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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Candace O'Brien

Candace O'Brien

Trussville,AL

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Success Coach

Wiley University Services
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed over 200 students each semester
  • Provided one-on-one coaching to students, creating personalized success plans to help them achieve their academic and personal goals
  • Conducted regular check-ins with students, monitoring their progress and providing ongoing support and guidance Utilize data-driven approaches to analyze and evaluate student progress, adjusting coaching strategies as needed to improve student outcomes
  • Participated in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance coaching skills and stay up-to-date with best practices
  • Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.

Graduate Research Assistant

The University of Alabama
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted the Director and Co-Directors at Belser-Parton Literacy Center (BPLC) on their elementary literacy research by conducting data collection, data analysis, and preparing materials for literature reviews for research proposals submitted for IRB approval
  • Managed and updated social media accounts and Belser-Parton Literacy Center’s website about the center’s activities and upcoming events
  • Designed infographics, flyers, and other educational material for publication on-campus and email distribution
  • Engaged in research writing—listed as Author 2 on chapter—with the center’s Director on a chapter on early childhood education teaching practices in supporting students’ literacy skills
  • Supported the development of the under review academic text as a peer reviewer for two chapters
  • Recruited and mentored undergraduate students on their elementary literacy studies to prepare them for presentation at UA’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference (URCA)
  • Developed and maintained the Belser-Parton Literacy Center and the Certified Academic Language Therapists’ (CALT) websites with regular updates as both programs develop and flourish in their academic adventures
  • Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
  • Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
  • Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed and produced graphs and other scientific calculations using MS Excel.
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews to better understand research topics and prepare for studies.

Graduate Research Assistant

The University of Alabama
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Assisted two professors with their ongoing research projects Collected and organized course materials for review by the State of Alabama
  • Coded data to assist in the creation of a research study into pre-service teachers’ noticing skills in math literacy
  • Partnered with research team to strategize research and develop specific plans.
  • Met regularly with research team to identify issues and maintain study alignment with objectives.
  • Conducted independent or supporting research on range of topics, following correct protocols for study integrity.
  • Used advanced statistical approaches and software tools to analyze data and test hypotheses.

Research & Data Manager

Yellowhammer Fund
05.2020 - 10.2020
  • Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data pertinent to reproductive healthcare collected from the fund’s intake systems and collected from West Alabama Women’s Center Conducted research investigations on hardships experienced by patients navigating reproductive healthcare services
  • Drafted reports and literature reviews on reproductive healthcare issues for the fund’s programs
  • Prepared study proposals for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) review Initiated project planning with regular updates to supervisors on projects’ progression and schedule
  • Collaborated with outside researchers on a grant application for future research into COVID impact on reproductive healthcare in Alabama
  • Facilitated the development of a streamlined intake database system
  • Attended virtual meetings on behalf of the fund for networking and outreach purposes
  • Liaised between data management and IT support personnel to communicate ongoing system maintenance and new software development.
  • Partnered with subject matter experts in continuous improvement process, upgraded data quality and recommended innovative information management strategies.
  • Devised and implemented reliable data management procedures to enable usability and security of company data.
  • Deployed optimal reporting software and developed dashboards and reporting systems for data summaries.
  • Lent qualitative analytical support to lead data analysis testing policy.
  • Created and updated database designs and data models.

Health Services Programs Manager

Yellowhammer Fund
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • Trained, supervised and evaluated case management team and case management program
  • Developed educational materials for continuing education for case managers
  • Evaluated the case management program and developed new policies and procedures to support case management staff and patients
  • Acted as patient advocate to acquire additional support from outside organizations
  • Liaised with community partners, healthcare providers, and contraception suppliers for the fund’s community outreach programs
  • Assisted in the development of a new intake system for greater efficiency and data collection
  • Spoke with media about reproductive healthcare issues and state legislation impacting Alabama
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.

Adjunct Instructor

Shelton State Community College
10.2018 - 12.2018
  • Co-instructed a combined Drawing I course with 20 students and Drawing II course with 8 students Demonstrated drawing techniques based on students' individual experience level Facilitated students’ understanding on how incorporate the elements and principles of design in their drawing compositions Answered students’ questions on their compositions and how to meet assignments requirements

Adjunct Instructor

The University of Alabama
05.2018 - 07.2018
  • Instructed online WS 200 Introduction to Women's Studies course Evaluated student coursework and gave appropriate feedback Responded to students’ emails in a timely manner to address concerns, questions, and to provide clarifications on the modules

Graduate Research Assistant

The University Of Alabama
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Designed a research database using Shared Google Folder to upload research supporting professor’s course design for TransFeminism graduate level course and journal article focused on the affects of shame
  • Continuously organized and updated research database according to research projects with subfolders dividing the uploaded research according to their subtopics
  • Wrote annotated bibliographies to streamline the development of future courses and research
  • Contributed to course development through analysis recent scholarships on feminist, film, and queer theories
  • Maintained database of research materials, documents and other paperwork.

Education

Ph.D. - Educational Research

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2025

Graduate Certificate - Certificate, Social And Cultural Studies

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2025

Graduate Certificate - College Teaching

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
12.2024

Master of Arts - Women’s Studies

The University of Alabama
12.2020

Master of Arts - Art History

Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah
05.2016

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art History

Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah
06.2014

Non-Medical Investigators - CITI Program -

Expires Aug 2022 -

Skills

  • Pivot Tables
  • Qualitative Research
  • Presentations
  • Customer Service
  • Analytical Skills
  • Quantitative Data
  • Critical Thinking
  • Student Affairs
  • Coaching
  • Written Communication
  • Data Entry
  • MS Office
  • Teambuilding
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Restful Web Services
  • Software Applications
  • User Feedback
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Online Research
  • Problem Resolution
  • Style Guidelines
  • Field Research
  • Comprehensive Research
  • Collaboration Experience
  • Literature Analysis
  • Focus Group
  • Research Experiences
  • User Data Collection
  • Project Goals and Milestones
  • Collaborating with Designers
  • Informational Interviews

Accomplishments

  • Certifications: First Steps

Certification

15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management (getAbstract Summary) - LinkedIn Excel: VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP for Beginners - LinkedIn PowerPoint Data Visualization: High-Impact Charts and Graphs - LinkedIn The Data Science of Educational Management and Policy, with Barton Poulson - LinkedIn Excel Formulas and Functions Quick Tips - LinkedIn Excel: Implementing Balanced Scorecards with KPIs - LinkedIn Data-Driven Presentations with Excel and PowerPoint (365/2019) - LinkedIn Teaching with Technology - LinkedIn OneNote for Windows 10 Essential Training - LinkedIn 15 Mistakes to Avoid in Data Science - LinkedIn Nano Tips and Shortcuts for Using Excel with Kat Norton - LinkedIn Balancing Work and Life - LinkedIn Data Science and Analytics Career Paths and, LinkedIn Artificial Intelligence for Project Managers - LinkedIn Salesforce Administrator Cert Prep: The Basics - LinkedIn Salesforce Administrator Cert Prep: 1 Introduction to Administrator Certification and Setup - LinkedIn Candace O'Brien - page 5 Salesforce Essential Training - LinkedIn Excel 2019 Essential Training - LinkedIn Microsoft Teams Essential Training - LinkedIn Excel PivotTable Quick Tips - LinkedIn Excel Spreadsheet Design: Extreme Makeover - LinkedIn

Additional Information

  • Honors & Awards , The Elizabeth Meese Memorial Award in Feminist Research Apr 2022 Awarded “The Elizabeth Meese Memorial Award in Feminist Research" by the Department of Gender and Race Studies at The University of Alabama for my research paper completed in Spring 2022 for
  • WS 530 Affect Theory titled "A Dis/Ordered Feminist Approach to the Affective Violence of the Family of Origin." The paper proposed a new theoretical framework of dis/ordered feminism to discuss the machinations of affect (stigma, shame, politics of happiness) on individuals living with psychiatric dis/ orders. Candace O'Brien - page 6

Timeline

Success Coach

Wiley University Services
04.2022 - Current

Graduate Research Assistant

The University of Alabama
08.2021 - 05.2022

Graduate Research Assistant

The University of Alabama
01.2021 - 05.2021

Research & Data Manager

Yellowhammer Fund
05.2020 - 10.2020

Health Services Programs Manager

Yellowhammer Fund
05.2019 - 06.2020

Adjunct Instructor

Shelton State Community College
10.2018 - 12.2018

Adjunct Instructor

The University of Alabama
05.2018 - 07.2018

Graduate Research Assistant

The University Of Alabama
08.2017 - 05.2018

Ph.D. - Educational Research

The University of Alabama

Graduate Certificate - Certificate, Social And Cultural Studies

The University of Alabama

Graduate Certificate - College Teaching

The University of Alabama

Master of Arts - Women’s Studies

The University of Alabama

Master of Arts - Art History

Savannah College of Art And Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art History

Savannah College of Art And Design

Non-Medical Investigators - CITI Program -

Expires Aug 2022 -

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