Tamia Ware

Executed comprehensive market research on industry trends and consumer behavior to steer growth for an emerging start-up. Evaluated competitor strategies via competitive analysis to uncover market gaps and drive business development initiatives. Synthesized complex market data into actionable, data-driven recommendations to optimize product positioning and promotion tactics.

Market Research Intern - Quiet Whimsy - Chicagoland Area

(2024-06 - 2024-07)

• Executed comprehensive market research on industry trends and consumer behavior to steer growth for an emerging start-up.
• Evaluated competitor strategies via competitive analysis to uncover market gaps and drive business development initiatives.
• Synthesized complex market data into actionable, data-driven recommendations to optimize product positioning and promotion tactics.

TRIO Team Leader - TRIO Achievement Program, Knox College - Galesburg, IL

(2023-06 - 2026-06)

• Led and mentored first-year, first-generation students in the TRIO program, fostering academic and personal development
• Supported 20+ students in navigating college life by conducting weekly check-in meetings focused on academic progress and resources to enhance retention.
• Organized and facilitated multiple social events for 200+ students, enhancing community engagement and belonging

Undergraduate Researcher - McNair Scholars Program, Knox College - Galesburg, IL

(2024-06 - 2026-06)

• Conducted intensive undergraduate research titled Flow in Game Design: A Transmedial Experience utilizing qualitative analysis to examine player enjoyment
• Selected to present research findings across multiple competitive regional and national conferences: National Oral Presentations: UCLA National McNair Conference, Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium (Greensboro, NC - January 2026), McNair Proposal Presentation (Apr 2025).
• Displayed research findings at the Midstates Undergraduate Research Symposium in Chicago, IL, and showcased a poster at the HORIZONS Symposium in Galesburg, IL.

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - Knox College