Laura Gil-Trejo
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving project objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Social Science Research Center
01.2008 - Current
- Secured and oversaw the successful completion of over 80 research contracts with clients like the City of Berkeley, the California Air Resources Board, and the Orange County Health Care Agency. Supervised up to 100 employees to ensure the successful execution of complex research studies, both qualitative and quantitative in nature. Authored 30 professional reports detailing the results of studies ranging in size and complexity.
Associate Director
Social Science Research Center
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Assisted Center Director in all aspects of center operation, including client communications, supervision of up to 100 center staff, proposal writing, fiscal management, and production of contract deliverables.
Research Associate
Social Science Research Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Successfully managed half a dozen research projects within budget, trained up to 100 telephone interviewers/ research assistants, maintained positive relationships with center clients, analyzed data, and produced professional reports.
Project Coordinator
Department of Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California Irvine
06.2002 - 05.2005
- Successfully supervised large longitudinal study: responsible for recruiting and retaining research participants and overseeing data collection. Assisted in grant writing, survey development, training undergraduate interns, data analysis, and presenting research findings.
Research Associate
Center for Behavioral Epidemiology and Community Health, San Diego State University
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Responsible for data collection and administration of a 9-month behavioral intervention in a longitudinal quasi-experimental study
- Provided overall data collection support, as well as data entry, data analysis and assistance with report production.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA09.2007
Master of Public Health - Public Health
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA09.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Social Ecology With An Emphasis in Psychology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.1996
Skills
- Report Writing
- Research study design
- Budget Oversight
- Survey Design
- Contract Development
- Data Collection
- Research protocols
- Data Analysis
- Data Interpretation
- Research procedures
Timeline
Director
Social Science Research Center
01.2008 - Current
Associate Director
Social Science Research Center
01.2007 - 01.2008
Research Associate
Social Science Research Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
Project Coordinator
Department of Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California Irvine
06.2002 - 05.2005
Research Associate
Center for Behavioral Epidemiology and Community Health, San Diego State University
01.1996 - 01.2000
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
Master of Public Health - Public Health
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Ecology With An Emphasis in Psychology
University of California, Irvine
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