Division of Experimental Therapeutics, Department of Psychiatry, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University / New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY • Assisted faculty with manuscript preparation; drafted and edited text for grammar, style, continuity; referencing (self-formatted text or using Endnote, per investigator preference) • Performed literature searches and drafted reviews using online sources and industry-specific databases • Independently drafted and edited scientific study regulatory documents in accordance with institutional and federal policies • Assisted investigators and senior administrative staff with grant applications and progress reports, • Coordinated divisional administrative and financial activities, purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, petty cash • Independently coordinated multiple research studies, including study print and internet advertising, subject recruitment, participant informed consent and evaluation • Data collection, entry and analysis (SPSS, Matlab); database creation and manipulation (SPSS, Access) • Appraised senior faculty of study progress, project deadlines • Served as laboratory manager: financial & facilities management, developed governing policies with faculty, instructed and supervised other staff member in divisional procedures • Trained investigators and staff regarding Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies and procedures; ensured divisional compliance; oversaw protocol submissions, annual renewals, chart reviews, and audit procedures • Trained new staff members and FDA Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) holders in regulatory oversight and submission procedures; ensured compliance of all faculty and staff with policies and procedures set at the divisional, institutional, and federal regulatory levels.
Summary
Experienced Research professional looking to use her skills and creativity in TV, film, media, and publishing.
Credits
2/14 – 6/17
Research Officer, Research Coordinator
Staff Position — Columbia University in the City of New York Details
2/14 – 6/17
8/10 – 2/14
Research Coordinator, Administrative Coordinator, Acting Administrator
Staff Position — Research Foundation for Mental Hygeine Details
8/10 – 2/14
Division of Experimental Therapeutics (formerly the Division of Brain Stimulation), New York State Psychiatric Institute / Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, New York, NY Research Coordinator, Administrative Coordinator, Acting Administrator • Assisted in manuscript and grant submissions; copyediting for grammar, style, content; drafted section text, literature search and review • Drafted and maintained regulatory documents in accordance with local and federal regulations • Performed frequent structured and semi-structured interviews with research participants, drafted summaries of results and disseminated to clinical faculty and research staff • Presented research findings at division and project meetings, performed data entry and analysis • Served as intake coordinator and practice manager for both private (fee for service) and research clinics; managed patient and physician schedules, facilities management, space and equipment scheduling and maintenance • Coordinated and prepared materials for continuing medical education (CME) course, divisional meetings, faculty and guest lectures • Coordinated divisional human resources and finance activities; drafted employment postings, interviewed prospective employees, submitted faculty reappointments, assisted with visa applications and renewals, faculty and staff time and attendance reporting, accounts payable/receivable, travel and expense reimbursements, petty cash • Communicated extensively with administration, staff, and faculty of home and affiliated institutions • Aided in preparation for Joint Commission audit • Supervised two work study students, onboarded new divisional staff and faculty • Worked successfully with emergent and changing deadlines and priorities
4/08 – 8/10
Researcher
Staff Position — Columbia University in the City of New York Details
4/08 – 8/10
Division of Brain Stimulation and Therapeutic Modulation, Department of Psychiatry, College of Physicians & Surgeons Columbia University / New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY Research Coordinator • Proofread and edited faculty manuscripts, grant applications, posters, research abstracts, scientific meeting presentations • Drafted local and federal (FDA IDE) regulatory documents under minimal supervision • Assessed and appraised senior faculty regarding study progress, interim findings, project deadlines • Database creation and management; data entry, analysis, presentation in Powerpoint • Independently coordinated several studies of non-invasive brain stimulation in treatment-refractory psychiatric disorders, including subject recruitment/evaluation, session scheduling and performance, and regulatory oversight • Performed complex technical procedures, drafted technical performance manuals, instructed new faculty and research staff on policies and procedures governing proper device usage and implementation
1/02 – 4/08
Research Manager, Assistant to Division Chief
Staff Position — Weill Cornell Medicine Details
1/02 – 4/08
Division of Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 04/2006 – 04/2008 Administrative Coordinator (Research), Patient Coordinator • Coordinated abstract and grant submissions, national meeting travel • Copyedited manuscripts for publication • Drafted IRB submissions and provided regulatory oversight of division human research protocols • Coordinated patient appointments and testing, responded to inquiries, disseminated results in age and education-appropriate manner 01/2005 – 04/2006 Practice Specialist, Patient Care/Office Manager • Supervised daily clinical practice and research activities for four senior academic medical faculty members and an administrative staff of four • Coordinated yearly billing audits, reappointment of faculty members, recruitment of new staff members • Coordinated patient appointments and testing schedules, logged/organized results, maintained patient records • Operated under rapidly changing priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision 01/2002 – 01/2005 Senior Patient Coordinator, Assistant to Division Chief • Served as clinical and administrative assistant to division chief, acted on his behalf in his absence • Coordinated patient appointments and testing, logged/organized results, maintained patient records • Disseminated testing results to patients and refilled prescriptions, under physician supervision • Screened and answered telephone calls, responded to inquiries, prepared routine correspondence • Coordinated implementation of electronic medical record system and HIPPA compliance initiatives • Routinely maintained and communicated sensitive and privileged personal information in a highly confidential manner
Recos
Education
Class of '11
New York University
MA, Psychology
Class of '01
Wellesley College
BA, Psychology & Liberal Arts
Skills
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