Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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RELEVANT COURSEWORK
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Lois Howell Vuocolo

Louisville,CO

Summary

Analytical professional with robust background in statistics and data-driven decision-making. Extensive experience in developing complex models and interpreting large datasets to drive clinical trial outcomes. Highly reliable team player with strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to shifting priorities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Statistician

Prosoft Clinical
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in reviewing protocols, case report forms, and study reports. Supported team members in understanding study documentation. Contributed to maintaining compliance with study guidelines.
  • Collaborated in drafting detailed statistical analysis plans and TFL mockups to support data presentation and interpretation.
  • Created and optimized SAS programs for the production of detailed tables, listings, and figures to support data analysis.
  • Led development of SAS programs to generate CDISC analysis datasets.
  • Assisted in preparing CDISC specifications and annotating CRFs. Supported the review process of Pinnacle 21 to ensure compliance. Collaborated with team members to facilitate project tasks effectively.
  • Conducted advanced statistical modeling to refine clinical trial methodologies and enhance analytical outcomes.
  • Coordinated efforts with cross-functional teams to maintain data accuracy and adhere to regulatory requirements.
  • Guided junior statisticians in mastering advanced statistical methodologies and software applications.
  • Executed complex data analyses utilizing SAS and R to enhance clinical research outcomes.
  • Designed and implemented integrated spreadsheet and database templates for efficient project management and organization.
  • Executed quality assurance checks on data sources to identify and rectify inconsistencies.

Data Analyst

West Chester University Office of Sustainability
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Graduate assistant for Office of Sustainability director, Bradley Flamm, PhD.
  • Analyzed sustainability data to identify trends and improve waste reduction initiatives.
  • Aggregate data from various offices of the institution to measure the impact of university sustainability initiatives including but not limited to:

Carbon emissions metrics

Green facility management

Zero waste initiatives, and

Social sustainability goals such as affordability and living wage assessments of campus staff

  • Developed and deployed surveys to assess user feedback and improve university sustainability initiatives.

Data Analyst

Stroud Water Research Center
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Part-time data analyst for research scientist Charles Dow, PhD.
  • Format data in R.
  • Build models in R, and
  • Perform statistical analysis (multivariate regression, ANOVA, logistic regression) for ongoing water research within the center.

Senior Financial Analyst

Goldman Sachs – Finance Division
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Worked with Private Wealth Management to create hybrid fixed income strategies, crossover high yield and investment grade strategies, and Environmental, Social, Governance strategies as well as standard taxable fixed income.
  • Published monthly reporting metrics on the above strategies.

Financial Analyst

Goldman Sachs – Finance Division
07.2018 - 11.2019
  • Analyzed different performance metrics for a high volume of separate accounts and institutional portfolios within the Investment Management Division for Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) and Master Limited Partnerships (MLP).
  • Created commentary for risk reporting to senior management on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.

Summer Analyst

Goldman Sachs – Finance Division
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Independently created and presented on Robo Advisor disruption and growth.
  • Worked with a group of summer interns to analyze and present on the benefits of different accounting treatments.

Education

MS Degree - Applied Statistics

West Chester University
West Chester, PA
08.2022

BA Degree - Economics

University of Southern California, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Los Angeles, CA
05.2018

Skills

  • Advanced SAS and Python skills
  • Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Office suite effectively
  • Proficient in utilizing chatGPT for task automation
  • Skilled in creating data visualizations
  • Quantitative and qualitative data collection
  • Quantitative analysis skills
  • Proficient in machine learning techniques
  • SAS statistical modeling
  • Statistical time series analysis
  • Expert in statistical modeling
  • Advanced survival analysis techniques

Timeline

Senior Statistician

Prosoft Clinical
03.2022 - Current

Data Analyst

West Chester University Office of Sustainability
09.2021 - 04.2022

Data Analyst

Stroud Water Research Center
05.2021 - 03.2022

Senior Financial Analyst

Goldman Sachs – Finance Division
12.2019 - 12.2020

Financial Analyst

Goldman Sachs – Finance Division
07.2018 - 11.2019

Summer Analyst

Goldman Sachs – Finance Division
06.2017 - 08.2017

BA Degree - Economics

University of Southern California, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

MS Degree - Applied Statistics

West Chester University

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

  • Mathematical Statistics (Probability), Statistical Computing (SAS), Calculus and Linear Algebra for Statistics, Intro to R, Principles of Experimental Analysis (Applied Regression Analysis), Categorical Data Analysis, Intermediate Linear Models (ANOVA and ANCOVA), Modern Experimental Design (Survey Design), Calculus II, Topics in Applied Statistics (Python)
  • Audit – University of Pennsylvania Economics PhD Course: Macro Financial Markets 2021

ACTIVITIES

  • Yoga Teaching Certification 2025
  • Participant, Philadelphia Women’s Triathlon 2024, The Iron Bruin, UCLA Triathlon 2016.
  • Member, Women in Economics 2020-2021 – University of Southern California alumni association. Involvement includes organizing panels, networking events, and mentor programs for current Economics alumni and students.
  • Member, Economic Leadership Council 2020-2021 – University of Southern California alumni association. Involvement includes networking events and solicitations to procure investment into the Economics department via alumni.
  • Member, LGBT+ Affinity Network 2018-2020 – Goldman Sachs initiative for inclusion, helped coordinate and plan events across the finance division, created panels on inclusion.
  • Volunteer, Community Building Block 2018-2020 – Goldman Sachs Salt Lake City finance division initiative to involve team members with local volunteer initiatives, such as but not limited to food drives and events for the National Ability Center.
  • Volunteer, MoneyThink 2017-2018 – Monthly participation in local Los Angeles schools, teaching a curriculum on financial literacy (credit, car loans, student loans, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, etc.) to junior year high schoolers.
  • Grant Recipient, HSBC Scholars 2016-2018 – a prestigious scholarship and program for STEM students entering Finance.
  • Additional Activities – Trail running, hiking, cycling, yoga, indoor climbing, fine art (acrylic painting, drawing), cartooning.