Andrea MacRae

Experience

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  University of Calgary

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  2003-2004 | Instructor2002-2003 | Teaching Assistant• Conducted four labs a week for Engineering Design and Communication (Engineering 200)• Worked with several other instructors in an open, inquiry-based environment• Assisted 150 students per semester to understand a variety of concepts combining the fields of fine arts, engineering and verbal, written and interpersonal communication • Helped to manage student conflict• Graded a variety of projects including drawings, engineering projects and written assignments Show less 2003 | Faculty of Medicine2003 | Faculty of Engineering2003 | Canadian Ethnic Studies Association2002 | Supreme Court Project2002 | Faculty of Medicine2001-2002 | Department of Communication and Culture1999-2000 | Canadian Studies• Wrote a business plan for a new graduate program (Faculty of Medicine).• Researched similar programs in North America and detailed a niche for the program at the University of Calgary.• Wrote a student manual to help incoming students understand course goals (Faculty of Engineering).• Wrote a ‘coaches manual’ to help train incoming instructors/teaching assistants.• Designed the framework for an online learning tool.• Translated interviews from French to English and transcribed the interviews. I located a variety of primary and secondary material and coded news broadcasts (Supreme Court Project).• Wrote and updated by-laws for the Canadian Ethnic Studies Association.• Administered surveys, compiled qualitative data and analysed results of the Leisure, Tourism and Society student survey.• Marked papers for a Latin American Studies class.• Created a publicity package to increase the international presence of the Canadian Studies Program. I also wrote and designed a webpage, brochure, and poster to help promote the program.• Designed and compiled a database of all Canadian Studies Programs offered worldwide (Canadian Studies).• Wrote a document outlining new possible policy statements and frequently asked questions for the Office of Medical Bioethics (Faculty of Medicine).• Designed home pages for departments and personal home pages for professors (Department of Communication and Culture)• Helped with preliminary design of an academic conference held in 2001.• Helped with grant applications for funding. Show less

  • Instructor/Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Engineering

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  • Teaching Assistant, Department of Communication and Culture

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2002
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  University of Calgary and the Calgary Health Region

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Ethics Review Coordinator, Office of Medical Bioethics

  • Managed all new ethics submissions until their original approval.• Liaised with doctors, students, and administrative coordinators.• Researched and wrote reports on several ethical topics.• Maintained the Office of Medical Bioethics’ database and the Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board agenda, reviews, and meeting documents.• Managed time effectively to cope with multiple and competing priorities and deadlines.• Managed time effectively to cope with multiple and competing priorities and deadlines. Show less

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  Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Research Officer/Personal Assistant

  Undertook specific research projects, including sourcing, obtaining, and analysing relevant data.Maintained and updated databases and webpages.Co-authored two peer-reviewed publications ("Review of Indigenous oral health" and "Review of Indigenous male health"), and contributed to numerous 'plain English' summaries and 'key facts' documents.Coordinated staff contributions to the Overview of Australian Indigenous health status.Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Director: • Liaised with key stakeholders on behalf of the Director. • Organised key meetings and teleconferences. • Maintained the Director's diary, managed email, scheduled meetings, and arranged travel and accommodation. • Updated the HealthInfoNet 's hardcopy and network filing systems. • Liaised with students and administrators associated with the Director’s teaching activities, and updated teaching materials. • Undertook various administrative tasks as required by the Director, including dictation, drafting letters and meeting documents, editing written material, and researching a variety of topics for presentations or publications. Show less

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  Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2020

  Designed and implemented the project management system:• Consulted with staff to understand the range of user needs.• Designed the system’s architecture.• Documented, input, and refined procedures.• Designed the system’s roll-out and provided staff training.• Undertook a systematic review of usage.Project managed multimedia content:• Coordinated the development of factsheets, videos, podcasts and webinars from their inception to release.• Translated statistics and complex research themes into visual content.• Wrote scripts and storyboarded video content.• Undertook continuous quality improvement processes to ensure products were optimal and met user needs.• Developed and evaluated procedures.• Coordinated approvals and ensured contract deliverables were met on-time and within budget.• Wrote briefing documents to provide guidance to the Director on new products and procedures.Co-project managed website redevelopment:• Planned and implemented the redesign of custom database and responsive website in conjunction with the IT manager and the research team.• Designed, documented new research procedures and provided training. Show less Optimised research activities within the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet: • Identified potential sources of funding and provided input into funding submissions. • Improve and streamline research activities and procedures. • Designed and analysed surveys to gauge user satisfaction. • Contributed to the development and implementation of the project management system.Co-lead the HealthInfoNet's website redevelopment project, enabling responsive design and user- focused outcomes. This included a complete overhaul of our custom database and work procedures.Managed and contributed to research projects: • Identified ways to maximise the benefit of research projects. • Ensured project deliverables and funding requirements were met on-time. • Wrote reports for external funding bodies and other stakeholders. • Maintained several sections of the HealthInfoNet website. • Initiated and maintained relationships with external stakeholders to foster partnerships.Provided leadership to other team members through training, mentorship, and support.Wrote, co-authored, and updated scholarly and ‘plain English’ material, including co-authoring the peer-reviewed "Review of illicit drug use among Indigenous people". (This review has been turned into an e-book that is supplemented by static and video infographics.) Show less Optimised translational research activities within the HealthInfoNet: • Sourced, obtained, and analysed information for relevancy and inclusion on the HealthInfoNet website, and maintained databases on health topics. • Conducted extensive literature reviews on specific health topics. • Wrote, co-authored, and updated scholarly (peer-reviewed) and ‘plain English’ material. • Assisted in statistical analyses. • Coordinated staff contributions to the yearly update of the "Overview of Australian Indigenous health status" and the "Overview of the health of Indigenous people in Western Australia 2013".Enhanced staff capacity by training new and existing staff.Strengthened stakeholder relationships: • Initiated, developed, and maintained relationships with stakeholders. • Assisted in the preparation of reports to external funding bodies. • Communicated verbally and electronically with health professionals and the general public on health-related issues. Show less

  • Research Coordinator

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Senior Research Officer

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Research Officer

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2014
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  Athabasca University

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Research Assistant (Office of the President)

  • Contributed to a manuscript on the life of a survivor of the residential school system in Canada. • Compiled a list of key documents to provide the international context for the residential school system.

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  WA Health | Public Information cell | State Health Incident Coordination Centre

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

  Project Officer
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  Telethon Kids Institute

  Jan 2021 - Nov 2022

  The ORIGINS Project is a decade-long research initiative tracking 10,000 families during the critical first five years of a child’s life, aiming to reduce non-communicable diseases and promoting a ‘healthy start to life.’ * Assisted with ORIGINS’ ethics and governance activities, including ethics amendments and annual reports. Assisted with ensuring compliance with the Ramsay Health Care Human Research Ethics Committee, Telethon Kids Institute Governance Committee, and other oversight bodies. * Assisted with the initiation of ORIGINS sub-projects, collaborating closely with respective teams to ensure alignment with the ORIGINS project’s goals and feasibility.* Drafted contracts and assisted with invoicing activities.* Developed and optimised procedures for the Research and Translation team, enhancing operational efficiency.* Provided administrative support for multiple committees. Show less The ORIGINS Project is a decade-long research initiative tracking 10,000 families during the critical first five years of a child’s life, aiming to reduce non-communicable diseases and promoting a ‘healthy start to life.’ I joined ORIGINS as a Research Officer, progressing to Senior Research Officer, in the Research and Translation team that oversaw ethics and governance activities. * Managed all aspects of ORIGINS’ ethics and governance activities, ensuring compliance with the Ramsay Health Care Human Research Ethics Committee, Telethon Kids Institute Governance Committee, and other oversight bodies. * Initiated and oversaw multiple ORIGINS sub-projects, collaborating closely with respective teams to ensure alignment with the ORIGINS project’s goals and feasibility.* Coordinated the finalisation of contracts and invoicing activities.* Developed and optimised procedures for the Research and Translation team, enhancing operational efficiency.* Designed and implemented a robust project management system, including conducting training and staff onboarding.* Made significant contributions to grant applications and reporting requirements.* Provided administrative support for multiple committees. Show less

  • Research Officer, The ORIGINS Project (Research and Translation)

    Jan 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Senior Research Officer, The ORIGINS Project (Research and Translation)

    Jan 2021 - Nov 2022
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  Telethon Kids Institute

  Jan 2023 - now

  Research Assistant, The ORIGINS Project (Biobank)

  The ORIGINS Project is a decade-long research initiative tracking 10,000 families during the critical first five years of a child’s life, aiming to reduce non-communicable diseases and promoting a ‘healthy start to life.’ Since 2023, I have been part of the Biobank team, focusing on ethics, governance, document management, and grant applications.* Managed ethics and governance requirements related to the Biobank and various ORIGINS sub-projects.* Prepared reports for ethics boards and funders.* Contributed to invoicing activities.* Project managed the submission of grants. Show less