Lucy Mccollum
Life Strategist/Advocacy in clinical research
Roswell,GA
Summary
Giving voices to underrepresented in Clinical Research, Conflict Resolution and Justice Advocate. Passionate investor in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Versed in communicating effectively and leveraging active listening skills to assess client needs. Personable and direct with focus on guiding clients toward self-reflection and personal development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Mediator
McCollum Mediation And Counseling LLC
Roswell, GA
07.2020 - Current
- Established calm environment for dispute settlement, utilizing conflict resolution techniques to reach agreements to contentious issues.
- Drafted 40 detailed legal documentation and meeting notes in first year of business to support case files and move towards comprehensive conflict resolution.
- Prepared agreements and settlement documentation for each interested party to sign and complete.
- Conducted over 50 individual meetings between parties, utilizing empathetic listening skills and documenting relevant details.
- Facilitated and implemented settlement agreements by proposing resolutions and supporting effective decision-making for involved parties.
- Formulated focused and individualized resolutions aimed to peacefully settle disputes.
- Drove dispute resolutions using effective problem-solving and by guiding mutual understanding of opposing viewpoints.
Life Coach
Bold Reinvention Life Coaching Associates LLC
Roswell, Georgia
01.2010 - Current
- Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
- Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
- Facilitated Mastermind Groups and learning discussions to further objectives.
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
- Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
- Worked with fellow Coaches to devise and implement support plans to help clients excel.
- Observed clients to assess abilities, interests and growth objectives for personalized lesson planning.
- Led individual and group wellness seminars and educational programs on Boldness and Reinvention topics.
- Conducted classes and workshops for clients on special topics of interest.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Community Activist
Independent Contractor
Clarkston, Georgia
01.2008 - 05.2018
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Became strong advocate for non English speaking Refugees in the courthouses.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
- Worked with clients to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to clients, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and implemented fundraising approaches, raising over $50,000 in 2018.
Education
Master of Legal Studies - Legal Studies
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, MO2020
Certificate - Women And Leadership, Gender Equality
European Business University
Luxembourgh01.2022
Certificate - Business Law
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, MO05.2020
Certificate - Conflict Resolution Studies
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA06.2020
Certificate - The Art of Negotiation
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Literature
University of Nairobi
Nairobi1985
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship building/management
- Critical Creative thinking
- Effective Advocacy Management
- Strategic Planning
- Counseling and life coaching
- Legal knowledge
- Agreement preparation
- Cultural Awareness
- Regulatory Affairs in Clinica Research
- Medical Terminology
- Resource Advocacy
- Study Coordination
- Patient Safety
- Documentation Requirements
- Regulatory Requirements
- Documentation Management
- Scheduling Proficiency
- Client Support
Certification
Certified Life Coach
Registered Mediator in the State of Georgia US
Clinical ResearchTraining
Notary Public - Georgia State
A Notary Public is an official of integrity appointed by state government —typically by the secretary of state — to serve the public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of official fraud-deterrent acts related to the signing of important documents
Affiliations
- Board of Advisor, Men Impact Change Organization
- Board Member, Refugee Women's' Network 2015-2016
- Council Member, Kenya Women In the USA, GA Chapter
- Founder Member - Autism Society of Kenya
- Founder President Soroptimist International Mombasa Chapter 1996
- Member, Rotary International
- Governor to European Federation, Soroptimist International, Kenya
- Life Member SOS International
Additional Information
Member of Citizen Review panel for the Juvenile Courts of Fulton and Dekalb County from 2016
Timeline
Mediator
McCollum Mediation And Counseling LLC
07.2020 - Current
Life Coach
Bold Reinvention Life Coaching Associates LLC
01.2010 - Current
Community Activist
Independent Contractor
01.2008 - 05.2018
Master of Legal Studies - Legal Studies
Washington University in St Louis
Certificate - Women And Leadership, Gender Equality
European Business University
Certificate - Business Law
Washington University in St Louis
Certificate - Conflict Resolution Studies
Kennesaw State University
Certificate - The Art of Negotiation
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Literature
University of Nairobi
Notary Public -Georgia State
Certified Life Coach
Registered Mediator in the State of GEorgia USA
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