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Contributing to CMMI (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation) MD/VT Model through partnership with OptumServe/The Lewin Group

• Develop programs and reports using SQL, SAS, Excel, and Access to integrate and analyze data from multiple sources to produce 20 standard reports and up to 10 detailed ad-hoc reports each year.
• Design, document, program, and standardize process and reports throughout project lifecycles
• Develop and implement data quality control procedures and monitor their impact

• Develop SAS programs to integrate and analyze claims and enrollment data from multiple systems/agencies
• Conduct complex linkages using SAS, SQL, and Link Plus on databases from multiple systems to identify individuals receiving benefits in multiple systems, as well as identifying providers in multiple programs
• Act as Data Steward providing details on hundreds of data elements, creating quality control documentation, and peer reviewing SAS coding and reports

Columbus, Ohio

• Obtained raw tax return data using SAS and SQL and alternative data sources such as Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Census to create revenue estimates for bills in the Ohio Legislature
• Designed, developed, programmed and documented reports that analyzed revenue changes and reported findings to management and the public via a public facing web page
• Monitored revenue changes on a daily, monthly, and annual basis and forecast future revenue based on findings

Columbus, Ohio

• Developed SAS programs that produced a standard report and nearly 30 ad-hoc reports a year and created quality control documents for these reports
• Utilized SAS and SQL to increase operational efficiency and find savings by determining eligibility in alternative programs, such as Veterans Health Administration for Veterans.
• Utilized ArcGIS for multiple mapping projects including mapping recipient and provider information by state subdivisions and conducting analysis to determine networks

Charleston, West Virginia

• Interacted with sister agencies to develop forecasts and strategies for $170 million and $400 million dollar funds utilizing SQL and Excel with outside data sources such as Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, the Small.
• Created 90 revenue estimates for bills in the West Virginia Legislature using SQL and Excel
• Provided statewide options for a projected $200 million fiscal year shortfall

Huntington, West Virginia

• Compile and analyze demographic, economic, and financial data for economic impacts, cost/benefit analysis, and feasibility studies.
• Create surveys, determine analysis plan, and analyze surveys for above projects
• Conduct statistical analysis such as correlations, regressions, and hypothesis testing for multiple projects
• Interact with multiple clients and project stakeholders for information and to address concerns
• Review legislation, reports, journals, and other documents for project analysis
• Monitor events in WV and the US through multiple sources (BEA, BLS, Census, etc.)

Huntington, West Virginia

• Conduct market and economic research for private and public entities
• Locate, extrapolate, review, and interpret data to make conclusions on investments, profitability, and feasibility of projects
• Write, edit, and proofread reports, marketing materials, and grants
• Suggest improvements to internal research processes
• Interact with multiple clients and project stakeholders
• Contribute to and edit application for $2.5 million grant

Morgantown, WV

• Taught and graded Econ 225: Elementary Business and Economic Statistics class of 100 students
• Researched policies and economic impacts and recommended changes in state policies based upon findings
• Researched the economic impacts of the beer, chemical, coal, and oil and gas industries

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Economics

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics