Data Assistant
Resume:
Paul Thomas Ricci, MS MA
Apt. ****
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
412-***-**** (Home/Mobile)
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Blog: http://csiwodeadbodies.blogspot.com/
EDUCATION
M.A. in Research Methodology 2014
University of Pittsburgh, School of Education, Pittsburgh, PA
Completed Coursework:
Intro to Educational Measurement Survey Design
Hierarchical Linear Models Item Response Theory
Experimental Design Constructing Achievement Tests
Applied Multivariate Advanced Topics in Measurement
Advanced Statistical Computing Test Equating & Polytomous IRT
Psychometric Theory Structural Equation Modeling
M.S. in Biostatistics, 2001
University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA
Completed Coursework:
Intro to Biostatistical Methods I & II Intro to Statistical Theory I & II
Mathematical Methods for Statistics Principles of Epidemiology
Biostatistics Seminar Analysis of Case Control Studies
Introduction to Sampling Health Disease & Environment I & II
Applied Regression Analysis Intro to Health Services Administration
Analysis of Cohort Studies Biostatistics Consulting Practicum
Multivariate Analysis Survival Analysis
Statistical Inference Introduction to Data Mining
Occupational Biostatistics Linear Models
Statistical Estimation Theory Design of Clinical Trials
Thesis
M.A. in Neuroscience, 1996
University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT
B.A in Psychology, 1993
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
STATISTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Statistician 2015-2015
VA Healthcare System, Salt Lake City
Analyzed & managed data in SAS for studies of air quality, hospital infection control and high school runners.
Consulted with researchers on their projects
Data Manager 2014
University of Pittsburgh
Managing data for the smoking research group. Used SAS.
Consultant 2012-2014
Citrus Valley Medical Research Inc.
Designed Access Databases, Managed and Analyzed Data for Vasectomy and IC SPRIX studies. Worked as needed.
Statistical Outreach Director 2011-2015
HealthCare for All PA
Responsible for promoting understanding of the benefits of universal healthcare single payer for the State of Pennsylvania by promoting understanding of health care data. 10 hours per week.
Training new volunteers. Working on a volunteer basis.
Setting up and managing their website http://healthcareforallpa.org/
Statistical Consultant/Tutor 2008-present
Duquesne University
Tutoring students in statistics in the Michael P Weber Learning Skills Center.
Assisting doctoral nursing students in nursing with their dissertations.
Projects worked on include a clinical trial assessing cognitive behavioral therapy in HIV patients and a survey assessing barriers to Muslim women in the US getting gynecological health services. I work on an as needed basis.
Contract Worker 2012-2013
KIT Solutions, Inc.
Synthesizing government data at the county level to aid in the development of geomapping software. Worked 16 hours/week.
Student Employee 2011
University of Pittsburgh, Department of Epidemiology
Designed a data entry form using SPSS DE for an Autism Study. 10 hours per week
Data Manager 2010
University of Pittsburgh, Center for Public Health Practice
Coordinated the selection and implementation of scanning hardware and software for public health trainings. Full time.
Set up Microsoft Access databases for data entry and storage for a variety of projects. Worked on a temporary basis.
Statistician 2010
Psychology Software Tools, Inc.
Worked on the CAMCI (Computerized Assessment of Mild Cognitive Impairment) project to validate the instrument. 10 hours per week
Aided in developing alternate forms.
Statistical Consultant 2010
Psychology Software Tools, Inc.
Developed a statistical analysis plan using structural equation modeling to validate a new neuropsychological software package. 10 hours per week
Statistician/Data Manager 2009
University of Pittsburgh, University Center for Social & Urban Research
Managed data and conducted statistical analyses for research projects in gerontology. Full time temporary.
Graduate Student Assistant 2007-2008
University of Pittsburgh, School of Education
Assisted professors with their research and teaching. 20 hours per week.
Research V 2006-2007
University of Pittsburgh, Division of Vascular Surgery
Assisted in setting up an online vascular surgery registry, Full time.
Guided the design of a randomized study comparing two types of fistulas, the analysis of data for abstract submissions using SAS, SPSS, Excel, and Access.
Consulted with fellows on statistical research issues.
Statistician 2004-2006
Allegheny General Hospital
Analyzed and managed data for the Emergency Medicine Research Division. Full time.
Projects included a statewide survey of physicians for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation,
oEvaluated several school violence prevention programs,
oa case-control study of subarachnoid hemorrhage and
oStudying falls in the elderly.
Lectured on statistical topics at journal club meetings.
Data Analyst 2004
Alma-Illery Medical Centers
Analyzed a survey of the homeless on their health issues using SPSS. It was a contract position. 10 hours per week.
Volunteer 2003-2004
Thomas Merton Center
Assisted in the design and analysis of a mail in survey and in setting up its corresponding database using Microsoft Access.
Research Assistant IV 2003
University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine
Analyzed data from the Pitt Men's Study where I was asked to determine what factors influence changes in hypertensive status over an 18-year period using generalized estimating equations with SAS. Full time.
Analyze a set of antiretroviral data using the proportional hazards model in JMP for Glaxo Smith Kline.
Analyzed cavity data from the Pennsylvania Oral Health Needs Assessment. I looked at regional differences in caries using factor analysis in JMP.
Statistical Analyst 2002-2003
State of Pennsylvania, Department of Public Welfare
Was responsible for cleaning and analyzing Medicaid data for trends in the cost and utilization of services. I received valuable advanced training in Access, Excel, Cognos Impromptu, and SPSS (advanced syntax, macros, and graphics). Full time
Survey Interviewer 2002
Conducting phone and face to face interviews of Senior Citizens at the Center for Social and Urban Research at the University of Pittsburgh. Part time.
Graduate Student Researcher 2000-2001
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing- Used various multivariate statistical methods for the Center for Nursing Research. The packages used were SPSS, SAS, LISREL, and PRELIS.
Biostatistics Consulting Practicum 1999-2000
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health- Provided free statistical consulting services for students and faculty, including sample size justifications and analysis plans.
Graduate Student Researcher 2000
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health- cleaned a set of data for a nursing home quality of life database
Graduate Student Researcher 1999
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health- analyzed a set of data for the Acute Otitis Media Project at Children’s Hospital)
Research Associate 1996-1997
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center- Analyzed and conducted cognitive neuroimaging (PET and fMRI) studies of normal and dementia patients
Volunteer 1995-1996
UCONN Balance & Gait Enhancement Lab- Designed, carried out, analyzed, and published a study on whether gender and motor dominance influence vibratory thresholds in young adults in the index finger and big toe.
Volunteer 1995-1996
Hartford Hospital- assisting in the development of a new neuropsychological scale to head trauma patients that can be administered bedside to patients for a quick estimate of cognitive functioning
COMPUTER SKILLS
Statistical Packages: SAS, Jump, SPSS, BMDP, Minitab, STATA, LISREL, PRELIS, STATXACT, R, WinBUGS, Multilog, HLM, EQS, GENOVA
Software Packages: ArcGIS, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Endnote, Cognos Impromptu
Operating Systems: Windows, DOS, Unix, and VMS
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg Campus, Adjunct Professor 2014
Teaching an introductory undergraduate statistics course
Duquesne University, Tutor 2012-2015
Assisting graduate and undergraduate students with their statistics courses.
PodCamp Pittsburgh 6 & 7 2011-2012
Taught a workshop titled Presenting Data via Blogs and Social Media.
Summary at http://csiwodeadbodies.blogspot.com/2012/11/podcamp-session-feedback-part-1.html
WyzAnt Tutor 2011
Assisting students with statistics.
Teaching Assistant 1999-2000
Introduction to Biostatistical Methods I & II- Ran recitation sessions, graded assignments, assisted students, guest lectured
Teaching Assistant 1999
Principles of Statistical Reasoning- Ran homework and Minitab Laboratories, assisted students, guest lectured, and graded exams
Teaching Assistant 1999
Introduction to Database Management- Assisted students with learning Microsoft Access
Teaching Assistant 1998
Data Management and Analysis- Assisted students with learning basic programming in SAS, SPSS, and BMDP, grading their assignments, and guest lecturing
Teaching Assistant 1998
Introduction to Computing- Assisted students with learning basic VMS and Minitab assignments and then grading them
MEMBERSHIPS
American Statistical Association
American Educational Research Association
Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society
AWARDS
Global Data Competition 2015 Phase II team winner.
PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
Ricci, P. (2015). Presenting data via blogs and social media. Presentation made at
Intermountain Big Data Conference. Salt Lake City Utah.
Ricci, P. (2012). Presenting data via blogs and social media. Presentation made at
PodCamp Pittsburgh 7. Pittsburgh, PA. http://csiwodeadbodies.blogspot.com/2012/11/podcamp-session-feedback-part-1.html
Ricci, P. (2012). Latino rates in Pennsylvania’s uninsured. Paper presented at the annual
student conference of the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of
Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh, PA.
Ricci, P. (2011). Presenting data via blogs and social media. Presentation made at
PodCamp Pittsburgh 6. Pittsburgh, PA.
Ricci, P & Ye, F. (2009). An investigation of cross–classification multilevel IRT
models. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Carpenter, C., Scheatzle, M., D’Antonio, J., Ricci, P., & Coben, J. (2009). Identification
of Fall Risk Factors in Older Adult Emergency Department Patients. Academic
Emergency Medicine, 16, 211-219.
Buckner, R., Scheatzle, M., Carpenter, C., Caterino, J., Ricci, P., Dutton, C., & Lee, A.
(2006, October). A Comparison Of Characteristics Of Patients Diagnosed With
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage By Computed Tomography Versus Lumbar Puncture.
Accepted for ACEP Research Forum-Poster Presentation, New Orleans, LA.
Submitted for SAEM Midwest Regional Conference September 25, 2006.
Ricci, P. T, Zelkowicz B.J., Nebes R. D., Meltzer, C. C., Mintun, M. A., & Becker, J.T.
(1999). Functional neuroanatomy of semantic memory: recognition of semantic associations. Neuroimage, 9, 88-96.
Ricci, P. T. (1997). Possible interaction between vibration thresholds by sex and motor
dominance in the index finger and big toe. Perceptual & Motor Skills, 85, 1091-8.
Ricci, P. T. (1996, April). Vibration Threshold Lateralization in Normal Young Adults: A
Study of Gender. Paper presented at the Psi Chi Student Conference with Keynote
Speaker Sandra Bem, University of Hartford, Hartford, CT.
REFERENCES: Upon request.
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