Jennifer Buck, Phd, Msw Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

United States

Created and managed a self-directed and cohesive program of scholarly research. Maintained a 4.0 GPA in graduate-level coursework while managing a research lab with up to 8 undergraduate research assistants. Developed expert skill in research planning and design, advanced research methodology, and complex statistical analyses. Interpreted and disseminated research findings to key stakeholders, conferences, and peer-reviewed outlets. Key Accomplishments:o Successfully developed and… Show more Created and managed a self-directed and cohesive program of scholarly research. Maintained a 4.0 GPA in graduate-level coursework while managing a research lab with up to 8 undergraduate research assistants. Developed expert skill in research planning and design, advanced research methodology, and complex statistical analyses. Interpreted and disseminated research findings to key stakeholders, conferences, and peer-reviewed outlets. Key Accomplishments:o Successfully developed and managed up to 6 individual research projects at any given timeo Fostered no fewer than three successful research collaborations at UNLV, and one international research collaborationo Initiated and completed a highly visible community research endeavor with the local school districto Mentored 8 undergraduate students on 4 separate research projects, resulting in poster presentations at regional and national conferenceso Served as a social science content expert for a large NSF grant, including psychometric validation and data analysis techniqueso Authored or co-authored 17 conference presentations, 5 peer-reviewed journal articles, and 1 book chapter (to date). Show less

Designed and taught both in-person and online undergraduate courses in Introductory Psychology, Social Psychology, and Statistics.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Consulted closely with the Executive Director on strategic planning, development, program evaluation, and nonprofit management strategies. Key Accomplishments:o Developed a logic model to summarize key organizational strategies for use by the Board of Directorso Assisted heavily with the development of a general and specific grants letters tailored to (1) mental health and (2) youth justice initiativeso Developed a comprehensive mixed-methods evaluation plan for the Uprise… Show more Consulted closely with the Executive Director on strategic planning, development, program evaluation, and nonprofit management strategies. Key Accomplishments:o Developed a logic model to summarize key organizational strategies for use by the Board of Directorso Assisted heavily with the development of a general and specific grants letters tailored to (1) mental health and (2) youth justice initiativeso Developed a comprehensive mixed-methods evaluation plan for the Uprise Theatre Program, aimed at tracking key metrics over time and continuous program improvemento Partnered with the Executive Director to create a development plan, grant tracking methods, and strategies for sustainable streams of income Show less

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Responsible for data analysis and visualization, report creation, and dissemination of results to upper level administrators and community stakeholders. Key Accomplishments:o Analyzed biweekly CDC Household PULSE Survey data, visualizing mental health and economic outcomes over time for Nevada residents vs. the rest of the USo Reconceptualized the DCFS annual statistical report and created visualization templates for seamless data updates

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Primarily conducted data analysis and visualization, created reports, and disseminated results to upper level administrators and community stakeholders. Consulted on survey creation and research methods for accurate program evaluation. Key Accomplishments:o Successfully completed analysis of critical FY19 Performance Measures and Audit Review datao Created data analysis plans and instructions for key projects including Annual Performance Measures, Audit Review data, and CDC… Show more Primarily conducted data analysis and visualization, created reports, and disseminated results to upper level administrators and community stakeholders. Consulted on survey creation and research methods for accurate program evaluation. Key Accomplishments:o Successfully completed analysis of critical FY19 Performance Measures and Audit Review datao Created data analysis plans and instructions for key projects including Annual Performance Measures, Audit Review data, and CDC PULSE Household Survey datao Wrangled and visualized key variables from large datasets for use with Nevada state policymakerso Attended workshops on program evaluation, data visualization, and trauma-informed evaluation Show less

San Diego, Ca

Managed operations and volunteers for multiple social service programs. Worked closely with Executive Director on daily operations, administration, organizational development, fundraising, communications, and event planning and execution. Created program evaluation procedures and compiled program evaluation data for reporting to funders. Heavily involved with grant writing and submissions. Key Accomplishments:o Developed and managed all aspects of a mobile showers program for the… Show more Managed operations and volunteers for multiple social service programs. Worked closely with Executive Director on daily operations, administration, organizational development, fundraising, communications, and event planning and execution. Created program evaluation procedures and compiled program evaluation data for reporting to funders. Heavily involved with grant writing and submissions. Key Accomplishments:o Developed and managed all aspects of a mobile showers program for the homeless in San Diego County, including creating and implementing policies and procedureso Coordinated and oversaw a major organizational re-branding evento Successfully fostered and maintained community partnerships with citizens, stakeholders, and organizations all across San Diego County and the state of Californiao Oversaw volunteer training and developmento Managed 1 employee for the Fresh Start Showers program Show less

Pensacola, Fl

Managed all aspects of meeting logistics for the Board of Directors and Board Committees of a large professional association with over 4,000 members. Successfully managed multiple inter-departmental projects simultaneously while consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines. Assisted with conference planning and execution for multiple events. Heavily involved with improving the operations, policies, and procedures. Key Accomplishments:o Effectively implemented and transitioned over 20… Show more Managed all aspects of meeting logistics for the Board of Directors and Board Committees of a large professional association with over 4,000 members. Successfully managed multiple inter-departmental projects simultaneously while consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines. Assisted with conference planning and execution for multiple events. Heavily involved with improving the operations, policies, and procedures. Key Accomplishments:o Effectively implemented and transitioned over 20 individuals to a new online cloud systemo Assisted with interviews and hiring decisions for two company positions o Performed quality assurance on existing governance policies and procedures o Headed quality improvement for templates, checklists, policies, and procedures for more efficient operations in multiple departments including Governance, Education, and Membershipo Assisted with the creation of Standard Operating Procedures and a Scope of Services database for improved resource management in the following areas: Governance, Membership, Executive, Finance, Fundraising, and Conventions Show less

Pensacola, Florida

Coordinated all aspects of clinical trial program management. Fostered and maintained excellent working relationships with large pharmaceutical companies, Contract Research Organizations, and Institutional Review Boards to ensure the future procurement of studies. Regularly assisted department director with contract review, opportunity identification, budget creation, preliminary clinical trial processes, networking, business agreements and negotiations. Highly involved in department… Show more Coordinated all aspects of clinical trial program management. Fostered and maintained excellent working relationships with large pharmaceutical companies, Contract Research Organizations, and Institutional Review Boards to ensure the future procurement of studies. Regularly assisted department director with contract review, opportunity identification, budget creation, preliminary clinical trial processes, networking, business agreements and negotiations. Highly involved in department development and strategic planning. Assisted Director, CEO and physician owners with practice operations management, quality improvement processes, and program development plans. Key Accomplishments: o Revitalized Site Operating Procedures for improved department accountabilityo Produced budget creation process to streamline study start-up operations and maximize profitso Reviewed multiple study and business contracts for department loss prevention Show less

Jamaica Plain, Ma

Developed and maintained annual conference materials and training reports. Responsible for preparing and reporting Healthy Aging program evaluation data. Planned and executed several fundraising events, including budget management. Organized and conducted research initiatives, including compilation of annual conference attendee feedback. Served as a cultural competency training assistant and gained certification to instruct evidence-based Memory Fitness Healthy Aging course.Key… Show more Developed and maintained annual conference materials and training reports. Responsible for preparing and reporting Healthy Aging program evaluation data. Planned and executed several fundraising events, including budget management. Organized and conducted research initiatives, including compilation of annual conference attendee feedback. Served as a cultural competency training assistant and gained certification to instruct evidence-based Memory Fitness Healthy Aging course.Key Accomplishments:o Received a $100,000 grant from One World Foundationo Received a $5,000 grant from the Eastern Bank Foundationo Successfully coordinated large events from start to finish including the Pride Tea Dance, the Friends and Family event, and the LGBT Elders in an Ever-Changing World 2013 conferenceo Completed detailed funder research and a fundraising plan for FY 2012-2013 Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Experimental Psychology, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Active member in the Experimental Student Committee (ESC)

Master'S Degree, Experimental Psychology, 4.0

Activities and Societies: President, Experimental Student Committee (ESC)

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Gerontological Social Work, Human Service Management, 3.64

Activities and Societies: Active member of Student Org (SO) and Macro Student Chair of SO Sub-Committee Human Service Management.

B.A., Psychology, 3.77

Activities and Societies: College Scholar, Psi Chi, Research Assistant