RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Dedicated and highly motivated Research Associate with the combined educational experience as a research assistant and a freelance qualitative/quantitative researcher to contribute to the Research & Design industry. Known for a 100% job success rating and enthusiasm for surpassing client expectations. Thrives in a fast-paced environment managing numerous deadlines and projects while ensuring high-quality execution. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with a proven ability to think creatively and work exceedingly well in team atmospheres. Consistently displays superb technical skills in survey creation and the ability to use NVivo and other software to code data.
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
? Accrued a 100% job success score as a qualitative and quantitative research freelancer.
? Noted for adaptable skillset transferable to diverse industries such as academia, market research, and healthcare.
? Prepared and submitted funding applications to federal and local government finance agencies
? Played a crucial role in developing Adept Word Management’s transcription service, coordinating with leadership and key decision makers to help expand into data analytics for their clients.
? Boosted engagement with the March of Dimes by compiling branding information, advertising on social media, making recruitment presentations to student organizations, and managing relationships with over 200 college students from participating teams.
CORE COMPETENCIES
? NVivo/Atlas.ti ? Technical Writing ? Research Compliance Protocol
? Qualtrics/Survey Creation ? Time Management ? Customer Service
? IRB Processes ? Medical Terminology ? Public Speaking
? SPSS ? Market Analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
QUALITATIVE & QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH FREELANCER | WEST PALM BEACH, FL| 2018-PRESENT
? Achieve a 100% job success rating through professional communication and prompt completion of project milestones.
? Successfully apply research skillset to industries such as academia, market research, business, and healthcare.
? Offer thorough data analysis using NVivo and SPSS and exceeded client expectations by providing detailed instructions on how to run specific analyses again using the software.
? Effectively deliver timely, insightful and actionable analyses, as well as perform custom analysis and ad hoc queries as needed.
? Utilize external sources to pull competitive data, perform custom analysis, reporting, and multiple ad hoc queries.
? Clients include MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of North Carolina Sociology Department, Innovation for Equity, Zeidler Center for Public Discussion and Kelly Services
ADEPT WORD MANAGEMENT | HOUSTON, TX | 2018- PRESENT
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Freelancer
? Exhibited a high level of proficiency using NVivo, Atlas.ti, and qualitative research method to analyze client data transcripts.
? Play a crucial role in developing the company’s transcription service, coordinating with leadership and key decision makers to help expand into data analytics for their clients.
? Contribute expertise to craft a strategy to market the services based on client need.
NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE | MIAMI, FL | 2018-2019
Data Coordinator
? Assisted researchers by providing critical technical expertise in coding in-depth interviews using NVivo 12.
? Implemented a coding manual for the research team to use in analyzing data, speeding up the overall research process
? Handled over 30 sets of data analyses, including summary tables and figures, while meticulously relating all patterns and deviations back to the original evaluation questions without a single instance of error.
ATLANTIC | PACIFIC COMMUNITIES | MIAMI, FL | 2018
Applications Associate
? Navigated federal, state, and local government affordable housing program rules and provided clear, concise research analysis using NVivo.
? Secured funding by preparing and submitting funding applications to federal, state, and local government finance agencies.
? Obtained promising development opportunities for the company by taking initiative in seeking out client requests for qualifications and proposals via search engines.
MARCH OF DIMES |GAINESVILLE, FL | 2016
Development Intern
? Managed event planning for the University of Florida’s Collegiate Council by continually fostering relationships with over 200 people from various participating teams. Ensured all participants were engaged and informed in the team fundraising process.
? Boosted turnout at the event by reaching out to student organizations via recruitment presentations.
? Acquired $500 in sponsorships and was designated as the liaison between student organization sponsors and the event office.
PROJECTS
Co-Author| Social Work Research on Forced Migration: A Scoping Review| Currently Under Review by the British Journal of Social Work
? Perform an overarching review of the scope of social work research focusing on forced migration using NVivo for qualitative analysis.
Research Assistant| Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law, University of Florida | 2018
? Trusted to administer vignette surveys to research participants, as well as transcribing, coding, and entering qualitative data into NVivo.
Research Assistant| Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law, University of Florida | 2018
? Assisted with an elicitation study by conducting in-person interviews with UF students to understand basic beliefs regarding Fair Trade Certified products.
Research Assistant| Dial Center for Written and Oral Communication | 2018
? Conducted structured, professional interviews with participants to research how people find and interpret health information on the Internet.
Research Assistant| Applied Neuromechanics Lab, University of Florida | 2016
• Used Vicon computer software to identify freezing of gait episodes in Parkinson’s Disease victims in order to determine how deep brain stimulation effects freezing of gait. Pre-screened participants to determine eligibility for research study
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL: 2018
B.A. in Sociology, College of Liberal Arts and Science – Major
Communication Studies – Minor
? Relevant Coursework: SYA4300- Methods of Social Research, SYA 4110- Development of Sociological Thought, STA 2023- Statistics 1
? Awards/Honors: UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s List Spring 2017 and Spring 2018, Patrick Wanninkhof Community Service Award, FARH, Florida Association of Residence Halls Conference Top 15 Program 2017, NACURH, National Association of College and University Residence Halls Conference Top 40 Program 2016
? Clubs/Activities: UF Housing Resident Assistant, UF Student Conduct Committee, Inter-Residence Hall Association, National Residence Hall Honorary, March of Dimes Collegiate Council at UF, UF Campus Student Housing Committee
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,) NVivo, Survey/Questionnaire Creation, Qualtrics, SPSS, Atlas.ti, HTML, Technical Writing
HONORS & AWARDS ? 100% Client Satisfaction Rating – Upwork
? 100% Client Recommendation Rating - Upwork
? UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s List Spring 2017
? UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s List Spring 2018
VOLUNTEERISM March of Dimes
DETAILED REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Dedicated and highly motivated Research Associate with the combined educational experience as a research assistant and a freelance qualitative/quantitative researcher to contribute to the Research & Design industry. Known for a 100% job success rating and enthusiasm for surpassing client expectations. Thrives in a fast-paced environment managing numerous deadlines and projects while ensuring high-quality execution. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with a proven ability to think creatively and work exceedingly well in team atmospheres. Consistently displays superb technical skills in survey creation and the ability to use NVivo and other software to code data.
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
? Accrued a 100% job success score as a qualitative and quantitative research freelancer.
? Noted for adaptable skillset transferable to diverse industries such as academia, market research, and healthcare.
? Prepared and submitted funding applications to federal and local government finance agencies
? Played a crucial role in developing Adept Word Management’s transcription service, coordinating with leadership and key decision makers to help expand into data analytics for their clients.
? Boosted engagement with the March of Dimes by compiling branding information, advertising on social media, making recruitment presentations to student organizations, and managing relationships with over 200 college students from participating teams.
CORE COMPETENCIES
? NVivo/Atlas.ti ? Technical Writing ? Research Compliance Protocol
? Qualtrics/Survey Creation ? Time Management ? Customer Service
? IRB Processes ? Medical Terminology ? Public Speaking
? SPSS ? Market Analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
QUALITATIVE & QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH FREELANCER | WEST PALM BEACH, FL| 2018-PRESENT
? Achieve a 100% job success rating through professional communication and prompt completion of project milestones.
? Successfully apply research skillset to industries such as academia, market research, business, and healthcare.
? Offer thorough data analysis using NVivo and SPSS and exceeded client expectations by providing detailed instructions on how to run specific analyses again using the software.
? Effectively deliver timely, insightful and actionable analyses, as well as perform custom analysis and ad hoc queries as needed.
? Utilize external sources to pull competitive data, perform custom analysis, reporting, and multiple ad hoc queries.
? Clients include MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of North Carolina Sociology Department, Innovation for Equity, Zeidler Center for Public Discussion and Kelly Services
ADEPT WORD MANAGEMENT | HOUSTON, TX | 2018- PRESENT
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Freelancer
? Exhibited a high level of proficiency using NVivo, Atlas.ti, and qualitative research method to analyze client data transcripts.
? Play a crucial role in developing the company’s transcription service, coordinating with leadership and key decision makers to help expand into data analytics for their clients.
? Contribute expertise to craft a strategy to market the services based on client need.
NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE | MIAMI, FL | 2018-2019
Data Coordinator
? Assisted researchers by providing critical technical expertise in coding in-depth interviews using NVivo 12.
? Implemented a coding manual for the research team to use in analyzing data, speeding up the overall research process
? Handled over 30 sets of data analyses, including summary tables and figures, while meticulously relating all patterns and deviations back to the original evaluation questions without a single instance of error.
ATLANTIC | PACIFIC COMMUNITIES | MIAMI, FL | 2018
Applications Associate
? Navigated federal, state, and local government affordable housing program rules and provided clear, concise research analysis using NVivo.
? Secured funding by preparing and submitting funding applications to federal, state, and local government finance agencies.
? Obtained promising development opportunities for the company by taking initiative in seeking out client requests for qualifications and proposals via search engines.
MARCH OF DIMES |GAINESVILLE, FL | 2016
Development Intern
? Managed event planning for the University of Florida’s Collegiate Council by continually fostering relationships with over 200 people from various participating teams. Ensured all participants were engaged and informed in the team fundraising process.
? Boosted turnout at the event by reaching out to student organizations via recruitment presentations.
? Acquired $500 in sponsorships and was designated as the liaison between student organization sponsors and the event office.
PROJECTS
Co-Author| Social Work Research on Forced Migration: A Scoping Review| Currently Under Review by the British Journal of Social Work
? Perform an overarching review of the scope of social work research focusing on forced migration using NVivo for qualitative analysis.
Research Assistant| Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law, University of Florida | 2018
? Trusted to administer vignette surveys to research participants, as well as transcribing, coding, and entering qualitative data into NVivo.
Research Assistant| Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law, University of Florida | 2018
? Assisted with an elicitation study by conducting in-person interviews with UF students to understand basic beliefs regarding Fair Trade Certified products.
Research Assistant| Dial Center for Written and Oral Communication | 2018
? Conducted structured, professional interviews with participants to research how people find and interpret health information on the Internet.
Research Assistant| Applied Neuromechanics Lab, University of Florida | 2016
• Used Vicon computer software to identify freezing of gait episodes in Parkinson’s Disease victims in order to determine how deep brain stimulation effects freezing of gait. Pre-screened participants to determine eligibility for research study
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL: 2018
B.A. in Sociology, College of Liberal Arts and Science – Major
Communication Studies – Minor
? Relevant Coursework: SYA4300- Methods of Social Research, SYA 4110- Development of Sociological Thought, STA 2023- Statistics 1
? Awards/Honors: UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s List Spring 2017 and Spring 2018, Patrick Wanninkhof Community Service Award, FARH, Florida Association of Residence Halls Conference Top 15 Program 2017, NACURH, National Association of College and University Residence Halls Conference Top 40 Program 2016
? Clubs/Activities: UF Housing Resident Assistant, UF Student Conduct Committee, Inter-Residence Hall Association, National Residence Hall Honorary, March of Dimes Collegiate Council at UF, UF Campus Student Housing Committee
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,) NVivo, Survey/Questionnaire Creation, Qualtrics, SPSS, Atlas.ti, HTML, Technical Writing
HONORS & AWARDS ? 100% Client Satisfaction Rating – Upwork
? 100% Client Recommendation Rating - Upwork
? UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s List Spring 2017
? UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s List Spring 2018
VOLUNTEERISM March of Dimes
DETAILED REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST