Research Manager (Remote) - The University of Memphis School of Public Health—Div. Social & Behavioral Sciences - Memphis, TN
(2022-08)
- Manage end-to-end operations for six federally and privately funded social behavioral studies on HIV prevention and health equity.
- Initiate and complete IRB approvals and regulatory compliance documentation; support protocol development, manuscript preparation, and grant submissions.
- Support subject recruitment, enrollment and consenting; execute protocol procedures.
- Draft and maintain project timelines, budgets, contracts, and data tracking systems to ensure adherence to sponsor requirements.
- Act as liaison between academic, healthcare, and community partners; organize and facilitate advisory board meetings and disseminate findings to stakeholders; lead community engagement efforts to align research goals with participant and partner priorities.
- Supervise and train research assistants and field staff on participant engagement, data integrity, and ethical conduct.
Clinical Research Associate - The University of Memphis School of Public Health—Div. Social & Behavioral Sciences - Memphis, TN
(2022-02 - 2022-08)
- Conducted qualitative interviews, data analysis, and literature reviews to refine evidence-based HIV interventions, training materials, and community resources for marginalized communities in the U.S. South.
Instructor - The University of Memphis Institute on Disability—TigerLIFE - Memphis, TN
(2021-08 - 2022-08)
- Researched, designed, delivered, and evaluated 3rd comprehensive sexual health education for postsecondary education students in the U.S.
- Prepared lesson plans and delivered curriculum for 30+ adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DDs) related to topics of independent living, advocacy, job skills, and work readiness.
Behavioral Health Case Manager - Mental Health Cooperative - Nashville, TN
(2020-09 - 2021-08)
- Provided case management and crisis intervention for over 110 low-income adults with behavioral health needs.
- Built and maintained partnerships with community resources, transportation providers, and health systems to ensure wraparound care.
Home Health Supervisor - L'Arche New Zealand - Wellington, New Zealand
(2019-07 - 2020-04)
- Provided in-home support for 4 residents with ID/DDs; liaised with resident families and mediated disagreements.
- Supervised 5 staff members regarding guidance of care; Implemented physical and electronic organizational systems, behavioral expectations, and standards of living; created Standards of Care and SOPs.
- Created organizational protocols on dementia support and de-escalation; provided direct training to 4 assistants (60+ hours); advocated for additional, age-specific training; facilitated weekly meetings with staff and leadership.
Clinical Research Assistant - Saint Louis University School of Medicine—Dept. Family and Community Medicine - St. Louis, MO
(2015-09 - 2019-04)
- Established database for internal research and funding; collected qualitative and quantitative community data; audited and verified data accuracy.
- Completed literature reviews; assisted with regulatory data compilation.
