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M Adele Hilton

M Adele Hilton

Lancaster,VA

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Writer

AMDEX Corporation/Census Bureau
Suitland, MD
02.2022 - 12.2023
  • Conducted and completed research for Geography Division (GEO) consisting of almost 400 cases identified as potential group quarters extracted from the Business Register and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) source files. Determined correct living quarters classification (GQ type code, HU or non-residential) of the unit in the Master Address File (MAF) using a variety of web-scraping tools, including TIGER-WEB, Google maps, and other Google search websites containing county and state property tax records. Consulted county GIS records to determine precise location of addresses.
  • Prepared analysis of the GEO BR/HUD research.
  • Conducted and completed three phases of research for Decennial Statistics Studies Division (DSSD) containing prior quarters' American Community Survey (ACS) records, converted to Group Quarters by ACS Field Representatives (FRs) but for which there was no GQ at that address in the MAF. Determined correct living quarters classification (GQ type code, HU or non-residential) of the unit in the Master Address File (MAF) using a variety of web-scraping tools, including TIGER-WEB, Google maps, and other Google search websites containing county and state property tax records.
  • Prepared analyses and developed PowerPoint presentations of the results of ACS research for internal stakeholders.
  • Developed 'wireframe' for Group Quarters Internet Self-Response (GQ ISR) application for Group Quarters Administrators of selected GQ Types to update and provide information about their GQs and GQ residents to be tested in 2026 Census Test. Revised content based upon internal stakeholder feedback.
  • Developed 'wireframe' for Group Quarters Advance Contact (GQAC) application for Group Quarters Administrators of selected GQ Types to update and provide information about their GQs to be tested in 2026 Census Test. Revised content based upon internal stakeholder feedback.
  • Developed 'wireframe' for Group Quarters eResponse (GQ eResponse) application for Group Quarters Administrators to provide information about the residents of their GQs to be tested in 2026 Census Test. Revised content based upon internal stakeholder feedback.
  • Developed three separate informational brochures about the Group Quarters Advance Contact (GQAC)/Group Quarters Enumeration (GQE), Transitory Locations Advance Contact (TLAC)/Enumeration at Transitory Locations (ETL) and Service-based Enumeration (SBE) operations to be distributed to GQ contacts during the Group Quarters Validation (GQV) operation. Revised content based upon internal stakeholder feedback.
  • Developed outreach procedures for communicating with (email and/or telephone) potential contacts of selected GQ Types to participate in scheduled focus groups/interviews conducted by the Center for Behavioral Science Methods (CBSM); tracked non-responses and misidentified group quarters types.
  • Researched various GQ types (e.g., 701, Emergency and Transitional Shelters for People Experiencing Homelessness) to update and provide clarity to the category for Population Division's (POP) enhancement area sub-group.
  • Participated in and provided support to numerous enhancement area sub-groups to plan for, develop and discuss 2030 Census Group Quarters and Transitory Locations operations.

Technical Writer

ACCEL Corporation/Census Bureau
Suitland, MD
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Developed and wrote technical documentation for 2020 Census Group Quarters (GQ) and Transitory Locations (TL) operations, including procedures for Census FIeld Managers (CFMs), Census Field Supervisors, and Census office clerks. Revised materials based on internal stakeholder comments.
  • Developed and wrote training materials, including verbatim training guide, workbook, schedules and other job aids, for the Transitory Locations Advance Contact (TLAC) and Enumeration at Transitory Locations (ETL) operations. Revised training materials based on internal stakeholder comments.
  • Utilizing knowledge of Spanish, prepared Puerto RIco adaptations for TLAC and ETL CFS procedures and training materials in addition to Group Quarters clerical procedures.
  • Prepared TLAC Clerk instructions for using GOOD SAM resources to ensure completeness and accuracy of the addresses of transitory locations in the Area Census Office's (ACOs) geographical area in the Production Control :System (PCS).
  • Prepared procedures for ETL/GQE clerks for utilizing the Browse Living Quarters (BLQ) application in the ACOs in order to accurately identify the location of the address in question.
  • Prepared office and field procedures for Targeted Non-Sheltered Outdoor Locations (TNSOLs) 2020 Advance Canvassing operation in the ACOs.
  • Collated, reviewed and analyzed TNSOL data received from ACOs. Provided summary report to ADFO.
  • Arranged, organized and supervised the TLAC and ETL CFS training dry runs.
  • Prepared TLAC and ETL CFS Debriefing Surveys for conversion to Survey Monkey application.
  • Prepared numerous daily reports for census management staff using the MOJO reports system.
  • Participated in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of the Production Control System (PCS). Provided feedback to developers.
  • Participated in User Acceptance Testing office/field Operational Control System (OCS). Provider feedback to developers.
  • Converted all TLAC/ETL training materials for self-study podcast use (COVID-related adaptation).
  • Assisted DCMD Special Enumerations Branch in outreach to group quarters to convert to the e-Response system of reporting GQ data.
  • Assisted DCMD Special Enumerations Branch in real estate management company research to identify locations that provide student housing.
  • Participated in Post Enumeration Survey (PES) Residential Status Coding (RSC) and Person Clerical Geocoding training sessions; completed production batches of data.
  • Assisted DCMD Special Enumerations Branch in writing field portions of the ETL Assessment Report.

Training Writer

Federal Working Group/Census Bureau
Suitland, MD
07.2009 - 03.2010
  • Prepared office manual for field operations (supervisors) for Group Quarters Enumeration (GQE) for the 2010 Decennial Census.
  • Responded to telephone inquiries from Census Regional Offices regarding Census office procedures.
  • Created and maintained a Microsoft Excel document to input information on nature of telephone contacts and to monitor outcomes and solutions.
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Census software to be used by Census Field Offices to check-in and account for Census documents to be sent to the National Processing Center.
  • Prepared OMB clearance for 2010 GQ materials.

SIPP Training Writer/Specialist

U.S. Census Bureau
Suitland, MD
07.2008 - 03.2009
  • Developed and prepared training packages for Census Field Representatives (FRs) conducting Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) using laptop computer for a longitudinal survey on income and program participation.
  • Prepared schedules for delivery of training materials for review and final distribution.
  • Tested Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) instrument (electronic questionnaire) and conveyed comments to authors.
  • Collated, summarized and prepared written analysis of SIPP 2008 Wave 1 training based on trainee and trainer input documentation

Supervisory Economic Statistician

US Census Bureau
Suitland, MD
11.2001 - 09.2002
  • Assisted in the transition of paper processing of import documents from the National • Processing Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana to the Census Bureau’s Puerto Rico office.
  • Maintained electronic system and schedule for Puerto Rico staff to upload suggested revisions to data processing procedures.
  • Coordinated the review of participating companies filing electronic pre-departure export shipment information.
  • Coordinated the extraction, formatting and transmittal of customized reports requested by selected DECs to monitor their performance.
  • Retired under the Census Bureau’s early-out initiative September 2002.

Supervisory Economic Statistician

U S Census Bureau
Suitland, MD
11.1998 - 10.2001
  • Responsible for coordinating the download of and formatting of data in Lotus software of the monthly Preliminary U.S. Imports for Consumption of Steel Products press release.
  • Prepared and maintained a monthly schedule for the various data processing and press release production tasks.
  • Responsible for monthly data processing and preparation of a report on U.S. Overland Transportation of Goods.
  • Coordinated with Special Projects Programming Branch, the procedures for automation of the U.S. Overland Transportation Report, f;rom dBase to SAS.
  • Using dBase, Lotus, and other software, prepared customized import/export reports for data users.
  • Coordinated the preparation of the monthly FT-900, AU.S. International Trade in Goods and Services report.
  • Using SAS, Dbase, Lotus and other software packages, extracted import and export data from FTD databases to prepare customized reports for foreign trade data users on a pay-per-order basis.
  • Wrote manual of office procedures pertaining to the preparation of the various Foreign Trade Division Press Releases.
  • Coordinated a telephone follow-up panel as part of a market outreach program to sell Foreign Trade Division products and services. Identified workspace for analysts, developed a telephone schedule, and maintained records of telephone outcomes.

Supervisory Economic Statistician

US Census Bureau
Suitland, MD
  • Responsible for the preparation of monthly reports on waterborne import and export statistics.
  • Identified and analyzed problems related to vessel reporting and selected methods appropriate for their resolution, e.g., inaccurate reporting of tonnage, cargo type of service, vessel draft, ports of lading and unlading of vessels engaged in U.S. foreign trade.
  • Responsible for planning, developing, and executing selected high priority analytical projects such as the Annual Army Corps of Engineers Reports. These annual reports compiled from daily vessel entrance and clearance reports together with daily import and export documents received from U.S. Customs) are analyses of all waterborne vessel activity engaged in foreign trade for all U.S. Customs ports. They contained commodity data as well as vessel information, arranged by port channel, vessel rig, by draft on all cargo imported and exported for the United States.
  • Participated in the development of computer specifications for new or revised statistical programs or special projects for various foreign trade transportation reports.
  • Developed reporting methods, procedures, and guidelines for distribution to U.S. Customs ports.
  • Coordinated the transition of U.S. Waterborne data collection and processing program to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Maritime Administration.

Education

Certificate in Project Management, School of Business And Public Management - Project Management

George Washington University, The
Washington, DC
12-2001

Master of Arts - Physical Anthropology

George Washington University, The
Washington, DC
09-1976

Timeline

Technical Writer

AMDEX Corporation/Census Bureau
02.2022 - 12.2023

Technical Writer

ACCEL Corporation/Census Bureau
01.2019 - 01.2022

Training Writer

Federal Working Group/Census Bureau
07.2009 - 03.2010

SIPP Training Writer/Specialist

U.S. Census Bureau
07.2008 - 03.2009

Supervisory Economic Statistician

US Census Bureau
11.2001 - 09.2002

Supervisory Economic Statistician

U S Census Bureau
11.1998 - 10.2001

Supervisory Economic Statistician

US Census Bureau

Certificate in Project Management, School of Business And Public Management - Project Management

George Washington University, The

Master of Arts - Physical Anthropology

George Washington University, The

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