Letitia Linville
Grove City,OH
Summary
Experienced, effective leader and contributor to diverse and collaborative data analytics teams in a high profile, fast-paced environment. Advanced interdisciplinary training with specialization in quantitative research methods and hands-on experience with mixed-methods research. Expert in working with small and large-scale (national) datasets to conduct policy-focused and population-based research. Possesses the breadth and depth of knowledge, experience, and skills to offer an innovative approach to managing project- and organizational-level and challenges and providing actionable insights to ensure sustainability and growth. Proven track-record of successful research projects, publications, presentations/trainings, mentorship, information technology project management, and leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor/Graduate Research Assistant/Graduate Associate/Dissertation Fellow
The Ohio State University/Institute for Population Research
01.2010 - 05.2015
- Conducted multiple research projects resulting in 19 (14 published) scientific reports
- Perform complex statistical analyses to answer research questions (OLS regression, Logistic Regression, Fixed-Effects Regression, Structural Equation Modeling, Cox Regression, etc.)
- Delivered 11 oral presentations at local, state, national, and international social science research conferences
- Composed 9 (5 funded) competitive grant proposals (4 national, including NICHD and NSF)
- Chaired and managed 4 interdisciplinary social science research conferences
- Hired, trained, and managed data entry and coding specialists on a small research project
- Independently developed and delivered observational coding training program to research assistants
- Successfully collaborated with and delegated tasks to junior and senior colleagues
- Independently prepared and delivered educational materials to diverse audiences
- Managed and evaluated small ( 80) classrooms of students
- Led the administrative process to establish a university-recognized organization
- Coordinated a series of professional development-related workshops and trainings
- Gathered and published on-line resources to aid students in major program transitions
- Fostered professional relationships with leading social science experts
- Served in various elected and volunteer positions for committees and service organizations.
Graduate Research Assistant/Dissertation Fellow
The Ohio State University
01.2010 - 05.2015
- Successfully worked with small and large (population-level) datasets to answer social science research questions
- Worked with highly sensitive data and followed IRB/Census protocols for data protection
- Developed expertise in data management and technical writing
- Ensured data quality through cleaning procedures and detailed record keeping
- Gained expertise in statistical coding language and complex data manipulations
- Independently performed a variety of simple and complex statistical analysis techniques
- Provided statistical consulting services for research projects
- Constructed, tables, figures, and graphs to visually depict data stories.
Data Analytics Manager/Social Science Researcher
The Ohio Department Of Education And Workforce
Columbus, OH
05.2015 - Current
- Oversee and direct implementation of state and federal accountability requirements, including identification, planning, prioritization and quality assurance of calculated metrics
- Identify and accurately manage change via agency-wide standardized processes
- Project Lead/Co-Lead for Power BI Report Portal project
- Lead a diverse, cross-office team to define policy, timelines and facilitate technical implementation through planning and delegation of tasks
- Communicate and appropriately escalate barriers/issues/challenges to preserve project timelines and/or to ensure accuracy of reports
- Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure project timelines are met
- Lead/Coordinate with Project Management team to identify and track project objectives, milestones and deliverables
- Lead internal and external stakeholders through post-project evaluation and improvement of projects, processes and standards
- Ensure data privacy
- Hire and supervise data teams, including assignment, prioritization and tracking of work and providing mentorship and constructive feedback
- Identification of legislative changes and coordination between program offices to establish data definitions and collection timelines
- Assisted in the development of Office Plan including establishing focus areas with short- and long-term goals
- Organize meetings and projects to standardize practice, define documentation expectations, and promote professional development and shared learning
- Onboard and train new employees in office procedures, data sources and data management tools
- Deliver oral presentations and trainings to diverse internal and external audiences to disseminate information and provide education/instruction
- Provide high quality customer-focused service to meet the various needs of internal and external customers.
Data Administration Manger/Social Science Research
The Ohio Department Of Education And Workforce
Columbus, OH
05.2015 - Current
- Serve as data consultant, subject matter expert, and quality assurance expert for various business offices
- Provide data- and policy-related services to business offices and work groups, including but not limited to data requests, data analysis, visual analytics and simulations
- Contribute to external partnerships through data acquisition, analytics and consulting services
- Work with highly sensitive data and follow federal/state/agency protocols for data protection
- Provide quality assurance assistance and targeted feedback to business offices and teammates to improve processes
- Coordinate and assign data quality checks across multiple offices
- Increase efficiency and reduce risk by automating manual processes
- Develop and refine standards and best practices for data processing, manipulation, reporting and technical documentation
- Produce and maintain internal and external technical documentation
- Perform minor (e.g., descriptive statistics/correlations) and complex (e.g., OLS and Logistic regression) statistical analyses
- Appropriately prioritize manage, and successfully fill data requests in a timely manner through ownership, coordination and delegation
- Assist districts with reporting and analyzing data for accuracy
- Contribute to the development of internal data standards and procedures to ensure efficiency, transparency, fidelity and sustainability.
Education
Ph.D. - Human Development And Family Science
The Ohio State University
05.2015
Master of Science - Human Development And Family Science
The Ohio State University
08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies
The Ohio State University
08.2008
Skills
- SAS, SQL, Toad, Stata, Power BI, Azure DevOps
- Leadership
- Independent and Collaborative Researcher
- Qualitative , Population-Based and Mixed-Methods Research
- Data Visualization
- Project Management
- Data Governance and Quality Standards Development
- Organizational Change Management
- Quality Assurance
- Decision making
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Training and development
Accomplishments
2023 Governor’s Leadership Academy - Participant - State of Ohio
2022-Present National Forum on Education Statistics Alternate Member - State of Ohio
2020 EMIS Advisory Council SDC Workgroup - Committee Co-Chair
2014 Best Student/New Professional Paper
National Council on Family Relations - Research and Theory Section
2013 Best Research Article by a New Professional Finalist
National Council on Family Relations - Men in Families Focus Group 2014
2014 Outstanding Ohio Graduate Student Presentation Award
Ohio Council on Family Relations Advisory Board
2014 Doris M. and Clifford A. Risley Scholarship
The Ohio State University
2014 Florence Levy Miller and I George Miller Memorial Fund Scholarship
The Ohio State University
2014 2014 Outstanding Graduate Student Presentation Travel Award
Ohio Council on Family Relations Advisory Board
2013-2014 Dissertation Fellowship
College of Education and Human Ecology
The Ohio State University
2012-2014 Travel Award
Institute for Population Research
The Ohio State University
2013 Best Research Article
National Council on Family Relations - Men in Families Focus Group 2012
2013 Best Student/New Professional Paper
National Council on Family Relations -Theory Construction and Methodology Workshop
2013 Graduate Student Researcher of the Year
Human Development and Family Science Program
The Ohio State University
2013 Professor Patrick McKenry Memorial Fund Scholarship
The Ohio State University
2013 Gladys Branegan Fellowship Fund Scholarship
The Ohio State University
2013 Edward J. Ray Travel Award for Scholarship and Service
The Ohio State University
2012 Summer Data Workshop Travel Award
Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing
2012 Lucile and Roland Kennedy Scholarship in Human Ecology
The Ohio State University
2011 Helen Strow International Travel Program Award
The Ohio State University
2011 3rd Place Oral Presentation in Education and Human Ecology
25th Annual Hayes Graduate Research Forum
The Ohio State University
Timeline
Data Analytics Manager/Social Science Researcher
The Ohio Department Of Education And Workforce
05.2015 - Current
Data Administration Manger/Social Science Research
The Ohio Department Of Education And Workforce
05.2015 - Current
Instructor/Graduate Research Assistant/Graduate Associate/Dissertation Fellow
The Ohio State University/Institute for Population Research
01.2010 - 05.2015
Graduate Research Assistant/Dissertation Fellow
The Ohio State University
01.2010 - 05.2015
Ph.D. - Human Development And Family Science
The Ohio State University
Master of Science - Human Development And Family Science
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies
The Ohio State University
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