Sarah (Qiong) Tao, PhD
About Sarah (Qiong) Tao, PhD
Sarah (Qiong) Tao, PhD, is a Senior Business Insights Analyst at The Muse, known for her expertise in technology commercialization and leadership in cross-functional business environments.
Senior Business Insights Analyst at The Muse
Since 2022, Sarah (Qiong) Tao has been serving as a Senior Business Insights Analyst at The Muse in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this role, she is responsible for leveraging data to provide business insights, aiding in decision-making processes, and contributing to strategic initiatives. Her work involves examining various data points to understand market trends and optimizing business operations.
Consulting Analyst at Balanced Scorecard Institute
From 2020 to 2022, Sarah (Qiong) Tao worked as a Consulting Analyst at the Balanced Scorecard Institute in Cary, North Carolina. During her tenure, she was involved in providing consulting services to clients, helping them implement strategic performance management systems. Her work supported organizations in aligning their operations with their strategic goals using the Balanced Scorecard framework.
Educational Roles and Research at North Carolina State University
Sarah (Qiong) Tao held multiple roles at North Carolina State University from 2016 to 2019. She served as a Course Instructor from 2017 to 2019 and as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2016 to 2019. Her responsibilities included teaching courses and conducting significant research in the field of Textile Technology Management. She contributed to academic knowledge and provided valuable insights through her research activities.
Fashion and Marketing Experience
Sarah (Qiong) Tao has diverse experience in fashion and marketing. She worked as a Course Instructor at Kent State University from 2015 to 2016, and as a Fashion and Marketing Innovation Intern at GrafTech International in 2015-2016. Additionally, she held positions as a Sales Associate at Michael Kors and completed an Apparel Marketing Practicum at Whiskey Grade in 2015. These roles enabled her to gain practical experience and industry insights in fashion and marketing.
Educational Background
Sarah (Qiong) Tao values education and has a comprehensive academic background. She obtained a Ph.D. in Textile Technology Management from North Carolina State University from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, she earned a Master of Arts in Fashion from Kent State University between 2014 and 2016. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Case Western Reserve University, completed from 2011 to 2014. Her academic qualifications underpin her expertise in her professional fields.