Ellen Kormanik
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Dynamic data professional with extensive expertise in research and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster strategic collaboration that drives successful outcomes. Proficient in epidemiology, project management, biostatistics, and data science, dedicated to enhancing data integrity and maximizing its usefulness and impact. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to inform decision-making and support organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Professional
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
07.2024 - Current
- Develops and manages REDCap projects
- Lead Clinical Research Coordinator for CARES, a Childhood Cancer Registry for Etiology and Survivorship pilot study and BATS, Breakpoint Agnostic Translocation Screening studies.
- Streamlined pilot protocol development process by reducing IRB approval timeline by 25% while ensuring 100% compliance with all relevant regulations and ethical guidelines.
- Develops and manages multiple REDCap projects.
- Cultivates partnerships with health systems and networks to increase engagement and expand participant recruitment across the state and nation.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to maximize the security, accuracy and efficiency of data sharing.
- HIPAA and CITI certified.
Data Quality Supervisor
MN Community Measurement
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Supervised statewide PIPE implementation plan, overseeing the training and certification of over 300 clinics in electronic health record usage and abstraction to successfully submit accurate data to the new data software PIPE.
- Managed data submissions for the PIPE portal, utilizing technical skills in SAS, SQL, data analytics, and project management to enhance accuracy levels by over 20%.
- Improved leadership skills by hiring, developing individual growth pathways, and supervising 3 new team members.
- Implemented a structured training program for internal staff and medical groups that incorporates best practices in data quality management, leading to an increase in staff productivity.
- Developed and executed a comprehensive data integrity program, enhancing data validation processes that led to a 20% improvement in data quality metrics across the organization.
- Lead quarterly multi-stake holder project evaluations to promote quality improvement initiatives, maximizing efficiency across the organization.
- Achieved Data Aggregator Validation designation from NCQA, ensuring trust in clinical data streams.
- Coordinated with health plans to receive and match over 3 million insurance claims for patients enrolled in MNCARES, a PCORI research study.
- Oversaw the maintenance and update of standard value sets (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, RXNorm, NDC), ensuring data accuracy, integrity and compliance.
Senior Data Quality Specialist (Team Lead)
MN Community Measurement
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Led the Data Integrity and Use Committee and developed a comprehensive data governance framework, improving data accuracy, efficiency, and reducing data processing errors.
- Created and executed a comprehensive PIPE validation and statewide implementation plan, incorporating 5 validation checkpoints, technical assistance, and rigorous data testing process.
- Onboarded 40+ medical groups onto PIPE platform, ensuring seamless integration and data accuracy.
- Developed strong leadership skills to conduct thorough training sessions for new MNCM support staff, resulting in successful onboarding of 3 new Project Coordinators.
- Oversaw technical support and troubleshooting for data submission processes, ensuring seamless operations and resolving inquiries promptly.
- Collaborated with Minnesota Department of Health and Health Partners Institute to collect and validate data for MNCARES.
Data Quality Specialist
MN Community Measurement
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with Mayo Clinic to drive the development and pilot testing of PIPE software, enhancing data accuracy up to 20%, and improving data submission efficiency.
- Created educational tools to support medical groups and health plans implement PIPE, resulting in over 30% enhancement in PIPE implementation efficiency.
- Managed all technical support and customer service inquiries related to data submission, ensuring statewide mandated reported compliance and medical group satisfaction.
- Conducted software testing on the PIPE platform, identifying and resolving 20+ functional issues, improving overall data quality.
- Used advanced statistical methods to validate clinical quality data, survey, and health plan claims data, ensuring 90% accuracy.
Project Coordinator
MN Community Measurement
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Validated clinical quality data by reviewing SQL codes, conducting quality checks, and auditing, ensuring over 90% accuracy of data.
- Streamlined validation by implementing mail merges, macros, advanced Excel formulas, SAS, and biostatistical methods, achieving a 35% efficiency improvement.
- Improved MNCM and medical group efficiency by developing and overseeing the educational website MNCM Academy and a Help Desk support system, reducing technical assistance by over 30% and data errors by over 10%.
- Assisted with publishing the MNCM Health Care Quality Report, Health Equity Report, and other public reports.
Intern
Camp Fire Minnesota
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Completed 150 hours of field experience during 12-week internship.
- Analyzed 100+ survey and outcome data weekly, identifying areas for improvement and boosting camper satisfaction and health outcomes by 15%.
- Streamlined data entry processes with Excel macros, automating repetitive tasks and saving 20 hours weekly.
Clinical Records Specialist & Nurse Assistant
Jackson General Hospital
11.2013 - 07.2015
- Maintained hospital in-patient records for over 100 patients, closing out up to 20 per shift.
- Ordered up patient meals, tests, and supplies.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments for discharged patients to support ongoing health maintenance.
- Obtained and documented patient vitals, and assisted patients with activities of daily living.
Certified Nurse Assistant
St. Vincent Medical Center
06.2012 - 10.2013
- Delivered patient care in Telemetry and Direct Observation Units by monitoring vital signs and assisting with daily living activities.
- Monitored telemetry systems to ensure continuous, accurate patient surveillance.
Hospital Laboratory Technician
UCLA Immunogenetics Center
05.2008 - 02.2012
- Isolated lymphocytes from blood and tissue specimens for crossmatching lab tests.
- Conducted and analyzed over 15 complex laboratory tests per shift with a 99.8% accuracy rate.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels of lab supplies to support uninterrupted operations.
- Managed patient transplant registry database, ensuring availability of over 1,000 serum samples.
- Coordinated transportation of 30+ patient serum samples monthly with National Institute of Transplantation.
- Trained and supervised up to 4 student workers per shift.
Education
Biostatistics -
University of California San Diego
San Diego11-2025
Data Science - undefined
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles11.2025
Master's - Public Health-Epidemiology
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC01.2008
Skills
- SAS
- R
- Python
- SQL
- Git & GitHub
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Snowflake
- Project management
- IRB submissions
- Leadership/supervisor
- Biostatistics
- REDCap
- Customer service
- Participant recruitment
- NCQA DAV
- Clinical research studies
- Quality improvement
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Effective communication
- Instructional program development
- Data integrity
- Team leadership
- Data interpretation
- Research design
- Effective organizational skills
Timeline
Research Professional
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
07.2024 - Current
Data Quality Supervisor
MN Community Measurement
05.2023 - 07.2024
Senior Data Quality Specialist (Team Lead)
MN Community Measurement
09.2021 - 05.2023
Data Quality Specialist
MN Community Measurement
05.2020 - 09.2021
Project Coordinator
MN Community Measurement
09.2017 - 05.2020
Intern
Camp Fire Minnesota
05.2016 - 07.2016
Clinical Records Specialist & Nurse Assistant
Jackson General Hospital
11.2013 - 07.2015
Certified Nurse Assistant
St. Vincent Medical Center
06.2012 - 10.2013
Hospital Laboratory Technician
UCLA Immunogenetics Center
05.2008 - 02.2012
Data Science - undefined
University of California Los Angeles
Master's - Public Health-Epidemiology
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Biostatistics -
University of California San Diego