Sara A. Walton
Somerville,MA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Data Specialist
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Thoracic Oncology Department
- Coordinated genetic testing orders and patient consent processes for research studies, including biobanking and germline testing
- Led the International NUT Carcinoma Registry, managing IRB approvals, data management, medical record requests, and international communications with physicians
- Thoracic Oncology Department
Front Desk Representative
Martha’s Vineyard Family Campground
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Handled reservations and resolved customer inquiries with professionalism and efficiency
- Ensured compliance with health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 guidelines
- Organized and led weekly craft classes for campers of all ages, enhancing the guest experience
Patient and Community Outreach Intern
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Mid-Atlantic Region
- Designed and developed educational programs, engaging 20-35 attendees per event
- Promoted events via social media, creating visually compelling content using Canva
- Provided follow-up support to patients and individuals in need of additional resources
- Mid-Atlantic Region
Summer Intern
Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted patients and families with accessing appropriate contacts and resources
- Supported administrative tasks, including preparations for Medicare certification
- Contributed to fundraising event planning, helping raise approximately $270,000
Education
Master of Public Health -
Boston University, School of Public Health
Boston, MA10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Boston University, School of Public Health
Boston, MA12.2022
Skills
- Biostatistical programming
- Data analysis
- Canva
- Social media content creation
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Spanish
Undergraduatecapstone
Mitigating the Opioid Overdose Epidemic
Coursework
- Anatomy & Physiology
- General Biology
- Microbiology
- General & Organic Chemistry
- Genetics
- Medical Terminology
- Biostatistical Programming
- Epidemiology
- Environmental Health
- Occupational Health
- Global Health
Timeline
Research Data Specialist
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
09.2023 - 09.2024
Patient and Community Outreach Intern
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
01.2023 - 05.2023
Summer Intern
Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard
05.2022 - 08.2022
Front Desk Representative
Martha’s Vineyard Family Campground
06.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Boston University, School of Public Health
Master of Public Health -
Boston University, School of Public Health
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