Jeff Tobin

Experience

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  The American Institutes for Research

  Apr 2008 - Aug 2008

  Student Interviewer

  Collected project data by interviewing third grade Baltimore City school children. Purpose of the study as to assess the effectiveness of the Whole Day First Grade ProgramAdministered the Woodcock Johnson achievement test that analyzed reading, math, and letter to word identification fluencyRan the Baltimore How I Feel mental health assessment Oversaw the GRADE reading examCompleted detailed data collection paperworkAdhered to all confidentiality requirementsMaintained the reliability and validity of experimentIdentified Crisis situations and followed crisis response protocolsActed as editor to ensure research data completeness and correctness Tracked down missing children in the Baltimore city and county region to obtain consent, and administer interviews Show less

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  Johns Hopkins School of Public Health

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  Classroom Observer

  Collected behavioral research data by observing elementary school students for the "Paths to Pax" project Data collection was performed onsite at elementary schools in Baltimore City.Data was collected on paper forms for submission to study coordinators.THE AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH: EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP PROJECT

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  Johns Hopkins School of Public Health: Shield Study

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2013

  Research Assistant

  Collect personal histories and medical data from "at risk" populations to test for connections between HIV, lung disease, and drug useResolve study-related issues and problems, such as scheduling, participant referrals, and assisting participants through the data collection processDevelop Microsoft Access and Excel databases for improved data management Redesigned document and materiel management processes for the collection and storage of study reports and medical disposables Purchase supplies and equipment for all study protocols and follow accounting procedures for documenting the transactionsDirectly support the Research Coordinator by balancing workload, ensuring that online clinical data systems are fully updatedProvide quality assurance that data is accurate: work with team members to identify and correct sources of error and edited documents when necessaryLiaison with other departments within the Hospital to ensure the proper integration of study elementsPerform quality control to ensure completeness and accuracy of study data submitted by research assistantsTrack and report study statistics, such as show rate, no-show rate, and numbers recruitedPerform basic Spirometry (pulmonary function studies) to Shield Study participants Designed an improved process for recruiting new participants into the Shield Study Centralized databases to increase data entry efficiencyDocumented the As-Is process and developed detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Created new processes that led to a more efficient flow of forms between research assistant and the data analysis function Train and support other Research Assistants, new hires and existing staff, on the SOPsSupervise the student intern by creating work schedule, load, and monitor performance using a learning curve algorithm Show less

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  Patuxent Financial Partners, LLC

  Jul 2013 - Feb 2016

  Associate Advisor

  Patuxent Financial Partners is a comprehensive financial planning practice. We offer a variety of financial planning and independent investment advisory services to individuals and businesses nationwide.Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through H. Beck, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC. H. Beck, Inc. and Patuxent Financial Partners, LLC are not affiliated.

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  Tobin Enterprises, LLC.

  Jan 2017 - now

  Business Owner

  I independently own and operate a Jimmy John's restaurant in Gaithersburg, MD.