Project. Beginner Farmer Development ProgramResponsibilities: Provide evaluation services for this project. Develop tools and instruments such as interview guides and surveys. Engage in evaluation related activities such as conducting interviews, survey administration, data analysis and report writing. Ongoing interaction with clients and other stakeholders.

Project. Beginner Farmer Development ProgramResponsibilities: Provide evaluation services for this project. Develop tools and instruments such as interview guides and surveys. Engage in evaluation related activities such as conducting interviews, survey administration, data analysis and report writing. Ongoing interaction with clients and other stakeholders.

Project. Life Coaching & Scholarship ProgramResponsibilities: Provide evaluation services for two projects. Develop tools and instruments such as focus group guides and surveys. Engage in evaluation related activities such as conducting focus groups, survey administration, data analysis and report writing. Ongoing interaction with clients and other stakeholders.

Project. Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention ProjectResponsibilities: Provided evaluation services to include client interaction, project planning and management, survey and focus group instrument development, data collection, evaluation plan, conducting focus groups and/or interviews, survey administration, document review, data analysis and report writing.Project. Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention ProjectResponsibilities: Conduct a fidelity of implementation assessment to ensure that staff are implementing programs with fidelity. Trained staff on fidelity of implementation practices, survey development and administration, developed interview guides and observation forms, conducted observations, staff interviews and document review, data analysis, report writing and provided recommendations for improvement.

Project. Atlanta Wealth Building InitiativeResponsibilities: Provided consultative and evaluation expertise in developing their strategic plan and a layout for moving forward.Project. Fellowship for the Common GoodResponsibilities: Provide planning and implementation expertise for a leadership development training program to build community-based leadership and sustainability; manage and update workplan; track tasks to ensure execution of workplan; communicate updates to Fellows and other stakeholders.Project. Strategic Plan and Statewide Community Engagement SessionsResponsibilities: Provided consultative and evaluation expertise in strategic planning and community engagement for a local non-profit; manage and update workplan; facilitate interviews and focus groups; develop discussion guides; develop reports.Project. LAA Evaluation Plan and TrainingResponsibilities: Provided consultative and evaluation expertise in developing an organization-wide evaluation plan to support the ongoing assessment of the organization’s programs and services.

Projects. GA Tech Hub, Project Catapult, RICEResponsibilities: Provided program management services for three projects. Managed over 10 people to ensure that deadlines were met, projects remained on schedule, met with clients, and tracked activities. Engaged in evaluation related activities such as survey development, administration, data analysis and report writing.

Project. 21st Century Community Learning CentersResponsibilities: Served as an Evaluation Consultant responsible for conducting a formative and summative evaluation for Newton County Schools. Responsible for client interaction, project timeline development, evaluation plan, survey development and administration, conducted intercept interviews, site visits, document review, data analysis and report writing for 21st CCLC program.

Project. Fitness Tracker StudyResponsibilities: Conducted a study to assess the impact of a fitness tracker on youth participants at two schools. Engaged in the following evaluation activities: develop an evaluation plan, focus group guide, survey development and administration, focus group moderation, data analysis, and report writing.

Project. CDC’s National Tobacco Program Responsibilities: Served as an Evaluation Consultant responsible for conducting a process and outcome evaluation of the National Tobacco Program. Responsible for client interaction, project timeline development, data collection tools, update/refine evaluation plan, conduct stakeholder interviews, document review, data analysis and report writing for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) project.

Length of Employment: Contractual BasisResponsibilities: Served as a project manager for several projects with responsibility for client management, internal reporting and administration, project planning, control and communication; interviewing potential hires and references; communication with clients and staff; monitoring of all projects to ensure that deliverables were on schedule.Project. WINGS for Kids Responsibilities: Served as an evaluation consultant conducting numerous interviews with staff, focus groups with parents and site visits at multiple Atlanta public schools and report writing.Project. Spelman ProjectResponsibilities: Served as an evaluation consultant conducting numerous observations in a classroom setting and focus groups with college students, report writing and protocol development.

Project: Data Trends and MapsResponsibilities: Provide consultative expertise regarding the evaluation of the existing data trends and maps interactive database. Conducted quality control/quality assurance on new indicators and data uploaded by comparing data in Logi interface with Socrata data. Provided consultative expertise regarding the development of physical activity scorecard. Developed tools such as Go-No-Go matrix and rating scale to assess the feasibility of developing a new scorecard; developing article for publication.

Project: Health EquityResponsibilities: Provided consultative and project management expertise regarding the evaluation of health equity resources while defining procedures for training and technical assistance. Identified stakeholders, risks, assumptions. Defined goals and objectives for training institute; determined responsibilities; meeting schedule; communication plan; reviewed historical data to inform planning efforts; conducted kick-off meeting with stakeholders; conducted brainstorming sessions; communicated progress updates to stakeholders; reviewed schedule; developed solutions to identified issues; conducted surveys; collected and analyzed data; developed monthly and quarterly reports on media impressions for health equity website; provided technical assistance to program staff and awardees; developed lessons learned and final report. Actively involved in business development activities; wrote technical approach for a proposal.

Project: CDC - Office of Informatics and Information Resource Management, Chronic Disease Management Information System (CDMIS)Responsibilities: Provided consultative expertise regarding the evaluation of the Chronic Disease Management Information System (CDMIS) and the Consolidated Workgroup (CWG) while defining and refining procedures for reporting issues/problems, training and technical assistance. Developed standard operating procedures’ manual, summary reports; conducted literature searches and summaries on consensus building in workgroups and evaluation of information systems; developed protocols on submitting training requests and reporting issues; developed interview facilitation guide and coordinated the data collection process regarding the evaluation of CDMIS; reviewed and analyzed data and made recommendations; developed CDMIS logic model; managed the CDMIS website and mailbox; developed content and made recommendations for improving website based on analytics data; analyzed and rated website according to Clear Communication Index; developed surveys and collected data from awardees on how to improve the website; facilitated Awardee Consultation Group (ACG); presented data and facilitated ACG meetings; developed surveys to obtain feedback from awardees on user guides and e-learning modules on website; responded to requests for information from workgroup; trained grantees and CDC program staff on use of CDMIS system; conducted interviews with CDC program staff; presented and served as facilitator at CWG meetings; led training planning meetings; managed the training request process for CDC program staff; participated in business requirements’, quarterly release and enhancement request meetings for requirements gathering, design, testing and implementation of the CDMIS system for respective programs.

Project. Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) – Impact StudyResponsibilities: Served as focus group moderator conducting 4 focus groups across several populations regarding their experiences on the GA express lanes. Analyzed results and generated primary themes from focus group sessions; developed topline reports of findings. Project. Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) – Managed Lanes Research StudyResponsibilities: Served as project manager responsible for the management and operation of 8 focus group sessions. Analyzed focus group summaries; developed topline reports for each focus group.

Project. Feasibility Study – Health Information VideoResponsibilities: Provided consultative expertise regarding the impact of a health information video that will be used in doctor’s offices or other medical facilities. Conducted over 50 semi-structured interviews with respondents to obtain their thoughts regarding health information video; summarized interview data; developed comprehensive report of findings. Project. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine StudyResponsibilities: Conducted impact study to assess the thoughts and perceptions regarding the HPV vaccine. Administered survey to over 70 respondents consisting of parents and appropriate age youth to obtain their feedback regarding the HPV vaccine.Project. International Air Travelers StudyResponsibilities: Administered surveys to over 100 international passengers to collect information regarding their flight and airport experiences.

Project. CDC/Richmond County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative (TPPI)Responsibilities: Provided consultative expertise regarding the implementation of a nationwide initiative for a community needs assessment in Richmond County. Developed training programs for community researchers for the collection of data; generated data collection strategy; reviewed and assisted in the development of training documents; developed summary reports of activities; moderated focus group with community researchers to assess their thoughts about data collected on teen pregnancy; conducted 20 phone interviews with pharmacists to obtain their thoughts and views on teen pregnancy. Project. Working to Institutionalize Sex Education in Georgia (WISE)Responsibilities: Served as focus group moderator for teachers in Georgia concerning the effectiveness of sex education curriculum being taught to high school students. Developed debrief notes and report regarding key themes generated from focus group session.Project. Project Stronger Together (PST)Responsibilities: Served as an interview facilitator conducting over 20 phone interviews with organizations that received training and technical assistance regarding the development and implementation of their programs. Developed report summary of findings.Project. Healthcare of Georgia (HCG)Responsibilities: Served as Manager responsible for planning and directing the evaluation of teen pregnancy prevention programs in two counties in Georgia. Developed evaluation framework and work plan, data collection tools and instruments such as interview discussion guides, created logic models, facilitated interviews with organizations responsible for the implementation of teen pregnancy prevention efforts; monitored program to ensure that deliverables are being met; developed code book, analyzed survey and interview data; generated evaluation report of findings; served as primary point of contact for client; participated in meetings with client.

Project. Georgia Department of Human Resources – HIV/AIDS Media Campaign and HIV Communications CampaignResponsibilities: Directed and planned the evaluation of a statewide HIV Media Campaign that targets African American men who have sex with men and a statewide HIV Communications Campaign that targets African American women in collaboration with federal, state and local partners. Managed the daily operation and direction of the program; developed evaluation framework and work plan; conducted literature reviews; generated reports and made recommendations; managed the recruitment and administration of focus groups, interviews; developed focus group and interview guides, surveys; facilitated interviews; developed presentation on findings; provided program oversight; presented evaluation findings; attended and participated in weekly meetings. Project. Dekalb County Schools (DCS) – Smaller Learning Communities (SLC)Responsibilities: Provided consultative advice and expertise in the implementation and evaluation of SLCs in 12 Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. Managed the submission, collection and analysis of data; provided updates to school administrative staff; moderated focus groups of students, managed data collection and submission process for over 500 pre and post measure surveys; analyzed data; conducted needs assessment; trained school staff; provided monthly reports; generated reports and communicated results. Project. Dekalb County Board of Health/Dekalb County Schools – Steps to a Healthier Dekalb (SHD)Responsibilities: Conducted formative, process, and outcomes evaluation of Dekalb County Schools using the Coordinated School Health Model. Led and planned the evaluation of the Steps to a Healthier Dekalb program in collaboration with local partners. Managed the collection and analysis of data; developed evaluation framework and plan; conducted interviews; communicated updates to partners; completed progress reports; attended meetings.

Project. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – National Minority AIDS Initiative (NMAI) Funded HIV ProgramsResponsibilities: Collected and analyzed data on the National Minority AIDS Initiative (NMAI), a nationwide program that targeted African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities and gay men of color. Coordinated and monitored activities for Community Systems Analysis evaluation, a longitudinal research study (case study approach) of four communities; managed recruitment activities; trained staff and developed training protocols and manuals; generated reports on field activities for four sites; performed data abstraction; performed data collection and analysis of three strategy areas: community-based organization, capacity building assistance, and community coalition development; provided technical assistance; trained in project management concepts; participated in close-out activities for contract. Project. Center for Substance Treatment (CSAT). Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).Responsibilities: Managed technical assistance and biannual reports process for over 200 Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) grantees from the Adolescent Treatment, HIV, SBIRT, Criminal Justice, TCE General, Women and Children’s Treatment, and AI/AN program areas; generated monthly reports on technical assistance (TA) activity; managed Access database; communicated updates and monitored activity of staff; conducted initial review of TA requests; calculated monthly expenditures for program area silos; reviewed consultant summary reports and updated online system; trained new staff; developed training manual; conducted presentations for collaborators; responded to inquiries and resolved discrepancies; generated reports of submission status; managed the collection and distribution of biannual reports; wrote sections of final report; actively involved in writing proposals and applying for grants.

Project: National Minority AIDS Initiative (NMAI) Responsibilities: Monitored and coordinated National Minority AIDS Initiative (NMAI) evaluation activities; conducted site-visits to community-based organizations (CBOs); collected, organized and presented data; generated reports regarding status of data and project activities using Microsoft Excel and Word; developed tracking system for study data and participating CBOs using Microsoft Access and Excel; collaborated with CBOs and health departments for counseling and testing data; served as presenter to CBOs at regional trainings; facilitated training sessions; monitored and organized data of CBOs using CDC web-based reporting system; generated frequency reports in SAS regarding programmatic data; provided technical assistance to CBOs in planning, management and electronic data collection activities; communicated updates and responded to requests for information from NMAI-funded CBOs; served as primary author on development of content information for CDC’s NMAI website.

Responsibilities: Awarded fellowship to receive training in the development and use of evidenced- based systematic reviews of public health interventions. Served as Coordinator for the Motor Vehicle Occupant Injury Team. Summarized results of findings in a report; conducted literature searches/reviews on specific interventions; abstracted data from articles; prepared over 300 written summaries of articles for review; coordinated and disseminated information to reviewers, chapter consultants and team members; communicated updates to team members concerning latest research on population-based health promotion and disease prevention interventions; organized and managed large databases such as Reference Manager and Access to track progress of information; served as a liaison between reviewers and team members.