Experience

University of Illinois Chicago

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Ophthalmic Clinical Trials and Translational Center

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  I am the Director of the Ophthalmic Clinical Trials and Translational Center at UIC, where I lead a team of excellent clinical research coordinators in everything from clinical trial startup to close, regulatory document writing, budget negotiation, and contract management. I also serve as a Clinical Research Coordinator on several ongoing observational and clinical studies.



Biomedical Systems

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Clinical Project Manager

  • Nov 2013 - May 2015

  I managed the cardiac safety aspect of pharmaceutical clinical trials at Biomedical Systems, a centralized cardiac services vendor. I worked to ensure a successful trial set-up (by organizing logistics, time lines, and training), coordinated services, established necessary study documents, and executed analysis plans to manage the clinical trial effectively.



PCC Community Wellness Center

• Consultant

  • Jul 2012 - Nov 2013

  I have assisted in data analysis for Harmony Pay for Quality Program, calendar year 2012 and performed audits as part of PCC's continued compliance in the Patient-Centered Medical Home program.



PCC Community Wellness Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Performance Improvement Coordinator

  • Jun 2006 - Jul 2012

  I supervised staff and oversaw the Performance Improvement department in creating databases, collecting and reporting on health data, performing analyses of data, and managing several programs that address the needs of high-risk patients in urban Chicagoland.



PCC Community Wellness Center

• Performance Improvement Assistant

  • Dec 2003 - Jun 2006

  I performed surveillance on high-risk patients in Lead Poisoning and Cervical Cancer Tracking Programs; customized databases and reports for case management and program spread across sites; and collected data and ran reports for HRSA's Asthma and Diabetes Health Disparities Collaboratives.



The Nature Conservancy

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Restoration Management Assistant

  • Apr 2003 - Dec 2003

  I assisted in the restoration of over 7,000 acres of native prairieland as part of the Kankakee Sands Restoration Project, including species identification, seed collection, non-native removal and prescribed burning.



Interior Garden Services

• Office Manager

  • Jan 2003 - Apr 2003

  I managed the day-to-day operations of plant installation and maintenance in Chicago-area offices and homes, including supervision of staff, basic finance and building relationships with existing and new clientele.