Organization skills, Statistical software, data analysis

OBJECTIVE: Research Assistant

Dedicated team member, passionate about finding research based behavioral healthcare solutions. Highly motivated self-starter with ample experience in psychosocial healthcare interventions. Trustworthy professional commended for providing organized, detailed, and timely assistance to administrative staff and research teams. A friendly and adaptable team player who is receptive in a variety of social settings. Skilled at using office automation software to draft manuscripts and communicate data findings. An industrious worker, often praised for situational awareness garnered through effective communication techniques and organizational skills. Well experienced in Microsoft Office, data collection, and data analysis. Seeking a research position with an increased level of responsibility and exposure to population health research and communication with IRB.

EDUCATION

GPA: 3.26 Degree Completed

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Minor in Health Studies 05/ 2020

Haverford College - Haverford, Pennsylvania

●Scholarships: QuestBridge National College Match, Jonathan Levin Scholarship Fund, Jaharis Fellowship Fund, Scattergood Research Foundation Fund, Center for Peace and Global Citizenship Fellowship

●Academic Advisors: Matthew McKeever Ph.D *********@*********.*** (610) 896- 4978; Mark Gould Ph.D ******@*********.*** 610-***-****; Michael Elias M.A ******@*********.*** 610-***-****

Relevant Coursework: Applied Calculus, Community Engagement, Social Epidemiology

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant 01/ 2019 - 03/ 2020

Haverford College Sociology Department Part-time

Haverford, PA US 20 Hours/ Week

Supervisor: Matthew McKeever, Phone: (610) 896- 4978

Word Processing and Computer Skills

●Utilized a combination of Microsoft Office applications to identify and compile lists of potential research subjects in accordance with project study procedures. Applied note-taking skills and summarized findings in comprehensive report documents.

●Collected and recorded data using Excel spreadsheets for weekly progress reports. Ensured data quality with software automated error functions. Utilized STATA and SAS statistical software to streamline coding of thematic analysis reports.

●Provided general research support from personal computer through remote communications like e-mail and video chat.

Qualitative Research

●Drafted two literature reviews per week for sociological health research project. Edited and reviewed bibliography manuscripts for their accuracy.

●Assisted in constructing methodology, summarized project results, and consolidated related graphs and charts for progress reports. Regularly and clearly communicated research updates to the principal investigator. Searched scientific literature, internet archives, library databases, and public information websites to collect data. Set reminders for principal investigator using calendar invites and instant messages.

Program Analyst (Intern) 10/ 2018 - 02/ 2019

Office of Addiction Services (OAS) Part-time

Philadelphia, PA US 8 Hours/ Week

Supervisor: Darla Pender- Brennan, Phone: (609) 292- 5760

Program Management & Interpersonal Skills

●Facilitated Program Directors in the analysis of preventative early education reforms in response to the opioid crisis. Analyzed intergroup relations interventions to develop culturally competent solutions for the improvement of community survey and other program operations.

●Provided assistance for the design of culturally sensitive survey instruments and questionnaires. Participated in City Council meetings to discuss county-wide survey implementation methods with government representatives, community leaders, and local physicians. Researched opioid related federal laws, policy regulations.

●Answered phone calls, kept minutes, and travelled to meetings with the program supervisor.

●Supported day-to-day operations upon prompt arrival to the office.

Data Analysis

●Utilized feedback evaluations to monitor Office of Addiction Service staff performance.

●Praised for independently developing visual aids for over 50 service providers using geo-social databases (ArcGIS-esri software) and public health background knowledge. Increased organizational support for staff by redirecting time spent searching physical files.

●Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing partner organization information.

Library Research Assistant 05/2019- 08/2020 Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation Full-time

Bryn Mawr, PA 35 Hours/ Week

Supervisor: Mary Crauderueff, Phone: (610) 896- 1158

Data Collection & Project Management

●Researched and contextualized materials, formulated arguments, and writing materials to be included in the Quakers Mental Health digital portal. Coded archival materials while conducting an independent research project using archival medical records from the Friends Hospital.

●Communicated findings by developing visualizations to complement the research archival website.

Community Educator and Outreach Coordinator 05/2018- 08/2020

Mill Creek Farm Contract

Philadelphia, PA 25 Hours/ Week

Supervisor: Hannah Thompson, Phone: (718) 570- 6453

Outreach and Communication

●Assisted in coordinating monthly event meetings and corresponding calendar.

●Developed and maintained a social media presence on behalf of the farm.

●Established and maintained lasting connections with community members and farm students. Budgeted, organized, and conducted community for outreach activities. Hosted market days, heritage celebration events, workshops, etc.

●Worked collaboratively with board members and stakeholders to develop transparent, effective programming for community members. Prepared routine monthly reports.

●Organized and instructed workshops series to train farmhands. Designed a weekly training module for volunteers.

●Utilized a consultative model to identify community member needs and addressed them using evidence-based sustainable food system methods.

AWARDS

Global Citizenship Program Fellowship

Jaharis Primary Care Pre-Medical Scholar Award

QuestBridge College Match Scholar

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Smith, K., & Thompson, S. (February, 2020). Promoting Sexual Health & Healing. PowerPoint Presentation and workshop series at Haverford College Visual, Culture and Arts Meeting Center. Haverford, College.

Thompson, S. (June, 2019). Nutrition, Health, and Food Security in the Black Community. Presentation and workshop series for Food Moxie, SURGE, and Urban Tree Connection classrooms. Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Thompson, S. (December, 2018). Prevention Services Map. Poster presentation at the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisAbility Office of Addiction Services. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Thompson, S. (November 2018). Sustainable Community-Based Agriculture & Food Security. Poster Session at KINSC Undergraduate Research Symposium. Haverford, Pennsylvania.

PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

Haverford College Student Leadership

●Decision Making Committee and Guest Speaker Liaison, Sexual Health Seminar

Constructed a series of outreach workshop events to direct students to off-campus sexual healthcare resources.

●Founder & Head, LIFTFAR Food Pantry

Submitted an approved grant for research and start-up funding.

Developed and implemented operational procedures for food inventory and storage

Managed student budget of over $8000. Received and processed banking transactions.

●Student Member, Council for Sustainability and Social Responsibility

Received and deliberated on issues of community concern about socially or environmentally responsible institutional practices. Maintain campus wide correspondence in accessible monthly e-newsletters.

●Student Coordinator, Scattergood Research Fellowship

Researched and contextualized materials, formulated arguments, and writing materials to be included in the Quakers Mental Health digital portal.

Developed visualizations to complement the research archival website using MS Office.

TRAININGS

2019- Peer Health Advocate

●Community outreach and cultural competence

●Active listening and communication

2018- Ambassador of Multicultural Awareness

●Effective communication & public speaking

SKILLS

Spanish Proficiency

Data Entry

MS Office

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