Division of Current Employment StatisticsState and Area EstimatesServes as division expert on employment and earnings data by training new and experienced staff on microdata processing systems and sample selection methodologies. Develops new methods of estimation, including accounting for employment loss for business closures. Provides authoritative guidance to division of 40 analysts and over 50 state stakeholders on how and when to use data review and estimate imputation tools. Presents research findings and provides consultation on requirement changes to statistical methods staff.

Division of Current Employment StatisticsNational Estimates- Health care, government, and education

Worked with faculty member to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of attendance at Saint Joseph's UniversityGathered data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' databases and the university's annual alumni reportsCompared growth rates of tuition, loan interest, and alumni salaries to assess long-term tuition costs

Conducted a five week independent field study on the labor market in Chile's wine production industryEngaged in personal interviews with labor economists, agricultural workers, and labor organizers Collected empirical data from Chilean government's online databases and from former field studies Analyzed data to complete a thirty page report in Spanish that was presented to the program director