JAQUELINE GUARDADO
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Clinical research professional with strong foundation in managing research protocols and data analysis. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability to changing project needs. Proven skills in regulatory compliance and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Site Manager
SBM Management Services
Des Moines, IA
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Read, analyze, and assign contractual needs ensuring compliance with client and meeting standards in the $3.5M annual contract.
- Onboarded and developed 45+ new employees. Created, implemented, and enforced new policies and procedures to 50+ employees.
- Direct operations across 6 sites, while conducting internal, joint, route, and baseline audits. Analyze audits to see points of improvement.
- Manage a $16,000 monthly budget to ensure upkeep of supplies, prepare for new buildings, and aligning with safety needs.
- Liaison for reporting and training for safety, human resources, and recruiting departments
Exercise Specialist
Optum Plus
West Des Moines, IA
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Greet and assist 100+ customers a day and provide a pleasant experience.
- Prepare on the spot exercises and workouts for clients and members to achieve goals as efficiently as possible.
- Work with individuals and groups to create SMART goals and develop achievable goals for members.
- Collect and explain anthropometrics to individuals and its association to health risk and diseases.
- Develop and guide a workout for group classes.
- Create posters and projects to keep members motivated and educated.
- Correct form to keep members safe and efficient.
- Regularly clean and organize spaces to have a pleasant work space for everyone.
Clinical Research Assistant (Internship)
Wellbeing and Exercise Laboratory, Iowa State University
Ames, IA
2024 - 2024
- Assisted with data collection for 2 NIMH funded studies investigating behavioral treatments for depression.
- Worked with individuals with Major Depressive Disorder and Epilepsy during study visits following rigorous protocols.
- Programmed individual resistance exercise training prescriptions.
- Tracked basic vitals during exercise sessions (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, subjective exertion level).
- Developed instructional materials for participants (e.g., dynamic and static stretching posters and videos).
- Served as blood processing technician (e.g., transported, centrifuged, and aliquoted blood samples for biomarkers related to mental health).
Education
Bachelor’s - Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Iowa State University
08-2024
High school diploma - college credit
Des Moines Area Community College
01-2020
Skills
- CPR/AED Certification through The American Red Cross
- Basic understanding of analyzing electrocardiography
- Discussing, analyzing, and interpret clinical studies and academic journals
- Experience in working with all ages
- Proficient using REDCap Clinical Research Data Collection Software
- Proficient using accelerometers and associated software (eg, activPAL)
- Certificate of Human Subjects Training
- Certificate of Good Clinical Practice Training
- Certificate of Seizure First Aid Training
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite & Smartsheet
- Blood processing technician (transporting, centrifuging, aliquoting)
Timeline
Assistant Site Manager
SBM Management Services
05.2025 - 05.2026
Exercise Specialist
Optum Plus
05.2024 - 05.2024
High school diploma - college credit
Des Moines Area Community College
Clinical Research Assistant (Internship)
Wellbeing and Exercise Laboratory, Iowa State University
2024 - 2024
Bachelor’s - Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Iowa State University