Freelance Researcher

Delight J. Agboada

740-***-**** **************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/delightagboada Bryan, TX

Researcher with over ten years of expertise in uncovering and interpreting human experiences. Skilled in conducting interviews, facilitating focus groups, performing observations, and analyzing documents and content. Successfully engaged with over 200 individuals for research, transforming their unique perspectives into meaningful insights that drive impactful decisions and outcomes.

Relevant Work Experience

University of Maryland, College Park, MD Aug 2020 – Jul 2024

Researcher

●Designed and executed 15+ qualitative research projects, employing rigorous methods to deliver actionable insights that informed strategic decision-making for stakeholders.

●Conducted 200+ interviews with a 99% success rate, utilizing advanced qualitative techniques to ensure rich data collection and high participant engagement.

●Managed complex Institutional Review Board (IRB) application processes for multiple research studies, maintaining 100% compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements in human subjects research.

●Presented innovative research findings at 10+ prestigious academic conferences, including the National Communication Association and European Health Communication Conference, enhancing the institution's research profile.

●Utilized qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Delve) to process and interpret large datasets, improving analytical efficiency by 30% and enhancing the depth of research insights.

●Collaborated with cross-functional teams (faculty, colleagues, researchers, and administrators) on eight research projects, resulting in novel theoretical frameworks and practical applications in communication studies.

●Authored and published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to the academic discourse in communication studies.

Publication

Khamis, S.M. & Agboada, D. J. (2023). The Digital Gap and Maternal Health Information Disparities Amid COVID-19: Comparing Urban and Rural Expectant Mothers in Ghana. Media and Communication, 11(1), 173-183.

Education

University of Maryland, College Park, MD May 2024

Doctor of Philosophy — Communication

Skills

Interviewing Focus Group Discussions Observations Qualitative analysis tools: NVivo Delve Document and Content Analysis Public Speaking Microsoft Office Applications Survey tools: Qualtrics, Google Forms, Microsoft Forms Desktop Publishing Design tools: Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva Learning Management Systems: Canvas and Blackboard

References

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