CARA SCHWEGLER
KANSAS CITY,US
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Mom
Self-employed
Kansas City, MO
10.2017 - Current
- Supported child development, managed household tasks, and fostered nurturing learning atmosphere to enhance family well-being and individual growth.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks and maintained structured household to facilitate achievement of developmental milestones.
- Coordinated daily schedules and activities for family members.
- Managed household budgets and tracked expenses effectively.
- Organized educational and recreational activities for children.
Substitute Teacher
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School
Kansas City, Missouri
11.2024 - 03.2026
- Promoted a safe and secure classroom atmosphere, facilitating student engagement and learning.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students using effective communication techniques, fostering a supportive environment.
- Supervised students during lunch and recess, maintaining safety and order.
Senior CRA III - Boston Scientific Neuromodulation
Quintiles
04.2012 - 11.2017
- Led trial protocols to enhance patient safety and adherence while optimizing outcomes.
- Escalated site issues and risk factors, driving optimized study outcomes and improved team efficiency.
- Resolved audit issues to maintain compliance with standards and improve clinical operations.
- Collaborated with study teams to address challenges, contributing to measurable study success.
- Reviewed site communications to identify quality issues, facilitating timely corrective actions.
Clinical Operations Lead
Kforce Clinical Research on Assignment with Pfizer Inc.
Tampa, Florida
03.2011 - 04.2012
- Led trial management to secure project success and strengthen client relations.
- Negotiated budgets and coordinated meetings to enhance project efficiency.
- Strengthened sponsor communication to establish long-term partnerships.
- Presented study details that contributed to winning bid defenses and boosted team confidence.
Project Manager
United BioSource Corporation
Kansas City, Missouri
07.2007 - 03.2011
- Led project teams through various phases, achieving successful delivery of project milestones.
- Oversaw trial conduct and managed multiple projects within scope and budget constraints.
- Prepared project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Developed clinical project documents, including management plans and monitoring guidelines.
- Presented study information at bid defenses and client meetings, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Ensured project compliance with UBC and client standard operating procedures.
- Coordinated investigator meetings and negotiated budgets, supporting successful contract remediation.
- Identified complete units for finance meetings and forecasted future unit completion.
Senior/Lead Clinical Research Associate
United BioSource Corporation
10.2006 - 07.2007
- Led clinical monitoring team in ensuring protocol compliance and resolving site issues, enhancing trial integrity.
- Managed IP accountability during on-site activities to uphold regulatory standards and support trial progress.
- Collaborated with CRAs to address challenges and achieve successful monitoring outcomes, contributing to overall project success.
Veterinary Assistant - Surgery and Specialty Services
Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Clinic
Overland Park, Kansas
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Assisted in neurological surgeries, including MRIs, CT scans, and myelograms, and supported internal medicine and cardiovascular operations.
- Supported veterinarians during examinations and surgeries for diverse animal cases, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the veterinary team promptly.
- Prepared medications and administered treatments according to veterinary staff guidelines.
- Offered compassionate support to animals and their owners during emergencies, enhancing patient comfort and owner reassurance.
Education
Completed One Year of Veterinary Medical School -
Kansas State School of Veterinary Medicine
Manhattan, Kansas01-2004
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - SYSTEMATICS, ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas01-2001
Skills
- Childcare management
- Team leadership and training
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Clinical project management
- Client site management
- Regulatory compliance
- GCP development
- Data budgeting
- Electronic data capture
- MS Office proficiency
- Team collaboration
Languages
English, Native
Additional Information
Room Parent for Pre-Kindergarten Class, Parent's Guild at St. Paul's, New Family Support at St. Paul's, KC Pet Project, Great Plains Mastiff Rescue, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Medical Missions Foundation, Remote Area Veterinary Services (RAVS), Operation Wildlife, Completed the Nike Women's San Francisco Marathon and Half Marathon, Completed the Seattle Rock 'N' Roll Half Marathon, Completed the Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon Relay
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School
11.2024 - 03.2026
Stay at Home Mom
Self-employed
10.2017 - Current
Senior CRA III - Boston Scientific Neuromodulation
Quintiles
04.2012 - 11.2017
Clinical Operations Lead
Kforce Clinical Research on Assignment with Pfizer Inc.
03.2011 - 04.2012
Project Manager
United BioSource Corporation
07.2007 - 03.2011
Senior/Lead Clinical Research Associate
United BioSource Corporation
10.2006 - 07.2007
Veterinary Assistant - Surgery and Specialty Services
Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Clinic
01.2001 - 01.2004
Completed One Year of Veterinary Medical School -
Kansas State School of Veterinary Medicine
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - SYSTEMATICS, ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
University of Kansas