Jamila Conliffe
Kelowna,BC
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
Caribbean Examinations Council
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducted literature reviews to identify gaps in existing knowledge and inform project objectives.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings.
- Provided technical support to other researchers and staff.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Created presentations to explain research findings to colleagues, supervisors, and external partners.
- Actively participated in meetings with the research team to discuss progress towards project goals.
- Identified potential sources of error during analyses.
- Investigated alternative solutions when unexpected results were obtained from analyses.
- Outlined key research in documents, spreadsheets and reports.
- Identified and resolved data issues to drive accuracy and integrity.
- Organized and maintained records, inventory and materials.
- Gathered market research data and generated reports.
- Used databases, physical records and digital resources to complete mixed methods research.
- Designed survey instruments and questionnaires to obtain desired research data.
- Designed and implemented program macros for statistical analyses.
- Organized data in logical ways to enable efficient analysis and effective communication of findings.
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using data analysis tools to identify and validate research conclusions.
- Adapted general research methodologies to meet project-specific requirements.
- Supported field research projects of large scope and complexity under guidance of leadership.
- Collaborated with other researchers both in-person and virtually.
- Communicated findings to clients using multimedia, narrative writing and presentation skills to tell informative and compelling stories.
- Provided suggestions for improvements to products and services based on data analysis and measurable results.
- Developed plans to execute agreed-upon research projects within budget and time requirements.
- Identified relevant questions and determined best methods of collection.
- Managed shifting priorities as client needs changed and research outcomes emerged.
- Developed implementation, training and validation plans for proposed research algorithms.
- Crafted research studies and facilitated study participants remotely and in-person.
- Executed qualitative and quantitative research studies using multiple proven research methodologies.
- Modeled trends and prepared reports utilizing database details.
- Leveraged SQL qualitative analysis software to identify data set correlations while performing qualitative functions.
- Collected open- and closed-source intelligence for aggregation into intelligence database.
- Designed and executed consumer studies using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
Research Project Assistant
TransPerfect
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted qualitative data collection for a User Experience (UX) study
- Provided technical assistance to participants from project inception, with remote screening, informed consent, and signature, while distilling the study purpose
- Filed study documentation and coordinated data assessment and extraction with the data annotation team
- Certified up-to-date information was maintained with participant information in the client management system (CMS) along with accuracy, and confidentiality
- Facilitated and documented project changes for scheduling and resource planning
- Contacted potential candidates via email to participate in a UX study and scheduling appointments
- Collaborated with the research team to provide ongoing support and information to study participants
- Provided study feedback to the principal investigator.
Instructional Design/Module Leader
NextGenU.org
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted the curriculum design, development, and management of contract courses for various organizations and graduate level institutions through synchronous and asynchronous e-learning courses
- Developed work plans based on needs, and created scenario-based learning activities, course structures, narratives, and informative guides for several e-learning courses
- Collaborated with Principal Investigators, Researchers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Senior staff from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for Barbados, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)
- Developed capacity-building training resources through the Caribbean Node of the PAHO Virtual Campus of Public Health (PAHO VCPH) administered through webinars, presentations, and course activities (case studies, discussion forums, and simulations) in the tutor-based course
- Assisted in the development of training plans using adult learning theories and principles to “train the trainer” for a tobacco cessation course to strengthen virtual capacity-building resources for tobacco control in the Caribbean
- Assisted with training sessions to “train the trainers” registered for the Online Training on Tobacco Cessation and legislation courses through PAHO VCPH for Caribbean Countries
- Assisted with course updates, grading, course revisions, and structure of the Evidence-Based Practice, Public Health Nutrition, and Dissertation modules at NextGenU.org’s (NGU) Master of Public Health program
- Served as Facilitator and Module Leader for several courses under the NGU Master of Public Health program
- Reviewed and revised existing policies for the NGU Master of Public Health program with the Education committee based on determining student needs
- Reviewed homepage, course structure, language, and flow to prepare courses for website launch on various learning management systems (LMS).
Program Consultant
Brooklyn-Queens-Long Island Area Health Education Center
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Researched and prepared grant proposals, including budget proposals, timelines, and evaluation criteria for grants
- Facilitated proposed measures of a continuation grant to educate and train healthcare providers about the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) through lectures and webinars for participating organizations and students
- Coordinated Continuing Medical Education/Continuing Education (CME/CE) credits with the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PIM) for educational/training presentations
- Organized a successful webinar for the “You Are the Key” presentation with CE credits for over 300 health care providers in New York State
- Collaborated with New York City HPV Regional Committee to educate providers to promote increased HPV vaccination and cancer prevention measures across NYC through task force and various activities
- Researched and prepared grant proposal for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) Health Information Outreach Award
- Researched and prepared curriculum for High School Students in line with grant requirements
- Served as a facilitator for the high school curriculum in person and online
- Collected qualitative and quantitative surveys for various program activities and uploaded them to multiple database systems
- Created evaluation measures, collected, and monitored data for monthly, interim and final reports
- Assisted in organizing and managing data and data entry for program activities and monthly reports, including monthly grant reports
- Maintained database systems with various program materials such as applications, community partnerships, and host site information/agreements
- Created presentations for various audiences, wrote content for the newsletter and sourced content for social media posts
- Assisted key personnel in implementing a pilot program with the New York City Department of Education Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for the High school students considered high on the Economic Needs Index
- Assisted with outreach coordination and recruitment of multiple stakeholders, including community-based organizations and hospitals, to host student interns
- Assisted with the planning and execution of educational tours of hospitals and career fairs for high school students.
Research Assistant
Hofstra University- Global Health Planning Committee
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Conducted outreach to 40+ community-based organizations (CBOs) that work with immigrants and refugees across Long Island
- Conducted primary data collection to determine community needs and emerging themes across Long Island
- Developed a database of community-based organizations with public health services available for immigrants and refugees
- Assisted with the planning and organization of a symposium for a database of CBOs to build connections among the Long Island community
- Composed a summary report based on the need’s assessment, themes, and recommendations from interviews
- Facilitated submission process for non-profit grant applications through the Global Health Planning Committee.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY08.2018
B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics -
CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY05.2015
Skills
- Programming Languages SPSS, SAS, R, SQL
- Data Visualization Tools MS Excel, MS Visio, Power BI
- Research Skills Data Collection, Data Transcription, Data Analysis, Data Extraction, Report Writing, CRM Tracking and Management, Project Management
- Other Tools MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook), Google Suite
- Soft Skills Critical Thinking, Technical Report writing, Effective Communication
Software Technical Skills
- MS Office Core Products: Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Skype
- Technical Skills: Survey Monkey, Zoom, Go-To-Webinar, Google Meet, Microsoft Office Teams, Loom, Miro, Canvas, Canva, iSpring, Doodle, and Google Suite
- Analytical Software: Access Database, Salesforce, R programming, SAS, SPSS, and Google Analytics
- Internet Browsers: Internet Explorer, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Chrome
- Systems: Windows, Mac OS X, Apple iOS, and Android
Grants Publications Awards
- Early Career Research Award for Research Abstract “Relationship between Sodium Consumption and Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure in Adults”, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, June 2020
- Health Information Outreach Award- The Health Information Literacy and Learning (H.I.L.L.) Project $19,999 October 2019- April 2020, National Institute of Health/National Network of Libraries of Medicine, October 2019
- HPV Immunization Project $10,000 March 2018- September 2018, National AHEC (Area Health Education Center) Organization (NAO), March 2018
- Delta Omega Honorary Society- E-Board Member- Secretary/Treasurer, Hofstra University, 05/2018-05/2019
Diploma Certificates
2024 Data Analyst, Okanagan College (Hybrid)
Timeline
Research Associate
Caribbean Examinations Council
06.2022 - 03.2024
Research Project Assistant
TransPerfect
06.2021 - 10.2021
Instructional Design/Module Leader
NextGenU.org
10.2020 - 08.2021
Program Consultant
Brooklyn-Queens-Long Island Area Health Education Center
12.2017 - 01.2020
Research Assistant
Hofstra University- Global Health Planning Committee
02.2017 - 05.2017
Master of Public Health -
Hofstra University
B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics -
CUNY Queens College
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