Ten years of experience in a research environment.
Well developed project management skills.
Strong data analysis skills, web searches and online research. Extensive knowledge of research methods.
Extensive experience with survey design and the development of evaluation tools.
Strong communication skills developed through report writing and oral presentations.
Extensive experience in the analysis and interpretation of large data sets.
Work History
Certified Health, Wellness and Fitness Coach
Ardent Fitness and Owner of SL Fitness
Huntley , IL
01.2017 - Current
Created individualized exercise, nutrition, strength and conditioning programs to facilitate weight loss and encourage healthy lifestyle.
Provided coaching about healthy lifestyle strategies.
Developed strong member relationships with caring and collaborative approaches.
Informed clients about nutrition, lifestyle issues, and weight control.
Administered fitness assessments, including Active Life Movement Assessment and bench mark strength tests.
Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals by developing and modifying routines.
Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
Onboarded new employees, including training, mentoring and new hire documentation.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Supervisor, Data Services
Regional Municipality of York
Newmarket, ON
09.2009 - 09.2010
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Responsible for supervising the preparation, evaluation, assessment and analysis of statistical data.
Responsible for leading major research and data analysis projects, including developing project plans, determining research methodology and developing project tools.
Supported Department staff on data related initiatives, including analysis and application of statistical data.
Responsible for verifying and ensuring accuracy of data and interpretation of reports, briefing notes, presentations, public documents and publications, media releases and research reports.
Responsible for the preparation and mentoring of Research Analyst Program Internships.
Supervise and train contract and project staff.
Senior Statistical Data Analyst
Regional Municipality of York
Newmarket, ON
05.2008 - 08.2009
Responsible for leading and managing departmental research projects, including developing project plans, oversee and train project staff, determine research methodology, develop project tools, analyze data, and prepare final reports and presentations of project results.
Responsible for the analysis of socio-economic data including the preparation of briefing notes, reports, research reports, public documents and presentations.
Responsible for verifying and ensuring accuracy of data and interpretation for reports, briefing notes, presentations, public documents and publications, media releases and research reports.
Provide statistical data support and expertise to the Commissioner, Director, Manager, program staff and York Region’s Community Social Data Strategy.
Statistical Data Analyst
Regional Municipality of York
Newmarket, ON
08.2005 - 04.2008
Responsible for leading and managing departmental survey research projects, including the Housing York Inc.
Tenant Customer Survey project, Housing Services Cancelled Applicant Survey project and the Integrated Support Program Survey project.
Supervised and trained contract and project staff.
Responsible for the analysis of socio-economic data including the preparation of briefing notes, committee reports, research reports, public documents and presentations.
Health Information Analyst
Regional Municipality of York
Newmarket, ON
03.2002 - 08.2005
Responsible for the coordination, collection and retrieval of health-related data including statistical compilation, interpretation, analysis and communicating health information to internal and external clients.
Responsible for supervising contract staff and summer internship students.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Responsible for coordination and writing of the Health Services Activity Report for presentation to Health and Emergency Medical Services Committee.
Research Assistant
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
01.2001 - 01.2002
Designed and provided input numerous survey tools for the Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance (RRFSS) program.
Responsible for analysis and interpretation of data.
Prepared and wrote a report for the RRFSS Working Committee.
Designed and critiqued survey tools for program evaluation projects.
Education
Post-Graduate -
Georgian College
2001
Advanced Statistical Procedures, Research Management Skills, Population and Demography, Survey Design and Analysis, Spreadsheet and Table Management, and Qualitative Research Methods.
Bachelor Degree - Sociology
University of Guelph
2000
Courses included: Statistics, Demography, Criminology, Qualitative Research Methods and Quantitative Research Methods.
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