Doctorate-level research scientist with 8 years of experience in public health consulting, including research and evaluation, dissemination, training, product development, and more.

Developed documentation and directed developers in creating custom software for cognitive research.

Stepped into position as instructor two weeks into the semester, with 4 days’ notice to produce a plan for the semester, read the textbook, and develop course exercises and assignments. Researched and created original lectures and active learning exercises for class three days per week. Counseled students seeking course and career advice related to the course content area. Developed and graded assignments and exams, providing students with constructive feedback on writing and critiquing. Established rapport with students who had expected a world-renowned professor who came with high recommendations of previous students, ultimately receiving excellent reviews from the students.

Wrote original research proposals for fellowship competitions, wrote and edited sections of R01 NSF grant proposals. Organized, critiqued, and synthesized research literatures to develop original and in-depth literature reviews. Conceptualized custom computer software and hardware needs for a unique cognitive testing system, and collaborated with technical specialists to implement these designs for the dissertation.Extensively error tested custom software and troubleshot problems with software code to determine causes and solutions. Developed novel research procedures and theoretical approaches to major research questions, and implemented research plans. Organized, extracted, and analyzed original data. Organized statistical analysis and summaries of data into visual presentations and written summaries for papers, published manuscripts, and presentations.Mentored laboratory staff in approaches to organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data. Adapted to demands of multiple large-scale projects, independently strengthened skills in previously unfamiliar content areas, such as brain imaging, software programs, and data extraction. Worked in a high-pressure environment to meet important deadlines, completing writing, editing, and analysis efficiently.

Coordinated travel and school assignment logistics, field trips, and living arrangements in advance of our travel as the graduate assistant for a study abroad trip in the UK. Responsible for ensuring that students completed research as required, checking in with elementary schools where students were assigned, navigating students through cultural differences, and ensuring day-to-day well-being of all students. Managed and guided students in the face of a national emergency during our visit, accounting for all individuals and establishing contact with all families to communicate that all students were safe.