US-based youth and family researcher Smarty Pants has appointed David 'Dima' Hurlbut as 'Research Prodigy', tasked with supporting all phases of the research process - from conceptualization and design of projects, to fieldwork and analysis, to the creation of final deliverable.

The company, which has headquarters in Johnson City, TN, and offices in seven other US cities, works on brand positioning, new product development, consumer lifestyle and trend research. Hurlbut (pictured) joins in Walla Walla, WA, after working as an academic, designing and executing research projects on religion and culture in Africa; and his published academic research has appeared in the International Journal of African Historical Studies, Journal of Mormon History, and Religions. Hurlbut has also served in a variety of editorial roles and organized conferences and workshops to promote interdisciplinary collaboration.

COO Meredith Franck comments: 'David has a natural curiosity about humans and cultures that makes him an excellent market researcher. He adds value at every step of the research process, applying a unique contextual lens that stems from his global studies and multicultural savvy.'

Web site: www.asksmartypants.com .

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