Education
Temple University – Philadelphia, PA
May 2012
Masters of Science, Statistics
Drexel University – Philadelphia, PA June 2008
Masters of Public Health, Epidemiology/Biostatistics Concentration
North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC
May 2002
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Experiences
Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College – Center for Medical Education and Health Care
Philadelphia, PA October 2008 – Present
Senior Research Programmer and Analyst
• Conducted research with a population-based longitudinal healthcare database of 5 million residents
• Provided statistical analyses and modeling to address issues of healthcare quality, efficiency, organization, and cost in support of various clients
• Designed and implemented SAS software programs for analysis in support of health services and policy research projects
• Some of the projects I was involved with include:
o Analysis of the Distribution and Outcomes of Surgical Procedures Performed in the Local Health Authority
o Profiling Hospitals within the Local Health Authority
o End-Of-Life Care for Patients with Cancer
o Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing for the Elderly in the Local Health Authority
University of Pennsylvania – Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Philadelphia, PA September 2007 – October 2008
Research Assistant
• Assisted with data management and analysis
• Performed literature reviews and internet searches for background material supporting research topics
• Recruited patients for specific studies and administered interviews
Drexel University – Philadelphia, PA
September – December 2007
Teaching Assistant for graduate level biostatistics course
Labor Occupational Health Program – Berkeley, CA
June – August 2007
Intern with the Occupational Health Internship Program
• Researched health and safety hazards and corresponding solutions associated with the retail and grocery industry
• Conducted key informant interviews to gain a better understanding of health and safety hazards specific to the industry
• Interacted with workers, union representatives, and management
• Developed and distributed surveys to workers to determine the top health and safety concerns
• Analyzed results of the surveys and interviews
• Developed and distributed a fact sheet to 300 shop stewards and managers detailing what an effective back injury prevention program should include, which would reduce the rate, severity, and impact of back injuries on the job
• Communicated health and safety recommendations to union representatives and store management
Philadelphia Department of Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Philadelphia, PA
April – June 2007
Student Practicum Project-Analysis of Blood Lead Le...
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