Alexander J.
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Credentials
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Analytic Thinking, Data Science, and Data Mining
UC IrvineMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Cluster Analysis, Association Mining, and Model Evaluation
UC IrvineMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Predictive Modeling, Model Fitting, and Regression Analysis
UC IrvineMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery
University of North TexasMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
IRB-HSR RESEARCHER BASIC COURSE
CITI ProgramAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
IRB-SBS RESEARCHER BASIC COURSE-NO PRISONERS
CITI ProgramAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Lifeguarding, AED/CPR, First Aid
Ellis and Associates, Inc.Jul, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Water Safety Instructor
American Red CrossJun, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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UVA McIntire School of Commerce
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Aug 2023 - Present
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UVA Recreation
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Swim Instruction Coordinator
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Sep 2022 - Present
Managed the UVA REC swim lesson program, directing a team of 30 youth and adult swim instructors while coordinating operations; performed performance evaluations to guarantee high-quality swim lessons for 300+ participants; recruited and trained new swim instructors, maintaining instructional excellence and program efficiency.
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Aquatics Supervisor
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Aug 2022 - Present
Supervised aquatics staff and administer audits to communicate expectations; collaborated with cross-functional staff to enrich aquatics programs by coordinating schedule with general program operations; liaised between Aquatics Manager and lower-level employees to enforce policies and convey feedback; trained staff in operational procedures.
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University of Virginia
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant, Virginia Institute of Development in Adulthood
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Aug 2022 - Present
Gathered comprehensive behavioral and medical data through participant interviews and health visits; ensured data integrity by transcription and organization of participant interactions; managed 25 years of behavioral data using SPSS and SAS; chosen for a Distinguished Majors Thesis on intergenerational parenting. PI: Dr. Joseph Allen Gathered comprehensive behavioral and medical data through participant interviews and health visits; ensured data integrity by transcription and organization of participant interactions; managed 25 years of behavioral data using SPSS and SAS; chosen for a Distinguished Majors Thesis on intergenerational parenting. PI: Dr. Joseph Allen
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ARA
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Junior Data Scientist
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May 2023 - Aug 2023
Utilized advanced statistical techniques for meticulous analysis of CBP data for over a million migrants at the southwest border, identifying predictive factors for extended custody and informing operational enhancements. Played an active role in government proposal development. Applied discrete event simulation expertise using JaamSim to support a TSA project. Utilized advanced statistical techniques for meticulous analysis of CBP data for over a million migrants at the southwest border, identifying predictive factors for extended custody and informing operational enhancements. Played an active role in government proposal development. Applied discrete event simulation expertise using JaamSim to support a TSA project.
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George Mason University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Intern; Anxiety, Stress, and Relationships Lab
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May 2022 - May 2023
Conducted extensive data collection from 250+ diverse participants, applying advanced statistical techniques in SPSS, such hierarchical regression, for insightful analysis across two projects. Presented findings at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s 2023 Conference, contributing to broader understanding of anxiety, stress, and relationships.PI: Dr. Keith Renshaw
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Research Intern, Developing Minds Lab
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
Innovatively crafted a game program using PsychoPy and Python for a children's working memory study, streamlining data organization and management, resulting in heightened result analysis efficiency; adeptly marketed the lab and its studies to engage participants; devised comprehensive experiment protocols, reporting procedures. Awarded a $2,000 research stipend.PI: Dr. Sabine Doebel
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Fairfax County Park Authority
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Swim Instructor
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Jul 2021 - Aug 2022
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UVA Recreation
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Swim Instructor
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Sep 2021 - May 2022
Prepare safe and effective swim lessons for children and adults, conduct and manage group swim classes, identify student ability through observational analysis, and communicate areas of improvement.
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Lifeguard
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Aug 2021 - May 2022
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University of Virginia
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant, Early Social Development Lab
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Aug 2021 - May 2022
Developed a Python-based game program to test participants and streamline data organization, significantly improving data collection accuracy; executed studies involving UVA undergraduates and children, fostering engagement; facilitated educational experiences for families and participants through study exhibits; meticulously prepared research materials, ensuring seamless participant visits and contributing to a streamlined research process. PI: Dr. Amrisha Vaish Developed a Python-based game program to test participants and streamline data organization, significantly improving data collection accuracy; executed studies involving UVA undergraduates and children, fostering engagement; facilitated educational experiences for families and participants through study exhibits; meticulously prepared research materials, ensuring seamless participant visits and contributing to a streamlined research process. PI: Dr. Amrisha Vaish
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CoronaNet Research Project
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Germany
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2021 - Jan 2022
Conducted comprehensive research on COVID-19 pandemic policies by scrutinizing government databases and analyzing official communications; skillfully assessed, cleaned, planned, and coded data using Qualtrics, contributing to insightful public policy analysis. PIs: Dr. Cindy Cheng & Dr. Luca Messerschmidt Conducted comprehensive research on COVID-19 pandemic policies by scrutinizing government databases and analyzing official communications; skillfully assessed, cleaned, planned, and coded data using Qualtrics, contributing to insightful public policy analysis. PIs: Dr. Cindy Cheng & Dr. Luca Messerschmidt
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Virginia Hills Pool
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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Assistant Swim Coach
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May 2017 - Mar 2020
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Education
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University of Virginia
Bachelor's degree, Psychology and Computer Science, Minor in Data Science -
West Potomac High School
Advanced Studies