Alexis Tugwell
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Chemist, currently seeking an opportunity to gain hands-on experience. I am outgoing, friendly, and have a strong motivation for success. I am also organized, motivated, and eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking mid-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Virginia
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared informed consent forms for review by ethics committees.
- Provided guidance on Good Clinical Practice regulations and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Assisted in preparing periodic reports summarizing progress of clinical studies.
- Communicated effectively with investigators, study staff, sponsors, vendors, IRB personnel, and other stakeholders throughout the life cycle of the trial.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy of source documentation prior to database lock.
- Performed patient assessments, collected and analyzed data, and prepared reports.
- Facilitated resolution of protocol deviations or violations reported by sites or detected through monitoring activities.
- Developed and maintained accurate and timely study databases.
- Coordinated investigator meetings, conference calls, and site initiation visits as needed.
- Reviewed CRFs for completeness and accuracy before database entry.
- Provided training to study staff on protocol requirements and GCP regulations.
- Compiled trial related documents into a master file as required by sponsor or regulatory agency.
- Collaborated with internal departments such as Regulatory Affairs and Data Management to ensure that all studies were conducted in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines.
- Organized investigator meetings; developed meeting agendas; created presentations; tracked action items from meetings; coordinated follow-up communications after meetings.
- Conducted routine visits to research sites to ensure compliance with protocol requirements.
- Conducted quality assurance audits at research sites to ensure adherence to protocols, SOPs, regulations, guidelines.
- Assisted in the preparation of Institutional Review Board submissions for clinical trials.
- Developed case report forms for data collection at investigational sites.
- Maintained accurate up-to-date tracking logs for all aspects of clinical research activities including but not limited to adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications, lab results .
- Kept patient care protocols and clinical trial operations in compliance.
- Collaborated with sponsors and investigators to carry out efficient and fully compliant research trials.
Research Assistant
VCU Health
Richmond, VA
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Assisted scientists in laboratory experiments to confirm research hypotheses.
- Created graphs, spreadsheets and presentation slides to help researchers present findings.
- Assisted with preparing presentation materials before major meetings and reviews.
- Conducted surveys, interviews and experimental research to facilitate data analysis.
- Set up, calibrated and maintained laboratory and field research equipment for requirements of study.
- Developed and maintained spreadsheets, questionnaires and research tools.
- Traveled to field sites to collect and record data and samples as appropriate to specific objectives of study.
- Identified and compiled lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study objectives and parameters.
- Researched data processing operations and monitored proof of concept with new processes.
- Contacted potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocols and arrange interviews.
- Organized, labeled and stored study biospecimens.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on assigned data.
- Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Adhered to standards in areas involving data collection, research protocols and regulatory reporting.
- Coded and verified data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures, entering data into computer database for subsequent analysis.
Teacher
Homeschool Plus
Norfolk, VA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Held lab demonstrations to apply chemistry principles and coursework.
- Managed chemistry lab inventory stock and equipment.
- Planned and provided comprehensive chemistry coursework and instruction to 14 students.
- Inspired students by presenting thought-provoking lessons and encouraging opinions and questions.
- Developed exciting and informative lectures addressing variety of chemistry topics.
- Evaluated student comprehension of classroom topics in exams, quizzes and assignments.
- Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum which addressed individual learning styles.
- Developed lesson plans according to chemistry textbook outlines.
- Designed resources to enhance student learning.
- Assessed student academic levels for appropriate lesson planning.
- Collaborated with science teachers and administrators to develop after-school science programs.
- Worked with teachers to enhance lab participation and understanding.
- Created individualized assessments based on student progress.
- Met with students to discuss grades and assignments and for group tutoring sessions.
- Attended conferences to gain new perspectives on latest research.
- Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to strategize best tactics for improving student learning.
- Coordinated with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess science-based curriculum.
- Used SMART Boards within classroom to promote strong learning environment.
- Served on school committee for STEM curriculum development.
Research Intern
Old Dominion University Research
Norfolk, VA
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Compiled and organized research data to produce reports and graphs.
- Met with key personnel and communicated project status, results and findings.
- Filed charts and slides and properly disbursed reports to team members and personnel.
- Prepared special instruments and monitoring devices used to record test results.
- Interacted with personnel to develop understanding of project needs and requirements.
- Implemented scientific processes by observing safety protocols.
- Analyzed data samples using quantitative and qualitative methods.
Sailor
Navy
Norfolk, Va
06.2017 - 06.2022
- Wrote daily vessel reports and updated logs, detailing issues and remediation efforts.
- Cleaned, maintained and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair.
- Maintained and organized ship's compartments for better efficiency and to easily obtain needed items.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2023
Skills
- Data Management
- MS Office
- Disposal of lab waste
- Safety procedures
- Maintaining lab equipment
- Chemistry expertise
- Equipment sterilization
- Osha 10
- Preparing samples and specimens
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Laboratory operations
- Literature searches
- Specimen handling expertise
- Documentation skills
- Chemical and molecular analysis
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Homeschool Plus
08.2022 - 05.2023
Research Assistant
VCU Health
06.2022 - 07.2024
Research Intern
Old Dominion University Research
08.2021 - 05.2023
Sailor
Navy
06.2017 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Old Dominion University
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