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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Wake County, North Carolina, United States

Cary, North Carolina

• Works closely with executives, employees and volunteers to successfully achieve strategic goals.
• Researchs trends and statistics, and develop strategic, change and implementation plans.
• Maintains specialized databases, and generate market data queries, reports and maps.
• Leads campaigns, and coordinate field operations and communication of district and area projects.
• Conducts trainings in the use of mobile technology to support field operations.
• Builds inter- and intra-district networks to assist each other in achieving goals and objectives.

Bethesda, MD

• Manages and analyzes Clinical Outcomes Assessments and Patient Reported Outcomes data
• Contributes to study design, interpretation and publication of findings from an epidemiologic perspective
• Optimizes efficacy of research teams, and, as dictated by growth within the division, leads additional staff acquired for this capacity

Boston, Massachusetts

• Managed analysis of clinical trials and observational research patient outcomes data for psychometric research
• Implemented SAS code and programming strategy for quality data management to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy
• Troubleshot data-related problems, and evaluate information and data systems to discover ways of enhancing them

Phoenix And Chandler, Arizona

• Recruited, advised, and motivated a team of Precinct Committee Members and volunteers.
• Used market segmentation techniques to draw insights and to identify core issues impacting individuals and the community.
• Articulated clear expectations to set accountability towards desired outcomes and strategic goals.
• Implemented community programs and fundraising efforts by identifying high-impact opportunities, setting scalable goals, committing resources, creating associated media releases and materials, and organizing.

Austin, Texas

• Identified operational redundancies and promoted integrated service delivery to gain efficiencies.
• Interacted routinely with executive management, internal business partners, outside consultants, external vendors, and the general public.
• Acted as a liaison and provided technical support to research and cross-organizational projects.
• Managed the DARS Contract Management Improvement Implementation Project by consolidating contracting functions organization-wide.
• Guided development and adoption of enhanced job descriptions, career paths, and training plans.
• Led the organizational and technological change efforts of the DARS Consumer Purchasing Merger Project from initiation to successful closeout.

Austin, Texas

• Worked together with cross-divisional staff and contractors to enhance our data management system making organizational data, and program and employee performance available in real-time.
• Piloted and implemented emerging and mobile technologies to support activities of front-line managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Led research team and authored evaluation reports on the implementation and progress of DFPS Mobile Technology.
• Coordinated performance metrics development to increase accountability and quality assurance.
• Developed policies and procedures to integrate performance data into management and ensure continuous improvement.
• Conducted Performance Management training on the use of quantitative and qualitative data to manage staff and make decisions.

Austin, Texas

• Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data used to create assessments, plans, and evaluations.
• Managed, coded, and processed large data sets using analytical techniques (e.g. forecasting, regression analysis, etc.).
• Constructed tables, graphs, charts, maps, and complex reports for internal and external customers.

Washington D.C.

• Communicated cutting edge information through the publication of the premier professional journal of public health.
• Built strategic, change management and project plans for the re-design of the hard-copy periodical and the implementation of a new on-line version of the AJPH.

Austin, Texas

• Conducted highly advanced research on court administration issues concerning all levels of courts in the Texas judicial system.
• Served as a technical consultant for the agency, statewide court personnel, and other state government staff.
• Developed, administered, and managed complex grants and agency projects.
• Trained agency and field staff regarding project guidelines and responsibilities.
• Designed, collected, and performed analysis activities of quantitative and qualitative research data.
• Prepared and gave presentations reporting research outcomes and recommendations.

Austin, Texas

• Managed a Center for Health Care Strategies and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to improve the state of health care in Texas.
• Collaborated with colleagues, subject matter experts, health plan administrators, health care providers, and stakeholders.
• Contributed in the data analysis, chart design, writing, and editing of the Medicaid Managed Care Review Report.
• Updated the Texas Medicaid in Perspective using project management, website construction, and desktop publishing software.
• Created the framework and provided training for an electronic-based editorial process of the Medicaid Managed Care Review Report.

Chicago, Illinois

• Collaborated with political, religious, community, and business leaders in the advocacy, implementation, and evaluation of health programs.
• Performed clinical and survey research to study stages of change in the acceptance of health and lifestyle modification.
• Measured, collected, managed, and analyzed data on physiological and psychological factors.
• Co-authored journal articles and presented study findings at local, state, and national conferences.
• Developed and facilitated training sessions that enabled adults to establish peer-led health and exercise programs.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

• Motivated an executive board of 12 international members.
• Conducted customer marketing research to increased annual income three-fold, and expanded membership from 60 to 1,000.
• Delivered presentations on strategic planning, change management and leadership skills at the regional, state, national, and global level.

Berkeley, California

• Managed a multi-million dollar budget and lowered expenditures using benchmarking, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Supervised and mentored a staff of 75 paid employees and volunteers to inspire a positive culture of fitness, health and well-being.
• Identified, developed, and offered company-wide training opportunities aligned with organizational and employee goals.
• Developed and implemented a cost-effective customer marketing program partnering with healthcare providers and health plans.
• Provided guidance and support in facility design and equipment acquisition for a new building project.

Bachelor'S: Integrative Biology / Physical Education, (Emphases: Exercise Physiology And Sports Management), Minor: Population Studies And Demography

Activities and Societies: Intern, Health and Medical Apprenticeship Program, University of California, Berkeley; President, Stern Hall.

Mph(C), Epidemiology And Biostatistics

Activities and Societies: President, Public Health Student Association, University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health