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Amanda Casillas

Carmichael,CA

Summary

Versatile clinical research professional knowledgeable about coordinating patient information, laboratory samples and compliance documents for diverse clinical trials. Highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Dedicated to the overall success of the research team, Cohort, and clientele that are being served with high levels of integrity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
10.2021 - Current
  • Collected data for clinical research study that investigates autism risks from genetics and the environment.
  • Maintain compliance with protocols covering human subjects' research participation and clinical operations.
  • Used software programs to generate graphs and reports.
  • Recruited, consented and enrolled families into the study maintaining excellent communication.
  • Explained study procedures as needed and coordinated all aspects of subject participation.
  • Contacted study participants to collect missing information or other follow-up as needed.
  • Clerical support and entered data using multiple database systems to meet study deadlines successfully.
  • Worked closely with Data Analysts/Programmers and Project Manager to conduct data quality checks and assist in resolving problems.
  • Followed IRB protocol under research project manager and kept constant organizational skills.
  • Conducted interviews with subjects to collect information on child and family medical histories and other study assessments.
  • Prepared participant appointment packets including questionnaires and checklists
  • Collected bio specimens including saliva and hair from research participants
  • Trained onboarding student assistants.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations and protocol changes.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment..

Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
12.2020 - 10.2021
  • 50% time spent in Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator role and other 50% of time spent continuing Case Coordinator role below.
  • Human subjects clinical research with toddlers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Assisted with intake and follow-up evaluations by preparing necessary assessment tools and materials for clinicians
  • Assisted with intake and follow-up evaluations by preparing necessary assessment tools and materials for clinicians.
  • Organized, filed, and documented assessment forms completed by clinicians and families, and coordinated with assessment team on completion of evaluations.
  • Assisted in recruitment tasks such as preparing and delivering materials to providers for launches and/or further participation in th study.
  • Data entry into databases and coordinating with Data Manager and other individuals who participate in data entry.
  • Created purchase orders for study materials.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Case Coordinator

UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
12.2015 - 10.2021
  • Designed, monitored, and implemented interventions for toddlers with autism spectrum disorder under adherence to the research study.
  • Conducted quarterly curriculum assessments to monitor child progress and to make necessary changes to the child's program.
  • Acted as a liaison between interventionists and Team Leader by assisting in ongoing supervision of new and current interventionists.
  • Leadership experience in training new Behavior Interventionists and post-doctoral fellows and providing feedback on performance.
  • Assessed behavioral functions with subjects and reporting to Team Lead.
  • Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
  • Provided day-to-day treatment of enrolled children by delivering treatment in the children's homes and recording detailed data about child progress.
  • Assisted in monitoring performance of staff team members through coding of fidelity for reliability with supervisor.
  • Maintained continued education and practicum requirements for Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board.
  • Additional contributions include assisting other studies with delivering curriculum assessments, coding assessment videos for reliability, and investigating new electronic data systems.

Lead Behavior Technician

Applied Behavior Consultants, Inc
04.2014 - 12.2015
  • Supervision of staff in home and classroom settings and provided training on data collection and lesson implementation.
  • Evaluated staff performance and delivered feedback for improvement.
  • Conducted data reliability for quality assurance of behavioral programs and analyzed data for progress.
  • Use of behavioral assessments with students for skill acquisition.
  • Obtained certification in Professional Assault Crisis Training (ProAct).

Behavior Technician

Applied Behavior Consultants, Inc
10.2011 - 04.2014
  • Delivered behavioral therapy to children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder in classrooms and in home.
  • Organized and prepared teaching materials for lessons and reviewed current progress of children prior to implementing lessons.
  • Implemented individual and group lesson/behavioral support plans while utilizing incidental opportunities to generalize skills.
  • Assessed child motivation by performing preference assessments, used appropriate prompting techniques, and recorded and organized data.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University, Sacramento
12.2010

Basic Series Online Coursework - Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
06.2015

Skills

  • Clinical Trials and Research
  • Enrollment Oversight
  • Protocol Compliance
  • Patient Record Database Management
  • Conducting Interviews
  • Specimen Collection

Certification

  • Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) – Social & Behavioral Research, Good Clinical Practices

Timeline

Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
10.2021 - Current

Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
12.2020 - 10.2021

Case Coordinator

UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
12.2015 - 10.2021

Lead Behavior Technician

Applied Behavior Consultants, Inc
04.2014 - 12.2015

Behavior Technician

Applied Behavior Consultants, Inc
10.2011 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University, Sacramento

Basic Series Online Coursework - Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology

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