Research Assistant

LARRY AARON LEE FERGUSON

*** **** ** ** *******, GA 30309 · 706-***-**** · ***************@*****.***

SKILLS

-Stata

-R

-Basic Python

-Data Acquisition

-Data Analysis

-Econometric Analysis

-Program Evaluation

-Policy Analysis

-Microsoft Office Suites

EDUCATION

AUGUST 2018 - MAY 2020

MASTER OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY GRADUATE PROGRAM IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

GPA: 3.8/4.0

Key courses: Econometrics, Statistics, Field Experience in Economic Development, Poverty and Discrimination, Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory.

JANUARY 2019 - MAY 2020

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GLOBAL HEALTH, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL GPA: 3.9/4.0

Key courses: Economics of Health, Foundations in Global Health, Project Evaluation, Special Topics-Development Policy. AUGUST 2014 - MAY 2018

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHEVILLE GPA: 3.4/4.0

Economics GPA: 3.735/4.000

Accolades: Minor in business management, recipient of Dana Zimmerman Service Award in Economics, member of economics honor society: Omicron Delta Epsilon since august 2017. Key Courses: Econometrics, Calculus II, Linear Algebra, International Aid and Humanitarian Assistance, Economic Growth and Development, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Statistics. WORK EXPERIENCE

AUGUST 2019 – CURRENT

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, VANDERBILT OWEN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 401 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203

Responsibilities: Gather qualitative data from court proceedings and documents regarding wrongful conviction and exonerations, convert qualitative information into quantitative data using Stata, and assist with performing statistical analysis regarding wrongful detainment and imprisonment. Contact: Dr. Mark Cohen, 615-***-****, ****.*****@**********.*** AUGUST 2020 – CURRENT

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Candler Hall, 202 Herty Dr, Athens, GA 30602

Responsibilities: Work under Dr. Bradford as a part of the National Institutes of Health grant team on a project titled:

“The Effect of Medical Cannabis Laws on Health Care Use in Insured Populations with Pain,” data acquisition and cleaning, assist grant team with academic papers related to the project, and craft project-related policy papers. Contact: Dr. David Bradford, 706-***-****, ********@***.*** JANUARY 2019 – AUGUST 2019

DATA ENTRY ASSISTANT, VANDERBILT SCHOOL OF NURSING 461 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37240

Responsibilities: Managed data for research projects conducted in the department, managed a server to compile personal information, designed departmental budget spreadsheets, and conducted secretarial duties for the department.

Contact: Bernie Rimgale, 615-***-****, *******@*****.*** MAY 2019 – JUNE 2020

RESEARCH LIBRARY ASSISTANT, VANDERBILT SCHOLARLY RESOURCES AND SERVICES 419 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203

Responsibilities: Assisted Vanderbilt faculty and staff with the accusation of source materials needed for research purposes, conducted literature reviews, recommended academic sources based on subject area, and oversaw the delivery of research materials to faculty.

Contact: Robyn Weisman, 615-***-****, *****.*******@**********.*** AUGUST 2016 – MAY 2018

COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHEVILLE ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT 1 University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804

Responsibilities: Performed basic data entry and management for the economics department’s ongoing projects, created monthly newsletters for the economics department with original content, contacted and conducted interviews with local professionals, and updated department web pages. Contact: Dr. Leah Mathews, 828-***-****, ********@****.*** LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

AUGUST 2016 – MAY 2017; AUGUST 2017 – MAY 2018

ECONOMICS CLUB VICE-PRESIDENT; PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHEVILLE Responsibilities: Planed and led monthly forums discussing current events through an economic lens, organized Annual Economics Club Guest Speaker event, managed and coordinated club volunteer opportunities, planned monthly departmental social events, and oversaw budget proposals for the following year. MAY 2019 - MAY 2020

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE, VANDERBILT GRADUATE PROGRAM IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Responsibilities: Served on the graduate student council, acted as a communication line between students and faculty, assisted with the orientation of incoming cohorts, planned and budgeted fall break trip for students, and organized department social events.

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