Beth Hafer Email & Phone Number

Greater Pittsburgh Area

The Center for Sleep and Circadian Science (CSCS) is an internationally-recognized group of investigators, educators, and clinicians united around a common vision: To optimize health and function through sleep and circadian science. Currently report to the Principle Investor, Associate Professor. Oversee and monitor research studies and clinical trials to validate data and ensure the timely delivery of accurate results in an ethical manner. • Act as a main point of contact and site manager throughout all phases of clinical research studies.• Direct and monitor full-cycle recruitment for junior staff and ensure they are properly mentored and on-boarded.• Oversee the successful delivery of recruitment and retention protocols.• Manage initiatives designed to specifically tailor training to individual employee needs and coordinate informal coaching sessions for employees on various projects.• Lead weekly meetings that monitor progress with the Research Team.* Successfully on-boarded 12 staff members, including Data Managers, Research Associates, and Interns. * Streamlined team meeting processes and approaches by reorganizing the meeting agenda, saving 20 to 30 minutes every week.* Reduced consent time by 30 minutes, which led to a significant reduction in participant burden during intake and increased participant retention/commitment.* Created reports and managed their delivery to the National Institute of Mental Health and the Institutional Review Board (IRB).* Maintained an up-to-date knowledge and familiarity with annual professional training and development, including Comprehensive Crisis Management, ICH/GCP, and ethics in research. * Eliminated a data input backlog by streamlining processes and implementing best practices to ensure that data capture was up to date and efficient.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

SLEEP AND CHRONOBIOLOGY CENTER The Sleep and Chronobiology Center is an internationally recognized research and training center for advancing the understanding of sleep and circadian biology and their effects on health and functioning.From project initiation to completion, collaborated with multiple teams and departments to design and develop innovative clinical research protocols funded • Maintained professional relationships with the Principal Investigator (PI), Data Manager, IT Department, along with internal and external staff, while adhering to strict budgets and deadlines.• Improved Quality Control by documenting and reporting adverse events, researching errors and inconsistencies, and recommending method improvements. • Managed and prepared accurate progress reports to funding agencies and for renewals by the IRB.* Collaborated with IT to create an in-house electronic data capture system and was responsible for establishing a start-up to close-out process for a study with a 98% data capture rate. * Collaborated with Roche (a healthcare industry pioneer) on a pharmaceutical trial, including managing site operations and conducting EEGs.* Coauthored a published article in Sleep Health. (See below.)

Indiana, Pa (Remote)

Manage all financial affairs of the organization, monitor investments, reconcile bank statements, and manage cash flow. Additionally, monitor all donations/contributions, maintain financial records, and ensure compliance with the Pennsylvania State Department.• Ensure the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of all campaign finance reports to the Pennsylvania State Department.• Approve expenditures and assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget.* Monitor performance and write annual reports to the sponsor of a fund worth over $500,000.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

Managed multiple project initiatives from inception to completion and ensured the company’s financial security. • Collaborated with the President to design and improve strategies and increase overall profitability. • Managed the operational budget, filing requirements, coordinated debt payments, and identified strategies for payment handling. • Participated in proposal meetings for Fortune 500 businesses on customizing products for governmental entities.* Developed and implemented a business plan for a woman-owned business. * Authored grants for funding non-profit agencies and governmental entities.* Developed strategies to streamline financial processes in both State and Local governments.

• Honed oral and written communication skills• Worked both as part of a team and independently and managed multiple tasks• Designed and executed lesson plans in accordance with state standards and curriculum • Developed an annual budget for supplies and materials

B.S., Science

M.Ed., Education