Alyssa M. Dinkins
Holly
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented research professional with extensive experience in scientific and analytical research. Known for a strong work ethic and reliability, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated ability to excel in collaborative team settings and independent projects, promoting efficiency and innovation. Committed to leveraging expertise to contribute to organizational goals and research initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Due Diligence Analyst
Morgan Stanley
03.2022 - Current
- Produced comprehensive due diligence assessments to review risks in current and potential supplier proposals.
- Conducted thorough research on suppliers for improved compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and KYC standards.
- Identified potential risks and red flags through meticulous analysis of regulatory compliance, complex litigation, media, criminal and bankruptcy disclosures.
- Improved overall efficiency by assisting in the incorporation of AI into daily operations.
- Ensured timely completion of supplier reviews by effectively prioritizing tasks based on urgency and project scope requirements.
Medical Assistant
Integrated Dermatology Of 19th St
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted physicians in providing quality care to an average of over 20 patients per workday
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs
- Assisted in surgery and other office procedures
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
- Obtained patient medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions
- Coordinated prescriptions and lab orders
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Trained new medical assistants in patient care, customer service, EMR use and other work protocols
Operations & Research Analyst Intern
Thomson Reuters Special Services
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed research and analysis in data collection for government and commercial contracts
- Utilized TRSS products and open source intelligence in data collection and analysis in independent research
- Performed research investigating increases in anti-vaccine sentiment and misinformation campaigns prior to rollout of COVID-19 vaccine
- Assisted in office operations by coordinating guest services and maintaining office amenities
Undergraduate Researcher
MSU Conservation
New Zealand
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Rigorous instruction in molecular techniques such as DNA extraction, Polymerase Chain Reaction, TOPO cloning and gel electrophoresis
- Utilized techniques listed above in multiple research projects:
- Soil sample analysis in an effort to identify novel antibiotic producing bacteria strains
- Research in Bioinformatics, studied human chromatograms of program participants
- Assessment of mammalian predators in Endeavour Inlet, NZ as a continuation of an ongoing study
Research Assistant
MSU Clinical Neuroscience Lab
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Worked closely with participants experiencing psychosis stemming from Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
- Assisted in SCID interviews for participant intake as well as subsequent data collections and analysis
- Performed independent research project examining the pupil light reflex as a function of schizotypal traits in healthy individuals
- Gathered and arranged research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
- Utilized pupillometry in data collection
- Performed data analysis using Excel and SPSS
- Research was presented in Spring 2019 at MSU's University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum
Research Analyst Intern
Thomson Reuters Special Services
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted research analysts in data collection for government contracts
- Conducted individual research project on CRISPR gene editing technology in relation to national security
- Utilized combination of TRSS products and open source research in data collection
- Performed data analysis using Python and Excel
- Analyzed, interpreted and converted statistics into charts and graph reports to present research findings
- Received extensive training on proper handling of sensitive and Personal Identification Information
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2020
Skills
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Ability to work independently
- Experiment planning and design
- Open source research tools
- Lab result interpretation
- Microsoft excel
- Microsoft word
- Introductory Python
- SPSS
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Know your customer
- Sanctions screening
- Investigative research
- Anti-money laundering
- Risk assessment
- Document preparation
- Written communication
Timeline
Due Diligence Analyst
Morgan Stanley
03.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Integrated Dermatology Of 19th St
01.2021 - 11.2021
Operations & Research Analyst Intern
Thomson Reuters Special Services
09.2020 - 01.2021
Undergraduate Researcher
MSU Conservation
01.2020 - 05.2020
Research Assistant
MSU Clinical Neuroscience Lab
09.2018 - 12.2019
Research Analyst Intern
Thomson Reuters Special Services
06.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Michigan State University