Charisse Wheby

** ******* **., **********, ** *1701 ? 631-***-**** ?

acwuw6@r.postjobfree.com

Self-motivated, versatile professional with over nine years experience in

public policy research and analysis. Exceptional communications and

analytical skills, able to design and utilize effective research tools for

variety of applications. Reputation for distilling essential information

from complex data and creating accurate summaries and recommendations.

Innovative problem-solver with expertise in statistical analysis programs,

qualitative data coding, and ethnographic field note creation. Core

competencies include:

( Verbal and Written Communications ( Strategic Planning

( Statistical Analysis

( Qualitative and Quantitative Research ( Program Management

( Research

( Policy Analysis ( MS Office Suite

( Presentations

( Field Interviewing/Focus Groups ( Survey Design

( Data Mining

Professional Experience

Guidepoint Global, New York, NY

2013- 2014

Freelance Research Analyst, Healthcare Survey Team

. Designed survey questionnaires for Healthcare related studies

. Devised strategies for recruiting respondents using proprietary

network and external resources

. Managed the life-cycle of healthcare surveys

. Organized, interpreted and synthesized large quantities of data from

surveys

Passenger, Inc., New York, NY

2012

Community Manager

. Developed and produced survey content for research projects, designed

metrics to track community development

. Interfaced with community members in open forums to gather qualitative

data

. Provided analysis of research, created summary and presented results

to support brand development efforts

. Submitted recommendations for community growth and stabilization

Harris Interactive., New York, NY

2010 - 2011

Research Associate - Public Affairs and Policy/Health Policy Research

. Authored qualitative study guide for international pharmaceutical

patent right study

. Developed analytic plan for national surveys, drafted proposals for

qualitative and quantitative online research

. Created reports, executive summaries, and press releases for national

and global awareness campaigns

Neal R. Gross Court Reporters, Washington, D.C.

2006 - 2007

Court Reporter

. Produced official audio transcripts of public and legal proceedings

. Proofed written transcripts for final presentation

. Identified, tagged, and documented exhibits in legal proceedings

StaffConnect, Washington, D.C.

2006

Federal Trade Commission-Financial Management Office; U.S. Chamber of

Commerce

Administrative Assistant

. Conducted research on government programs and Federal Trade Policies

to support policy initiatives

. Provided summary and support information for decision makers

. Updated and reviewed edits for annual Worker's Compensation

publications

Georgetown University Office of External Relations, Washington, D.C.

2004 - 2005

Office Associate

. Provided administrative support for office operations, including

generating member correspondence

. Produced departmental newsletters and briefing materials

. Coordinated university community relations initiatives

Office of Senator Joseph Biden, Jr., Washington, D.C.

2004

Congressional Intern

. Researched government programs and other initiatives

. Gathered information from Senate hearings and press conferences to aid

in creation of press releases

. Supported general legislative office operations

Education & Credentials

Master of Arts, Applied Social Research and Policy Analysis - Hofstra

University, Hempstead, NY, 2010

Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics - Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.,

2005

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