Tara Hatchie
Redmond,WA
Summary
Experienced Project Director adept at overseeing extensive and complex projects. Highly skilled in orchestrating cross-functional teams to achieve alignment with project objectives. Demonstrates proficiency in problem-solving, skillfully navigating challenges while maintaining focus on meeting rigorous project deadlines and delivering high-quality outcomes. Eager to integrate into a dynamic team environment and contribute to the success of organizational objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Director
The Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: Chu Lab, University of Washington
Seattle , WA
2022.01 - Current
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders throughout the duration of the project.
- Ensure adherence to protocol while overseeing study implementation, resulting in timely completion of project deliverables.
- Contribute to the development of project materials such as study protocol, consent form, and recruitment flyers for IRB submission.
- Responsibly oversee a team of research coordinators, lab technicians, and graduate student assistants guaranteeing successful completion of assigned tasks.
- Conducted regular meetings to review progress, address any potential risks or issues, and assess team performance.
- Develop and manage study meeting agendas with collaborators, while also facilitating and taking notes.
- Develop protocol-specific standard operating procedures for improving study retention and reporting workflow, including adverse event management and protocol deviations.
- Implement and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, overseeing the team's utility and providing guidance for modifications to study operational workflows.
- Manage the planning and maintenance of the REDCap system for data collection.
- Provide training and orientation to new study team members when necessary.
- Facilitate resolution of conflicts among members of cross-functional teams.
- Prepare detailed reports summarizing project activities and results for study investigators and the study funder.
- Support in managing project finances and budgeting
Clinical Research Coordinator
The Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: Chu Lab, University of Washington
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Contributed to the development of project materials such as study protocol, consent form, and recruitment flyers for IRB submission.
- Conducted meetings with study participants to carry out study-related tasks and gather data.
- Tracked participant data, assisted in managing and ensuring data quality checks, and monitored/corrected data queries.
- Effectively ensured compliance with IRB and regulatory protocols in event reporting as team lead.
- Facilitated resolution of protocol deviations or violations reported by sites or detected through monitoring activities.
- Prepared and submitted study materials for the IRB such as study modifications, RNIs, and other notifications.
- Coordinated and facilitated meetings with study collaborators and community partners
- Created and oversaw weekly schedules for research coordinators, ensuring timely completion of study activities with participants.
- Contributed to the design and construction of surveys in REDCap, as well as creating relevant data reports and communicating with study participants.
- Collaborated with research team and recruitment leads in weekly meetings to develop effective strategies for meeting project objectives.
Research Assistant
Stress Check-Up Study- Innovative Programs Research Group, University of Washington
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Maintained high response rates for the project by contacting eligible participants and ensuring their participation.
- Conducted phone call screenings to determine participant eligibility for data collection.
- Performed phone screenings for a diverse group of military personnel including soldiers from both the army, military and air force as well as officers and national guard members.
- Efficiently managed participant data for accurate baseline assessments.
- Demonstrated expertise in formulating concise and informative answers for questioning participants.
- Reviewed and coded audio recordings and transcriptions of motivational enhancement therapy sessions between participants and counselor.
Graduate research assistant
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (UW)
Seattle, WA
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Conducted research tasks for the NHPI component of the Ina Maka Home Visiting Program at United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
- Developed IRB protocol and consent forms and study and recruitment materials
- Performed preliminary analysis on first five completed interviews to test coding scheme and validate main constructs and themes detected, ensuring accuracy and consistency for future analysis
- Assisted with duties related to recruiting NHPI parents and cultural experts
- Conducted qualitative data collection through phone call and Zoom interviews to identify culturally relevant early learning and literacy practices prioritized by NHPI community members for young children.
- Provided training support to fellow interviewers
- Responsible for regulatory check-ins with research team members and scheduled team meetings to discuss effective strategies to reach the projects goals
- Lead on coding and analyzing the interview data
- Generated a comprehensive report outlining the data findings to be utilized by community leaders and researchers.
Research Assistant
Teen Marijuana Check-up Study- Innovative Programs Group, University of Washington
2017.01 - 2020.01
- Maintained accurate records of student and staff progress, ensured timely completion of assessments, and disbursed payments as needed.
- Aided in recruiting students and providing technical assistance to program participants.
- Coded motivational interviewing sessions based on motivational interviewing behavior.
- Contributed to the progress of project updates.
- Coordinated and scheduled interviews between standardized patients and healthcare professionals.
- Assumed a secondary position as a standardized patient role, testing the study intervention.
- Served as a valuable resource for school-based staff at local high schools, providing feedback and support in their studies.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews on study-related topics and delivered current research findings for participants.
- Created PowerPoint presentations relevant to the study for trainings and classroom presentations.
- Presented recruitment strategies to screen and enroll students into the project.
Research Assistant
Best Start for Kids Study and Research Assistant for Employment and Securities Department Agricultural Wage Project-Social Development Research Group, University of Washington
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Engaged in effective communication with respondents, contributing to the achievement of project objectives and sustained high response rates.
- Contributed to data collection
- Conducted interviews with diverse individuals including local families, immigrants, and agricultural employers over the phone
- Delivered clear and concise answers to inquiry from individuals
- Provided support and guidance to new research assistants in making outcome decisions
- Collaborated solutions with team to provide constructive feedback for principal investigators.
Research Assistant
Seattle Puget Sound Employment Wage Study- Social Development Research Group, University of Washington
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Conducted participant screenings to determine eligibility
- Engaged in over-the-phone interviews with participants.
- Prompted and motivated survey respondents to complete surveys
- Contributed to the accurate and timely input of survey data using CATI software as part of a collaborative team.
Waitress
Chutneys Indian Bistro
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Served as a waitress taking food orders, serving food and paying attention to serve guests with superior customer service.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
- Contributed positively to a productive work environment.
Research Assistant
Community Youth Development Study- Social Development Research Group, University of Washington
2016.01
- Conducted web and telephone interviews, and prompted participants to complete assessments
- Conducted in-person interviews while traveling nationwide.
- Assisted with data input and entry into database software
- Built rapport with participants and provided friendly and professional reassurance to both irritated and angry individuals during interactions.
- Tracked participants and regularly followed-up with participants to assure assessment completion.
Office Receptionist
Dermatologist’s private office practice
Seattle, WA
2015.01
- Performed front desk duties and handled additional responsibilities.
- Efficiently organized and managed patient appointments.
- Created patient charts and filed patient documents.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely and efficient manner.
- Assisted the doctor with miscellaneous tasks.
Intern
Assessment Treatment and Associates
Bellevue, WA
2014.01
- Provided support to chemical dependency and mental health counselors.
- Scored evaluation tests done by patients
- Collaborated with counselors to facilitate inpatient groups, co-write and revise summary reports, and establish communication links with professional facilities and clinics for patient data retrieval.
Education
MPH - Health Services
University of Washington- Seattle
Seattle, WA2021-06
BS - Psychology
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA2015-06
Associates of Arts Degree -
North Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA2013-06
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA2012-06
Skills
- Project Oversight and Management
- Data organization
- Interview techniques
- Qualitative Research
- Progress Tracking
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Case report management
- Protocol development
- Data Collection
- Team Collaboration
- Detail Oriented
- Staff Management
- Quality Assurance
- Stakeholder Relations
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Coding: Novice experience with R and Stata
- Proficient in Dedoose
Research
- CASCADIA: a prospective community-based study protocol for assessing SARS-CoV-2 vaccine effectiveness in children and adults using a remote nasal swab collection and web-based survey design, Babu TM, Feldstein LR, Saydah S, Acker Z, Boisvert CL, Briggs-Hagen M, Carone M, Casto A, Cox SN, Ehmen B, Englund JA, Fortmann SP, Frivold CJ, Groom H, Han PD, Kuntz JL, Lockwood T, Midgley CM, Mularski RA, Ogilvie T, Reich SL, Schmidt MA, Smith N, Starita L, Stone J, Vandermeer M, Weil AA, Wolf CR, Chu HY, Naleway AL. (2023).
- Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Foster Children’s Health Outcomes by Placement Status with Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Relatives, Child Maltreatment, J. Y. Lee, T. Ogilvie, S. Yoon, M. S. Spencer (2022).
- Applications of standardized patient methodology to measure fidelity in an implementation trial of the Teen Marijuana Check-Up, 2019 5th Biennial Society for Implementation Research Collaboration, Seattle, WA.
- The effect of ambient odor on short retention memory recall, 13th Annual School of Psychology, Family, and Community Research Conference, Seattle, WA, E. Shepherd, R. Crowder, T. Kahikina (2015).
Awards
2014-2015 Dean’s List, Seattle Pacific University
Volunteer Experience
- 2019-Volunteer, Projects Abroad, Western Samoa. Promoted and educated community members about healthy living through exercise and nutrition, visited multiple primary school sites where I taught nutrition classes to 3rd-8th grade classes, developed customized lesson plans around different nutrition concepts that were suitable for different grade levels, created a flyer and presentation for the OBGYN center at a local hospital, on information and advantages around breastfeeding, conducted family home visits, performed assessment and health screenings for those that were diabetic. This also involved follow up with individuals to ensure they were following their exercise and diet instructions, initiated health screenings at a local gym that offered free training to people starting on their health journey. I assessed blood pressure, body measurements, and BMI, and collaboratively helped people to create a health plan involving integrating new foods in their diet, and to continue exercise.
- 2017-Research assistant, Klatt Laboratory-University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Assist with processing tissue from rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) and help with basic lab tasks, Provide assistance with tube labeling, reagent preparation and logging archived samples into the lab database, Observe laboratory experimental techniques, such as flow cytometry and cell culture, and learn about experimental planning.
- 2014-Meal server, New Horizons Ministry, Seattle, WA. Organize meal ideas and shopping for needed groceries for the youth homeless shelter, Cook and provide breakfast for the homeless youth, Cooperate with other volunteer members and social interaction with staff and members of the organization.
Certification
- Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Policy Briefs: From Plan to Action
- Good Clinical Practice
- Human Subject Research
Timeline
Project Director
The Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: Chu Lab, University of Washington
2022.01 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator
The Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: Chu Lab, University of Washington
2021.01 - 2022.01
Research Assistant
Stress Check-Up Study- Innovative Programs Research Group, University of Washington
2020.01 - 2021.01
Graduate research assistant
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (UW)
2020.01 - 2021.01
Research Assistant
Teen Marijuana Check-up Study- Innovative Programs Group, University of Washington
2017.01 - 2020.01
Research Assistant
Best Start for Kids Study and Research Assistant for Employment and Securities Department Agricultural Wage Project-Social Development Research Group, University of Washington
2016.01 - 2017.01
Research Assistant
Seattle Puget Sound Employment Wage Study- Social Development Research Group, University of Washington
2016.01 - 2017.01
Research Assistant
Community Youth Development Study- Social Development Research Group, University of Washington
2016.01
Office Receptionist
Dermatologist’s private office practice
2015.01
Intern
Assessment Treatment and Associates
2014.01
Waitress
Chutneys Indian Bistro
2013.01 - 2015.01
MPH - Health Services
University of Washington- Seattle
BS - Psychology
Seattle Pacific University
Associates of Arts Degree -
North Seattle Community College
Bellevue College
- Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Policy Briefs: From Plan to Action
- Good Clinical Practice
- Human Subject Research
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