Experience

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  Ludwig cancer research

  Jun 2000 - Apr 2002

  Research assistant

  Identified novel tumor antigens through the serological analysis of recombinant cDNA expression libraries Characterized the promoter region of a family of cancer-testis antigens through dual luciferase assays of deletion constructsUtilized Representational Differential Analysis to identify potential tumor antigens and their further characterization through northern blotting analysesIdentified tissue-specific genes through human genome database mining

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  New york hall of science

  Jan 2005 - May 2006

  Biology laboratory specialist

  Maintenance of protozoan lines and their exhibit displaysMuseum animal exhibit curating and caretaking Educated visitors on the anatomy, diet, and locomotive meansof various microorganisms through oral presentations

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  Davis polk & wardwell llp

  Mar 2006 - Oct 2008

  Legal assistant

  Prepared various documents responsive to numerous subpoenas in a high volume environmentAssisted the production and delivery of documents amongst counsel, image coordination staff, and judicial governmental entitiesInstructed personnel on document viewing and scanning softwarePerformed online indexing and coding of documents using Documatrix 10/11Drafted training manual for new departmental employees outlining procedures for document scanning and troubleshooting measures Show less

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  United nations

  Jan 2011 - May 2013

  Monitoring and evaluation consultant, inspection and evaluation division at oios

  Constructed a novel index composed of proxy variables to reflect intensity of conflict for a risk assessment matrix used to aid senior management in prioritizing projectsProposed and implemented methodology which led to the discovery of discrepancies between the number of civilian deaths presented in different sets of UN documents, resulting in critical recommendations for the client on a much publicized issueRescued corrupt data sets through SPSS syntax coding and ultimately elicited statistically significant findingsIdentified crosscutting and emerging themes relevant to UN peacekeeping through textual analysisVerified over 700 programme-level outputs through primary and secondary sources (in-person and telephone interviews, emails, databases)Provided statistical analysis on raw Vovici Feedback survey data to inform the 2008-2009 Biennial report to the GA on “Strengthening the role of evaluation and the application of evaluation findings on programme design, delivery and policy directives”Categorized and coded open-ended qualitative responses to surveysDetermined the adequacy and accuracy of data presented in the Integrated Monitoring and Documentation System as part of the Programme Level M&E of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Show less

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  New york city police department

  May 2015 - now

  Crime analyst