E. Manolo Romero Escobar

Statistics and Research Consultant @Item Cinq

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I am a Psychometrician with large professional experience in Measurement and Assessment Science based in Montreal, Quebec. Before moving to Canada I obtained a B.A. and a license in Psychology in Guatemala, where I worked as a school psychologist. I have an MA in Psychology and advanced studies at the PhD level. I have worked for almost two decades on research methods in psychology and in development of testing instruments for constructs in health and I/O psychology applications, as well as developmental, educational, and clinical psychology. As a consultant I have worked on factor analytical and latent-trait methods of measurement and in applications of linear mixed effects to nested, longitudinal, unbalanced data. Psychometrics is a career I have followed with passion. I have profound opinions about testing, assessment, and measurement, as well as informed takes on a number of subject matters. I have extensive industry experience in all aspects of product development. From blueprint and product conception, data collection, project management. I have deep knowledge and practical skills in item and scoring algorithm creation, predictive modeling, reliability and validity, quality assurance, as well as launch and post-release maintenance of psychometric assessments. My toolbox of methods include but are not limited to general linear models, factor analysis, and latent variable modelling (including IRT). I am proficient in SPSS, SAS, MPlus and R.

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Work Background

The Analysis FactorStatistics Mentor

May. 2024

ItemCinq Freelance Research Consultant and Trainer

Jan. 2008Montreal, Quebec, CanadaOrganizing and providing training programs in data analysis methods and software at different levels Consulting and collaboration at all levels of the research process: Planning, data collection, data analysis and manuscript preparation Expertise in psychometric analysis (classical test theory and IRT), structural equation models, factor analysis, multilevel modeling (HLM) for clustered and longitudinal data Presentation of research results both in written and oral form at work meetings or for preparation of posters and manuscripts Tutoring and advice to graduate students and faculty members on a variety of research methodologies

Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS)Psychometrician (Contract)

Jul. 2023 - Oct. 2023Remote

SuccessFinderSenior Assessment Scientist

Nov. 2021 - May. 2023Montreal, Quebec, CanadaContribute to the enhancing, innovating, and maintaining SuccessFinder’s assessment tool in support of SuccessFinder’s growing suite of predictive hiring and talent management solutions. Conduct scientific research, leverage data and proprietary models to create new assessment capabilities that add value and competitive advantage to our growing business. Participate in assessment innovation initiatives that modernize and future-proof SuccessFinder's model.

Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS)Psychometrician

Jul. 2011 - Nov. 2021The psychometrician is responsible for the statistical analyses necessary in the development of psychological assessments for the Clinical/Education, Public Safety, and Corporate product lines. Key areas of Responsibility: Take a lead role and responsibility for assigned projects. Establish project plans for statistical components of product development. Conduct high level statistical and methodological analyses necessary for product development Help ensure that assigned projects are completed efficiently and within timelines. Ensure tests/instruments are psychometrically sound as defined by American & Canadian Psychological Association standards Provide statistical consultation and training for research associates and project associates as necessary Manage and sustain relationships with authors to successfully complete projects Prepare psychometric chapters for technical manuals and technical reports Review and learn new statistical techniques and software, and share this knowledge with coworkers and authors as necessary Communicate statistical results to authors, coworkers, and customers as necessary Present research results at major conferences Prepare papers for journal publication Provide consultation and assistance to coworkers when they need guidance with their projects.

Government of OntarioResearch Analyst

May. 2011 - Jun. 2011Fixed contract working at the Research and Outcomes Measurement Branch of MCYS-Governement of Ontario. Data cleaning and analyses on province-wide early childhood development assessment tools. Research reports to inform policy and trends forecasts. Application of HLM to regional profiles.

Statistical Consulting ServiceStatistical Consultant

Sep. 2007 - May. 2011Short term consultation with students and faculty and long term collaborations with research teams on a wide array of topics, and using different data analysis techniques, both basic and advanced Providing advice on data analysis to graduate and undergraduate students, and faculty members Instructor and teaching assistant to different seminars and short courses on data analysis and statistical software

Developmental Processes LaboratoryGraduate Research Assistant

Sep. 2003 - Jan. 2011Group and individual testing of children and young adults using different developmental tasks and standardized tests, both in a controlled environment (laboratory) and at primary level schools Collaboration in the planning and execution of research projects related to the development of executive functions and mental attentional capacity, particularly regarding culture fair assessment

Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS)Research Assistant

Sep. 2008 - May. 2009EI Division - Corporate Division Development and validation of psychological instruments Item creation/selection for psychological scales Writing and editing of technical and user manuals of psychological measurements Involved in writing manuscripts and presenting data at various conferences

Counselling and Coaching CentrePsycho-educational Consultant Assessment

Dec. 2006 - Dec. 2008Psychometrical and achievement assessments of young adults under the supervision of a certified psychologist Writing preliminary report of clinical findings for educational institutions and private clients

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