MARGARET 'BELLA' MARIS
Lincoln,RI
Summary
Goal-oriented sales associate with 6+ years of experience, with a background in public health research, including collaborations with a variety of stakeholders for projects centered on the impact of public health interventions and healthcare outcomes. Skilled in identifying and pursing new opportunities, communicating with collaborators and developing new strategies to execute target goals. Seeking an entry-level position in medical sales to intersect experience with sales and health needs to improve public health outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Brown University - Master Of Public Health
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted secondary data analysis from focus group data for Progreso Latino, assessing barriers and facilitators to vaccine hesitancy for COVID-19 in the Hispanic and Latinx communities of Rhode Island.
- Coded and analyzed focus group transcripts from parent study; developing a real-time monitoring system and program to improve COVID-19 testing for Latinx populations.
- Quantitative data analysis of COVID-19 vaccination rates on race and ethnicity in Rhode Island.
Public Health Intern
Brown University Center For Biomedical Informatics
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Moderator for focus groups sessions for the NIH funded RADxUp Project; developing a real-time monitoring system and program to improve COVID-19 testing - catalyze research in understanding barriers to testing and vaccination hesitancy in high-risk pediatric populations.
- Coded and analyzed data from focus group transcripts; identified barriers to COVID-19 testing, masking and vaccination rates for children with high needs from the Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN).
- Attended weekly project management meetings.
Sales Associate
J.Crew
11.2017 - Current
- Lead cashier with over 6 years of experience, providing exceptional customer service, promoting and enhancing stores’ membership program to 85%, achieving target sales goals, and ensuring customer’s needs have been met, for an overall positive in-store experience to gain customer loyalty.
- Meeting with clients on a one-to-one basis, to address customer preferences and recommend products that meet individual needs.
- Assisted in stocking and organizing new products by applying knowledge of current trends for visual appeal to achieve target sales goals.
- Oversaw new employees on cash register responsibilities, as well as, the stockroom and sales floor.
- Effectively communicated and served a diverse clientele regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Research Project: Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccinations Rates in the Hispanic/Latinx Community
Brown University - Master of Public Health Thesis
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducting secondary data analysis from focus group data for Progreso Latino, assessing barriers and facilitators to vaccine hesitancy for COVID-19 in the Hispanic and Latinx communities of Rhode Island.
- Coded and analyzed focus group transcripts from parent study; developing a real-time monitoring system and program to improve COVID-19 testing for Latinx populations.
- Quantitative data analysis of COVID-19 vaccination rates on race and ethnicity in Rhode Island.
Hellenic Ladies Benevolent Society
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted in the organization and event set up for the Ilios Gala
- Aided in the planning and implementation of fundraiser event for underprivileged and physically challenged children to attend summer camp.
Volunteer
Hasbro Children's Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked alongside Child Life Specialist to provide and plan activities for patients and assist as a non-medical caregiver for children that needed individualized care.
Volunteer
Hellenic Ladies Benevolent Society
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted in the organization and event set up for the Ilios Gala. Aided in the planning and implementation of fundraiser event for underprivileged and physically challenged children to attend summer camp.
Education
Master of Public Health - Global Health Concentration
Brown University
Providence, RI05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences And French
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2021
Skills
- Project Management
- Data Analysis and Management
- Team Leader and Collaborator
- R Studio
- Focus Group Moderation
- Qualitative Data Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Mixed Methods Research
- Social Determinants of Health
- Customer Service
- Sales Target Achievement
- Bilingual - French
Community Service
Hasbro Children's Hospital - Providence, RI
03/2019 - 03/2020
- Worked alongside Child Life Specialist to provide and plan activities for patients and assist as a non-medical caregiver for children that needed individualized care.
Hellenic Ladies Benevolent Society - Montréal, Québec
05/2017 - 05/2019
- Assisted in the organization and event set up for the Ilios Gala. Aided in the planning and implementation of fundraiser event for underprivileged and physically challenged children to attend summer camp.
Timeline
Public Health Intern
Brown University Center For Biomedical Informatics
06.2022 - 06.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
Brown University - Master Of Public Health
09.2021 - 05.2023
Research Project: Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccinations Rates in the Hispanic/Latinx Community
Brown University - Master of Public Health Thesis
09.2021 - 05.2023
Volunteer
Hasbro Children's Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020
Sales Associate
J.Crew
11.2017 - Current
Volunteer
Hellenic Ladies Benevolent Society
05.2017 - 05.2019
Hellenic Ladies Benevolent Society
05.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Public Health - Global Health Concentration
Brown University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences And French
University of Rhode Island
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