CANDICE BARNES
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Determined and well-rounded individual with more than [Number] years working as Scientist within [Industry] industry. Sharp and focused professional offering skills in [Skill] and [Skill]. Communicative Scientist proficient in [Skill]. Talented individual educated in safety procedures, processes and regulations. Pursuing role and leveraging exceptional technical knowledge to better satisfy customer needs. Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Scientist
US Census Bureau
Suitland , Maryland
06.2016 - Current
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
- Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing in design and production.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Applied statistical methods to solve specific problems in [Industry] and managed assigned deliverables related to study.
- Investigated, compiled and modeled information for detailed project proposals.
- Planned or directed research, development or production activities.
- Conveyed technical information in easily understood terms for non-technical individuals.
- Built and strengthened field partnerships to advance group research and awareness of activities.
- Developed and implemented plans and protocols for ongoing research, special projects and testing protocols.
- Developed relationships and communicated with clients to explain proposals, present research findings or discuss project status.
- Conferred with scientists, engineers and regulators to plan or review projects or offer technical assistance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Resource Manager
US Census Bureau,
Suitland, MD
04.2012 - 05.2016
- Developed initiatives to implement policies, procedures, and systems to allocate and manage resources within the division to meet program objectives
- Provided guidance and information to facilitate resource allocation through frequent contacts with senior management, customers, co-workers, and project managers
- Planned and managed the development of systems to integrate human resource best practices and strategies in a new matrix management organization
- Provided measures of the effectiveness of current programs and systems against division goals and objectives
- Lead research and evaluations to forecast future staffing needs based on historical practices as well as requirements for new methods and techniques identified through new initiatives
- Developed polices and best practices for recruitment, retainment, and onboarding new employees in multiple organizational structures
- Maintained an understanding and working knowledge of the survey life cycle activities and statistical theories and methodology to coordinate resources for required products and deliverables
- Collaborated with technical experts to identify needed activities, processes and systems, level of effort, specific expertise required, and time expectations to meet project objectives
- Communicated new business strategies to internal/external stakeholders including measures of effectiveness, plans, and possible risks.
- Led strategic and succession planning efforts for multiple branches
Branch Chief
US Census Bureau
Suitland, MD
08.2004 - 04.2012
- Led team of mathematical statisticians and monitored progress towards achieving project goals and objectives.
- Managed 7-10 mathematical statisticians responsible for designing, developing and overseeing quality assurance programs, evaluations and tests for data collection and data processing systems for demographic surveys
- Planned and directed survey lifecycle activities for multiple demographic survey quality assurance programs including developing data collection instruments and supporting materials, sample design, producing measures of nonsampling error, analyzing data, and reporting results
- Directed research and evaluation to identify and determine the feasibility of new technology and scientific methods to improve program performance and the ability to measure the impact of changing survey methodologies, such as changes to data collection tools, and post processing systems
- Provided analytical, planning and coordination support on projects as assigned, reviewing, interpreting, analyzing and illustrating data to stimulate and support enlightened decision making.
- Presented reports and findings to a variety of audiences including senior level management, customers, and co-workers
- Initiated new projects and deliverables based on continuous evaluation of current programs and customer feedback
- Ensured that staff and contractor resources were deployed to best meet the responsibilities of the branch
- Exercised supervisory authorities and responsibilities involving work assignment and review.
- Represented the interests of the branch at agency meetings related to quality assurance initiatives.
Mathematical Statistician
US Census Bureau
Suitland, MD
12.1992 - 08.2004
- Participated on workgroups to identify methods to improve the reliability and accuracy of the Decennial Master Address File as it relates to redesigning current demographic surveys
- Developed technical specifications and documentation for multiple products and systems including; sampling, sample dissemination, data collection and interviewer training
- Evaluated statistical techniques and extracted information from research data to provide different ways to assess robustness of research outputs.
- Validated numerous inputs and outputs, coordinated survey lifecycle activities, and researched a variety of automation issues for current demographic programs
- Conducted various research and evaluations on the impact of interviewer training and attitudes on daily data collection activities
- Served as a Survey Supervisor in the Charlotte Regional Office for the Current Population Survey and Special Programs
- Managed the monthly data collection effort that included 100+ field interviewers with multiple backgrounds
- Validated interviews, trained interviewers, responded to public inquiries, and approved/ allocated resources appropriately in a pressure environment
Education
George Washington University
Contracting Officer Technical Representative Certification - undefined
Federal Acquisitions Institute
2011
Master's Certificate - Project Management
School of Business and Public Administration
2003
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of North Carolina
1992
Social Research
Institute For Social Research Citation
University Of North CarolinaSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Quantitative Research
- Standard Operating Procedure
- Questionnaire Development
- Data Research and Analysis
Timeline
Lead Scientist
US Census Bureau
06.2016 - Current
Resource Manager
US Census Bureau,
04.2012 - 05.2016
Branch Chief
US Census Bureau
08.2004 - 04.2012
Mathematical Statistician
US Census Bureau
12.1992 - 08.2004
George Washington University
Contracting Officer Technical Representative Certification - undefined
Federal Acquisitions Institute
Master's Certificate - Project Management
School of Business and Public Administration
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of North Carolina
Social Research
Institute For Social Research Citation
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