Research & Project Coordination Transitioning to Human Resources

Kristen Bermingham

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Highly organized and people-oriented communications and project coordination professional with experience in recruitment, screening, stakeholder engagement, community outreach, and relationship building. Experienced in coordinating recruitment and scheduling across multiple clinical research projects. Strong communicator with demonstrated initiative, professionalism, attention to detail, and a passion for creating positive experiences and building meaningful relationships.

EDUCATION

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Richmond, VA Bachelor of Science, Psychology May 2026

● Summa cum laude (GPA: 4.0/4.0), Dean’s List (2022–2026)

● Recipient of VCU’s English Department’s Undergraduate Creative Non-Fiction Award (2025)

● Contributed to two peer-reviewed publications and two international conference presentations TECHNICAL SKILLS

Communication and Engagement: Recruitment Coordination, Internal & Stakeholder Communications, Presentation Development, Community Outreach, Relationship Building, Employee & Student Engagement Research & Analytics: Survey Design, Behavioral Research, Experimental Design, Data Analysis Software: Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel, Adobe Creative Cloud Applications PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies (IDAS)Jun 2024 - May 2026 Clinical Research Assistant

● Coordinated participant recruitment, scheduling, and engagement across four concurrent federally funded clinical research projects while ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.

● Identified and screened 200+ potential participants using Epic based on study eligibility criteria while maintaining accurate and confidential records.

● Organized community outreach initiatives and represented the Institute at addiction medicine clinics and recovery events throughout the Richmond area.

● Built relationships with community partners while communicating study resources and increasing awareness of ongoing research initiatives.

Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics Aug 2023 - Jun 2024 Research Assistant

● Supported collaborative research projects resulting in two academic publications and two international conference presentations.

● Cleaned, analyzed, and interpreted behavioral data using SPSS and R.

● Coordinated participant sessions, scheduling, and study logistics while ensuring compliance with research protocols.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

VCU Department of Psychology Sep 2024 - May 2026

Student Ambassador & Transfer Mentor

● Planned and coordinated recruitment and engagement events for 100–250 prospective students and families, representing the Department of Psychology in a professional, high-volume setting.

● Built one-on-one relationships with prospective and incoming transfer students through mentorship, outreach, and individualized support.

● Coordinated community-building initiatives designed to strengthen engagement and connection among incoming transfer students.

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