PhD in American Studies (University of Buffalo); strength and in-depth experience with qualitative research methods, design, execution and management of small and large projects; precise and broadly targeted data querying methods on web and specialized databases; correlation, triangulation and verification of information; can provide raw or synthesized data as well as brief to highly detailed interpretive and analytic reports; experience includes (but is not limited to) academic and investigatory research and report production; archiving, storage and maintenance of unique primary and secondary source materials; identifying and documenting intelligence on historical and emerging trends, patterns and issues; small skip-tracing tasks to intensive non-fiction, ghostwriting and my own research-based authorship and publication of a book and essays. I can provide raw or synthesized data and brief to highly detailed analytic reports. I love to find patterns in data and hidden connections; finding the needles in the haystacks or broadly defining the parameters of the haystack itself. Strange and controversial topics are not a deterrent. I love the thrill of the hunt. This description is under construction.