Allen Winczewski

Executive Assistant

Allen began his Market Research career in 2013 as a concierge at the well-loved Energy Annex in Chicago. During his 7-year tenure at Energy Annex he absorbed the nuances of qualitative research and learned how to anticipate the needs of his demanding clients. When joining FieldCats in 2021, Allen repurposed his expert in-person hosting skills virtually, hosting global interviews, and also utilized his knowledge of the industry to launch his career in project management. He understands the importance of exercising dependability, problem solving, and attention to detail to ensure customer loyalty and satisfaction. Allen has exceeded client expectations from his first steps into market research and continues to do everything necessary to make sure his fabulous reputation stays intact.

Allen graduated summa cum laude from DePaul University with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, which he feels exhibits his dedication to thinking deeply about the world around him. In his free time he plays drums, guitar, and sings in numerous Chicago-area ensembles; Allen is seen by his musician colleagues as a reliable player who can easily adapt to a wide variety of styles and personalities. In addition to his musical talents, Allen has also had the privilege to travel across the globe. He enjoys immersing himself into and learning about other cultures and, so far, has traveled to 15 countries spanning across five continents.

GURU SKILL: RHYTHMIC ROCKSTAR

If anyone could have groupies in Market Research, it would be our Allen! His 18 years of experience as a drummer show that he is a master of timekeeping, multitasking, and being a team player. These attributes, along with the critical thinking and communication skills he honed while earning a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, will surely prove useful as he continues growing in his role as Executive Assistant. Allen certainly has what it takes to ensure that he will be the fan favorite on every project.