Assistant Project
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Curriculum Vitae
Alyssa B. Klein, MPH
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-Profile-
Solutions-focused, diligent Epidemiologist with a comprehensive background in statistics, data analysis, and project management, and solid experience in academia, state government, and the private industry. Calm demeanor in the face of difficulties; ability to manage multiple projects while working under pressure in fast-paced environments. Highly versatile; adept at quickly mastering new roles and responsibilities. Reputation for integrity, perseverance, and work ethic. Continuously pursues opportunities to learn and takes on challenges for further professional development and growth.
-Key Skill Areas-
● Consummate professional who is passionate about epidemiology and behavioral sciences.
● Innovative researcher devoted to observation, methodology, and multifaceted approaches, specializing in statistics and data analysis, including Chi-square, t test, regression analysis, power, and sample size calculations.
● Published author, with proven success in writing scientific papers and presenting findings at annual peer meetings.
● Special interest in community building and public service practices.
-Education-
Master’s in Public Health, Epidemiology 6/2008-12/2009
TULANE UNIVERSITY, New Orleans, LA
● Relevant Coursework: Biostatistics I and II; SAS; Epidemiological Methods; Survey Methodology; Infectious Disease Outbreak Investigation; Clinical Epidemiology; Epidemiology of HIV and STIs
● Cumulative GPA: 3.8
Selected Courses 8/2004-8/2005
ROSS UNIVERSITY, School of Veterinary Medicine, St Kitts, West Indies
● Relevant Coursework and Laboratory work: Small Animal Anatomy, Comparative Anatomy, Physiology I & II, Nutrition, Parasitology, Bacteriology and Mycology, Histology and Embryology
Bachelor of Science, with Honors 5/2001
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, Douglass College, New Brunswick, NJ
● Relevant Coursework and Laboratory work: Calculus, Physics I&II, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Statistics I&II, Functional and Developmental Anatomy of the Primates
● Cumulative GPA: 3.5; GPA in major: 3.8
-Highlights of Professional Experience-
Datamonitor - Boston, MA
Epidemiologist (2010-Present)
Maintain full accountability for handling all aspects of day-to-day activities, in accordance with organizational goals and objectives. Apply strategic planning, prioritization, and project management skills toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards. Exhibit strong analytical skills in closely evaluating complex health conditions using proprietary and publicly available sources. Design, develop, and execute innovative and effective epidemiology modules and chapters that provide transparent explanation of analytical methods and disease forecasts for the seven major healthcare markets, as well as emerging markets.
● Actively liaise between a team of analysts in London offices by providing them with necessary epidemiological inputs.
● Successfully prepare and deliver various different epidemiology projects using existing resources to best serve client needs.
● Review and select the best datasets and information sources for estimating and forecasting patient populations, responding to client issues, and communicating with external clients on various issues.
LA Office of Public Health, Dept of Maternal and Child Health - New Orleans, LA
Practicum Student (2009)
Strategically prioritized and drove key projects to ensure on-time, requirements-compliant completion while maintaining high quality standards. Designed and managed all aspects of an epidemiological research project on risk factors for pre- and post-partum mothers in Louisiana. Provided detailed support and assistance in the design and development of a comprehensive public health intervention program.
● Drafted, edited, and submitted a comprehensive manuscript for peer-reviewed journal.
● Actively reviewed and researched scientific literature, summarized findings, and provided critical analysis of current research and policies in public health.
● Evaluated and prepared data of PRAMS, a multi-state surveillance system on maternal behavior and risk factors.
Children’s Special Services, Dept. of Hearing, Speech and Vision - New Orleans, LA
Data Entry Clerk (2009)
Reviewed, developed, and updated data from follow-up reports for newborn hearing screenings for all children born in Louisiana.
● Proficiently managed and updated the database of assessment and quantification of missing data in the Electronic Birth Certificate system, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
Tulane University, Dept. of Epidemiology - New Orleans, LA
Teaching Assistant, Epidemiology 603 (2009)
Actively assisted students in achieving academic success by effectively providing in-depth and individualized instruction and grading weekly assignments.
Tulane University, Dept. of Epidemiology - New Orleans, LA
Research Assistant (2008)
Steered all aspects of research operations in support of the pilot and pre-testing of the study on the effects of maternal stress on child development in post Katrina New Orleans. Prioritized and coordinated multiple simultaneous projects to maximize efficiency and achieve critical timelines.
● Supported a wide array of different projects, including creating a survey instrument, recruiting and interviewing participants, conducting data entry, and executing studies with primary data collection.
Merck and Co. - West Point, PA
Research Scientist, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (2006-2008)
Proficiently conducted all facets of day-to-day experimental studies, data analysis, and writing of technical reports for Principal Investigators in support of Preclinical studies, with a focus on infectious diseases, neurological diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. Prepared and updated absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) group metrics to track team productivity and output.
● Implemented the re-use of animal surgical models, submitted recommendations of group goals and potential novel areas of study, and conducted aseptic pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies for intravenous and oral ADME studies in rodents, further illustrating exceptional multitasking and prioritization abilities.
● Developed a strong proficiency in all facets of USDA regulations and AAALAC International standards for animal studies.
GlaxoSmithKline, Manpower Professional - Collegeville, PA
Associate Scientist, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (2005-2006)
Successfully maximized performance in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment requiring superior strategic planning, organization, and leadership skills. Designed and executed experimental studies, data analysis, and writing of technical reports for Principal Investigators in support of Preclinical studies. Oversaw aseptic pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies for intravenous and oral ADME studies in rodents.
● Maintained surgically prepared rodent models for ADME studies and maintained critical compliance with USDA regulations and AAALAC International standards for animal studies.
Merck and Co., Kelly Scientific - Wayne, PA
Clinical Receiving Specialist (2003-2004)
Appointed to serve as a lead inventory specialist for HIV and flu monkey protocols, which involved working with Medical Program Coordinators, discrepancy resolution, and timely inventory of samples to meet testing deadlines for FDA filing. Diligently supported the inventory of HPV serum and PBMC samples.
● Directly assisted with a broad range of various ad hoc programs to guarantee delivery of accurate samples to labs for testing, and performed heat inactivation of HPV samples for assay and analysis.
North Penn Animal Hospital - Lansdale, PA
Veterinary Technician (2002-2004)
Supported a broad range of different veterinarians with surgical procedures, including analyzing, preparing clinical and pathology samples, treating hospitalized animals, and tracking animals pre- and post-operatively.
Kurkowski & Associates, Inc. - North Wales, PA
Research Assistant (2001-2002)
Oversaw the recruitment of physicians and specialists for medical market research studies as well as preparing study findings.
Career Note: Additional experience as an Intern for Primate Foundation of Arizona.
-Internships-
Intern - Primate Foundation of Arizona, Mesa, AZ (Summer 2000)
Contributed in-depth analytical skills toward developing and completing a behavioral research project on a colony of captive chimpanzees.
● Actively supported the daily enrichment and assessment of behavioral health of the colony.
● Presented study findings to the American Society of Primatologists in Summer of 2001.
-Technical Skills-
● SAS, SPSS, SUDAAN
● Database/spreadsheet and word-processing programs (MS Office, Reference Manager, EndNote)
-Publications-
● Pipeline and Commercial Insight: Urinary Incontinence - Marketing investment and niche positioning are key strategies for success
● Pipeline and Commercial Insight: Alzheimer's Disease - Market cautiously awaits the first generation of disease-modifying therapies
● Epidemiology modules on: dyslipidemia, Alzheimer’s disease, female urinary incontinence, Hepatitis B in China, Diabetes types 1 and 2 in Australia, stroke, atrial fibrillation, obesity, seasonal influenza, non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer
● J Fritz, A Klein, C Chambers, S Howell, ML Schwandt. “Affiliative social contagion in a colony of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): The ‘Happy Neighbor Effect.’” American Journal of Primatology, Summer 2001. (Abstract Only)
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