Epidemiologist/Data Analyst

Wouter B van der Pluijm

**** ********** **., *** *****, MI 48103

734-***-**** accng5@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

University of Michigan September 2012 May 2014

Masters of Public Health Candidate, Epidemiology

Recipient of Dean’s List Scholarship

Member of: Michigan Health Aid, Planet Blue-Ambassador

Michigan State University September 2008 May 2012

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Specialization in Cognitive Neuroscience

Member of: MSU Psychology Club, PSI CHI-the International Honor Society in Psychology

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Washtenaw County Health Department May 2013 to September 2013

Epidemiology Intern

Laura Bauman, MPH and Adreanne Waller, MPH.

Public Health Surveillance team, West Nile Virus team, Depression and Drug abuse teams.

Data analysis of large datasets using SPSS and Microsoft Excel.

Part of the Washtenaw County Health Improvement Program (HIP), looking at ways in which to

improve health, through specific goals, in Washtenaw County.

Influencing local public health through preventative measures as well as data analysis and trends.

Michigan Cardiovascular Outcomes Research and Reporting Program June 2012 to May 2013

Research Assistant

Dr. Kim Eagle and Dr. James Froehlich.

Selected out of a pool of 75 candidates for this position.

Read, analyzed, and data mined patient information for future input into databases.

W orked with the International Acute Aortic Dissection Registry as well as the Michigan

Anticoagulation Quality Improvement Initiative.

Abstract accepted at the Society for Vascular Medicine National Meeting: Vessel Involvement in

Marfan Syndrome Patients: An analysis from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection .

Michigan State University Motivation and Social Cognition Lab December 2010 to May 2012

Research Assistant

Professor Joe Cesario

Directed 500+ self-reporting data sessions with human subjects following strict guidelines set to

government standards.

Analyzed data using SPSS programming and Microsoft Excel.

Oversaw data entry of the data logs collected.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Hope Clinic January 2014 to Present

Volunteer

Facilitated new patient relations through community outreach .

Prepare and compile patient data for future physician correspondence.

Handle outpatient issues within the clinic as they arise.

Wide World Sports Center May 2008 to September 2011

Camp Counselor

Evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of each camper and made team specific

recommendations.

Led groups of up to 30 kids through daily tasks to strengthen them as individuals and as a team.

Taught social interaction and resiliency through team -building exercises.

Wouter B van der Pluijm

2737 Laurentide Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103

734-***-**** accng5@r.postjobfree.com

World Medical Relief

Volunteer

Packed and distributed medical supplies.

Helped to tackle both local and global health issues through projects.

Helped over 500 underserved people with medical supplies and medication.

ADDITIONAL

Fluent in Dutch, Proficient in Spanish.

Extensive travel experience and passion for international affairs.

Strong passion for all sports, especially statistics and sporting trends.

Dedicated to community service through numerous mission trips to Pittsburgh and trips to

Mexico, New Orleans, Jacksonville, and Chicago.

Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Computer Programming: SPSS, SAS, C++.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

van der Pluijm, W, Di Eusanio, M, et al. Vessel Involvement in Marfan Syndrome Patients: An

analysis from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection . Society for Vascular Medicine

th

24 Annual Meeting; 13-15 June 2013; Cleveland Ohio

van der Pluijm, W, Di Eusanio, M, et al. Vessel Involvement in Marfan Syndrome Patients: An

analysis from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection . Journal of the Society of

Vascular Medicine, 18(3):161, 2013 June

Dean’s list (Fall 2010, Fall 2011-Spring 2012)

National Merit Scholar, Letter of Commendation

Contact this candidate