MICHELE S. SARIN
New York, NY
Home: 212-***-**** • Cell: 646-***-**** • ******@***.*** • http://www.linkedin.com/in/michelesarin
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SUMMARY
Highly accomplished SAS Programmer/Analyst, Statistical Programmer, and Statistician with experience in a wide variety of industries including economic research, telecommunications, market research, clinical and non-clinical medical research, and insurance. Extensive experience transforming data from various formats (Excel, CSV, ASCII) into SAS datasets, cleaning and validating data, manipulating very large datasets (tens of millions of records), and outputting datasets to those formats. Extensive experience developing complex SAS programs and macros and training fellow employees in their use. Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and deliver results within time constraints.
SKILLS
• SAS
• Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Extensive experience developing Excel macros
• Regression Analysis
• Forecasting / Predictive Analytics
• Satmetrix NPS® (Net Promoter Score®)
• Survival Analysis
• Survey Development
• Expertise proofreading official company material before release to the public
• Full professional proficiency in Spanish
EDUCATION
• The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA M.A. in Statistics
o Mathematical Statistics I and II
o Advanced Statistical Methods
o Multivariate Analysis
o Statistical Practice
o Statistical Computing
o Biostatistics
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA B.S. in Mathematics
o Applied Mathematics
o Numerical Analysis
o Logic
o Computers/Engineering Problem-Solving
o Microeconomics
o Financial and Cost Accounting
• Sharon High School, Sharon, MA, Valedictorian
EXPERIENCE
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY 2021-2023 Biostatistician II
Performed various statistical analyses of spine surgery data. Provided TLF (tables, listings, and figures) results using large databases including the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) and Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS). Research included retrospective cohort studies. Analyses included ANOVA, regression (e.g. logistic), odds ratios, relative risk, survival analysis, difference-in-difference analysis, and propensity score matching. The Conference Board, Economics Department, New York, NY 2008-2015 Manager, Database Analysis
Performed monthly analysis for HWOL (Help Wanted OnLine®), a database tracking job ads across the nation. Received data from WANTED Technologies and merged them with employment and unemployment data from BLS
(Bureau of Labor Statistics). Performed analysis in SAS; analysis involved seasonal adjustments, trends, and supply/demand rates. Developed complex SAS macros to perform various analyses across geographic areas and occupations and Excel macros to perform the same action across all spreadsheets in a workbook. Wrote monthly press release to detail and elaborate on monthly changes in labor demand and supply/demand rates in the nation, states, metropolitan statistical areas, and occupations. Distributed this release to large worldwide mailing list consisting of economists, government officials, professors, etc. Performed analysis of STEM (Science, Technology, MICHELE S. SARIN
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Engineering, and Math) occupations to compare demand and supply/demand rates for technology workers to those for other labor-market segments. Provided analyses in response to ad hoc requests from clients. StarlightArtists Theatrical Productions, New York, NY 2012-2020 Vice President, Networking
Executed public outreach, networking, and agent work for theatrical / musical production company focusing on promotion and production of new musicals off-Broadway and beyond. Have full involvement in company basics from website development to networking. Work as editor of scripts and website. Mike Zumbluskas Public Advocate Campaign, New York, NY 2018-2019 Assistant Campaign Manager
Coordinated aspects of campaign including website work and administration, publicity, organizational aspects, and Excel tracking system. Worked as editor of printed materials and website. Verizon, Customer Measurement Services Department, New York, NY 2003-2008 Statistician
Participated in survey design in Spanish as well as English. Determined key drivers of customer satisfaction via use of SAS in order to implement positive change across the organization. Analysis involved standard statistical techniques including logistic regression. Mapped decision flow of models via use of SPSS Answer Tree. Assessed customer loyalty via Satmetrix NPS® (Net Promoter Score®) in order to maximize likelihood of customer retention. Designed complex SAS macros and initiated and taught classes to train other departmental members in their use. Presented data and results in Excel and PowerPoint. PERSONAL
• Fluent in Spanish
• Familiar with German
• Ping-pong, tennis, and chess
• Piano