Data University

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DICKSON APPIAH

***** ********* *******. #*** (571)-420-

4550

Ashburn, VA 20147.

*********@*****.***

Summary of Qualification

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to work well in a team.

• Strong writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• Proficiency with SAS,SPSS,R,MINITAB, Excel, DDXL-Excel ADD-inns, Microsoft

Office, Macros, SQL, Visual Basics, Windows XP, etc.

• Very fluent in English Language.

• Over four (4) years of data analytics experience.

Education

2011 M.S, Department of Applied Statistics & Research Methods, George

Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia

1999 B.S, Department of Mineral Engineering, KNUST School of Technology,

Kumasi, Ghana

Research Interests

• Methodological issues in factor analysis and structural equation modeling

• Analysis of a survey data

• Statistical computing and simulation

• Application of statistical methodology

Professional Experience

2010-2012 Statistical Programmer Analyst, Altus Technology Inc., Sterling, VA

• Transformed data and created analysis data sets. Defined variables,

study populations and baseline observations.

• Conducted last observation carried forward (LOCF) and calculated

study day. Created critical variable data sets, change from baseline

data sets to time-to-event data sets by working with clinical

research associates, clinical development associates and

statisticians.

• Generated TFL (tables, figures and listings) by manipulating and

analyzing data sets for demographics. Prepared adverse event

summaries, prior medication tables, laboratory shift tables based

on proc tabulate, proc report in SAS.

Research Experience

2009-2010 Research Assistant, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

• Reviewed and assisted the nursing graduate students from the

Anesthesia program with their thesis and project work by

determining the relevant quantitative methods applicable.

Consultation Experience

2008-2010 Statistical Consultants, Statistical Consulting & Research, Fairfax, VA

Department of Applied Statistics & Research Methods. George

Mason

University, Fairfax Virginia

• Assist with research planning, data management and analysis, and

write-up

• Answer questions about SAS, SPSS, MINITAB, R, DDXL-Excel

Add-ins and other software.

David Falvo, Professor of Educational Technology, University of

Northern Virginia.

• Discussed and interpreted ANCOVA design to determine if

interactive instruction modules are effective for teaching molecular

chemistry.

Karen Fowler, Professor of Management, University of Northern

Virginia

• Discussed and analyzed psychometric properties of a questionnaire

designed to measure organizational readiness for crisis or disaster.

Robin Brewer, Professor of Special Education, University of Northern

Virginia

• Analyzed survey data on teacher candidate mentoring.

Loudoun County Department of Health & Environment, Leesburg, VA

• Analyzed survey data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment

Monitoring System (PRAMS) using categorical data analysis

methods and sampling weighting.

Teaching Experience

2010-Present Adjunct Statistics Professor, Nova Community College, Sterling, VA

• Independently taught undergraduate courses in statistics and

mathematics.

- MTH 157- Elementary Statistics

- MTH 241- Introductory Statistics I

- MTH 242- Introductory Statistics II

- MTH 182-Fundamentals of Mathematics I & II

2010-Present Adjunct Mathematics Professor, ECPI University, Manassas, VA

• Independently taught undergraduate courses in statistics and

mathematics.

- MTH 099- Introduction to Algebra

- MTH 131- College Algebra

- MTH 120- Medical Mathematics

- MTH 140- Statistics

- MTH 200-Precalculus

2007-2009 Statistics Tutor, GMU Statistics Department, Fairfax, VA

• Provided tutorial services for students taking introductory and

other advanced Statistics classes

• Developed strong interpersonal skills by providing academic

counseling to over 40 students

2006-2007 Statistics & Math Tutor, Huntington Learning Center, Ashburn, VA

• Provided tutorial services for students taking Introductory Math &

Statistics classes

• Developed strong interpersonal skills by providing academic

counseling to students

University Services

2010 Faculty Search Member-Department of Applied & Research Methods,

George Mason University

2009 GRE Quantitative Instructor-Ronald E. McNair Post baccalaureate

Achievement Program, George Mason University

• Program is designed to prepare participants from disadvantaged

background for master’s studies.

Professional Memberships

American Statistical Association, American Educational Research Association

References

• Dr. Donsig Jang, 202-***-****

• Dr. Dan B. Carr, 703-***-****

• Dr. V. McCombs,703-***-****

• Dr. Laura Jacyna,703-***-****

• Dr. R. Addo,404-***-****

• Dr. W. Rosenberger,703-***-****

• Dr. J.S. Kuma,(233-***-*****

• Bakary Sanoga,410-***-****

• John R. Mittauer,571-***-****

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