Experience

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  Cleveland clinic

  May 2010 - Aug 2011

  Research assistant

  Coordinated various aspects of clinical trials, including patient recruitment, study design and scheduling, problem solving, data collection, management, and analysis, and proper compliance protocol. Administered clinical and metabolic assessments including graded exercise stress tests, VO2 max tests, indirect calorimetry, EKG measurements, accelerometry, and glucose tolerance tests. Performed basic clinical and anthropometric measurements such as heart rate, blood pressure, and body composition measures with skinfold calipers, DEXA, and BodPod. Show less

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  Case western reserve university

  Aug 2011 - May 2014

  Graduate student

  Studied the role of the proximal small intestine in Type 2 diabetes remission after bariatric surgery, primarily by using a high-throughput proteomic approach to uncover novel protein targets. This work was performed under the advisement of Dr. John P. Kirwan in the Pathobiology Department of the Lerner Research Institute.Gained extensive experience with rodent tissue harvesting and tissue processing, as well as assistance with rodent metabolic testing. Learned basic science skills including immunohistochemistry, qRT-PCR, ELISA, and Radiolabeled Immunoassay. Gained experience with high-throughput proteomic techniques such as 2D-PAGE, 2D-DIGE, and analysis of LC-MS/MS data. Gained further experience in clinical trial management, study coordination, patient recruitment, and proper compliance protocol. Worked with REDCAP and CTMS databases. Show less

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  Cleveland clinic

  May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Research scholar
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  The metrohealth system (cleveland, oh)

  Jun 2014 - Mar 2016

  Analyzed program data including participation, clinical outcomes, survey responses, attrition, population demographics and return on investment analysis. Was responsible for creating visually appealing and easily understood data figures for presentation to participants, team members, and stakeholders. Took biometric measurements including height, weight, and blood pressure at wellness fairs held frequently throughout the year. Helped program participants understand the purpose of the wellness initiative and what was needed to meet program requirements. Show less Managed data for the Pediatric Weight Management and Wellness Program and contributed to strategic planning for the project. Coordinated and facilitated the collection of quality data, including biometric measurements and fitness testing data. Utilized RedCAP and Microsoft excel for data storage and management, and JMP statistical software for data analysis. Was responsible for scheduling and billing Pediatric Wellness Center visits in EPIC. Worked hands-on with participants of the Pediatric Weight Management and Wellness Program in group exercise instruction and nutrition education. Show less

  • Clinical Outcomes and Program Analyst - Employee Wellness (MetroHealthy)

    Jul 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Clinical Research Coordinator - Pediatric Wellness

    Jun 2014 - Mar 2016
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  Case western reserve university

  Mar 2016 - Jan 2017

  Assistant manager, 121 fitness center
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  Cleveland clinic

  Jan 2017 - now

  Post‐award specialist directly responsible for financial management and real‐time oversight of ~275 projects, including federal, non‐federal, and internal grants, as well as operations accounts. Manages timely allocations of salaries to appropriate projects and assists Administrative Director with monthly/quarterly effort reporting process. Recognized as subject matter expert in pre‐award, post‐award, and general department‐level assistance. Assists scientific investigators with all administrative aspects of the grant life‐cycle, including budget/proposal development, monitoring burn rate/expenditures, and ensuring compliance with internal and external reporting agencies requirements. Provides general support to department Administrative Director and Chair, including coordination of space allocation projects, assistance with annual department budget, capital equipment ordering, and success champion for Oracle ERP application. Show less

  • Department Manager III

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Department Manager II

    Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Department Manager I

    Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Admin Program Coordinator II

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Coordinator III

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Coordinator II

    Jan 2017 - Dec 2017