Lemma Ebssa Regasa

**** ***** *****, *** ** Alexandria, Virginia 22306 Phone: 732-***-**** E-Mail: accmc1@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Seeking employment as a Statistical Analyst where I can apply my diversified knowledge in statistical analysis

and scientific writing with over 10 years of experience in the area of research, data exploration, data analysis,

and writing/presenting statistical findings to enhance performance of an organization.

Highlights of Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of experimental design, data analysis, data mining, and data query.

• Extensive experience in statistical analysis and summarization of outputs for end-users.

• Experienced in conducting scientific research and writing, editing, and reviewing of scientific

papers.

• Exceptional analytical, writing, speaking, administrative, briefing and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent teacher, trainer and mentor.

• Proficient in SAS (BASE, STAT, SQL, SAS macro), R, SPPS, Minitab, Mplus, and Microsoft Office.

Experience

Sep 2012 – Present

Senior Statistical Analyst, US Army MEDCOM, Behavioral Health Red Team, Falls Church, VA

• Processing data of behavioral health studies of Army Service Members since 2001.

• Working on database query, data mining and quality control, data exploration and summarization,

statistical analysis.

• Responding in a timely manner to data requests to ensure deadlines and goals are met.

• Extracting data from databases and performing ad-hoc queries.

• Analyzing data and creating detailed reports, graphs and charts, statistical summaries, briefing papers,

fact sheets, and other similar materials as required.

• Leading teams in data collection and analysis, in analytical problem solving, and in concise and clear

data presentation.

Aug 2011 – Present

Statistical Research Analyst (Part-time), Rutgers University, Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging

Research, New Brunswick, NJ

• Working on data query, quality control, and exploration of smoking studies for further data analysis.

• Leading categorical class analysis (Latent Class and Latent Transition Analyses) of smoking studies.

• Producing high quality results of data analysis; providing statistical summaries, graphs, and charts for

presentations and/or publications; and preparing manuscript for scientific publications.

May 2008 – Apr 2012

Post-doctoral Research Associate, Rutgers University, Dept. of Entomology, New Brunswick, NJ

• Conducted research on biological control of pests at laboratory, greenhouse, and field conditions.

• Analyzed data (own research and other studies at the Department) using SAS and R.

• Co-proposed research studies for grants (granted $ 65,000).

• Authored six peer reviewed articles.

• Presented research outputs to scientific professional societies and end users.

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Lemma Ebssa Regasa

6652 Tower Drive, Apt 12 Alexandria, Virginia 22306 Phone: 732-***-**** E-Mail: accmc1@r.postjobfree.com

Mar 2006 – Apr 2008

Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Ireland, Maynooth, Dept. of Biology; Maynooth, Ireland

• Taught Biostatistics and Minitab to 4th Year undergraduate Biology students (two semesters).

• Conducted research on basic biology of biocontrol agents.

• Analyzed data (own research and other studies at the Dept) using SAS and Minitab.

• Co-proposed research studies for grants (granted $150,000).

• Published one peer reviewed article in high ranking journal (11.0); co-authored another.

• Presented research outputs to scientific community.

• Supervised/mentored graduate and undergraduate students.

Oct 1998 – Mar 2006

Research Assistant, Hannover University, Institute of Plant Protection; Hannover, Germany

• Studied Biological Sciences and Statistics.

• Conducted research on biological control of pests at laboratory, greenhouse, and field conditions.

• Analyzed data (own research and other studies in the Dept.) using SAS and SPSS.

• Supervised/mentored graduate and undergraduate students in research and data analysis.

• Mentored Practical Courses of graduate and undergraduate programs.

• Co-proposed research studies for grants (granted $300,000).

• Authored/co-authored 12 peer reviewed articles.

Sep 1995 – Jul 1998

Junior Researcher, Ethiopian Research Organization, Dept. of Plant Protection; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Co-proposed studies for funding.

• Conducted field trials of pest control.

• Analyzed data using MSTAT-C and wrote progress report of studies.

Education

• M.S. Statistics/Biostatistics, Rutgers University, NJ.

• Ph.D. Biology/Horticultural Sciences, Hannover University, Germany.

• M.S. Biology/Horticultural Sciences (minor Statistics) Hannover University, Germany.

• B.S. Plant Sciences, Alemaya University, Ethiopia.

References

• Available upon request.

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Lemma Ebssa Regasa

6652 Tower Drive, Apt 12 Alexandria, Virginia 22306 Phone: 732-***-**** E-Mail: accmc1@r.postjobfree.com

Additional Area of Expertise

Data Analysis

• Application of different statistical analysis methods such as Regression (Linear, Non-Linear, Non-

Parametric, Logistic etc), Multivariate analysis (including Principal Component and Cluster Analysis),

Factor Analysis, Latent Class Analysis, Trend Analysis etc using data from long or short term studies,

Clinical Trials, Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Studies and more.

• Interpretation of outputs of data analysis for professionals, decision-makers, and end-users.

• Producing charts/graphs of study parameters using advanced software such as SAS, R, and Sigma Plot.

• Experienced writer and reviewer of data analysis sections of technical reports and scientific papers.

Software for Database Management, Statistical Analysis, and Graphics

• Proficient in SAS.

• Experienced in R, SPSS, Mplus, and Minitab.

• Proficient in Sigma Plot, Adobe Photoshop & Designer, Microsoft Office.

Conducting Scientific Research

• Writing research proposals of scientific studies for grants.

• Applying statistical knowledge for initiating research, project planning, experimental design, and

research execution.

• Planning, implementation, and management of research projects.

• Conducting scientific studies of basic and applied research.

• Timely data collection and follow up of long-term studies with evaluation and re-planning of the study

based on interim results of data analysis.

Writing, Editing, and Reviewing of Scientific Papers

• Authored and coauthored more than 20 peer reviewed scientific articles in Biological studies.

• Section Reviewer of “The International Journal of Tropical Insect Science”.

• By accepting requests of journal editors, reviewed scientific articles for publications.

• Reviewed Master and Ph.D. Dissertations of students at Hannover University and at National University

of Ireland.

Teaching, Supervision, and Mentoring

• Taught Biostatistics and Minitab.

• Supervised/mentored students and researchers in planning and conducting research, on experimental

design, data collection, data management and processing, and data analysis.

• Mentored Practical Courses of graduate and undergraduate programs at University of Hannover and

National University of Ireland.

Presentation and Extension Services

• Presented research outputs at more than 20 National and International Society Conferences.

• Demonstrated research outputs to end-users and clients.

• Outstanding oral presentation Award at an International Professional Conference.

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