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DocuSign Envelope ID: C8476753 -B854 -42F6 -A1 FD-78AF182BC832 qualitative data collection and analysis, with the skill to translate analytics into digital reports and public presentations. Combined with her UO consulting experience, her strong corporate background gives her the ability to partner with clients to assess their unique needs and provide deliverables that empower clients in their data -driven decision-making processes. Throughout her career with the Haas Center, she has mentored graduate students from UWF's UO and business degree programs. Mariah Kill, M.S., Applied Economist, is a recent graduate from the Applied Economics M.S. program at Florida State University. As an undergraduate, she led an independent study in Old City Cemetery in Tallahassee, FL that used regression analysis to assess vandalism patterns, indicate damaged markers and locate areas that need intervention from the historic societies. This creative data -driven project inspired her to pursue a Master of Science, where she refined her analytical and problem -solving skills through various applied econometrics courses. For her master's capstone project, Marial� and her team developed a tool to help groups working on poverty issues in Florida group similar communities and ultimately direct funds to the areas most in need. She joined the Haas Center as an Applied Economist to assist in various impact studies, including the effects of COVID on small businesses. David Franklin, Digital Marketing Coordinator. Mr. Franklin joined the Haas Center in 2015 and concentrates his efforts on the Haas Center's social media marketing and content creation. He creates marketing materials and designs outreach campaigns for Haas Center clients. He is currently pursuing his MBA at UWF and received a Bachelor's in Political Science from the same school in 2017. He has conducted cyber -security and congressional research on behalf of the Department of Government at UWF and has collected data via in-person surveys and computer-assisted telephone interviews for the Haas Center. Similar Tourism -Related Projects The Haas Center has two decades of experience in tourism -related research, especially along the Northwest Florida panhandle. The following section details our experience in tourism with various partners. The Economic Impact of Tourism in Destin, Florida study was commissioned to examine the economic impact of shoulder season tourism in Destin, Florida; providing the Okaloosa County Tourism Development Council with baseline data to guide future marketing endeavors and report feedback regarding Okaloosa County business leader perceptions on past TDC marketing and communication practices. The study included a survey of 326 tourists that revealed average spending, average group sizes, location of origin, age, lodging preferences, and the likelihood of returning. Data was then entered into economic modeling software to analyze the economic impact of tourism. In addition, local businesses were surveyed by phone to generate feedback of perceptions regarding the TPC. Questions were crafted to understand leaders' understanding of TDC functions, communication practices, and marketing initiative outcomes. The Tourism Market Economic Impact Study is the conclusion of a yearlong effort to survey Santa Rosa County's tourists and quantify their impact on the community. The annual and quarterly report provided in-depth details about demographic and economic trends of Santa Rosa County tourism from March 2017 to February 2018. This study utilized intercept survey techniques to obtain tourist demographics, lodging and transportation habits, spending patterns, Page 9 of 11