Stephanie Benvengo Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

I manage pilot and long-term projects from development to close and ensure projects are within scope, completed on time, and within budget. I oversee and manage vendor contracts to ensure that donor dollars are spent responsibly and in alignment with study objectives. I quickly elevate project updates and road blockers to internal and external stakeholders. I have knowledge and practice of clinical trial operations such as submitting to the IRB, progress reports, and other regulatory… Show more I manage pilot and long-term projects from development to close and ensure projects are within scope, completed on time, and within budget. I oversee and manage vendor contracts to ensure that donor dollars are spent responsibly and in alignment with study objectives. I quickly elevate project updates and road blockers to internal and external stakeholders. I have knowledge and practice of clinical trial operations such as submitting to the IRB, progress reports, and other regulatory regulations. I build strong rapport with internal and external team members to create a productive and welcoming environment. Show less

New York, United States

I partnered with key stakeholders to identify and execute short and long term projects to improve the patient experience with our clinical and operational teams. I provided direct support to improve our service recovery workflows to ensure our patients voices are heard. I partnered with the nursing, clinical, quality, and administrative managers to define milestones, resources, and scope of their yearly projects. I presented weekly progress updates on departmental goals to ensure timely… Show more I partnered with key stakeholders to identify and execute short and long term projects to improve the patient experience with our clinical and operational teams. I provided direct support to improve our service recovery workflows to ensure our patients voices are heard. I partnered with the nursing, clinical, quality, and administrative managers to define milestones, resources, and scope of their yearly projects. I presented weekly progress updates on departmental goals to ensure timely completion or help identify any barriers which need additional support. I collected, analyzed, and distributed data to the clinical and operations teams. Show less

Greater New York City Area

I worked on multiple grant funded studies to assist cancer caregivers. I identified potential participants and carried out recruitment procedures: eligibility screening, verbal and written informed consents, and participant registration in CTMS. I developed and maintained clinical research databases across multiple platforms including SPSS, Excel, and REDCap. I collected clinical research data for several simultaneous IRB protocols. I conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with… Show more I worked on multiple grant funded studies to assist cancer caregivers. I identified potential participants and carried out recruitment procedures: eligibility screening, verbal and written informed consents, and participant registration in CTMS. I developed and maintained clinical research databases across multiple platforms including SPSS, Excel, and REDCap. I collected clinical research data for several simultaneous IRB protocols. I conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with both patients and caregivers for multiple studies. I scheduled and transported bio specimen samples for IRB protocols. I maintained protocol regulatory binders and Clinical Research Databases (CRDBi) along with assisting in preparation of institutional reporting and monitoring regulatory compliance. I worked to amend study protocols to IRB and assisted in the new creation of protocols. After studies were complete, I assisted in publication and poster preparation.I mentored interns and volunteers on data collection and management. Another volunteer opportunity I was apart of was to assist with Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy training program for professionals. I helped create and maintain Research Assistant Guides used to train new team members I was responsible for running team meetings and reporting updates across multiple protocols. Show less

I was the research assistant who assisted in the study coordination of multiple NIH grant funded studies working with the substance dependent and HIV positive population in New York City.I politely conducted pre-screen phone calls with potential participants and scheduled eligible participants to meet with study interviewers. I oversaw and manage interviewer appointments, set-up, and solved any issues that arose. I contacted participants daily for study reminders. I kept organized and… Show more I was the research assistant who assisted in the study coordination of multiple NIH grant funded studies working with the substance dependent and HIV positive population in New York City.I politely conducted pre-screen phone calls with potential participants and scheduled eligible participants to meet with study interviewers. I oversaw and manage interviewer appointments, set-up, and solved any issues that arose. I contacted participants daily for study reminders. I kept organized and maintained trackers of study information. I greeted participants when they came to study offices. I helped resolve any issues participants might have throughout study. I reported weekly to supervisors about progression of study. I scheduled bio-specimen pick up with outside vendor and ensured proper storage of bio-specimens. Show less

Greater New York City Area

I conducted pre-screening phone interviews with clients for eligibility in pilot study. I was trained in Time Line Fall Back Assessment for past 30 day drug and alcohol use with study participants and with being trained in DARN-C coding for Motivational Interviews. I worked with other research team members to overcome obstacles in data entry or collection. When needed, I assisted with grant applications. I met and escorted study participants to study counselors. I scheduled study participants… Show more I conducted pre-screening phone interviews with clients for eligibility in pilot study. I was trained in Time Line Fall Back Assessment for past 30 day drug and alcohol use with study participants and with being trained in DARN-C coding for Motivational Interviews. I worked with other research team members to overcome obstacles in data entry or collection. When needed, I assisted with grant applications. I met and escorted study participants to study counselors. I scheduled study participants for appointments. I assisted with data entry and management. I was the note taker for weekly clinical meeting with staff. Show less

I assisted with data entry and wrote SAS codes for checking and cleaning data. I helped create and test surveys with the QDS software. I helped to create a smartphone application for new pilot study that worked with the HIV+ and substance dependent population in New York City. I was the note taker for weekly clinical meetings between PI, research and clinical staff.

Greater New York City Area

I provided helpful customer service to students and visitors. I called for invoices from vendors. I assisted in textbook buy back and packaging books for return.

I was responsible for preparing the store for opening and completing financial tasks for closing store. I was responsible for daily operations of the store including but not limited to: addressing customer concerns, resolving technical and equipment issues, accepting and processing shipments, monitoring and supervising employees work, and managing inventory. I enthusiastically helped customers with their orders and in store purchases. I processed purchase orders and coordinated shipping of… Show more I was responsible for preparing the store for opening and completing financial tasks for closing store. I was responsible for daily operations of the store including but not limited to: addressing customer concerns, resolving technical and equipment issues, accepting and processing shipments, monitoring and supervising employees work, and managing inventory. I enthusiastically helped customers with their orders and in store purchases. I processed purchase orders and coordinated shipping of vendors. I provided training and supervision to new employees along with assisting in employee engagement. I was responsible for communication between main store and satellite store. Show less

Office Of Residence Life

I tended to the personal, social, and academic needs of 29 residents and 11 staff members. I maintained all paperwork for resident assistant's programming. I prepared and presented at in-services for resident assistants. I monitored all residents and guests to insure compliance with school’s code of conduct. I created and participated in social, academic, and personal programs on campus.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Clinical Psychology

Activities and Societies: Community Impact at Columbia - Mentor Concentration in Global Mental Health and Trauma.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: LIU Post Trauma Lab, Alpha Xi Delta, Psi Chi, Veterans and Students United Club, C.H.A.T.S club, Do Something!.