Maria Hammond
Summary
Dynamic Field Interviewer with a proven track record at Mathematica Policy Research, adept at data collection and participant screening. Recognized for enhancing data management efficiency and ensuring quality control. Strong communicator with exceptional problem-solving skills, committed to maintaining confidentiality and training new team members in best practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Interviewer
Mathematica Policy Research
Princeton, NJ
10.2014 - Current
- Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility.
- Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
- Interview sample population, pass on data to researchers to analyze for purposes of policy making and scholarly research.
- Gathered and submitted observational information in addition to required data points.
- Actively communicated with team leads regarding any issues or obstacles encountered during data collection, ensuring prompt resolution and minimal delays.
Field Interviewer
Westat Research
Rockville, MD
01.2016 - 02.2025
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive client information and records.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and strong problem-solving skills.
- Closely adhere to all study protocols.
Field Interviewer
NORC at the University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 02.2025
- Increased efficiency in data management by organizing and maintaining detailed records of all collected information.
- Ensured quality control with thorough verification of collected information, minimizing errors and inaccuracies.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through adherence to strict confidentiality protocols during the entire data collection process.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changing project requirements or environmental conditions during fieldwork.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper field data collection techniques, promoting best practices across the team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkway North Senior High School
Maryland Heights, MO.Skills
- Customer service and assistance
- Data entry
- Data collection
- Participant screening
- Data verification
- Typing and written communication
Accomplishments
- Diligent performer that consistently ranks in the top 10% of field interviewers.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Can be counted on to get the job done, even under challenging circumstances.
Timeline
Field Interviewer
Westat Research
01.2016 - 02.2025
Field Interviewer
NORC at the University of Chicago
01.2015 - 02.2025
Field Interviewer
Mathematica Policy Research
10.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Parkway North Senior High School