Erika Kennedy
Graduate Research Assistant for Summer Team Impact Project at George Mason University - College of Health and Human Services- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
American Heart AssociationApr, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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George Mason University - College of Health and Human Services
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant for Summer Team Impact Project
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May 2021 - Present
- Authored grant proposal and IRB application for project titled "COVID-19's Impact on Under-Resourced/Underrepresented College Students and their Peers"- Submitted and edited IRB application for acceptance by GMU IRB- Managed hiring and paperwork for 8 undergraduate research assistants, 2 graduate research assistants, and 6 volunteers- Established a screener and a list of interview questions for summer interviews and focus groups to learn of COVID-19's impacts on diverse student groups- Developed extensive schedule of seminars for student researchers to engage in during orientation week. Topics included diversity and cultural competency, ethics, interview techniques, and research methods- Recruited participants from a vast array of GMU resources, including student organizations at GMU, the Mason Cohort (Health Starts Here), FWS students, and summer course instructors- Ensured a smooth transition from the screener to the interview stage of the project by coordinating timing for interviews and guaranteeing free parking for all participants- Oversaw all project communications involving researchers, volunteers, participants, and faculty
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Sep 2020 - May 2021
- Assisted in Mason: Health Starts Here longitudinal cohort study- Conducted thorough literature reviews on topics such as young adult consumption of nutrients of moderation and food sources of energy among US college students- Drafted several of the study's research papers with small teams- Spearheaded input of ~550 survey questions into a new software platform and supervised team of 6 undergraduate students throughout this task. Created REDCap instructional guide for future Mason Cohort researchers- Managed the study team's use of REDCap for the fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters. Oversaw retention efforts for ~500 participants- Recipient of $56,875 Summer Team Impact Project grant to study COVID-19’s effects on underserved/under-represented undergraduate students and their peers- Recipient of $50,000 GMU CHHS grant to implement a digital health solution on George Mason University’s campus to increase mental well-being and academic success of students- Conducted interviews of George Mason University undergraduate and graduate students to select research assistants for Mason Cohort team
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Nokesville United Methodist
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Pianist
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Sep 2016 - Present
- Employed time management and flexibility to rehearse pieces with the church choir and guest musicians in preparation for Sunday services- Used creative thinking to perform music in new, innovative ways- Communicated with all members of the church community actively to ensure best worship services possible- Remained reliable and self-motivated to meet the needs of the church services
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Brown's Insurance Agency, Inc
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commercial Lines Agent
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2021
- Serviced new and existing clients’ commercial policies equally with close detail to ensure proper coverage was in place at all times- Managed agency accounting- Collaborated with the personal lines and commercial lines teams to quote new policies- Exhibited a strong work ethic to meet the job’s many goals- Handled confidential information with discretion and professionalism
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Goodwill Industries International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Floor Associate
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
- Greeted customers and helped them find merchandise- Exhibited exemplary communication skills when ringing up final purchases- Stocked products methodologically- Cleaned the store daily with teammates- Counted register till at the end of every day to ensure accurate transactions during entirety of shift
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Dunkin Donuts
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Restaurant Crew Member
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
- Assisted customers at the cash register efficiently and with politeness- Prepared food and drink orders in a safe, clean, and responsible manner- Cleaned all floors, surfaces, bathrooms, and equipment during shift and before closing
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Education
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2020 - 2022
George Mason University
Master of Public Health - MPH, Epidemiology -
2016 - 2019
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Community Health
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