Resume

EDUCATION 

screen-shot-2016-11-17-at-9-48-22-pmMaster of Arts in Statistics (Dec 2013)

Graduate Certificate in Data Mining (May 2014)

Central Connecticut State University (3.21 GPA)

Relevant Coursework: Mathematical Statistics II, Mathematical Statistics III, Nonparametric Statistics, Applied Stochastic Processes, Fundamentals of SAS, Linear Models & Time Series, Predictive Analytics, Intro to Data Mining, Data Mining Methods, Text Mining, Data Mining for Genomics & Proteomics.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics-Statistics (May 2010)screen-shot-2016-11-17-at-9-47-26-pm

University of Connecticut

Director of Scholarship, Alpha Phi Fraternity

Relevant Coursework: Statistics 1-2, Mathematical Statistics,  Probability, Statistical Methods, Design of Experiments, Biostatistics, Financial Mathematics I, Calculus 1-3, Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Applied Linear Algebra, Geometry, History of Mathematics, Physics 1-2,  Astronomy.

SKILLS

SQL, SPSS Statistics, SPSS Modeler, Minitab, and Microsoft Excel. Some SAS, R and Perl.

EXPERIENCE

Louisiana State University  Health Science Center, Dep. Of Ophthalmology (May 2010 – Aug 2010, Jan 2016 – Current)

Research Scientist/Analyst

  • Oversee operation, execution and organization of the project including security of the data, functionality of the templates and accuracy of the calculations. Attention to detail and preciseness is necessary for systematic and scientific results.
  • Use multispectral images of the eye to analyze saturation levels in retinal tissue and vessels using ImageJ and Matlab.
  • Use appropriate statistical models, analyze data and graphs to evaluate perfusion levels in a variety of normal and diseased patients
  • Develop mathematical Excel templates of multispectral imaging analysis to calculate critical values such as oxygenation levels in the eye.
  • Summarize finding and aid in the preparation and publication of research papers contributing to leading edge exploration.

The Blue Branch Fund (Aug 2014 – Jan 2016)

Outreach Coordinator Analyst

  • Conducted nation-wide research to identify non-profit organizations eligible for sizeable charitable donations.
  • Acted as project manager to collect required financial documents from organizations and create presentations including their mission statements, fiscal reports and fundraising data; presented this data to Board of Directors.

Peoples Health Insurance (May 2013 – Aug 2014)

Decision Support Analyst

  • Wrote SQL queries and utilized Excel using pivot tables and v-lookups to pull and analyze data, and create reports.
  • Worked with information technology and shared databases to tap into real time datasets for operational functions.
  • Communicated internally and interdepartmental on ad hoc and scheduled requests to support corporate initiatives and decision-making.
  • Created and delivered monthly presentations on issues, analytical findings and solutions to senior leadership and C-suite audiences.
  • Developed, implemented and maintained dashboards, reports & presentations in a fast-paced environment.
  • Supported business decision-making through collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication of big data and key information.
  • Familiar with Medicare/Medicaid, CMS, and Part D business operations including risk, star, HCC codes and performance metrics.

Hospital for Special Surgery (May 2011 – Aug 2011)

Biostatistics and Epidemiology Research Intern

  • Consulted with doctors to design experiments to execute research ideas by utilizing power analysis and sample size approximation.
  • Organized and formatted databases in Excel, SPSS and SAS to facilitate analysis.
  • Created and interpreted research findings using tables and graphs for use in professional journals for publication.
  • Utilized a variety of statistical analysis methods to evaluate data including regression models, repeated measure ANOVA, chi-squared, t-tests and inter-rater reliability.

Personal Interests: I enjoy traveling, photography, scuba diving, running and have completed two full marathons.

 

 

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Additional Consulting Work:

Constantine Production (Aug 2014 – Dec 2015); Consulting work

Production Business Analyst                                                                                                               

  • Formulate strategic annual and project-based budgets in accordance with business plan.
  • Monitor and interpret cash flows to predict future trends and research and report on factors influencing business
  • Manage and implement monitoring & reporting systems and conduct evaluations for funding opportunities.
  • Responsible for producing accurate quarterly financial reporting on a timely basis.

Confidential Client/Proprietary Data (Mar 2015-May 2015); Consulting work

Pricing Research Analyst 

  • Performed research to formulate understanding of main variables that affect pricing for company products within various regional markets.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all price estimates generated are accurate and all risk is identified and managed.