simple style. An economist's brain trapped in the head and heart of a former touring musician.

A 2010 graduate from the MBA program of the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. A proud South Minneapolis resident. A fan of independent music, basketball and beer.

Jeff Allen’s Specialties:

Industry analysis, market research, design, data visualization, economics.

Jeff Allen’s Experience

• Director of Research Services

  10K Research and Marketing

  (Privately Held; Real Estate industry)

  March 2009 — Present (9 months)

  We're new, different, and growing.
  
  Learn more at www.10Kresearch.com or twitter.com/10Kresearch.

• Research Manager

  Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Real Estate industry)

  July 2004 — Present (5 years 5 months)

  Director of all housing market research and analysis services, from start to finish. Responsible for data collection and management, market analysis, strategic planning, marketing, media messaging and communications, community and member education and more.

• Business Manager

  The Plastic Constellations

  (Music industry)

  September 2003 — April 2008 (4 years 8 months)

  Business manager for national touring band. Booking, promotion, strategy, the whole nine.
  
  Oh, and I was also the lead guitarist. Toured all over the U.S. and Canada, making a lot of friends along the way. Slept on more hardwood floors than is medically recommended.
  
  How many times did YOU see Cleveland in 2006? I bet I win that wager.

• Training Manager

  Clean Water Action

  (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  September 2003 — August 2004 (1 year )

  Phone canvassing and fundraising for environmental issues. Hands-on training of new recruits.

Jeff Allen’s Education

• University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management

  MBA , Business , 2007 — 2010 (expected)

  Portfolio emphasis in Marketing and Entrepreneurship.

• University of Minnesota

  B.A. , Sociology , September 2000 — May 2004

• Hopkins High School

  1997 — 2000

Additional Information

Jeff Allen’s Interests:

NBA basketball, international travel, playing music, beer.

Jeff Allen’s Groups:

Compass Academy leadership development program (2006-2007).

Twin Cities Research Group.

•    Real Estate Connect
•    Carlson School of Management
•    Twin Cities Research Group
•    National Assn of REALTORS®
•    RETS
•    Minnesota MBAs (CSOM)
•    MAAR Yo Pro
•    Twin Cities Data Professionals
•    Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS
•    Ventures Plus

Jeff Allen’s Honors:

May 2004 -- Awarded the "Outstanding Undergraduate Research Paper" at the Sociology Research Institute Conference at the University of Minnesota.

Summer 2003 -- Awarded an Undergraduate Research Opportunities Grant from the University of Minnesota and State of Minnesota.

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