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Diane A. McKay, Psy.D., Curriculum Vitae

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Diane A. McKay, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Florida-PY 6237

GOAL: To utilize my education, training, and skills as a clinical and consulting psychologist

within an organization or consulting group to developing employees, leaders, and teams into a

more productive and psychologically healthy workplace.

OFFICE ADDRESS: Diane A. McKay. Psy.D., P.A.

1990 Main Street, Suite 750

Sarasota, FL. 34236

MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 903

Tallevast, FL. 34270-0903

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 941-***-****

FACSIMILE NUMBER: 941-***-****

E-MAIL ADDRESS: abgvgy@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

2007 to Present Post-Doctoral Certificate (in Progress) for “Certified Personal and

Executive Coach”

The College of Executive Coaching

Pismo Beach, California (APA Approved Program)

1995 to 1999 Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) in Clinical Psychology

Forest Institute of Professional Psychology

Springfield, MO. (APA Approved Program)

Dissertation Title: "Cardiac Psychology: Your Heart and Your Mind-

An Interactive Process. A Proposed Intervention for

CardiacRehabilitation".

Specialty Tracks: Clinical Neuropsychology and Child and

Adolescent Psychotherapy/Play Therapy

1993 to 1995 Undergraduate Courses in Psychology

Graduate Courses in Statistics

Villanova University

Villanova, PA.

Completed 1988 Phlebotomy Certification

University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey -

School Health-Related Professions

Newark, New Jersey

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Graduated 1986 Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Science Education

Jersey City State College

Jersey City, N.J.

PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

May 2008 to ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTANT (30-40%)

present The Leading Advantage – Sarasota, FL.

Provide consultation and executive coaching services designed to

improve employee and term performance, employee engagement,

work-life balance, and strengthen the corporate culture. Programs are

tailored to meet the specific needs of the employee and/or

company/organization in accordance with all relevant laws and

regulations. Services include leadership development, employee

training, managing transitions and promotions, employee hiring

and selection, strategic planning meetings, and organizational

assessments of management and project teams. Workshops and

seminars are also offered to educate and train employees and staff

about important topics such as cultural sensitivity, emotional and

social intelligence in the workplace, sexual harassment, stress

management, improving decision-making skills, and team

development.

Jul. 2002 to LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST – PRIVATE PRACTICE (60-70%)

present Diane A. McKay, Psy.D., P.A. - Sarasota, FL.

Provide general psychological services to children, adolescent, and

adult patients guided by the philosophies of systems theory and

psychodynamics and using evidence-based therapies and techniques

such as those within the cognitive behavioral and dialectic behavior

treatments. Types of therapies provided include individual, conjoint,

family, and/or group. Population includes patients with mood

and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, body image disturbances,

and personality disorders. Treatment is also provided to

patients coping with a variety of medical illnesses/conditions such

as obesity, coronary disease, diabetes mellitus, cancer, tinnitus, chronic

pain, systemic lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Conduct play therapy sessions with children and/or families dealing

with a variety of issues such as divorce, depression, anger control,

grief/loss, trauma/abuse, and ADHD. Act as a consultant to divorcing

families. Provide instruction on parenting skills and child

development. Conduct independent evaluations for establishing co-

parenting plans.

Conduct psychological and screening evaluation for surgical

candidates (i.e. Gastric Bypass, Coronary Bypass, Organ Transplant).

Conduct psychological evaluations for diagnosing learning disorders

and academic or intellectual difficulties/limitations, and behavioral,

emotional, and/or personality factors involved.

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Mar. 2003 to INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

Dec. 2005 Silverstein Institute – Sarasota, FL.

Consultant to the Tinnitus Management Program within the Silverstein

Institute. Designed a unique collaborative program employing medical

and psychological services for the treatment of tinnitus. Established a

monthly support group. Provide psychological services via a

multidisciplinary team approach.

Provide consultation to medical and office staff on how to make

appropriate patient referrals, enhancing patient compliance, and

dealing with challenging patients. Provide psychological services to

patients preparing for and/or experiencing difficulties related to

reconstructive surgical procedures. Provide consultation to executive

staff management regarding employee management, employee

selection, and human resources.

Jun. 2004 to ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

Jul. 2005 Webster University - Sarasota, FL.

Provided instruction to master’s level graduate students in

the counseling and psychology programs. Course entitled: “Marriage

and Family Counseling”, “Systems Theory”, and “Cultural Diversity

in Counseling”.

Jun. 2002 to ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

Jul. 2003 Keiser College - Sarasota, FL.

Provided instruction to undergraduate students in the general education

department course entitled: “Introduction to Psychology”.

Jul. 2002 to ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

Sep. 2004 Argosy University – Sarasota & Tampa, FL.

Provided instruction to masters and doctoral level graduate students in

the educational, counseling, and clinical psychology programs.

Courses include: "Assessment of Exceptional Children", “Models of

Supervision”, “Student Appraisal”, “Essentials of Interviewing”,

“Diagnosis and Treatment Planning”, “Theories of Psychopathology/

“Personality Theory and Assessment”, “Cultural Diversity”, and

“Diagnostic Psychopathology”.

Aug. 2000 to LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST

Jul. 2002 Carter Psychology Center (CPC) - Bradenton, FL

Provided long-term psychodynamic and/or cognitive-behavioral

individual, marital/couples, and group therapy to patients with mood

and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and body image disturbances,

and personality disorders. Provided psychological services including

psychotherapy to patients with a variety of medical

illnesses/conditions such as coronary disease, cancer, tinnitus, chronic

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pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, systemic lupus, and rheumatoid

arthritis. Conducted play therapy sessions with children and/or

families dealing with a variety of issues such as depression, anger

control, grief/loss, trauma/abuse, autism, pervasive developmental

disorders, and ADD/ADHD.

Conduct in-patient psychological evaluations and treatment, as

needed, for eating disorder patients, pre- and post-surgical patients,

and patients experiencing acute psychological symptoms in the

medical and behavioral health units at Manatee Memorial Hospital

and Blake Medical Center.

Conducted psychological and screening evaluation for

surgical candidates (i.e. Gastric Bypass, Coronary Bypass, Organ

Transplant). Conducted court-appointed and independent custody

evaluations. Conducted psychological evaluations for diagnosing

learning disorders and academic or intellectual difficulties/limitations.

Acted as a consultant to divorcing families and provided instruction on

parenting skills and child development. Provided Expert Witness

Testimony on Child Development, Divorce, Parenting and Trauma as

necessary. Acted as a Court-Appointed Parenting Coordinator for 12th

Judicial Circuit.

Provided individual and group supervision, as needed,

for clinical staff (residents, dieticians, and psychometrician). Designed

marketing brochures and plans for the Eating Disorder and Health and

Wellness Clinics within the practice. Designed new treatment

programs as necessary to serve the community and grow the practice.

SUPERVISED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

Aug. 1999 to POST-DOCTORAL RESIDENCY

Aug. 2000 Carter Psychology Center (CPC) - Bradenton, FL

Provided long-term psychodynamic and/or cognitive-behavioral

individual, marital/couples, family, and group therapy to patients with

mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and body image

disturbances, mild traumatic brain injury, and personality disorders.

Provided psychological services including psychotherapy to patients

with a variety of medical illnesses/conditions such as coronary disease,

cancer, chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, systemic

lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Conducted play therapy sessions with

children and/or families dealing with a variety of issues such as

depression, anger control, grief/loss, and trauma/abuse. Conducted

psychological and screening evaluation for surgical candidates (i.e.

Gastric Bypass, Coronary Bypass, Organ Transplant).Conducted

psychological evaluations for determination of custody/visitation

rights, as well as diagnosing learning disorders and academic or

intellectual difficulties/limitations. Acted as a consultant to divorcing

families and provided instruction on parenting skills and child

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development.

Apr. 1999 to PRE-DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP - Rotation #3

Jul. 1999 Gadsden Psychological Services (GPS), Gadsden, AL.

Assigned to the local Community Mental Health Center servicing a

three-county rural area on an out-patient basis. Conducted

psychological evaluations on children and adults. Provided

psychological services to individuals with chronic mood and anxiety

disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, schizophrenia and

other psychotic disorders. Acted as a psychological consultant to

staff. Assigned to Crisis Intervention Assessment Team. Participated

in weekly Grand-Rounds with staff psychiatrists and case managers.

Population consisted of low-income and chronic, mentally ill patients.

Conducted Basic Parenting Skills Classes. Conducted school

observations on children in therapy and/or scheduled for a

psychological evaluation. Participated in daily staffing meetings.

Designed and conducted in-service training to educate staff about

Psychological Assessment, Memory, Repressed Memories, and

Violence in the Workplace.

Dec. 1998 to PRE-DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP - Rotation #2

Mar. 1999 Gadsden Psychological Services, Gadsden, AL.

Conducted psychological/neurological evaluations on residents of

four local nursing homes (Primary psychological assessments used

include WAIS-III, Shipley Institute of Living, WMS-III, MMSE,

DRS, Geriatric Depression Scale, Rey 15 Item Test, Bender Gestalt

Visual Motor Test, Trail-Making Parts A and B, Clock Drawing,

Controlled Oral Word Association Test, and Boston Naming Test.)

Provided individual, and group therapy. Conducted in-house

seminars for nursing home staff and resident families on Dementia,

Depression, Grief and Loss, Guilt and Shame Associated with

Placement of a Loved One in a Nursing Home, Behavior

Modification Techniques for the Elderly, and Personality Disorders

in the Geriatric Population. Attended weekly staffing meetings at all

nursing homes. Conducted psychological/neuropsychological

evaluations in an outpatient setting for disability, social security, and

vocational rehabilitation determination.

Aug. 1998 to PRE-DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP - Rotation #1

Nov. 1998 Gadsden Psychological Services, Gadsden, AL.

Conducted psychological/neuropsychological evaluations in an

outpatient setting for disability, social security, and vocational

rehabilitation determination. (Primary psychological assessments

used include WAIS-III, WMS-III, WIAT, WRAT-3, Woodcock-

Johnson-Revised, Rey 15 Item Test, Bender Gestalt Visual Motor

Test, Trail-Making Parts A and B, MMPI-2, PAI, and Rorschach.)

Conducted evaluations for the Division of Human Services assessing

allegations of abuse and neglect. Conducted evaluations for

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determination of Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Childhood

Depression, Learning Disorders, and ADHD. (Primary assessments

used include WISC-III, WJ-R, WPPSI, PPVT, WIAT, K-Bit, TAT,

Hand Test, Caruso Projective Cards, Rotter Incomplete Sentence

Blanks, Rorschach, Beck Depression Inventory-II, and Children's

Memory Scale.). Acted as a psychological consultant for The Bridge,

a drug treatment program for convicted, adolescent males. Conducted

evaluations assessing intellectual and academic functioning of Bridge

residents upon admission and assisted with the design of treatment

plans. Provided individual therapy to patients in a local group

practice. Acted as a psychological consultant for three local nursing

homes including the design and institution of a group therapy

program. Groups focused on issues of adjusting to a loss of

independence, grief and loss, anger management, coping with chronic

medical illness, stress and relaxation, and aging. Conducted in-

service training courses on Geriatric Depression, Male Depression,

and Normal Aging Processes. Provided individual therapy to nursing

home residents. Designed and conducted training seminars on Stress

Management, Basic Parenting Skills, Violence in the Workplace, and

Sexual Harassment for a local Employee Assistance Program.

Apr. 1998 to PRACTICUM VII

Jun. 1998 Forest Community Service Center, Springfield, MO.

Psychological consultant and liaison for the Stone County Division of

Family Services (DFS). Conducted play therapy with children, under

the age of 10, who were diagnosed with Reactive Attachment

Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,

Depression, and ADHD, as well as children recovering from abuse.

Assisted with the design and implementation of the foster parent

selection process and training procedures. Involved with experimental

treatment program using stimulation therapy for children under the

age of two, with neurological damage/delay. Provided individual and

marital therapy in an outpatient setting. Attended weekly individual

and group supervision. Attended weekly staff meetings with social

workers and other DFS staff. Participated in weekly Grand-Round

Intakes involving an intensive team approach.

Sep. 1997 to PRACTICUM V and VI

Mar. 1998 St. Johns Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO

Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation Services

Department. Provide consultative evaluations, assessment, treatment

and/or rehabilitation services to a child, adult, and geriatric population

with various neurological disorders and trauma on an in-patient basis.

Population included traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke,

learning disability, ADHD, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis,

loss of limb, and chronic pain patients. (Primary psychological

assessments used include WAIS-R, MMPI-2, and MCMI-III.

Neurological assessments used include, WMS-R, Wisconsin Card

Sort, Face and Line Recognition Tests, Multilingual Aphasia

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Examination, and Mini-Mental Status Exams.) Assist supervisors in

the use of biofeedback and management of chronic pain patients.

Attend weekly Trauma Grand Rounds with a multidisciplinary

approach to patient treatment. Participate in daily brain injury and

team staffing meetings.

Apr. 1997 to PRACTICUM III AND IV

Sep. 1997 Columbia Hospital, Springfield, MO

Provided group therapy in a dual-diagnosis inpatient setting to adult

men and women. Performed comprehensive evaluations of

intelligence, personality, and psychopathology. (Primary psychological

assessments used include Shipley Institute of Living Scale, MMPI-2,

MCMI-II, Rorschach, Rotter Incomplete Sentence Blanks, Kinetic

Family Drawing, and House-Tree-Person Drawings.) Groups focused

on issues of substance abuse and recovery, grief and loss, anger

management, coping with chronic psychiatric illness, stress and

relaxation, parenting skills, development of interpersonal and social

skills, and recovery from past and present abuse. Participated in

weekly multidisciplinary staffing meetings designed to develop and/or

evaluate patient treatment plans. Provided individual, marital, and

family therapy as needed. Assisted with weekly aftercare groups.

Sep. 1996 to PRACTICUM I AND II

Mar. 1997 Forest Clinic, Springfield, MO.

Participated in 2-weekly Grand-Round Intake Sessions involving an

intensive team approach designed to focus on diagnostic and

interviewing skills, as well as the development of treatment plans.

Provided individual and marital/couple therapy in an outpatient

setting. Co-moderator for weekly Multiple Sclerosis Support Group.

Performed psychological testing/evaluations where appropriate.

Attended weekly individual and group supervision. Designed and

conducted Eight-Week Program of Parenting Classes with co-

therapist. Performed literature searches and reviewed data applicable

to case assignments.

Nov. 1995 to HONORS MANAGEMENT TEAM

May 1996 Forest Clinic, Springfield, MO.

Duties included management and supervision of clinic support staff,

Assisting clinical staff where appropriate, designed the standard

operating procedures relating to the business and administrative tasks

and processes of the clinic, and developed quality assurance and

control procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal

regulations and guidelines.

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Jan. 1996 to CLERKSHIP/PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Apr. 1996 Forest Clinic, Springfield, MO.

Performed day to day administrative duties of clinic. (Duties included

answering telephones, scheduling patient appointments, assisting with

insurance claims, maintaining an inventory of assessment materials,

performing patient chart audits, assisting with test scoring, and various

(other clerical duties, as needed.).

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Mar.1998 to RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Jun. 1998 Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Springfield, MO.

Conducted assessments/evaluations on participants involved in a

study designed to distinguish Traumatic Brain Injury from

Malingering using the WMS-III, Rey Dot Counting, and Rey 15 Item

Assessment Tools. Performed data analysis and assisted in the design

of a preliminary report and abstract for publication submission.

Jun. 1996 to RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Sep.1996 Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Springfield, MO.

Performed data analysis and assisted in the design of the final report

for a clinical trial involving digestive enzyme therapy in healthy

patients. Interfaced with corporate project manager and staff.

PUBLICATIONS/POSTER SESSIONS:

Oct. 2008 What I learned from FPA. Volunteer Leadership. Florida Psychologist.

Mar. 2006 Bridging the Gap. Merging Medicine and Psychology.

Pearson Assessments.

Mar. 2004 Florida Psychologist, “The Ten Commandments of

FPA Membership”. Florida Psychologist.

Nov. 1998 POSTER SESSION

National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Meeting

Washington, D.C. Recognition Items on the WMS-III as a Forced

Choice Test of Negative Response Bias. (Denney, R.L., Feaster,

T.H., Hughes, M., Estees, S., McKay, D., Mockenhaupt, S., Rooney,

K., and Whisman, K.).

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

Jul. 2010 “WHAT A WOMAN” AWARD

Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Award Received for Development of Psychologically Healthy

Workplace Program in FL.

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Jul. 2008 “DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST”

Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Award Received

Jul. 2007 “OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO FPA”

Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Award Received

Jul. 2005 “DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST”

Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Award Received

Jul. 2004 “OUTSTANDING EARLY CAREER CONTRIBUTIONS TO

PSYCHOLOGY”

Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Award Received

Sep. 1996 LIFE-TIME MEMBER

Psi Chi National Honor Society

Nov. 1995 to HONORS MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBER

May 1996 Forest Clinic

Springfield, MO.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT POSITIONS HELD:

Jan. 2013 to PAST-PRESIDENT

Dec. 2013 Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Elected Position

Jan. 2012 to PRESIDENT

Dec. 2013 Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Elected Position

Mar. 2011 to MEMBER-AT-LARGE - COMMITTEE OF STATE LEADERS

Feb. 2013 American Psychological Association (APA)

Elected-Position

Jan. 2011 to PRESIDENT-ELECT

Dec. 2011 Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Elected Position

Jan. 2009 to BY-LAWS & POLICY AND PROCEDURES CHAIR

Dec. 2010 Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Appointed Position

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Jan. 2008 – PSYCHOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE NETWORK - FL.

Dec. 2011 REPRESENTATIVE

Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program

American Psychological Association (APA)

Appointed Position

Jan. 2007 to TREASURER

Dec. 2008 Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Elected Position

Jan. 2006 to MEMBER

May. 2009 Advocacy Committee - Academy for Eating Disorders

Volunteer

May 2005 to COMMITTEE MEMBER - HUMAN RESOURCES TASK FORCE

Jan. 2006 Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Appointed Position

Jan. 2005 to TREASURER

Dec. 2005 Lower West Coast Chapter (LWC)

Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Elected Position

Jan. 2004 to MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Dec. 2005 Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Appointed Position

Jan. 2004 to PRESIDENT

Jan. 2005 Lower West Coast Chapter

Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Elected Position

Jan. 2004 to ETHICS CHAIR

Dec. 2005 Lower West Coast Chapter

Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Elected Position

Jul. 2003 to COMMITTEE MEMBER - HUMAN RESOURCES TASK FORCE

Jan. 2004 Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Appointed Position

Sep. 2003 to GULF GATE PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S LEADS CLUB

Feb. 2004 DIRECTOR

Ali Lassen’s Leads Club

Elected Position

Jan. 2003 to KEY PSYCHOLOGIST

present Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Legislative Affairs and Public policy Board of FPA

Appointed Position

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May 2002 to SECRETARY

May 2005 Child, Adolescent, and Family Division

Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Elected Position

Jan. 2001 to CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF

Dec. 2005 DIRECTORS

Lower West Coast Chapter

Florida Psychological Association (FPA) – Board of Directors

Elected Position

Jan. 2001 to EDUCATION CHAIR

Dec. 2003 Lower West Coast Chapter (LWC)

Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Appointed Position

Jan. 2002 to MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR

Dec. 2006 Lower West Coast Chapter (LWC)

Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Appointed Position

Jan. 2001 to SECRETARY

Dec. 2003 Lower West Coast Chapter (LWC)

Florida Psychological Association (FPA)

Elected Position

Sep. 1996 to NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Aug. 1998 American Psychological Association (APA)

Graduate Student Division

Forest Institute of Professional Psychology

Elected Position

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS:

Feb. 2009 to MEMBER

present Society of Psychologists in Management

Dec. 2007 to MEMBER

present International Coaching Federation

Jan. 2008 to MEMBER

present APA Division 13 – Society of Consulting Psychology

Jan. 2001 to FULL MEMBER

present Academy for Eating Disorders

Apr. 1999 to SUSTAINING MEMBER

present Florida Psychological Association

Jan.1997 to ASSOCIATE MEMBER

present APA Division 38 - Health Psychology

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Jan. 1994 to ASSOCIATE MEMBER

present American Psychological Association (APA)

Oct. 1998 to ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Dec 2002 National Academy of Neuropsychology

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Sep. 2002 to VOLUNTEER – GROUP LEADER

May 2003 Women’s Resource Center – Venice, FL.

Directed psychotherapy group entitled: “Women in Transition”

designed to assist women through the process of separation and

divorce.

Jun. 2000 to VOLUNTEER

Jun. 2003 Sara-Mana - Critical Incident Stress Management Team

Sarasota/Bradenton, FL.

Conduct debriefing exercises/groups as necessary to the local Fire

Departments and Emergency Medical Service Teams.

Apr. 2000 to VOLUNTEER

Jun. 2003 American Red Cross - Crisis Response Team of Manatee County

Bradenton, FL.

Provide Mental Health Services to the community after fires,

hurricanes, and other traumas/disasters. Coordinate team services

with other community groups/agencies. Conduct training seminars

designed to help volunteers cope with disasters and emergency

situations, identify problems, and process countertransference issues.

Participate in educational seminars designed to train volunteers how

to perform CPR, basic First Aid, and crisis intervention.

Sep. 1993 to LISTENER

Jun. 1995 Contact, Philadelphia, PA.

Volunteer for crisis hotline. Answered calls and assessed caller’s need

for a referral related to a possible risk for suicide/homicide. Made

reassurance calls to locals who lived alone, required reminders to

take daily medications, and/or were identified by local providers to be

“at risk”. Acted as an interpreter for the deaf in the community by

using the TTY machine to contact family, doctors, local stores, etc.

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SUMMARY OF OTHER PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:

Apr.1994 to SENIOR CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Aug.1995 Corning PACT, Radnor, PA.

Trained Clinical Study Monitors in the field and in-house. Designed

Study Specific Procedures, Project Plans, Compliance Plans,

Protocols, Case Report Forms and other Study Documents. Assisted

in the design of the Final Analysis Plan. Maintained project financials

(i.e. study revenue and direct expenses) and assisted in client

relations. Assisted in the overall management of projects, including

supervision of 8 team members. Coordinated with the Data

Management and Clinical Safety Groups. Preceptor for the pharmacy

student rotation program at PCPS. Project experience included

studies involving experimental drugs for smoking cessation, epilepsy,

schizophrenia, and allergic rhinitis.

May 1990 to CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Mar.1994 Corning PACT, St. Davids, PA.

Monitored Phase III, III-B, Phase IV and PMS studies. Trained

clinical monitors. Lectured at investigator meetings and various in-

house seminars. Assisted in the design of Corporate Standard

Operating Procedures, Study Specific Procedures, Project Plans,

Compliance Plans, Protocols, Case Report Forms and other Study

Documents. Maintained project financials (i.e. study budget) and

assisted in client relations. Assisted in the overall management of

projects, including Data Management. Assisted with the supervision

of the pharmacy student rotation program at PCPS. Performed

compliance audits, including field audits, of various projects.

Appointed member of the Quality Improvement Team 1991-1994.

Designed and maintained Corporate Key Result Indicators

(measurements of Quality Management). Project experience included

studies involving experimental drugs for rheumatoid arthritis,

osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, pneumonia, AIDS, sinusitis, lower

respiratory tract infections, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder,

hypertension, and congestive heart failure.

Jan. 1994 to ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR/

Aug. 1995 CLINICAL ROTATION PRECEPTOR

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science,

Philadelphia, PA.

Designed Rotation Program. Preceptor for the PCPS pharmacy

student rotation program. Supervised and trained students during a

5-week rotation period, in all aspects of clinical research as per

industry standards. Coordinated with department supervisors to

develop an individual plan that met each student’s goals in addition

to meeting the requirements of the school and company.

Apr.1989 to PHLEBOTOMY COORDINATOR,

Apr.1990 BioReference Laboratories, Elmwood Park, N.J.

Supervised a staff of approximately 20 phlebotomists placed

in nursing homes, doctor's offices and collection stations. Organized

health fairs, blood screenings and wellness programs. Conducted in-

house services on new procedures, as well as educational seminars

for employees (i.e. AIDS, Universal Precautions, Hepatitis).

Conducted site visits for inspection of all laboratory sites. Trained

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phlebotomists. Managed Send-Outs and Processing Departments.

Prepared all cultures for Microbiology Department, if necessary.

Apr.1988 to MANAGER OF CLINICAL & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

Jan.1989 Schiff & Company, North Caldwell, N.J.

Interfaced with the FDA and Foreign Regulatory Affairs Divisions

for several submissions of diagnostic kits for HIV-1, HTLV-1,

reponema pallidum, CMV, mycoplasma, Hepatitis A and B, etc.

Monitored Clinical trials for HIV antibody and HTLV-1 antibody

diagnostic kits. Official correspondent for several international

manufacturers of diagnostic kits, medical devices and pharmaceutical

drugs. Assisted in the design of clinical protocols, package

inserts/labels and case report forms.

Jul.1986 to CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Apr.1987 Oxford Research International Corporation, Clifton, N.J.

Conducted investigator recruitment of Phase II, III and IV multi-

center clinical trials. Performed Pre-Investigational Site Visits,

Study Initiation Visits, Routine Monitoring Visits and Closeout

Visits. Performed study documentation audits. Assisted in the

training of clinical monitors. Assisted with the design of Protocols

and Case Report Forms. Planned investigator meetings. Lectured at

various investigator meetings. Project experience included studies

involving experimental drugs for rheumatoid arthritis, pain-relief,

cancer, hypertension, and congestive heart failure.

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