Experience

MBA Research Study

• United States
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Research Project Coordinator

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  STUDY BASICSAre you the parent of a 12-17 year old child who is depressed? If so, your child may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about brain and behavior changes in depressed adolescents. Participation includes interviews, questionnaires, computer tasks, and an fMRI scan. Compensation is provided.STUDY PURPOSEMore than 20% of teens will experience depression, a serious mood disorder that typically causes feelings of intense sadness, lowered interest in activities, academic problems, and withdrawal from others. The purpose of this study is to help researchers learn more about brain and behavior changes with varying mood states. Researchers hope their findings will lead to more personalized treatments for depression in the future.COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?• Ages 12-17 • Currently depressed• Not currently taking any medication to treat depression• No non-removable metal in the body (dental fillings are OK)WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECTParticipation involves six visits over two years. During the first 3 hour visit, participants will complete interviews and questionnaires. During the second 3 hour visit, participants will have an fMRI brain scan. fMRI brain scans are not invasive and do not use radiation.Over the next 2 years, visits will be repeated every 6 months. Participants can choose between coming into the lab for the visit, or having the research team come to their home.



UPMC

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Project Coordinator

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  • Project Coordinator for the Mood and Brain Circuity in Adolescence Study with the Cognitive-Affective Neuroscience and Development (CAND) Lab. Principal Investigators: Dr. Rasim Diler and Dr. Cecile Ladouceur.• Successfully handles multiple tasks simultaneously in order to set- up valid and reliable study operations. • Effective in assigning and overseeing the work of staff and student research assistants including the coordination of complex schedules and activities, liaising with data managers, subcontractors, advertising venues, and various inter- and intra- departmental University Personnel.



Steel City Improv, LLC

• Assistant Artistic Director

  • Mar 2018 - Nov 2018



University of Pittsburgh

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Coordinator- Psychology Research

  • Feb 2015 - Jan 2018

  • Project Coordinator for two randomized trials studying smoking (funded by the National Cancer Institute) and smoking cessation (funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse; award number: R01DA034629) among non-daily smokers. • Successfully works with the Project Director to assist in the oversight day to day operations of two large psychology research trials. • Effective in assigning and overseeing the work of staff and student research assistants including the coordination of complex schedules and activities, liaising with data managers, subcontractors, advertising venues, and various inter- and intra- departmental University Personnel. • Shares responsibility for recruiting study participants, ensuring adherence to project timelines, drafting and maintain standard operating procedures as well as protocols and reports for the University’s Institutional Review Board. • Successfully handles multiple tasks simultaneously while proactively foresees and addresses study issues. Responsible for handling issues with research participants and make decisions based on scientific principles and sound judgment.



Claremont Evaluation Center

• Evaluation Lead

  • Jun 2013 - Dec 2016

  • Planned and executed an evaluation of the four year USDA internship program at CSUSB.• Promoted from evaluation assistant to evaluation lead while attending graduate school full-time.• Directly assisted the Interim Director from the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at California State University at San Bernardino with numerous federally funded evaluation projects including scholarship programs and STEM programs. Performed data collection and data analysis qualitatively for institutional research.



Claremont Graduate University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Psychology Researcher

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Research assistant for the adolescent health study, Habitual & Neurocognitive Processes in Adolescent Obesity Prevention (grant number U01HL097839), funded by an NHI grant (National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and the National Cancer Institute) and for the Claremont Health, Advertising, and Marketing Project.• Delivered and self-managed components of in-person and phone health coaching sessions to parents and adolescents.• Performed thorough assessments of tobacco stores to analyze tobacco products, advertisements, and warning signs.



Riverside County Department of Mental Health

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Evaluation and Research Intern

  • Feb 2014 - May 2014

  • Performed qualitative and quantitative data analysis on a variety of projects efficiently.• Promptly consolidated and input study data for further analysis. • Created annual project reports efficiently in order for project results to be able to be communicated effectively. • Performed qualitative and quantitative data analysis on a variety of projects efficiently.• Promptly consolidated and input study data for further analysis. • Created annual project reports efficiently in order for project results to be able to be communicated effectively.



Apex Companies, LLC

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Data Analyst/ Environmental Consultant

  • Mar 2010 - Aug 2012

  • External consultant responsible for performing detailed reviews of complex documentation to ensure project deliverables met Federal and State regulatory requirements. Performed comprehensive audits of documentation/files, identified non-conformance issues, and recommended corrective and preventive actions. • External consultant responsible for performing detailed reviews of complex documentation to ensure project deliverables met Federal and State regulatory requirements. Performed comprehensive audits of documentation/files, identified non-conformance issues, and recommended corrective and preventive actions.



ULTA Beauty

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Night Manager

  • 2007 - 2009

  • Responsible for store and hair salon operations in a fast-paced environment. Interfaced with staff and customers, ensured proper check out of customers and cash register procedures, and performed administrative tasks. • Managed a staff of 10 associates by effectively delegating and working well with others in a multi-tasking retail business environment. Recognized by management and peers for working responsively with no errors.• Trained new employees on business procedures, salon and store etiquette, and management processes.



Texas A&M University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Psychology Research Assistant

  • 2007 - 2008

  • Performed support services within the college's psychology eating disorders research division as an assistant.• Led biweekly experimental couple’s therapy sessions on body image and relationship satisfaction.• Received four (4) weeks of clinical skills training which imparted the skills of discussing uncomfortable topics on body image, understanding ethical boundaries, communication skill building and confidentiality. • Administered questionnaires to study participants and independently oversaw many survey experiments.