Quality Control Manager
Resume:
Jessica L. Smochek, M.S.
Palmyra, PA 17078
****.*******@*****.***
Education
• Master of Arts, Counseling (Trinity Washington University, expected May 17, 2014)
• Master of Science. International Health (Touro University International; January, 2007)
M.S. Thesis: The Spread of HIV in Cambodia: Sex Trafficking, Prostitution, and the Negative Stereotype of Condom
Usage
• Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (Berea College, May 2004)
Awards, Recognition, and Advocacy Work
• 2011 Recipient of the Suzanne McDaniel Public Service Award from the U.S. House of Representatives
Victims Rights Caucus, for her advocacy work on behalf of returned Peace Corps volunteers who had been
the victims of assault.
• 5/11/11: Testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee re: experience as
a victim of violence during PC service, and recommendations re: changes in how the PC handles the cases of
RPCV’s who experience trauma.
• 11/1/11: Recognized by U.S. Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Ted Poe for playing an integral role
in the passage of the Kate Puzey Memorial Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act, which passed
unanimously on this day and was signed into law by President Obama in December, 2011. Worked
extensively lobbying members of Congress and coordinating with DC law firm WilmerHale to ensure
passage of the bill, and was present when the bill was passed.
• 1/14/11: Interviewed by Brian Ross on the ABC News program “20/20” re: experience as a victim of
violence in the Peace Corps and an activist for reform re: how the PC treats traumatized RPCV’s.
Subsequently interviewed by multiple media outlets, including front-page coverage and photograph in the
New York Times.
• Paper accepted by International Society of the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, Conference
Relevant Work Experience
Oct 2010-Dec 2012
Survivor Resources Lead
First Response Action, Washington, DC
Assisted Returned Peace Corps Volunteer survivors of sexual assault in receiving health benefits from the
Department of Labor; helped survivors fill out forms and paperwork necessary to receive benefits;
counseled survivors on their rights and options for treatment; worked with the Peace Corps to streamline
the process for survivors; regularly attended phone conferences, meetings, and trainings with other group
members; researched and vetted programs for Trauma/PTSD treatment appropriate for RCPV’s.; assisted
survivors in finding therapy services in their hometowns.
Mar 2009 – Apr 2010
Clinical Data Management Associate II, Oncology
Cmed, Inc New Providence, NJ
Reviewed clinical trial documents (e.g. protocol, validation document and Electronic Case Record Forms)
and provided input as appropriate; maintained ongoing data entry from eCRFs or other sources into the
clinical trial database to a high standard of accuracy; performed relevant Quality Control checks on the
entered data to ensure accuracy; handled Third Party Data; oversaw Query Management; generated
regular reports and listings for sponsors; worked with international team; ensured relevant working
practices or standard operating procedures were adhered to; oversaw timely and accurate entry of relevant
study information.
Oct 2008-Feb 2009
Regulatory Assistant
Aton Pharma, Inc Lawrenceville, NJ
Created spreadsheets and documents to facilitate organization with Microsoft Office; researched fire
suppression systems for document disaster recovery and safety; selected and qualified vendors;
coordinated staff schedules and development; oversaw shipping of documents to vendors; oversaw the
organization, maintenance, and processing of essential documents; performed office manager and
essential administrative tasks.
Aug 2004 Jan 2005
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Instructor
Peace Corps Volunteer, Bangladesh
Taught English at girls’ middle school; received extensive culture, language, and technical training;
conducted needs assessments in local community to create a secondary project at my site; responsible for
locating outside funding sources for educational programs and working with a limited budget.
Supervised Clinical Experience
May 2013 present
Counseling Intern, YMCA Youth and Family Services
Supervisor: Kimberly Nimmons, LCPC, Dr. Sarah Pula
Performed individual, group, and family psychotherapy, primarily with adolescent clients referred for
behavioral issues and emotional dysregulation; performed counseling duties both in the office and on-site
in schools; performed case management duties; collaborated with referral sources, teachers, counselors,
and family members to enhance therapy; responsible for documenting all contact with clients; regularly
attended staff trainings on clinical topics (psychological trauma, biofeedback, play therapy, multimodal
approaches to therapy, etc.); familiar with Medicaid system; completed intakes; co-lead family
workshops; completed required reports (quarterly, monthly, annual); conducted assessment of clients;
administrative tasks and computer skills; created treatment and discharge plans.
Professional Memberships
New Professional Member, American Counseling Association
Student Member, International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
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