Resume for Dylan Kyle

Education

Graduated from Frances Kelsey Secondary, 1996

Graduated from the University of Victoria, 2000
	Bachelor of Arts   Major: Sociology  Minor: Economics

Graduated from the University of Victoria, 2004
	Master of Arts, Sociology   ‘The Internet, Copyright, & Ogburn’s Theory of Cultural Lag’
	Awarded graduate teaching & research fellowship (GTRF) 


General Experience

Extensive computer experience including word-processing, graphics, web design, databases, spreadsheets, 

     power point, SPSS, & SAS.

Extensive training in Qualitative and Quantitative research methods. Experience with multivariate regression, 

     interviewing, discourse analysis, observation and ethnography. 
 
More than fifteen years experience with internet research

Highly self motivated, with good communication & organizational skills

Types 70 wpm


Professional Experience

Internet Researcher, The Bargains Group, Toronto, ON 2001-present 

      Duties include searching for sales leads, market research, helping with technical issues,

      and general research 
 
 Owned and operated MetaOracle Research since 2001 
      As the sole proprietor I have operated this research firm, doing the research, marketing, 

      sub-contracting, and operations in general. 
      Examples of work I have done include finding job listings, finding publications for an art

      dealer to advertise in, finding spoken material in a British-Indian accent for an actress, or researching 

      a personality test for a custody case. For a list of recent projects click here.

Teaching Assistant, University of Victoria 2001-2004 
       Duties included marking tests & essays, writing tests, leading discussion 
       groups, and giving lectures at the 300 and 400 level.

Research Assistant, University of Victoria Dept. of Sociology 2002-2003 
      Statistical analysis for Douglas Baer. Duties included running regression analysis and analyzing data

      comparing voluntary organization participation between Canada and the US.

Research Assistant, University of Victoria Dept. of Sociology 2002-2003 
      Internet research For William Little. Categorized neo-fascist websites for a project on hate speech laws.

Data entry, editing, and variable coding for: 
	Dr. Charlene Robertson, Glenrose School Hospital, Edmonton, Alta. 1994-2001
		'Multidisciplinary Longitudinal follow-up studies on children in
		 Neo-natal Intensive Care'      

	Dr. Holly Tuokko, Centre on Aging, University of Victoria 1999-2000
		GOES study of Geriatric care. 	    
		
	Janis Kyle 1998
		Research and Data Analysis for a study on childcare,  
		Victoria Day Care follow-up.