University of South CarolinaResearch Coordinator
Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2013Managed a Center for Disease Control and Prevention 3-year grant. Applied new or revised program methods, structures, and technologies to carry out program objectives. Provided leadership in conducting participant recruitment, tracking retention, and follow-up activities. Served as key liaison for interaction with community stakeholders and other research partners. Assist with project reporting, manuscripts, presentations, and compliance with human subjects requirements. Ensured grants program was in compliance with rules and regulations. Planned, arranged, and managed stakeholder’s conference. Recruited study participants for research protocols and maintained the confidentiality of all participants. Conducted interviews with and administered surveys to research participants. Submitted IRB materials and ensured all conditions were being met. Planned, directed, and facilitated meetings and conference calls with Principal Investigator, technical staff, and stakeholders. Provided oral and written technical reports and briefings for supervisors and senior management. Prepared research documents, budgets and drafts research proposals. Performed literature searches and retrieved and maintained academic/research articles library. Facilitated mass mailings of research documents. Updated and maintained websites and social media. Gained experience working at the state, regional, and local level in policy, program, and systems development.