Research Analyst Senior

Resume

Gideon Mazinga Ijamsville, MD ***** *********@*****.*** 909-****-***

Professional Summary

Results-driven and detail-oriented professional with experience in health policy analysis, program evaluation, and health services research. Proven expertise in leading multidisciplinary research teams, managing complex projects, and delivering peer-reviewed, high-impact publications and actionable recommendations. Adept at synthesizing complex data, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and navigating policy and publication standards to address critical healthcare challenges.

Professional Experience

Project Manager/Senior Research Analyst, MetroHealth, LLC, Supporting Defense Health Board/Defense Health Agency

Falls Church, VA July 2024 to Sep 2024

• Led a team of research Analysts and Management Analysts in developing evidence-based, peer-reviewed reports addressing military healthcare issues, ensuring high-level conceptual ability, technical accuracy, and grammatical precision.

• Conducted comprehensive literature reviews, fact-finding missions, and background research, synthesizing insights into actionable recommendations for the Defense Health Board (DHB).

• Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) across DoD, civilian industry, and academia to gather accurate, timely information supporting DHB taskings.

• Managed multiple simultaneous projects, maintaining strict adherence to DoD policy and publication standards.

• Planned and prepared monthly program review reports.

• Liaised with the DHB Director in planning and project implementation.

• Chaired weekly project staff meetings.

Senior Research Scientist National League for Nursing

Washington, D.C. September 2014 to June 2024

• Directed the conceptualization and development of complex reports and information papers, from initial drafts to final approval, through iterative collaboration with government staff and board members.

• Presented findings in briefings for government staff and board members, highlighting key trends and actionable insights in military health research.

• Oversaw research team operations, including task assignments, quality assurance, and productivity optimization, resulting in high-quality deliverables.

• Designed and oversaw the implementation of nursing education policy-relevant research studies.

• Designed and managed large online annual surveys for the National League for Nursing member nursing schools in the USA and prepared reports for policy recommendations.

• Disseminated the research findings by publishing them online and in research journals.

• Presented NLN research findings at meetings, conferences, and other venues.

• Designed and conducted program evaluation studies to measure the impact of the organization’s programs.

• Served as a resource to provide the CEO with data and research analytical support.

Research Analyst Northern Essex Community College

Office of Institutional Research and Planning

Washington, D.C. February 2012 to September 2014

• Served as secretary for the Institutional Review Board (IRB)

• Utilized advanced data analysis techniques to interpret complex datasets and draw meaningful insights.

• Designed and implemented surveys to gather valuable feedback and insights from target audiences.

• Crafted detailed reports outlining key findings and recommendations based on data analysis.

• Applied statistical modeling methods to predict trends and patterns in large datasets.

• Conducted in-depth market research to identify opportunities for business growth and expansion.

• Performed qualitative research to gather rich and insightful data for strategic decision-making.

• Designed and maintained databases and queried data in MS Access using SQL from the institutional database for statistical analysis.

• Administered Community College Survey on Student Engagement (CSSE) surveys.

• Applied statistical methods in conducting research analysis and prepared research reports.

• Applied GIS (Geographic Information Systems) technology in preparing maps on penetration rates by zip codes and cities using enrollment data.

Postdoctoral Researcher University of California Davis

Washington, D.C. September 2014 to June 2024

• Managed large data sets from California state and counties for mental health services research.

• Created maps displaying mental health disparities using clinical data, applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology.

• Applied spatial statistical analysis to discover disparities in youth well-being by demographics using the US census and institutional data.

• Developed a geo-database for community health research using US Census data.

• Created a digital booklet of maps about socio-economic demographics and educational attainment based on US census data and the California Department of Education.

• Conducted analytical research on key factors related to the well-being of youth in 9 counties of California's capital region.

• Conducted labor studies entailing gap analysis in the 9 counties of the California region.

• Applied spatial statistical analysis to discover disparities in youth well-being by race using US census data and institutional data such as the California Department of Education.

Education

• Ph.D. Social Policy and Social Research

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

• Master of Science in Administration

Andrews University - Berrien Springs, MI

• Bachelor of Business Administration

Andrews University - Berrien Springs, MI

• Postgraduate Certificate in Health Geoinformatics

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

• Postgraduate Certificate in Health Care Financing

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

Skills

• Health policy analysis and program evaluation

• Technical and scientific writing

• Team leadership and project management

• Collaboration with diverse, multidisciplinary teams

• Literature review and background research

• Proficiency in MS Word and publishing software

• Proficiency in Statistics

• Online survey design and management

• Health Geoinformatics Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Qualitative Analysis

Publications and Presentations

Benner C, Mazinga G, Ganlin H. 2010. Race, Space, and Youth Labor Market Opportunities in the Capital Region. Health Youth/Health Regions Working Paper. Center for Regional Change. UC Davis

Mazinga, G. 2008. A geospatial approach for new perspectives on satisfaction with health services. Ph.D. dissertation, Loma Linda University, United States -- California. Dissertations & Theses: A&I. (Publication No. AAT 3338562)

Mazinga G, 2005. Patterns of Satisfaction with Health Services: Analysis Using Geographic Information Systems Technology, Global Spatial Data Infrastructure Association (GSDI) International Conference Proceedings Journal, November 6-10

Mazinga G, 2020. NLN Faculty Census Survey of Schools of Nursing Academic Year 2018-2019: Executive Summary. Nursing Education Perspectives Journal, November/December. PMID 33079825.

Mazinga G, 2022. NLN Biennial Survey of Schools of Nursing Academic Year 2021-2022: Executive Summary. Nursing Education Perspective Journal, September-October. PMID 36037424.

Mazinga G, 2023. NLN Annual Survey of Schools of Nursing Academic Year 2022-2023: Executive Summary. Nursing Education Perspective Journal, September-October. PMID 39159249.

Mazinga G, Application of Geographic Information Systems in Social Research. Guest speaker, Social Research Methods symposium, University of California, Davis California. September 2009.

Mazinga G, Application of GIS in Research Context. GIS Health Seminar, Health GIS Seminar, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, March 2007.

Mazinga G, Spatial Statistical Approach in Development Research. School of Science and Technology, Loma Linda University Research Colloquium, Loma Linda, California, March 25, 2006.

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