Michelle Mcavoy Email & Phone Number

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

J.H. Bruns Collegiate

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Assisted in the development and operationalization of longitudinal research surveys (online, telephone, paper/F2F) for multiple countries and respondent groups, supporting global tobacco control initiatives and public health• Performed data entry and maintained extensive documentation of over 200 surveys within the ITC Survey Database• Responsible for ensuring surveys adhered to research specifications and participant screening requirements, while also having maximum consistency over… Show more • Assisted in the development and operationalization of longitudinal research surveys (online, telephone, paper/F2F) for multiple countries and respondent groups, supporting global tobacco control initiatives and public health• Performed data entry and maintained extensive documentation of over 200 surveys within the ITC Survey Database• Responsible for ensuring surveys adhered to research specifications and participant screening requirements, while also having maximum consistency over countries and time• Generated and analyzed various database reports to support survey development and quality control• Coordinated and scheduled resources for survey program testing; monitored and resolved reported technical issues independently or in consultation with other team members• Collaborated within department to improve database functionality and integrity• Regular communication, decision-making and problem-solving within cross-functional teams including Principal Investigators, Project Managers, Programmers, Data Analysts and Research Assistants Show less

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Managed multi-country survey data collection, requiring coordination of global research partners• Implemented and managed changes to operational plans to resolve issues, meet established schedules, and accomplish project goals and desired outputs• Developed process and reporting documentation to ensure work was delivered according to plan• Requested quotes from survey firms and provided recommendations to internal client teams regarding research specifications, global vendor… Show more • Managed multi-country survey data collection, requiring coordination of global research partners• Implemented and managed changes to operational plans to resolve issues, meet established schedules, and accomplish project goals and desired outputs• Developed process and reporting documentation to ensure work was delivered according to plan• Requested quotes from survey firms and provided recommendations to internal client teams regarding research specifications, global vendor selection, and overall schedule planning• Evaluated survey content, length, skip patterns, and cultural appropriateness• Coordinated survey translation and quality control, promoting accessibility and accuracy• Experience coordinating teams for a variety of survey modes, including online, CATI, CAPI, CLT, Paper• Frequently requested by internal clients to coordinate high profile or complicated projects Show less

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Analyzed and coded open-end survey responses, revealing actionable insights to clients• Managed multi-project workflow and monitored resource requirements to meet deadlines• Supervised staff and provided feedback and coaching to improve work quality• Selected to evaluate and trial new coding software prior to full implementation• Acted as temporary department Assistant Manager during manager's leave of absence

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Administered computer-aided telephone interviews (CATI) throughout North America for a variety of projects and topics• Recorded participants’ responses to structured surveys, including verbatim answers to open-end questions

Bachelor Of Arts, Advanced (B.A. Adv.) - Major: Psychology | Minor: Sociology

Certificate, Administrative Assistant