Jerry Wallace
Chicago,IL
Summary
Multi-talented Research Manager with a passion for social justice. Experienced manager and team builder offering five years of experience in project management. Expertise includes data analysis, proposal writing, database administaration, risk logging and team management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Director I
NORC At The University Of Chicago
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Managed field interviewer training, data quality and respondent communications teams for projects such as the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY), the National Congregation Survey (NCS) and Project of Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods (PHDCN)
- Co-wrote proposal sections such as Data Quality and Field Interviewer Training for different NORC bids including the NLSY
- Served as product owner for the NLSY. Managed and built internal systems such as the Computer Assisted Recorded Interview Application (CARI), the Interactive Voice Response application (IVRMM) and Payment Systems for the NLSY.
- Presented at the International Field Directors and Technologies Conference for NLSY data quality.
Graduate Assistant
Roosevelt University
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Tutored economics and MBA students on applied research methods and mathematics.
- Organized and scheduled Economics Department related events for guest lecturers such as James A. Robinson.
- Taught an introductory economics class to MBA students in applied research methods.
Business Consultant
Clarity Partners, LLC
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Performed regression testing on Interactive Voice Response systems for Cook County government agencies.
- Tested applications for City of Chicago Parking
- Worked as a consultant for IBM for City of Chicago Parking monthly billing and budget analysis.
Education
Master of Arts - Economics
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Dominican University
River Forest, IL08.2014
Skills
- Proposal Writing
- Project Management
- Product Ownership
- Budget Oversight
- Presentations and Lectures
- Project Reporting
Timeline
Research Director I
NORC At The University Of Chicago
07.2018 - 07.2023
Graduate Assistant
Roosevelt University
07.2017 - 06.2018
Business Consultant
Clarity Partners, LLC
08.2014 - 09.2016
Master of Arts - Economics
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Dominican University
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