Austin A. Bowie
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Enthusiastic team player who is eager to solve intellectual challenges. I am passionate about using data to improve health care delivery and to derive positive outcomes for at-risk and underserved communities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Westat
08.2021 - Current
- Supported large surveys commissioned by various divisions of the Centers for Disease Control including the National Center for Health Statistics, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the National Center for Education Studies. The Medical Expenditures Panel Survey (MEPS) and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) are nationwide health data and health expenditure data collection surveys that influence health policy and delivery.
- Developed and implemented a tool that automates the assessment of the quality of collected data and provided feedback to the interviewer.
- Managed a select team of geographically dispersed field staff designated to conduct video interviews as an alternative to in-person interviews during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Recommended and designed a website so all interviewers would have up-to-date and easy access field materials.
- Led advance teams sent to set up field offices.
- Created, updated, and maintained field materials based on survey principles and protocols.
- Trained field staff to conduct efficient and consistent interviews to ensure the collection of high-quality data.
- Provided on-call support to interviewers in the use of interview equipment and proprietary software, and data collection best practices.
- Developed and maintained training coursework.
ON-SITE MANAGER AND TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
Equity Hub
11.2020 - 06.2021
- The Equity Hub program provided an environment for successful distance learning for at risk 6th-8th graders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Ensured all children were safe, fed, and provided resources necessary for their academic success during distance learning.
- Managed staff.
- Helped children with internet and computer issues during their distance learning experiences.
GROUP LEADER
KidPower
08.2015 - 04.2020
- Organized and coordinated team building exercises and group activities for large groups of pre-teens and teens.
- Provided small group tutoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
College Park12-2020
Master of Science - Applied Biostatistics
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA05-2027
Skills
- Data collection and analysis
- PubMed
- Microsoft Office
- SAS programming
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Data analytics
- Blaise (CAI)
Certification
CITI certificate
Timeline
Research Assistant
Westat
08.2021 - Current
ON-SITE MANAGER AND TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
Equity Hub
11.2020 - 06.2021
GROUP LEADER
KidPower
08.2015 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Master of Science - Applied Biostatistics
Claremont Graduate University