Bob Harris

About Bob Harris

I provide actionable insights rooted in consumer needs to help complex organizations thrive within highly-regulated, competitive markets.Throughout my career I have worked alongside established and emerging brands to create thriving marketing and consumer insights functions, identifying opportunities to integrate insights across functions to enhance performance capabilities. My oversight has ranged from product development, service design, team integration, and brand development, all connected by an investment in consumer experience design and a desire to drive lasting, real-world impact. I thrive as a strategic leader and hands-on mentor, able to rally diverse groups around shared goals while helping individuals realize their personal visions for success.Core Skills: Brand Design & Positioning Market Strategy Product Innovation Research & Analytics Consumer Experience Strategy Competitive Intelligence Team Development & EngagementOther critical skills include: Sawtooth Simulation Software SQL SPSS Alteryx Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Tableau Written & Verbal Communication Market & Consumer Research Executive Level Presentations Qualitative Moderation Product Innovation Projects Analytical Models Meeting Facilitation Service Design & Design Strategy

Experience

1. Director of Technical Services

   Oregon State Hospital

   Feb 2026 — Present · US

   Leader of all things data, from solution development, data ingestion and processing, storage, to front end reporting and analysis.

Education

• Lewis & Clark College

  BA, Political Science

  1986 — 1990

• Portland State University

  MPA:HA, Health Administration

  1994 — 1995

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Competitive Intelligence
• Marketing Strategy
• Data Analysis
• Analysis
• Program Management
• Qualitative Market Research
• Market Analysis
• Brand Development
• Segmentation
• Team Leadership
• Quantitative Research
• Marketing Research
• Marketing Communications
• Product Management
• Vendor Management
• Health Insurance
• Healthcare
• Strategy
• Qualitative Research
• Quantitative Market Research
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Market Research
• Customer Satisfaction
• Business Intelligence
• Customer Insight
• Leadership
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Integrated Marketing
• Strategic Thinking
• Statistics