TRISHA N. BURRELLO

**** ********** ******** ● Durham, NC, 27713 ● (440) 476 – 7880 ● acn1mi@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

University of Pittsburgh, School of Education

Pittsburgh, PA

Masters of Science in Health, Physical Activity, and Chronic Diseases August 2013

Concentration in Research GPA 3.60

Secondary author on Expressing concern: The influence on parental perception of child weight and parent

concern for future obesity in children

Related Coursework: Research and Experimental Design in Exercise Physiology, Advanced Laboratory

Techniques, Directed Research, Statistics in Health and Physical Activity Research, Psychosocial Aspects of

Health, Chronic Disease Case Studies

University of Pittsburgh, School of Education

Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Activity April 2012

Specialization in Exercise Science Major GPA 3.28

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC

Clinical Study Coordinator-Department of Psychiatry March2014-Present

● Manage clinical trials team using GCP, work directly with PI, collaborate and train university staff members

● Coordinate, create and maintain clinical trial documents; IRBs, Master Protocols and all SOPs

● Recruit patient population by working with physicians and designing successful recruitment plans

● Provide informed consent, administer all exams, questionnaires and assessments, collect and report data

Northwestern University-Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL

Data Entry Coordinator-Institute for Public Health and Medicine January 2014-March 2014

● Developed a large data base of over 700 medical researchers including clinical practices and research interest

● Enriched files according to high-level Faculty members’ needs for meetings and targeted recruiting efforts

● Collaborated with IPHAM staff to organize similar data bases for future Institute recruiting needs

● Briefly worked on The National Children’s Study assisting with communication and recruitment efforts

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA

Directed Research Student Assistant January 2013-May 2013

● Collaborated with doctoral student on dissertation, Parental Perception of Child’s Weight

● Responsible for recruiting and scheduling approximately 60 parent-child pairs, managed participant payments

● Collected and analyzed data from physical measurements and approximately 720 administered questionnaires

● Co-authored abstract and final statistical analyses

Directed Study Student Assistant August 2011-

December 2011

● Assisted on Triabetes, Arm Band, and Step Up studies through Weight Management and Research Center

● Aided in subject recruitment and increased retention for multiple studies

● Aggregated, organized and filed coded data and participant measurement data

● Supervised 4 weekly participant workouts and set up programming for group sessions and activities

Mercy Behavioral Health Pittsburgh, PA

Intern January 2012-April 2012

● Assisted on InSHAPE, an innovative wellness program designed for those living with mental illness

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● Recruited, in person and retained 30 participants living in group homes

● Collected physical and mental health data through validated protocols and questionnaires

● Prescribed exercise to and individually trained participants on a bi-weekly basis

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA

Graduate Student Assistant May 2012-August 2013

● Designed and implemented incentive-based exercise programs for university faculty and staff

● Managed 12 undergraduate students through their Directed Study credits, including; personal training, creating

and teaching group fitness classes and facility maintenance

Group Fitness Instructor May 2011-August 2012

● Researched and developed varying aerobic/anaerobic workouts to help individuals reach personal fitness goals

● Taught 2 classes per week for 20 students while managing 15 undergraduate credits

Exercise Science Organization Community Outreach Chair August 2011-May 2012

● Organized philanthropic events that immediately and directly benefitted the community

● Assembled a team of 30 students for Race for the Cure and successfully raised $7000

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Alpha Iota Chapter Pittsburgh, PA

Guard, Director of Standards and Ethics, Chaplain January 2009-December 2011

● Educated 72 members on ritual and ceremonial practices

● Researched and facilitated all weekly meetings and managed inventory each semester

● Assumed responsibility for empowering 75 members to uphold the integrity of the organization

● Conducted individual weekly conferences with members to address various concerns

● Encouraged spiritual growth of members

● Lead weekly study groups and was available for individual support and guidance

*Retail and Fitness Experience furnished upon request

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Ronald McDonald House Charities Pittsburgh, PA

Fundraising and Event Planning Volunteer September 2008-August 2013

● Planned and executed holiday gatherings and monthly dinners for residents and families

● Consistently raised awareness and funds for the organization through events with Alpha Delta Pi Sorority

The Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH

Physical Therapy Volunteer May 2009-August 2009

● Observed all physical and occupational patient therapy sessions

● Responsible for breaking down patient medical charts after discharge

CERTIFICATIONS AND RELATED SKILLS

Certifications

● Orientation for New Clinical Research Personnel- A 5 week series September 2014

● Advanced Cardiac Life Support September 2013

● Basic Life Support September 2013

● ACSM – Health Fitness Specialist March 2012

● Currently enrolled in NIH online Clinical Program

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