Ellen Dugas
About Ellen Dugas
Ellen Dugas is the Research Director at Cision in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with a background in communications and extensive experience in research management and volunteer work.
Current Position at Cision
Ellen Dugas currently serves as the Research Director at Cision, based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In this role, she manages budgets up to $700K and oversees a staff of up to 10 members. Ellen plays a pivotal role in strengthening media analytics for a global steel manufacturer and has increased earned media coverage for a leading natural personal care products company. Additionally, she is responsible for training clients and co-workers on various SaaS platforms.
Previous Experience at Walt Disney Pictures
From 2001 to 2012, Ellen Dugas worked as a Research Manager at Walt Disney Pictures, dedicating 11 years to the organization. Her responsibilities during this tenure involved overseeing multiple research projects and providing valuable consumer insights to support strategic decisions within the company.
Volunteer Work at LA Works
Ellen Dugas volunteered at LA Works from 2000 to 2009, contributing her time and efforts for a span of 9 years. Her volunteer work at this organization underscores her commitment to community service and social responsibility.
Educational Background
Ellen Dugas studied Communications at Bridgewater State University from 1995 to 1999, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts. Prior to that, she attended Danvers High from 1992 to 1995. Her education laid a strong foundation for her career in research and strategic analysis.
Significant Projects and Strategies
Throughout her career, Ellen Dugas has directed and devised several noteworthy projects and strategies. She led the development of consumer insights for a celebrity ambassador program at a couture fashion label and devised an Olympic media strategy for the world's largest consumer packaged goods firm. Additionally, she revitalized a research program for a premier hotel chain and uncovered a potential new market for a pharmaceutical client.