Ms. Wirt has particular expertise in the field of survey research and economic analysis. She is skilled in the use of database management and statistical software and has been involved in the design, sampling, data analysis, and reporting of several hundred surveys of various kinds.

Ms. Wirt has administered business, household, consumer, client, and stakeholder surveys and focus groups relating to a broad range of products, services, programs and issues. She is responsible for managing and training field survey staff and ensuring survey quality control. Some of the target groups surveyed as part of these assignments have included employers and employees; social assistance recipients; teachers, students, and parents; tourists and visitors; community and neighborhood residents; shoppers; product and service consumers; and industry representatives.

In addition to her survey research responsibilities, Ms. Wirt provides economic analysis in support of the firm's industry, regional, and demographic studies and socio-economic and economic impact assessments.