Olivia Ding
About Olivia Ding
Olivia Ding is a Research Executive at YouGov, with a background in International Relations and extensive experience in research and analysis. She has held various roles in companies such as Huawei Technologies and Wayfair, and has co-authored research papers in prominent academic journals.
Work at YouGov
Olivia Ding has been employed at YouGov as a Research Executive since 2021. In this role, she contributes to various research projects, utilizing her expertise in data analysis and international relations. Her position involves gathering insights and providing valuable information that supports decision-making processes within the organization.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role at YouGov, Olivia Ding held several positions that enhanced her research and analytical skills. She worked as a Research Consultant at Global Pathways - Freie Universität from 2019 to 2021. Before that, she was a Working Student in Category Management at Wayfair from 2018 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes roles at Huawei Technologies as an eCommerce Account Manager and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Washington.
Education and Expertise
Olivia Ding has a strong academic background in International Relations and Affairs. She studied at multiple institutions, including Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Freie Universität Berlin, where she earned her Master of Arts degree from 2018 to 2020. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a minor in Germanics from the University of Washington, completed in 2016. Her education has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of international relations, data analysis, and research methodologies.
Research Contributions
Olivia Ding has co-authored research papers published in notable journals such as Global Studies Quarterly and International Studies Review. Her research focuses on geographic diversity and scholarship within International Relations journals. She has employed multi-method research techniques and utilized tools like R and Excel for content data analysis, examining thousands of articles across various qualitative and quantitative variables.
Technical Skills
Olivia Ding possesses technical skills in data analysis and research methodologies. She has experience in using R and Excel for analyzing large datasets, which includes several thousand articles in the field of International Relations. Her expertise extends to defining research questions, structuring variables, and conducting both library archive and online research to address data gaps in her studies.