KATE SMALL
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Consultant and Data Manager
Iowa Department of Education
Des Moines, Iowa
11.2012 - 07.2024
- Member of core team that developed, tested, and provided technical assistance for new statewide data system
- Collected, validated, and analyzed data used for federal reporting
- Created statewide professional development related to procedural compliance
- Lead processes for data review, compliance and monitoring practices
- Collaborated with partner agencies and stakeholders to improve program outcomes
- Facilitated a governor appointed council.
- Responded to urgent requests for ad hoc reports and offered creative solutions for analyzing data
Graduate Research Assistant
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
09.2007 - 10.2012
- Conducted extensive work with secondary data analyses, including growth curves, survival analyses, logistic regression, and structural equation modeling
- Supervised undergraduate research assistants and advised on survey construction and data collection
- Created 2-day workshop for graduate assistants on data management procedures using SPSS, SAS, & STATA
- Presented research findings at local and national conferences
- Edited and co-authored manuscripts for publication
Education
Ph.D./Master of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Biology
Loras College
Dubuque, IA05.2007
Skills
- Salesforce
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Data Governance
- Survey Design
- Program Evaluation
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Meeting Facilitation
- Excel, Tableau, SQL
- SPSS, SAS, M, STAΤΑ
- Report and Manuscript Writing
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration
Other
Certifications: Certified Salesforce Administrator (September 2024), Trailhead Ranger (September 2024)
Trainings: MTX Women in Tech Training Program (July - August 2024)
Timeline
Program Consultant and Data Manager
Iowa Department of Education
11.2012 - 07.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
Iowa State University
09.2007 - 10.2012
Ph.D./Master of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Biology
Loras College
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