Open To Work
Ezinne Sylvia Melikam
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Data Manager and SAS Programmer with more than 8 years of experience in health research, data management, and program coordination. Proven ability to design, clean, and transform large epidemiologic datasets for analyses and client deliverables. Strong background in SAS, SQL, Python, data validation, and documentation. Demonstrated success collaborating with epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and multidisciplinary teams to improve data quality, workflow efficiency, and research outcomes. Committed to compassionate, ethical, and collaborative data practices that advance whole-person health.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Health Research Scientist (ORISE Fellow)
NIOSH, CDC
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Solely designed and led the research protocol for Frequency, Rates, and Costs of Cardiovascular-Related Claims among Ohio State Workers (2001-2021); defined aims, data requirements, and governance framework.
- Extracted and harmonized large multi-source datasets from SQL Server; conducted regression analyses (SAS/R) to identify cost drivers and utilization patterns.
- Developed IRB-related documentation and ensured data governance compliance; produced reports and dashboards (Power BI/Tableau) for internal and external stakeholders.
- Authored reports and contributed to peer-reviewed manuscripts and conference materials.
Data & Research Analyst II
Clemson University
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Led data analysis and data management for health research projects using SAS, R and Excel; produced insights to inform program strategies and resource allocation.
- Prepared analysis-ready datasets, developed data dictionaries, and contributed to manuscripts and dissemination to stakeholders.
- Designed and implemented data workflows for secondary data analysis; ensured data quality and reproducibility.
- Maintained documentation for datasets and coding manuals to support regulatory submissions and replication.
Graduate Research Assistant
Clemson University, Department of Public Health
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Led data analysis and management for health research projects using SAS, R, and Excel; designed health disparities and maternal/child health studies using public datasets and EHRs.
- Facilitated stakeholder collaboration with government agencies to improve service delivery outcomes.
- Led dissemination activities (presentations and publications) to broaden project impact.
Program Manager
SIREN PROJECT (NIH-Funded)
09.2013 - 04.2018
- Directed multi-site health initiatives across 16 sites; managed budgets and regulatory compliance.
- Participated in data collection and cleaning.
- Oversaw the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Data Use Agreements (DUA).
- Coordinated training, data validation, and preliminary data analysis to monitor data quality; streamlined validation processes and reduced approval delays by ~25%.
- Recruited and onboarded program staff; improved team retention and cross-site collaboration.
Research Coordinator
THRIVES RCT (NIH-Funded)
07.2012 - 09.2013
- Oversaw ethical compliance and high participant follow-up (≈90% retention) in a community-engaged RCT.
- Led data collection, QA, and reporting; established a Community Advisory Board to enhance stakeholder engagement.
- Generated data briefs and dissemination-ready materials for funders.
- Facilitated Data Collection and Cleaning.
Education
PhD - Applied Health Research & Evaluation
Clemson University
05.2024
MS - Microbiology
University of Ibadan
MS - Applied Health Research & Evaluation
Clemson University
05.2022
BSc - Microbiology
Ahmadu Bello University
11.2008
MPH - Management and Health Policy
University of Benin / Regional Institute of Public Health
07.2008
Skills
- SAS Base
- Research design
- Data governance
- Project management
- Large datasets
- Relational databases
- SQL
- Project & Program Management
- Data Visualization
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Secondary Data
- Public Data Sources
- MS Office Suite
- Literature writing
- Report writing
- Regulatory compliance
- Data security
- Client deliverables
- Communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Data quality control
- Documentation
- MS Excel
- MS Access
- Querying
- Data manipulation
- Python
- R
Accomplishments
- Managed multi-site health research programs with strong regulatory compliance.
- Implemented data governance improvements that increased dataset integrity and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Developed dashboards and reports to support data-driven decision-making aligned with program goals.
- Developed and implemented epidemiological research protocols, including observational study designs, in multi-site health projects.
- Conducted literature reviews and evidence synthesis to inform health interventions and regulatory strategies.
- Managed large observational datasets and real-world evidence sources, supporting safety and efficacy assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including regulators, to ensure compliance with health authority requirements.
- Published research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presented at scientific conferences.
Affiliations
American Public Health Association (APHA)
Certification
Scientific Integrity and Quality Training (SIQT) - CDC (09/2025)
Emergency Preparedness Training - (CDC) 09/2025
Workplace Safety Training - (CDC) 09/22/2025
Project Management - (Takoda Institute) 03/2025
Data Analysis in Healthcare, ELVTR - 12/2024
Security Awareness Training (SAT) - (CDC) 10/2024
Hands-on GIS Training - (Clemson University) 11/2024
CITI Human Subjects Protections Course: Conducting Biomedical Research 07/2023
Project Management in Global Health (University of Washington) - 09/2020
Languages
French
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Excellent communicator and cross-functional collaborator.
Detail-oriented, methodical, and adaptable.
Strong focus on data quality, security, and governance.
Able to work with minimal supervision on complex projects.
Committed to compassionate, ethical, and inclusive data practices.
Interests
- Coding and Programming
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Research Protocol Development
- Community Engagement and Advocacy
Timeline
Health Research Scientist (ORISE Fellow)
NIOSH, CDC
12.2024 - 09.2025
Data & Research Analyst II
Clemson University
05.2024 - 08.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
Clemson University, Department of Public Health
08.2020 - 05.2024
Program Manager
SIREN PROJECT (NIH-Funded)
09.2013 - 04.2018
Research Coordinator
THRIVES RCT (NIH-Funded)
07.2012 - 09.2013
MS - Microbiology
University of Ibadan
MS - Applied Health Research & Evaluation
Clemson University
BSc - Microbiology
Ahmadu Bello University
MPH - Management and Health Policy
University of Benin / Regional Institute of Public Health
PhD - Applied Health Research & Evaluation
Clemson University
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