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Angela Schmidt

@angelaschmidt

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I am a global creative strategy leader specializing in research operations and insight-driven programs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior roles leading global research and creative strategy teams where I can scale programs, streamline research ops, and partner cross-functionally to turn insights into revenue-driving experiences at mission-driven, collaborative organizations.

I am a curious researcher and pragmatic producer with 14 years of experience turning complexity into clear, scalable programs that drive insight-led decision-making across APAC, EMEA, and the U.S. I’ve led global strategy and creative execution for enterprise experiences—shaping narratives, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and rolling out programs that align product, sales, and marketing toward measurable outcomes.

I partner cross-functionally to translate research into revenue-driving experiences, mentor and grow teams, and design operational systems that make research collaborative, actionable, and repeatable at scale. My work balances rigorous mixed-methods research, creative storytelling, and practical program management to deliver customer-facing experiences on time and with impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Events Volunteer

Current

Frye Art Museum

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Supported event operations, guest communication, and day-of logistics for exhibitions and performances to improve event delivery and visitor experience.

Logistics Volunteer coordination Workflow Optimization

Freelance Strategy & Research Consultant

Global Client Base

Jan 2015 - Jan 2024 (9 years)

Partnered with clients including Amazon, Meta, Sonder, and AKQA to lead generative research and UX strategy, translating behavioral insights into product and experience design.

UX Strategy Mixed Methods Research Research Operations Stakeholder Management Insight Synthesis GTM Strategy

Freelance Lead Design Researcher

Gates Foundation

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Led equity-centered design for the Gates Foundation's first U.S.-based $1M Grand Challenge, engaging 100+ students, educators, and influencers and generating 416 applications across 26 countries; influenced grantmaking criteria and selected 11 grantees.

Mixed Methods Research Program Design Recruitment Grant Strategy