Qualitative methodologist and team lead at the Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP) and the Safer Aging through Geriatrics-informed Evidence-based Practices (SAGE) QUERI project in Philadelphia, PA.

Researcher and qualitative and mixed methods unit director at the VISN 5 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) in Baltimore, MD.

Qualitative research unit leader at the VISN-5 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) in Baltimore.

Management and storage of research documents including field notes, audio recordings, interview transcripts. Monitoring and completion of all IRB documents relating to the project. Tracking of transcription costs, research site honorariums, and other expenses. Management and assignment of research documents to be coded in Atlas.ti. Collaborative and independent coding of field notes and interviews in Atlas.ti. Conduct of ethnographic field work and compilation of field notes, both independently and collaboratively. Scheduling and execution of ethnographic interviews. Participation in monthly research team meetings.

Development and defense of original research proposal. Development of research materials including interview guides, consent forms, and code lists. Scheduling and execution of semi-structured interviews with informants on location. Conduct of ethnographic fieldwork and compilation of field notes. Coding of interview transcripts and field notes in ATLAS.ti.

Collaborative development of project materials, including code lists and brochures. Conduct of ethnographic field work and compilation of field notes, both independently and collaboratively. Scheduling and completion of ethnographic interviews. Coding of field notes and interview transcripts in Atlas.ti. Participation in monthly project meetings and ethnographers' meetings.

Collaborative development of project materials, including brochures, interview guides, and code lists. Organization of project documents, screening of potential informants, and editing of interview transcripts. Scheduling and execution of semi-structured interviews with informants on location. Conduct of ethnographic fieldwork and compilation of field notes. Coding of interview transcripts and field notes in ATLAS.ti. Support of project coordinator and ethnographers. Participation in twice-monthly project meetings and discussions.

Syllabus preparation. Developing lecture notes, activities, and multi-media presentations for classroom use. Classroom management. Utilizing Blackboard for dissemination of course materials, announcements, assignment collection, and grading.

Recruitment of study participants through scouting locations, establishing and maintaining contact with Senior Center administrators and directors, and actively seeking eligible local older adult informants. Scheduling and execution of the interview series with informants on location. Participation in semi-monthly project meetings and discussions. Proofreading of interview transcripts.

Assist General Merchandise Manager by attending vendor meetings, making merchandise buying decisions, coordinating phone messages, managing store orders and invoice tracking. Development of merchandise displays, organizational system and promotional events. Researching new products and services. Filling mail and phone orders, answering customer e-mail inquiries. General customer service, sales, mediation of discrepancies to a suitable solution.