Andy Perkins

Experience

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  VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Program Coordinator

  • Maintained proprietary computer databases of over 600 ongoing animal, human, and basic science research projects• Tracked and prepared protocol submissions for review by multiple research oversight committees• Assisted Chairs of human research Institutional Review Boards, IACUC, Institutional Biosafety Committee, and Research & Development Committee in evaluating submissions and resolving concerns in order to facilitate protocol approval• Assisted senior officials with human research and animal welfare program accreditation processes• Coordinated and attended semiannual inspections of animal use areas and semiannual program evaluations• Conducted safety inspections as voting member of institution’s Research Safety Committee Show less

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  Sepulveda Research Corporation

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Fund Manager

  • Responsible for managing and tracking all research grant funds for a VA-affiliated non-profit research corporation• Managed approval process for distribution of funds for purchase orders, processed accounts payable/receivable invoices, and prepared documentation required for annual financial audits• Set up and implemented new fund management software system to streamline the process of invoice payment, budget projections, and quarterly/year-end fiscal reporting

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  UCLA

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2011

  Assistant Director-Compliance & Education

  • Developed and presented numerous courses in animal research regulations, application preparation/submission, and general ethical principles to research administrators, veterinary staff, members of the University’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and graduate bioethics classes• Created and implemented university-specific online training course for UCLA’s 2000+ animal researchers• Developed and implemented programs for detailed screening of research protocols prior to formal regulatory review, resulting in significant reduction in turnaround time from project submission to approval• Improved and managed UCLA’s animal research compliance and inspection program to facilitate the effective prevention, identification, and prompt resolution of facilities-related deficiencies• Led investigations regarding allegations of noncompliance, collaborating with legal counsel and other campus compliance officials as well as with research investigators to develop appropriate corrective action plans, and responding to federal oversight agencies when appropriate to inform them of the resolution• Participated in position development, recruitment, hiring decisions, and supervision/evaluation of office staff• Collaborated with IACUC members, veterinary staff, and other concerned parties to develop and revise institutional policies governing animal research• Served as office’s primary database project manager; initiated collaborations with senior administration, faculty, and programming staff to design and implement updates to the University’s proprietary protocol management database used by 1000+ faculty and staff Show less

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  Perkins Realty Group

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2020

  Broker/Owner

  • As independent business owner, developed from ground up full systems for business operations, marketing, document management, and other functions of fully web-based real estate brokerage • Train and supervise associate agents on legal requirements, agency responsibilities, and online programs including Multiple Listing Service, contract software, and lead management databases; perform continuing education of associate agents through in-person and written communication on new or revised regulations, standard contract forms, and market conditions• Perform ongoing analysis of critical business metrics to maximize operational efficiency and affirm compliance with state and federal laws, including disclosure, privacy, fair housing, and lending requirementsDRE License #01885780 Show less

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  Pacific Clinics

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Compliance Analyst

  • Developed on-site inspection/evaluation program to assess contractual compliance with county, state, and federal funding agencies, impacting 60+ varied behavioral healthcare provider sites across Southern California• Created and implemented compliance plan for the organization’s newly established Head Start/Early Head Start child education programs• Improved system used for tracking and analyzing compliance issues relating to medical coding/billing errors, record “cloning” issues, and other potentially fraudulent/falsified health record entries Show less

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  ALLOT REALTY

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Managing Broker

  • Oversee all real estate activities of boutique real estate firm• Review online and printed marketing materials for compliance with state and federal fair housing, lending, and other laws• Review executed listing agreements, purchase contracts, disclosure forms, and other documents for compliance with state and federal legal requirements• Manage transactional file system used by real estate licensees to ensure paperwork is on file from sales staff, transaction coordinators, escrow officers, inspectors, and other personnel• Consult as needed with legal counsel in matters relating to contractual disagreements• File periodic corporate reports and other documents with California Department of Real EstateDRE License #02013441 Show less

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  University of California Office of the President

  Jan 2020 - now

  Policy Resource Coordinator/Research Policy Manager

  • Provide subject matter expertise and analysis in research areas including animal research law/regulation, cannabis research, use of prisoners and prisoner data in research, and other topics to develop guidance to UC campuses• Lead manager/point of contact for Research Policy Analysis & Coordination unit’s online presence; maintain RPAC website and other specialized databases, including those used to store systemwide sponsor data, guidance memos, Institutional Review Board reliance information, and electronic file archives• Prepare comment letters in response to proposed state and federal legislation (e.g., religious freedom, use of statewide controlled drug data repositories) to represent the University’s positions and interests• Manage/review incoming systemwide sponsor information to ensure integrity of sponsor data, and analyze existing sponsor data to identify areas requiring attention or improvement• Provide analytical and programmatic support in revising systemwide policies for repatriation of Native American human remains and sacred/funerary objects, collaborating with workgroups comprised of UCOP administration, campus repatriation experts, and tribal representatives to establish systemwide procedures, guidance documents, and best practices to consistently implement complex federal/state repatriation laws across all UC locations Show less