R, Stata, SPSS
Xi Du
PhD Candidate
Bellevue,WA
Summary
Motivated researcher and practitioner in human science with comprehensive knowledge of social issues and systems affecting human behaviors and business outcomes. Have 7 years of experience in experimental research and data analysis. Reliable team player with excellent cooperative and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2016 - Current
- Conducted grants writing and successfully secured money for 7 projects, including 2 projects funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with $5.67 million awarded.
- Participated in several intervention research programs on improving target population's practice competencies in behavioral health settings using pretest-posttest with comparison group design.
- Performed survey design, data collection, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation on several projects, leading to 3 first-authored and 6 co-authored articles published in peer-reviewed journals during the past 5 years.
- Presented results to stakeholders and field experts at professional conference more than 10 times.
Researcher & Social Worker
Social Services And Research Center
Beijing, China
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to 12 children and their families to support behavioral health and family wellbeing.
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to diagnose cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address family needs.
- Collaborated with faculty-led research team to identify relevant questions and develop evidence-based interventions and research.
- Completed projects by deadline and under budget.
Research Intern
Beijing Urban System Research Center
Beijing, China
11.2012 - 01.2013
- Supported design and implementation of survey on the status of self-health management among young- and middle-aged workers in technology industry.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Education
Ph.D. - Social Work
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA 08.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Social Work
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA 08.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Sociology
China Youth University of Political Studies
Beijing, China 08.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Henan University
Henan, China 09.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
Longitudinal Study
Research Design
Structural Equation Modeling
Multilevel Modeling
Latent Growth Modeling
Project management and evaluation
Software
Timeline
Master of Science - Social Work
Louisiana State University And A&M College
08.2018 - 05.2020
Graduate Research Assistant
Louisiana State University
08.2016 - Current
Ph.D. - Social Work
Louisiana State University And A&M College
08.2016 - Current
Researcher & Social Worker
Social Services And Research Center
06.2014 - 07.2016
Research Intern
Beijing Urban System Research Center
11.2012 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Sociology
China Youth University of Political Studies
08.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Henan University
09.2007 - 06.2011