COLLIN HIGGINS
Saint Augustine
Summary
Dynamic Learning Consultant at Planet DDS with a proven ability to enhance office efficiency and revenue growth through tailored training programs. Skilled in stakeholder communication and team leadership, I excel in delivering impactful consultations and fostering strong relationships, ensuring high-quality outcomes in healthcare training and education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Consultant
Planet DDS
Irvine
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted best-in-class live and remote PMS training for dental offices nationwide.
- Delivered consultations on best practices to enhance office efficiency and revenue growth.
- Created training programs tailored for dental software users.
- Formulated learning objectives, course materials, and assessments to align with organizational goals.
Science Teacher
Plato Academy Charter School District
Trinity
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Established meaningful relationships with students by providing guidance both inside and outside of the classroom.
- I lectured on science topics, delivering complex terminology in easy-to-understand language.
- Developed lesson plans to teach science topics such as biology, chemistry, and physics in an engaging manner.
- Demonstrated effective classroom management techniques to ensure a positive learning environment for students.
Clinical Research Specialist
Fortrea (Formerly LabCorp Drug Development)
Princeton
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Manage and facilitate contract negotiations for roughly 130 network and/or physician sites across North America.
- Coordinated the collection and review of regulatory documents related to clinical trials.
- Support Project Manager(s) and Sponsor(s) by providing accurate projection of timelines; maintaining proactive site communication; and confirming high quality documents are filed in TMF according to protocol requirements.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, statisticians, data managers and other healthcare professionals involved in clinical studies.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness prior to inclusion into clinical database.
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children's Hospital
Pittsburgh
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Support UPMC's Pediatric Rheumatology Department's Principal Investigator (PI), Fellows, and Lab Technicians through open communication and office organization.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when presenting research results to peers and faculty advisors.
- Dynamic science educator with a proven track record at Plato Academy Charter School District, adept at fostering student relationships and delivering complex concepts clearly.
- Skilled in clinical research and healthcare management, I excel in team leadership and relationship building, ensuring high-quality project outcomes and effective communication across diverse stakeholders.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Kindred Hospital
Philadelphia
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Gained experience in creating survey instruments and conducting interviews to collect qualitative data.
- Developed strong organizational skills while managing multiple research projects simultaneously.
- Attend in-clinic rounds with Attending Principal Investigator once a month.
- Observed monitor screens for any abnormal heart rhythms or irregularities that need attention by a physician or nurse.
- Responded quickly to changes in a patient's condition and notified physicians as needed.
- Ensured proper handling of confidential information regarding patient history and test results according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Assisted in the operation of cardiac monitoring equipment to detect and analyze heart rhythms.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05.2020
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Team leadership
- Relationship management
- Stakeholder communication
- Healthcare training
Certification
Florida DOE Teaching Certification - Biology K6 - 12
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Learning Consultant
Planet DDS
07.2025 - Current
Science Teacher
Plato Academy Charter School District
11.2024 - 06.2025
Clinical Research Specialist
Fortrea (Formerly LabCorp Drug Development)
02.2021 - 09.2023
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children's Hospital
11.2019 - 05.2020
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Kindred Hospital
07.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biology
University of Pittsburgh