SARA ANDERSON
Nashville,TN
Summary
Clinical research professional knowledgeable of implementation of observational & investigational research projects in various therapeutic areas. Experience coordinating patient information, laboratory samples and compliance documents for diverse clinical trials. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal communication, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator III
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
04.2010 - Current
- Assist in development & review of research protocols, consent forms, & source documentation
- Conduct research studies independently (recruitment, eligibility review, study visits, compensation, retention)
- Maintain accurate and compliant participant charts and study documents
- Work to provide excellent customer service to study participants by having open communication, patience, understanding, and flexibility at all times
- Act as resource to fellow coordinators within department, as well as communicating with other research departments on best practices & collaboration
- Serve as preceptor to undergraduate & post-graduate research interns
- Perform sample collection and lab processing for various biospecimens
Enrollment and Match Specialist
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
01.2006 - 04.2010
- Conducted volunteer and client interviews, telephone updates, and home assessments
- Obtained, reviewed and followed up on references, criminal background checks, referral information and mental health recommendations
- Created match proposals with potential to result in strong mentor/mentee relationships based on assessment information
- Matched over 350 children with mentors in Community Based Program
- Assisted in growth of BBBSMT presence in Rutherford County through satellite office start-up
- Developed partnerships within local community through various non-profit and government organizations.
Team Leader, Previously Corps Member
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps
10.2003 - 12.2005
- Served on and subsequently led a team of 11 Corps Members ages 18-24 in a residential team-based national service program working in areas of education, environment, unmet human needs, public safety, and disaster relief
- Managed diverse groups of corporate and community volunteers ranging in size from 5-50
- Oversaw completion of multi-site community improvement projects including painting, park clean-up, debris removal, trail clearing, roofing, and finish carpentry
- Lead team in development and facilitation of after school program with an average enrollment of 40 children from New York City Public School System
- Aided victims of disaster under guidance of the American Red Cross.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Tennessee
KnoxvilleSkills
- Good Clinical Practices
- Informed Consent Process
- Records Management
- Subject Retention Strategies
- Clinical trial management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator III
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
04.2010 - Current
Enrollment and Match Specialist
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
01.2006 - 04.2010
Team Leader, Previously Corps Member
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps
10.2003 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Tennessee
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