Thomas Isaak Email & Phone Number

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Provide expert guidance to Principal Investigators (PIs) throughout the complex process of preparing research grant applications, helping them understand sponsor guidelines, eligibility, and deadlines.My knowledge of sponsor requirements allows me to offer tailored advice to maximize success.Collaborate with PIs to create detailed project budgets that comply with sponsor regulations and institutional policies, aligning financial aspects with funding agency standards.Prepare budget breakdowns, forecasting all project-related expenses to ensure accurate accounting.Review Proposal Clearance Forms and proposals in internal systems like iRIS and Cayuse, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and completeness.Interpret sponsor rules to guarantee submissions meet all regulations and guide PIs through online submission portals for timely submission.Upon receiving awards, collaborate with PIs to complete internal forms and processes, ensuring all requirements are met.Assist with budget revisions, aligning project plans with awarded amounts while maintaining compliance.Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and local regulations, ensuring university projects comply with current policies and sponsor requirements.Provide guidance to ensure proposals and awards meet institutional standards.Monitor evolving sponsor policies and share updates and funding opportunities with PIs, keeping them informed of changes in processes.

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Consultation and Proposal Development: Provide expert guidance and consultative support to PIs on the preparation of research grant applications, helping to navigate sponsor guidelines, requirements, and deadlines.Budget Preparation: Collaborate with PIs to develop comprehensive project budgets and detailed budget spreadsheets, ensuring alignment with sponsor regulations and institutional policies.Proposal Review and Submission: Review Proposal Clearance Forms and internal research management systems (e.g., Cayuse) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and completeness. Interpret sponsor-specific rules and assist PIs with online proposal submission processes.Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with changes in federal, state, and local regulations, as well as funding agency rules, ensuring alignment with university policies. Interpret federal guidance, circulars, and sponsored program funding requirements to ensure full compliance with institutional standards.Continuous Improvement: Monitor evolving sponsor policies, keeping the College and its researchers informed about funding opportunities and changes to application processes.

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Create clear, visually engaging infographics to assist faculty in navigating available research office services, enhancing accessibility and understanding.Design and implemented process-improvement forms, streamlining workflows and improving efficiency within the research office.Collaborate closely with faculty to understand their needs, translating complex procedures into user-friendly resources to facilitate research support and compliance.Support research administration by developing resources that improved communication, consistency, and adherence to institutional guidelines.

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Taught Introduction to Sociology and Ethnoracial Dynamics, engaging students with foundational sociological concepts, critical thinking exercises, and discussions on social structures and diversity.Developed and delivered course materials that introduced students to key sociological theories, research methods, and contemporary issues.Created an inclusive, dynamic classroom environment to encourage dialogue on ethnoracial identities and social dynamics, helping students explore and analyze the impact of race and ethnicity on societal structures.Assessed student progress through assignments, exams, and discussions, providing constructive feedback to foster academic growth and sociological understanding.

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Facilitated discussion-based recitation sections, fostering critical dialogue on contemporary social issues and enhancing students' understanding of course material.Provided detailed feedback on assignments and exams to support student learning and development.Assisted the lead professor by maintaining accurate records, managing course logistics, and responding to student inquiries, ensuring smooth course operations.Supported course administration and contributed to a collaborative, engaging learning environment.

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Manage a team of 5-8 test administrators to ensure that all test center policies and procedures are followed to ensure test center security.Responsible for staffing test center according to exam sponsor and company requirements.Deliver performance evaluations and education to staff as needed.

Ripley, Tennessee

Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations in a 71-bed long term care facility. Ensured effective monitoring of facility quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI).Increased average facility census by 10 residents from 30 to 40 residents. Decreased facility spending by effectively monitoring department budgets and identifying opportunities to decrease spending. Communicate with managers and staff to ensure residents needs being met. Hired effective leadership to ensure that departments are performing duties according to regulation. Decreased number of deficiencies cited during survey from 21 in 2017 to 5 in 2018. Assisted with development of marketing plans and ensure that plans are followed. Work with contracted services to ensure that all areas of care are provided at high standard.

Memphis

• Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations in a 71-bed long term care facility. • Instituted and enforced quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) program.• Increased average facility census by 2 residents from 15 to 17 residents.• Decreased facility spending by monitoring budgets and reducing excessive spending. • Decreased number of deficiencies cited during annual survey from 5 in 2015 to 4 in 2017.• Communicated with other licensed professionals to ensure services were carried out using efficient, cost-effective methods.

Waco, Texas

Assisted several departments with daily functions to expand skill set and knowledge.Supported staff and substituted for department heads as needed.Performed office administration duties, such as filing, budgeting and creating reports.Actively recruited new team members and collaborated with human resource department to improve employee relations.

Waco, Texas

Assisted several departments with daily functions to expand skill set and knowledge.Supported staff and substituted for department heads as needed.Ensured all universal precautions were taken when working with patients with HIV.Performed office administration duties, such as filing, budgeting and creating reports.Actively recruited new team members and collaborated with human resource department to improve employee relations.

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Managed 2 recitation sessions of Soc 210: Race in US.provide feedback on assignments in a timely manner.managed Blackboard information, including announcements and grades as directed by professor.Responded to student emails and questions regarding both classroom information as well as university services such as counseling, library, and disability service

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Sociology

Comprehensive Exams Intersectionality & Social Policy

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Sociology, 3.90

MA in Sociology Thesis: External Homophobia and Outness Among Gay Men

Long Term Care Administration Certificate, Long Term Care Administration/Management, 4.0

Bachelor Of Science, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Delta Honors for Sociology, Sociology Club, Marching Band