Daekiara Smith-Ireland
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a 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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Project Coordinator
Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
Atlanta, GA
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Orchestrated the development and implementation of comprehensive strategic plans for a pilot study, researching the correlations between sleep patterns, cardiometabolic health, and environmental factors.
- Facilitated cross-departmental and client communication, ensuring vigilant monitoring of project finances and resource allocation.
- Led weekly project meetings and training sessions, ensuring all proceedings were meticulously documented through detailed minutes.
- Collaborated closely with the project manager to critically assess project scope, establishing clear milestones and deadlines to guide the team’s efforts.
- Served as the primary point of contact for order management, testing procedures, study-related inquiries, and report generation, streamlining communications and operational efficiency.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of project results and deliverables.
- Applied my expertise in both qualitative and quantitative data analysis, utilizing software tools such as R and NVivo.
- Implemented and maintained robust systems for the meticulous management of all project documentation, utilizing tools like Excel, REDCap, and SharePoint to enhance our document control processes.
- Assisted with the drafting and development of grants and reports related to the project.
Senior Research Interviewer
Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
Atlanta, GA
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Recruited, screened, identified, contacted, and interviewed participants to obtain data for assigned research projects.
- Scheduled appointments, obtained consent forms, explained the study to the participants, and collected data.
- Followed up with participants to obtain missing data or clarify existing data.
- Facilitated focus groups to discuss research topics and gathered insights from participants.
- Developed interview protocols, questionnaires, and scripts for research projects.
- Coordinated the data collection process.
- Performed statistical analysis utilizing R.
- Compiled data and produced reports to be used for analysis of research findings.
- Monitored participant's blood pressure and heart rate.
- Collected blood and saliva samples from participants and prepared them for laboratory testing.
Community Health Worker
Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Employed dynamic communication and interpersonal skills, cultural competency/sensitivity, and empathetic interviewing skills to build rapport and maintain trust with individuals in the community
- Educated and counseled individuals on preventive measures, quarantining guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within the community
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of interactions, test results, and referrals, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations
- Responded to inquires from community members, addressing concerns, and disseminating accurate information to promote awareness and understanding
- Led training sessions and stayed updated on evolving guidelines and protocols related to COVID-19
- Developed strategies encouraging participants in their neighborhoods and online to promote COVID-19 vaccinations
- Referred potential COVID-19 exposures to their nearest testing center, and organized transportation
- Collaborated with public health officers to support contact tracing, symptom reporting, and monitoring of contacts of COVID-19 patients to ensure access to testing and treatment for people who develop signs and symptoms
Public Health Intern
Georgia Cancer Consortium
Atlanta, GA
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted exhaustive research on cancer prevention initiatives in rural and urban populations.
- Analyzed statistical data to determine cancer trends in rural and urban populations.
- Completed evaluations of current services and recommended improvements to different areas.
- Created draft impact analysis on cancer initiatives helping improve program outreach efforts.
- Conducted research on the impact of health policies and programs in local communities.
- Created infographics on cancer prevention strategies for distribution to policymakers in Washington D.C.
Lab Technician II
QualTex Laboratories
Atlanta, GA
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Performed comprehensive analysis and testing of whole blood samples, including hematological, biochemical and immunological assays, utilizing advanced laboratory equipment
- Served as a lead worker for other technicians by instructing, demonstrating, assigning and reviewing standard laboratory procedures to ensure quality of initial preparation procedures for samples, specimens, and solutions
- Operated and maintained automated analyzers, ensuring proper calibrations, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance to guarantee accurate results
- Prepared and processed samples for analysis, including centrifugation, separation, and aliquoting, while meticulously documenting procedures and results
- Contributed to optimization of laboratory procedures by participating in method validation, equipment troubleshooting, and process improvement initiative
Education
Doctorate of Public Health - Social Epidemiology
Mercer University
Atlanta05.2025
Masters of Public Health - Public Health
Mercer University
Atlanta05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta05.2019
Skills
- Data Collection
- RedCap
- Survey Design and Dissemination
- Database Management
- Qualitative Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis
- Time Management
- Excellent Oral and Written Skills
- Literature Reviews
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive)
- Stakeholder Collaboration
Certification
- CITI Good Clinical Practice
- CITI Biomedical Research
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- CITI Social Behavior Training
Timeline
Research Project Coordinator
Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
10.2022 - 02.2024
Senior Research Interviewer
Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
10.2022 - 02.2024
Community Health Worker
Morehouse School of Medicine
03.2022 - 11.2022
Public Health Intern
Georgia Cancer Consortium
10.2021 - 04.2022
Lab Technician II
QualTex Laboratories
06.2020 - 12.2021
Doctorate of Public Health - Social Epidemiology
Mercer University
Masters of Public Health - Public Health
Mercer University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Clark Atlanta University
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