Melissa Papulias

Experience

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  Ellensburg Physical Therapy Center

  May 2001 - Mar 2003

  Physical Therapy Assistant
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  Hans GymFitness Facility

  May 2002 - Jun 2005

  Manager/ Fitness Instructor
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  Millennium Sun Tanning and Hair Salon

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2008

  Owner/ Operator

  Purchased business as a pre-existing tanning salon. Increased clientele through successful marketing. Increased existing business by adding hair services along with the tanning. Employed 5-8 people to operate and run the tanning portion. Recruited Hair Stylists operating as independent contractors. Selected Contributions:♦ Increased Business Each Year Over Prior♦ Grew Tanning Clientele through Advertising and Marketing of Select Groups♦ Attended Continued Educational Classes with Hair Stylists to Stay Relevant with their Work♦ Calculated Employee Payroll and Submitted Quarterly Tax Reports Show less

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  Clinical Trials Northwest

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2010

  Research Coordinator

  Conducted research studies within Rheumatology for Primary Investigator. Clinical studies were done through the rheumatology clinical office. Performed study start up and close outs with clinical study monitors. Created source documents specific to each study. Reviewed potential study patient files through electronic medical records as well as paper charts. Completed required IRB quarterly/yearly reviews. Shipped ambient and frozen specimens per study protocols. Collected study data and entered into various EDC systems. Selected Contributions:♦ Educated Study Participants ♦ Worked Closely with Principal Investigator ♦ Tracked/Reviewed Study Financials and Reported to Research Manager♦ Gained Knowledge in the Role of a Clinical Research Coordinator ♦ Phase III Studies♦ Therapeutic Areas of Study included: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dyslipidemia, Osteoarthritis, Cardiovascular Osteoarthritis, Post Herpetic Neuralgia Show less

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  Rocky Mountain Clinical Research

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  Clinical Research Coordinator

  Worked at the clinical site in Lakewood, CO, based out of Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology-Endoscopy Center. Met with potential study subjects in office. Reviewed patient electronic medical records acquiring data from four clinical offices. Created source documents for studies. Performed laboratory duties specific to each study. Collected vitals as needed. Performed study start-up and close outs. Entered data collected into various EDC systems. Completion of IRB required yearly reviews.Selected Contributions:♦ Trained New Employees on Clinical Researcher Duties♦ Educated Patients on Study Protocols and Requirements for Study Participation♦ Worked with Gastroenterologist in Office and in Cases/Procedures♦ Attended Investigator Meetings on New Studies along with Principal Investigators♦ Obtained Certified Phlebotomist Certification♦ Phase II, III Studies♦ Therapeutic Areas of Study included: Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis Show less

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  Institute of the Rockies

  Jul 2011 - Sept 2011

  Clinical Research Coordinator

  Hired by The Lynn Institute-Colorado Springs, CO and shortly after hire was added to the Pueblo, CO site. Worked closely with Principal Investigators to conduct Pharmaceutical Drug Research Studies. Met with potential subjects, reviewed medical records through an electronic medical records system, collected/reviewed/entered data into various Electronic Data Collecting (EDC) Systems. Laboratory/blood collections done as needed per study requirements. Collected patients vitals. Maintained correspondence between study sponsors and sites.Selected Contributions:♦ Worked Two Different Study Sites (Colorado Springs, CO & Pueblo, CO) ♦ Extensive Study “cleanup” from Previous Employee’s♦ Trained Colleagues on Data Entry Systems and Source Document Preparation♦ Worked Closely with Study Monitors to Close Out Studies ♦ Worked with CFO on the Formation and Growing of Clinical Study Sites♦ Phase II, III Studies♦ Therapeutic Areas of Study included: Birth Control, Type II Diabetes, Influenza, COPD, Ankle/Shoulder Pain, Diabetic Weight Control, Vaccines, Hypertension, Gout with History of Cardiovascular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Show less

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  Institute of Pueblo

  Aug 2011 - Sept 2011

  Clinical Research Coordinator

  Hired by The Lynn Institute-Colorado Springs, CO and shortly after hire was added to the Pueblo, CO site. Worked closely with Principal Investigators to conduct Pharmaceutical Drug Research Studies. Met with potential subjects, reviewed medical records through an electronic medical records system, collected/reviewed/entered data into various Electronic Data Collecting (EDC) Systems. Laboratory/blood collections done as needed per study requirements. Collected patients vitals. Maintained correspondence between study sponsors and sites.Selected Contributions:♦ Worked Two Different Study Sites (Colorado Springs, CO & Pueblo, CO) ♦ Extensive Study “cleanup” from Previous Employee’s♦ Trained Colleagues on Data Entry Systems and Source Document Preparation♦ Worked Closely with Study Monitors to Close Out Studies ♦ Worked with CFO on the Formation and Growing of Clinical Study Sites♦ Phase II, III Studies♦ Therapeutic Areas of Study included: Birth Control, Type II Diabetes, Influenza, COPD, Ankle/Shoulder Pain, Diabetic Weight Control, Vaccines, Hypertension, Gout with History of Cardiovascular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Show less

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  United Health Care Services

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Senior-Medical HEDIS Project Coordinator
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  American Academy

  Aug 2017 - Mar 2021

  4th Grade Science

  • Substitute Teacher

    Aug 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Elementary School Teacher

    Jul 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Elementary Substitute Teacher

    Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Able Shepherd

  Apr 2020 - Nov 2024

  • Chief of Staff

    Jul 2024 - Nov 2024

  • Operations Manager

    Apr 2021 - Jul 2024

  • Customer Relations Manager

    Apr 2020 - Apr 2021
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  Elizabeth School District

  Sept 2023 - May 2024

  4th Grade Teacher