Kellen Lenz

Dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator experienced in complying with study protocols, standard operating procedures and good clinical practices. Practiced problem-solver with strong attention to detail. Prepared to offer four years' experience in the field and take on a fast-paced position. Multi-talented clinical research professional proficient in handling patient information, laboratory samples and compliance procedures for different clinical trials. Well-organized and hardworking with excellent communication and planning skills. Current [Title] certification. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level [Job Title] position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.

UAB Deans list, 2018-2020

• Frequent long distance cyclist and runner (Tour De Cahaba, Chief ladiga/ silver comet)
• Multi-instrumentalist
• Volunteering with local institutions
• Rock Climbing, Backpacking, and Traveling
• CPR/ BLS Certification

• UAB School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology, 2020-2021, Covid-19 Contact Tracer, While Attending the UAB School of Public Health I served as a contact tracer for the ongoing pandemic of Covid-19. During this process I was held responsible for contacting those who had been affected by the worldly virus and ensured to educate those on the proper use of PPE, social distancing, and healthcare clinics to receive treatment and continued education. I am currently the lead Clinical Research Coordinator of the UAB Better BP Study and HIGI VDL Blood Pressure Kiosk. While conducting research for both of these projects I have been responsible for recruitment of participants, screening potential participants, conducting clinical study visits, and drawing blood and processing labs. While working on the UAB Better BP Study I have implemented measures for new recruitment techniques and worked with other hypertension clinics across the United States most notably Columbia University of Medicine.
• UAB School of Public Health / Epidemiology, 2021 to Present, Clinical Research Coordinator, Dr. Paul Muntner, Dr. Suzanne Oparil, Skills required to fulfill this position include working with members of my team and other public healthcare systems as well as working with individuals in the greater Birmingham area who are interested in their health specifically those with hypertension. Recruitment of participants, Screening, Scheduling, Clinical Study visits, Healthcare Education, Informing participants of potential healthcare problems, Medical Device Education, REDCAP data entry, Public Healthcare Systems, Microsoft Office, Constructing Scripts, Evidence based practice, Echocardiogram Review, and Team Based Problem solving.

• English, Native Language
• Spanish, Novice Speaker

• Studio by the Tracks, 2021-Current, Studio by the tracks is an organization where those with physical and mental health problems attend art classes to express themselves and relearn both physical and mental expressions. While volunteering here I aided those in need by providing participants with tools and ideas to express themselves through their own personal art.
• Greater Birmingham humane Society, While working with the GBHS I frequently attend foster events, educate potential adopters and foster parents, and partake in caring for the animals in ways that include walking dogs, feeding animals, and music therapy.

• Dr. Paul Muntner, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Epidemiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Ryals Public Health Building, Birmingham, AL, 35294, 504-931-7556, pmuntner@uab.edu
• Dr. Suzanne Oparil, Professor of Medicine M.D – Cardiovascular Disease, Distinguished Professor and Director, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 703 19th street South, Birmingham, AL, 35294, 205-401-1362, soparil@uabmc.edu