R achel L. Poulsen
Phone: 801-***-****
South Jordan, UT 84095 E-mail: abpgvu@r.postjobfree.com
Education MS, Statistics, Brigham Young University, May 2009
MST, Masters in Statistics, University of Utah, 2006-2007
B.S., Mathematics, University of Utah, May 2006, 3.60 GPA
B.S., Communications, U niversity of Utah, May 2006, 3.80 GPA
Awards &
Full ride scholarship for the MS, Statistics program at BYU, 2007-2009
Achievements
Halbert and Afton Greaves Scholarship, 2005 2006
Department of Communications Scholarship, 2004 2005
Maintained 3.7 cumulative GPA while working 25 30 hours/week
Highly motivated, excited to learn new processes and techniques
Summary of
Enjoy the challenge of new projects and handling multiple priorities
Qualifications
Reliable and adaptable; learn new systems quickly and take initiative
Related Skills & Computer Skills
Experience Familiar with both Mac and PC operation
Experienced with Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Have a working knowledge of R, Stata, SAS, C, Minitab, LaTex
Technical Experience
Familiar with medical and anatomical terminology
Familiar with CPT/ICD-9 coding
Trained in E3 modeling software
Relevant Statistical Theory I & II Six Sigma for Management Linear Models
Coursework Statistical Computing Statistics in Sociology I & II Linear Algebra
Statistical Inference I & II Foundations of Analysis I & II Critical Writing
TA/Research Assistant
Work History Brigham Young University Provo, UT 8/07- Present
Support professors by clarifying & teaching statistical subjects to students
Leading a research group of biology and statistics students involved in
researching new biostatistical methods
Statistician/Internship
American Express Salt Lake City, UT 05/08 09/08
Created logistic regression models to identify customer profiles
Consulted findings with senior leaders to improve customer service
Statistician/Engineer
L-3 Communications Salt Lake City, UT 11/06 8/07
Applied statistical theory on lead times and standard times to justify data
Provided statistical analysis on specific employees, parts, and processes to
improve efficiency
Aided in developing statistically reliable software to predict process times
Project Youth 2003 2004
Volunteer Hosted groups of at-risk youth on campus to encourage higher education
Experience AYSO Soccer 2002 2003
Coached a 5 year old boy s soccer team; encouraged teamwork and fun
Special Olympics 2002 2003
W orked with teams to organize track meets, basketball games and clean up