career profile

business development	strategic analysis	personnel/client relations
project management	traditional research	leadership/teambuilding
resource planning	organizational structure	technology integration

 strong leader skilled in proven quantitative research & analysis and managing projects from conceptualization to actualization of deliverables. highly skilled in determining resource requirements, determining short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them. skilled in personnel management and coordinating tactfully with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals and monitor progress and evaluates outcomes. influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. identify problems; determine accuracy and relevance of information; use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. technical competencies include lotus, word, and excel.

career history

 

research assistant, 8/2005 c present

bowling green state university, bowling green, oh

• conduct internet-based and library research and code data utilized to prepare research reports and for the dissemination and publication of research information.
• support the operations of the office of institutional research, assessment, and curriculum.
• design and create special methods for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry.
• develop and implement research quality control procedures.
• edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
• perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
• assess research needs and/or consult with faculty in order to determine the types of research and information that are required.
• prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
• present research findings to groups of people.
• track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
• prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive database; verify the accuracy and validity of data content of databases and correct any errors.

 

intern, 05/2007 c 08/2007

children s medical center of detroit, detroit, mi

• offered valuable advice and collaborated with the executive vice president of operations on how to effectively handle budget administration and employee relations.
• liaised as a member of the risk management committee tasked with identifying high-risk cases and formulating methods of mitigating the risk.
• enhanced the distribution system with new database components and top-notch leadership ability.

 

rehabilitation supervisor, 04/2004 c 00/2005  

michigan department of labor and economic growth, city, state

• utilized consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.
• provided persons, families, or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with educational, social, medical, psychological, and vocational issues.
• advised patients, provided patient education and counseling, and made necessary referrals for other social services.
• collaborated with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
• provided job development services for placement-ready clients, including job-seeking skills training and developing job leads.
• counseled clients and patients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome problems and adjust to life.
• modified treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status; monitored, evaluated, and recorded client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.

 

community outreach worker, 04/1999 c 00/2004

st. john medical/hospital, city, state

• built relations between community and school and assessed school based and community health and psychosocial needs on behalf of the school-based outreach center.
• facilitated and led patient education, presentations, on-site lectures, and seminars.
• directed the success of newly hired staff and offered methods of enhancing potential for success.
• produced a community resources directory offering insight into the various agencies that provide services.
• stood as proctor for psychosocial assessments of students, family members, and other individuals associated with defining their social, financial, and emotional needs.

 

residence coordinator, 08/1996 c 00/1998

university of dayton, dayton, oh

• advised and directed the success of 8 resident assistants involved in overseeing students.
• provided leadership for 250+ first-year students and rendered educational programs of residence life for academic, cultural, religious, and social enrichment.
• headed up student discipline meetings with the intent of ensuring students abide by university guidelines.

 

education

 

bowling green state university, bowling green, ohio

doctoral candidate educational leadership, anticipated graduation 05/2009

master s certificate in organizational development, 12/2009

 

university of dayton, dayton, ohio

master of science in counseling psychology, 05/1998

 

wilberforce university, city, state

bachelor of arts in psychology, minor in sociology, 05/1996