Experience

Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Operations Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Present



RUSH University Medical Center

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

• • Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

• • Jul 2019 - Jan 2021

  Facilitates and coordinates the daily clinical trial activities of a variety of research protocols in the Section of Movement Disorders within the Department of Neurological Sciences



University of Chicago

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Mar 2017 - Apr 2019

  Planned, budgeted, oversaw, and documented all aspects of over 15 human laboratory and clinical research protocols examining facets of alcohol and tobacco addiction (industry, government, and internally funded with budgets between $25k-$1M). Designed and maintained all clinical databases. Produced online, mobile and traditional data acquisition solutions. Trained and supervised research staff. Conducted regular meetings and prepared progress reports. Collaborated and communicated interdepartmentally with stakeholders to address regulatory, financial, procurement, and administrative needs. Key Accomplishments --- Implemented technological upgrades to data management procedures to significantly reduce overall operating costs and cut staffing needs by 50%-- Maintained contact and relationships with over 300 participants during a 14-year longitudinal study achieving an over 98% annual survey completion rate. Coordinated all travel and accommodations for participants (>100) returning to Chicago to conduct in-person re-test sessions at 5- and 10-Year intervals-- Recipient of the University of Chicago Medicine’s “Making a Difference” Award (2015) -- Regularly acquired new skills in order to meet protocol demands (e.g. diagnostic interviewing, phlebotomy, tobacco cessation behavioral counseling)-- Co-authored 18 peer-reviewed scientific journal manuscripts, presented 12+ oral and poster presentations at academic conferences, contributed to over 35 conference abstracts (see full listing in 'About' section, above ) Show less

• • Nov 2006 - Mar 2017

• • Nov 2004 - Nov 2006



Clearbrook

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)

  • Aug 2003 - Nov 2004

  -Managed a facility and caseload of 16 adults with varying levels of developmental disabilities -Responsibilities included: supervising staff of 15 (including interviewing, hiring, and evaluating), composing and implementing Individualized Program Plans for each client, completing behavioral assessments, monitoring and advising on medications, writing and implementing behavioral modification programming, assisting with necessary financial, social, behavioral, dietary, vocational, and medical needs. -Initially employed in a position at Clearbrook Commons (a 92-bed ICF/DD) until promoted to manage Clearbrook West (a 16-bed ICF/DD) individually in April 2004 Show less



St Mary's Square Living Center

• Galesburg, IL

• Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)

  • Jun 2001 - Jul 2003

  -Initially hired as a direct support staff (June 2001), assisting 15 adults with developmental disabilities with tasks of daily living (i.e. dressing, showering, feeding, etc.), administering behavioral programming, managing activities and outings, and documenting goal progress -Promoted following college graduation to QIDP, managing caseload of 15 adult females with a variety of developmental disabilities (writing and implementing behavioral modification programming, completing assessments, filling in as a direct support staff as needed, and direct supervision of staff Show less