Omphile Temoso
19 Robinson Court, Orange,NSW
Summary
Dedicated economist and team leader with over 9 years of experience in both the NSW government and academia. Experienced in leading and managing a specialised team of seasoned and junior analysts to conduct insightful economic and market research to inform senior executives and departmental strategies. Experienced in managing research projects that use large datasets such as BLADE (Business Longitudinal Analysis and Data Environment) and statistical tools such as R and Stata. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with NSW government agencies, data providers (Moody Analytics and CSIRO), ABS, IP Australia, and other stakeholders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Economist
Market Insights & Analysis, Investment NSW
Orange, NSW
01.2023 - Current
- Managing the delivery and quality of market research analysis and advice on economic and data issues within tight deadlines and competing priorities
- Leading a specialist team of economists and analysts conducting market research to gauge market, economic, and industry trends to inform senior executives and departmental strategies.
- Established networks with NSW Government agencies, the ABS, IP Australia, the South Australian Government, and Moody's Analytics to source data and expert advice for the agency.
Acting Associate Director
Market Insights & Analysis, Investment NSW
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Led a team of economists and analysts to provide data insights and statistical analysis to support Investment NSW projects and strategies.
- Developed and managed quantitative research projects utilising BLADE, patent data, and other data sources.
- Prepared project mandates, reports, and presentations for several projects, including the Economic Development Strategy (EDS) projects.
Senior Economist
Strategy & Delivery Branch, Investment NSW
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided expertise in data and economics, oversaw output quality control, and ensured that the unit's analysis, including definitions, source materials, and reporting, was consistent.
- Led research, econometric, and statistical analysis on a wide range of industry and economic issues.
- Ensured that rigorous and credible methodologies were used to produce accurate data and reports that informed and supported departmental strategies.
Senior Economist & Economist
Strategy & Delivery Branch, NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet
03.2017 - 03.2021
- Led and delivered insights and reports for several quantitative and qualitative research projects, including: NSW Construction Industry Capacity Constraints and NSW Firm Level Productivity Analysis.
- Provided expertise in data and economics, oversaw output quality control, and ensured that the unit's analysis, including definitions, source materials, and reporting, was consistent.
Adjunct Research Fellow
UNE Business School, University of New England
01.2019 - 10.2023
- Conducting research on regional and agricultural productivity and innovation issues in Australia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Successfully assessed PhD and postgraduate dissertations.
Research Analyst
CEBRA, University of Melbourne
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Conducted empirical research on biosecurity issues and formulated practical policy recommendations based on the research
- Prepared comprehensive presentations to summarize findings from research projects.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Applied Economics -
01.2016
Bachelor and Honors/Agricultural & Resource Economics -
01.2010
Skills
- Managing and leading large data projects (BLADE and MADIP)
- People management
- Project management
- Economic research
- Market research analysis
- Data and statistical analysis
- Economic, market and industry trend data
- Econometric modelling
- Stata and R-programming software
Affiliations
- NSW Government Spatial Data Working Group, 2021, Present
- Committee member: Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES), 2016, Present
- Member: Australian Economic Society, 2018, Present
Professional Development
- Research
- Reading news articles
- Listening to economics, history, and current affairs podcasts
- Discovering new data and facts
- Watching and playing all sorts of sports
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal Economist - Market Insights & Analysis, Investment NSW
01.2023 - Current
Acting Associate Director - Market Insights & Analysis, Investment NSW
07.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Economist - Strategy & Delivery Branch, Investment NSW
03.2021 - 07.2021
Adjunct Research Fellow - UNE Business School, University of New England
01.2019 - 10.2023
Senior Economist & Economist - Strategy & Delivery Branch, NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet
03.2017 - 03.2021
Research Analyst - CEBRA, University of Melbourne
01.2017 - 10.2017
University of New England - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Applied Economics,
University of New England - Bachelor and Honors/Agricultural & Resource Economics,
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