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Marina Griffith

Layton,UT

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Involved with clinical research for eight years and maintained multiple studies at a time. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of clinical research, from project set up to closeout. Skilled at critical thinking in high stress situations and quickly identifying solutions for issues.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Research Manager

University of Utah Emergency Medicine
Salt Lake City, Utah
07.2025 - Current
  • Managed budgets and resources for clinical research initiatives to ensure project efficiency.
  • Oversaw data collection processes, ensuring accuracy and integrity in research studies.
  • Developed comprehensive training materials on clinical trial procedures for staff education.
  • Collaborated with external partners to enhance research opportunities and outreach initiatives.
  • Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams to streamline research project activities efficiently.
  • Generated monthly progress reports detailing enrollment numbers and site performance metrics.

Research Manager

University of Utah Emergency Medicine
Salt Lake City, Utah
10.2021 - 07.2025
  • Plan, organize, direct all aspects pertaining to clinical research functions
  • Manage a team of six research personnel and ensure competency of staff through the development and/or presentation of educational programs and through ongoing staff performance evaluations
  • Act as a catalyst between the research team and clinical and community partners to ensure stakeholder input is valued and used and that project timelines and deliverables are met.

Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Utah Emergency Medicine
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Department's ongoing clinical trials and studies
  • Primary research coordinator for the CTN-INNOVATION study responsible for regulatory and enrollment of patients
  • Attend seminars and events to promote studies, recruit and screen study participants
  • Document and report the daily operations of the studies.

Clinical Research Analyst

University of Utah Emergency Medicine
03.2015 - 03.2021
  • Screen all qualified patients in the Emergency Department for alcohol and substance use
  • Promote and provide resources to patients who screen at a higher risk for health and behavior problems
  • Inform and discuss concerning SBIRT results with providers about their patients and determine if further intervention is needed with treatment
  • Primary Research Analyst for the PESCOR study with the responsibility of ensuring accurate data and follow up is provided.

Rehabilitation Specialist

Integrated Wellness Bountiful
Bountiful, UT
05.2017 - 11.2017
  • Performed functional exams on patients to measure their range of motion and muscle function.
  • Facilitated passive therapies that increased and maintained mobility for further treatment given in the
    facility.
  • Aided in maintaining and creating daily production and the necessary paperwork required for the
    rehabilitation team.

Administrative Assistant

Fabrica Creative
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Assisted and organized office staff needs and supplies.
  • Implemented the companies electronic filing system.
  • Aided in creating and maintaining agency clientele files.
  • Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.

Orientation Team Leader

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Lead a team of Orientation Leaders through intensive training for their leadership roles.
  • Plan and execute events that promote team building and cohesive leadership skills.
  • Maintain consistent administrative hours in implementing strategies for success for Orientation Leaders and those involved with the office of New Student and Family Programs

Orientation Leader

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2015 - 08.2015
  • Promoted interaction among groups of new students by facilitating small group discussions on college transition-related concerns.
  • Mentored students on successful strategies for integrating into college life.
  • Educated students on culture of institution, safety practices and ways to resolve conflicts to promote self-reliance.
  • Planned and facilitated evening activities to promote student social connection development.

Sales Associate

Dillards Retail
Ogden, UT
05.2014 - 09.2014
  • Achieved daily and weekly sales goals consistently.
  • Sustained fragrance bays and product inventory.
  • Educated effectively with customers regarding products.
  • Enhanced and attended corporate events for customers.

Building Representative/Event Usher

University of Utah School of Music
Salt Lake City, Utah
09.2013 - 05.2014
  • Responsible for the care, comfort and safety of audience members
  • Maintained a respectful and quiet environment during performances
  • Communicated effectively with those attending regarding events, answer specific questions, and provide
    emergency contact information

Education

Master of Science - Public Health

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
12-2025

Bachelor’s of science - Psychology

University of Utah
08.2018

Skills

  • Reliable
  • Compassionate
  • Self -Motivated
  • Research management
  • Project facilitation
  • Teambuilding
  • Responsible
  • Goal Oriented

Affiliations

Primary Children’s Hospital Volunteer

Provided a safe and welcoming environment for patients and family members and created a fun environment for patients to play and express creativity.

Evolution and Diversity Lab Teachers Assistant

Maintained two classes of 30 students and prepared every lab with the specimen needed for each lesson

University of Utah ASUU Community Service Board Member

Promoted community engagement through participation in University of Utah service activities.

University of Utah Campus Life Mentor

Mentor first year students to ensure smooth integration and a sense of belonging into campus life.

UFIT Volunteer

Assisted children with disabilities to achieve specific fitness goals and social skills.

Neuro Acute Care Volunteer

Restocked patient rooms and assisted with organizing the departments equipment.

University of Utah Dean's List

Maintained good standing for the Dean's List 3 years in my undergraduate career.

Presentations

NODA Region III Presentation, University of Utah 04-2016

WSEAM Presentation, Stanford University 03-2022

Publications

Improving access to naloxone and opioid resources through the emergency department. Jacob Steenblik, Andrew Jones, Carrie Gold, Gerrit Seymour, Larry Garrett, Marina Griffith, Alejandro Blitch, Sikoti Langi, Jonathan Crump, Troy Madsen

The Importance of Opioid and Naloxone Education in the Emergency Department for High-Risk Age Groups. Jacob Steenblik, DNP MPH MHA, Larry Garrett, Ph.D. BSN, Alejandro Blitch BS, Andrew Jones BS, Gerrit Seymour BA, Marina Griffith BS, Sikoti Langi BS, Jonathan Crump BS, Carrie Gold BS, Troy Madsen, MD

Outcomes and Physician Perception of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in an Academic Emergency Department Margaret Carlson, BS, Jacob Steenblik, BSN, MPH, MHA, Joseph Arrington, MBA, Jayden Bearnson, Marina Griffith,BS, Griffin Durupt, Sikoti Langi, Melissa Cheng, MD, MOH, MS, Troy Madsen, MD

Emergency Department Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral for Treatment Improves Identification of At-RiskPatientsMargaret Carlson, Riley Pence, Marina Brown, Asal Kareem, Jayden Bearnson, Joseph Arrington, Sikoti Langi, Griffin Durupt,Jacob Steenblik, Jason Winward, Melissa Chen, and Troy Madsen

Timeline

Clinical Research Manager

University of Utah Emergency Medicine
07.2025 - Current

Research Manager

University of Utah Emergency Medicine
10.2021 - 07.2025

Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Utah Emergency Medicine
03.2021 - 10.2021

Rehabilitation Specialist

Integrated Wellness Bountiful
05.2017 - 11.2017

Administrative Assistant

Fabrica Creative
01.2017 - 05.2017

Orientation Team Leader

University of Utah
08.2015 - 08.2016

Clinical Research Analyst

University of Utah Emergency Medicine
03.2015 - 03.2021

Orientation Leader

University of Utah
01.2015 - 08.2015

Sales Associate

Dillards Retail
05.2014 - 09.2014

Building Representative/Event Usher

University of Utah School of Music
09.2013 - 05.2014

Master of Science - Public Health

University of Utah

Bachelor’s of science - Psychology

University of Utah
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