Jenn Barnett
Social Researcher
Windsor,CO
Summary
Advocate working diligently to be an effective agent of change. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Support day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management and resource coordination. Skillfully meet diverse needs and address issues to maintain efficiency and program outreach. Demonstrated success in building long-lasting relationships. Effective under pressure and in stressful situations. Ten years of experience working with diverse populations in the public and nonprofit sectors. Strategic and decisive leadership driven by empirical data. Maintains empathy, diplomacy, and efficiency in all situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University Of Northern Colorado
08.2021 - Current
- Social Research; Quantitative & Qualitative Methods.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Utilized advanced analytical software to analyze data sets, SPSS and scientific synthesis with Nvivo software.
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Created surveys and questionnaires to collect data for research projects; Qualtrics.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Created executive summaries, reports and presentations with creative visualizations for impactful storytelling.
- Conducted policy analysis.
Data Manager Internship
Focus Reentry
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated to reduce recidivism; securing basic needs, benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, VI SPDAT), medical, dental, mental health and substance use appointments, employment and housing for clients working towards social and community integration.
- Identifies social, economic, recreational and educational services in community that will meet clients' needs, Maintains liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and community
- Reviewed source documents and listings to compile resources for identifying and correcting data allocation issues.
- Identified and resolved data-handling errors and hardware conflicts to maintain organizational IMS infrastructure.
- Devised and implemented reliable data management procedures to enable usability and security of company data.
- Partnered with subject matter experts in continuous improvement process, upgraded data quality and recommended innovative information management strategies.
- Created and updated database designs and data models, improving data collection by 100%.
- Modified databases to meet needs and goals determined during planning process.
- Developed and updated databases to handle customer data.
- Recognizes potential emergency situations, analyzes situations accurately, and develops strategies to deal with such situations.
- Assists case management team in identifying potential problems
- Provides input to management with regard to development of program and participates in program evaluations
- Provided emotional support to case managers and clients; assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.
Operations Manager/ Owner
CrossFit Endure
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
- Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Created and implemented community-based programs to improve education or fill specific needs.
- Maintained and developed community partnerships by facilitating community involvement with non-profit service events.
- Wrote content for newsletters, social media pages, and informational packets.
- Acted as main point of contact between management, clinical staff, and external community.
- Fielded phone calls and pleasantly greeted office visitors, answering questions and inquiries regarding community resources and services.
- Documented and analyzed performance of different programs in order to make proactive decisions about services leading to 80% retention rate.
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team, and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication, and consistent issue resolution.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
- Developed monthly schedules and assignments for volunteer staff.
- Recruited members and coordinated meetings and schedules for team.
- Constructed CrossFit and Yoga training programs for diverse populations.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
Education
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12.2021
Skills
- Empathetic Social Researcher
- Community Collaborator
- Team building
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Adept in Social Discourse
- Advocacy
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Passionate Humanitarian
Links
https://www.unco.edu/social-research-lab/about-us/faculty-staff.aspx
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennbarnettco/
Timeline
Research Assistant
University Of Northern Colorado
08.2021 - Current
Data Manager Internship
Focus Reentry
08.2021 - 12.2021
Operations Manager/ Owner
CrossFit Endure
10.2015 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Northern Colorado