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KEVIN MEZQUITA

Houston,TX

Summary

Clinical Research Professional with over 8 years of experience in managing Phase I–IV trials, ensuring compliance with GCP, ICH, and regulatory standards. Skilled in study start-up, patient recruitment, site monitoring, and data management. Proven ability in collaborating with cross-functional teams, CROs, and sponsors to produce high-quality data. Focused on advancing ethical research practices while prioritizing patient safety and protocol compliance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Baylor College Of Medicine
02.2023 - Current

Breast Oncology

  • Coordinated multisite clinical and bio-banking trials, boosting enrollment rates by 40%.
  • Spearheaded development of biobanking program, establishing it as a core research operation.
  • Developed SOPs for data collection, enhancing compliance, and data integrity.
  • Trained and supervised junior coordinators to improve team efficiency and collaboration.
  • Served as primary contact for monitoring visits and audits, achieving zero major findings.
  • Collaborated with investigators and analysts to proactively address trial challenges.

Clinical Research Coordinator

West Houston Area Clinical Trial Consultants
02.2022 - 02.2023

Cardiology

  • Managed over seven clinical trials involving investigational products and devices, enhancing efficiency by 25% through strict protocol adherence.
  • Designed and executed recruitment strategies that increased participant diversity and study reliability.
  • Monitored subject safety and compliance, reducing protocol deviations by 50% via accurate and timely adverse event documentation.
  • Coordinated regulatory submissions with investigators and oversight bodies to streamline trial initiation.

Lead Client Concierge

Expert Quote Insurance Services
06.2021 - 02.2022

Client Operations

  • Streamlined client onboarding, reducing setup time by 25% and enhancing overall experience.
  • Strengthened communication between clients and insurers, resulting in double client retention within one year.
  • Developed training program for new concierges to improve team performance and service consistency.
  • Proactively resolved complex client issues, fostering trust and increasing positive feedback significantly.

Jr. Market Research Associate

Syno International
01.2021 - 12.2021

Operations Department

  • Supported comprehensive market research operations for B2B and B2C projects, enhancing project turnaround by 25% through optimized workflows.
  • Designed and programmed quantitative and qualitative surveys, boosting response quality by 30%.
  • Analyzed data using Excel, SPSS, and Python, delivering insights for over 10 client campaigns.
  • Led sample design and demographic targeting initiatives, achieving a 90% survey completion rate.
  • Coordinated with vendors and internal teams to ensure 100% on-time delivery of projects.
  • Created detailed reports and presentations, translating complex data into actionable insights.

Administrative Assistant Manager

Berlitz Mexico
05.2018 - 12.2020

English Department

  • Increased student enrollment by 25% through strategic recruitment and personalized assessments.
  • Designed lesson plans and materials that enhanced student progress by 25%.
  • Managed scheduling and performance for 10 instructors, improving class completion rates by 20%.
  • Trained new instructors in Berlitz methodology, reducing onboarding time by 50%.
  • Developed adaptive teaching strategies that achieved 95% student satisfaction.
  • Conducted department workshops and streamlined administrative processes, cutting scheduling conflicts by 50%.

Clinical Research Assistant

TIRR Memorial Hermann Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - 05.2018

Brain Injury Rehabilitation

  • Supported long-term TBI outcomes study, enrolling and tracking over 500 participants with 90% retention rate.
  • Conducted bilingual recruitment and screening, boosting enrollment by 50%.
  • Performed cognitive and functional assessments through interviews, ensuring high-quality longitudinal data.
  • Maintained accurate data in EDC systems and abstracted from EMRs, achieving high data accuracy.
  • Provided patient resources and follow-up support to enhance engagement and satisfaction.
  • Managed regulatory documentation and IRB submissions, ensuring full protocol compliance, and audit readiness.

Research Data Coordinator

MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2016

Leukemia

  • Managed over 8 investigational product studies, ensuring accurate data entry in EDC systems.
  • Abstracted and validated key data points from EPIC and source documents for regulatory submissions.
  • Collaborated with clinical teams, PIs, and sponsors to monitor enrollment and resolve queries, ensuring protocol adherence.
  • Maintained regulatory binders and archived data, achieving 100% audit readiness.
  • Supported study start-up and close-out activities, including data reconciliation and final submissions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

University of Houston
Houston, TX, USA
05-2015

Skills

Hard Skills

  • Project management
  • Subject recruitment
  • Adverse event reporting
  • Regulatory documentation and compliance
  • Specimen collection
  • Good clinical practices
  • Phlebotomy

Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Professional document translation
  • Statistical analysis with SPSS
  • CTMS and EDC systems
  • Data management with RedCap, OnCore, and Open Specimen
  • Web development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Soft Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Detail-oriented
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • CCRP | Certified Clinical Research Professional - SOCRA (2024)
  • GCP | Good Clinical Practice - CITI/NIH (2024)
  • IATA/DOT | Hazardous Materials and Waste - Mayo Clinic (2024)
  • CPR/AED | Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (2024)

Timeline

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Baylor College Of Medicine
02.2023 - Current

Clinical Research Coordinator

West Houston Area Clinical Trial Consultants
02.2022 - 02.2023

Lead Client Concierge

Expert Quote Insurance Services
06.2021 - 02.2022

Jr. Market Research Associate

Syno International
01.2021 - 12.2021

Administrative Assistant Manager

Berlitz Mexico
05.2018 - 12.2020

Clinical Research Assistant

TIRR Memorial Hermann Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - 05.2018

Research Data Coordinator

MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

University of Houston
KEVIN MEZQUITA