J. Giesler: Resume

JESSICA GIESLER

*** *** **** **. • Media, PA • 610-***-**** • *********@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Seeking a position as a Clinical Research Associate which utilizes my experience and skills in human subjects research.

 Extensive experience managing and monitoring both observational and interventional research protocols, in Urology, Cardiology, Sleep Medicine, Diabetes, Obesity, and Weight Management.

 Experience with both NIH-funded and industry-initiated research.

 Extensive experience communicating with human subjects regulatory bodies.

 Experience designing and implementing subject recruitment strategies.

 Experience initiating, reviewing and approving vendor contracts and managing vendors.

 Extensive background in academic/scientific writing, both as a writer and as an editor.

 Experience designing CRFs and study databases.

 5+ years experience working in a medical environment (outpatient clinic).

 Experience independently designing and implementing experiments with human subjects (Master’s thesis research).

 Excellent verbal communication skills; able to relate technical information to diverse audiences.

 Strong interpersonal skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

 Experience with human subjects regulatory requirements  Research coordination, design and management  Subject recruitment

 Scientific writing/editing; written and verbal communication  Assisting in a clinical environment  Data collection and management

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Platforms: Windows, Macintosh, Linux

Software: MS Office, MS Outlook, Macquirer, PCquirer, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Praat, PsyScope, Sound Edit, Actiwatch, Apnealink, StatView, Systat, etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Cardiovascular Medicine., Philadelphia, PA July 2007-present

Project Manager

Mange a multi-site NIH-funded study (RO1) and sub-studies, hiring and supervising study coordinators and research assistants. Also oversee two additional industry-initiated protocols. Ensure adherence to the protocols and proper reporting of protocol deviations, serious adverse events and adverse events. Negotiate contracts with vendors. Monitor subject compliance. Author protocol amendments, correspond with the PVAMC and University of Pennsylvania IRBs, other regulatory bodies, and outside vendors. Responsible for study recruitment and study timelines. Oversee design of study database, collection and management of study data. Attend study related meetings. Review clinical data including: case report forms and/or electronic data capture for accuracy and quality assurance.

VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER Research and Development

Philadelphia, PA September 2007-present

Institutional Review Board Member

Serve as the Primary Reviewer for initial protocols submitted for IRB approval. Review protocols and continuing review requests for subject’s safety and Good Clinical Practices. Act as a voting member on the Institutional Review Board.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Cardiolovascular Medicine, Philadelphia, PA June 2006-present

Sr. Research Coordinator

Coordinate and manage an NIH-funded study (RO1) and sub-studies, supervising additional research assistants. Correspond with the PVAMC and University of Pennsylvania IRBs, other regulatory bodies, and outside vendors. Responsible for study recruitment and study timelines. Collect and mange study data. Attend study related meetings. Enter and review study data for Quality assurance.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Urology Dept., Seattle, WA 2003-2005

Research Coordinator

Wrote and submitted IRB applications, consent forms, and HIPAA forms for both industry sponsored and NIH sponsored studies. Met with research subjects for assessments, dispensing of drug, etc. Scheduled subject visits. Made phone contacts. Assisted in clinic 2 days per week. Packed and shipped blood and tissue specimens. Managed databases. Attended conferences.

SELF EMPLOYED Seattle, WA 2000-present

Academic Editor

Edit academic papers for native and nonnative speakers of English, with a specialization in scientific writing (esp. physics and biology).

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Linguistics Dept., Seattle, WA 2001-2003

Teaching Assistant (Ling. 200, Ling. 100)

Conducted recitation sections (2-3 per week). Met with and advised students during office hours: assisted students in developing theories and locating resources. Designed homework and class work exercises. Participated in the design of exams. Graded papers. Managed grades throughout quarter, and calculated final grades.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Linguistics Dept., Seattle, WA 2000 -2001

Laboratory Research Assistant

Collected speech data from subjects for various projects. Analyzed and digitized speech data. Assisted and instructed other laboratory users. Edited papers submitted for publication. Maintained the Phonetics Laboratory computers and equipment. Maintained laboratory schedules and coordinated lab use. Selected, invited, and scheduled speakers for weekly Linguistics colloquia.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Linguistics Dept., Seattle, WA 2000 - 2001

Editorial Assistant for the Journal Phonology

Corresponded with authors. Sent papers to referees. Maintained files on submitted manuscripts. Proofread submissions.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH Linguistics Dept., Pittsburgh, PA 1999- 2000

Research Assistant,

Sole coordinator/research assistant for a study on second language acquisition. Assisted in the design of the core experiments. Solicited and scheduled research subjects. Tested subjects. Recorded and organized data. Participated in the write-up of the results.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh, PA Jan.-May 2000

ESL Instructor

Taught an ESL class at the University of Pittsburgh. Duties included: teaching intermediate grammar, designing homework and class work exercises, grading assignments, testing, assigning final grades, etc.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh, PA 1999-2000

Research Assistant, Psychology Dept. (Language Learning Center)

Worked directly with reading-impaired children ages 8-13. Administered initial, medial and final assessments of subjects’ reading abilities using standardized testing materials. Administered intervention program (phonics training program designed by Dr. I. Beck). Tracked and recorded participants’ progress throughout the study. Communicated with parents. Scheduled participants’ sessions.

Patient Transporter

Transported non-ambulatory patients around the hospital. Communicated with patients and families. Transported specimens, prescriptions, etc.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Master of Arts Degree, Linguistics  University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

Bachelor of Arts Degree  Major Linguistics, Minor in Spanish  University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

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