ProfileDedicated Epidemiologist Data Manager with excellent technical, analytical and communication skills demonstrated by 17 years of experience.Experienced professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. SkillsSAS Statistical Software,SAS-AF Software,Project ManagementProgramming skills Education and TrainingThe George Washington UniversityWashington,DCExpected inDecember 2003 MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (EPIDEMIOLOGY) Epidemiology-GPA Research Project Impact of Ethnicity on the Delivery of Cardiac Care in a Large Urban HospitalHAMPTONUNIVERSITYHampton,VAExpected inAugust 1994 Master of Arts Biology-GPA NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITYNorfolk,VAExpected inMay 1992 Bachelor of Science BIOLOGY-GPA Professional ExperienceEdelman-DIRECTOR, DATA MANAGEMENT ANALYSISNew York,NY,07 2014-CurrentManage and direct all aspects of health outcomes research projects involving medical chart abstraction, including protocol development, IRB submission, site enrollment management, chart abstraction, and data management analysisConcurrently maintain more than 10 client relationships among research, pharmaceutical, and continuing education companies and managed care organizations.Provide research direction to clients and internal staff for timely and effective completion of more than 30 outcomes research projects.Support, grow and lead a team of 12 Clinical Managers, Data Managers and Physician Recruiters to deliver outcomes research services.Developed strategies to enhance provider engagement and improve project success, including staff incentives and process improvement plans.Perform quality audits of staff performance and product delivery for services.Conduct data analysis using SAS to provide baseline and final study reports.Rochester General Health System-RESEARCH MANAGERWilliamson,NY,03 2013-07 2014Responsible for database management, data cleaning and analysis of health outcomes research studies.Use SAS programming and other database tools to check study data for inconsistencies or missing data.Work with Clinical Managers and Outreach staff to ensure accurate data capture, in order to provide clients with clean and reliable data.Aleut Support Services Llc - Main-PROJECT SET-UP MANAGERTexarkana,AR,09 2012-04 2013Manage the process of designing and launching single region, global regional clinical research studies through protocol review and implementation.Lead the activities of the Sponsor Clinical Research Organization (CRO), and guide the Project Manager and Set-up Coordinators in designing and organizing project components.Dartmouth College-DATA MANAGER EPIDEMIOLOGISTHanover,NH,11 2015-09 2012Responsible for the management, cleaning and updating of data for the Cancer Prevention Study-II (CPS-II) and the Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3), two of the largest longitudinal studies following cohorts of the general population looking for risks factors for various cancers.Developed the database design requirements for the CPS-II Parkinson s and ALS study databases.Independently manage projects involving study participants, including database administration, data editing, uploading and maintenance, as well as resolution of data problems as they arise.Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Abstract Plus software and databases for use by Cancer Tumor Registrars.Coordinated a team to review survey design and implement changes for new survey questions.Incorporate epidemiologic and biostatistical methods in order to provide analysis and reports for Principal Investigators.Communicate with participants to ensure all concerns regarding the study and its procedures are explained and to maintain retention of participants.Albert Einstein College Of Medicine-DATA MANAGERBronx,NY,06 2015-10 2015Performed database management, analysis and reporting for financial and descriptive purposes.Wrote business plan and operating agreement utilized to outline company affairs.Responsible for documenting monthly billing and account receivables.22Nd Century Technologies-RESEARCH ASSOCIATEBrownsville,TX,05 2003-04 2004Assisted in database management, data auditing and analysis for the Prevention of Events with Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibition (PEACE) Study, a large multi-center trial in cardiovascular health.Programmed and ran edit checks on study data to look for inconsistencies or missing data.Monitored clinical sites in the United States, Canada and Italy to ensure adherence to study protocol and quality of data.Resolved data discrepancies by reviewing patient records and effectively communicating and coordinating with external clients.Prepared ad-hoc reports and analyses as deemed necessary.Bd (Becton, Dickinson And Company)-EPIDEMIOLOGISTGlens Falls,NY,2003-05 2003Served as the lead analyst for collaboration between The George Washington University and Minority Health Communications to prepare a publication of the leading causes of death and mortality rates at the zip code level for each state in the United States.Utilized SAS statistical software to calculate age-adjusted standardized premature mortality rates at the zip code level for major US cities.Collaborated with Geographic Information System (GIS) mappers to place premature mortality rates on maps for review and action by government officials and policymakers.Boundless Networks-CLINICAL DATA ANALYST IIPhoenix,AZ,01 1-01 1Designed and implemented Data Management Plan for a major pharmaceutical firm s key study, resulting in the acquisition of a strategic account for the company.Performed data comparisons, data edit checks and data auditing for clinical trial projects, resulting in 99.9 data accuracy.Maintained clinical trial data accuracy through review and analysis of case report forms.St. Louis Arc-CLINICAL DATA COORDINATORAffton,MO,01 1-01 1Designed, developed and managed clinical trial databases using SAS Programming.Conducted data comparisons, edit checks and auditing for clinical trial projects.Queried data inconsistencies and revised case report forms in compliance with operating procedures, client guidelines and regulatory agency procedures.UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-PROGRAM COORDINATORCity,STATE,01 1-01 1Successfully recruited corporate partners for expansion of internship program, resulting in 50 increase in student participants.Supervised student support staff from seven departments.Oversaw summer and Saturday engineering program for high school students from across the country.UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - CHARLOTTE-ASSISTANT COORDINATORCity,STATE,01 1-01 1MATH AND SCIENCE EDUCATION NETWORK.Coordinated enrichment activities in math and science for students in grades 7-12.Proposed ways to increase student retention by providing more class selections and by increasing student participation through internships.Initiated method to evaluate program success through surveys. SkillsClient Management, Data management analysis, Outcomes Research, SAS.  SEP  Position Title Senior Accountant Organization Jewish Family Service of San Diego Department Family and Community Services Division Organization Jewish Family Service of San Diego Position Type Full-Time (37.5 hoursweek), Exempt Salary 82,000 - 88,000year Total Compensation In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees Generous employer 401(k) contributions Employer-covered life insurance Time Away from Work Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include Generous paid vacation time and sick leave 17 paid holidays, including Federal, Jewish, and floating holidays 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees mental wellness Position Overview The Senior Accountant is an integral part of the financial planning function within the Finance Accounting Team. The position works closely with a range of departments and programs, including program directors and senior staff. The candidate must be a self-starter who is diligent, proactive, detail oriented, and is expected to contribute significantly to the Finance Accounting Team. Under the direction of the Senior DirectorController this position will support the Agency fiscal operations through transactional processing, financial analysis, annual budget development and monitoring, cost allocation, monthly forecasts, program and annual audit support, and the implementation of financial and compliance controls. The Senior Accountant will serves as a key resource for the organization and provides daily financial oversight to ensure that the financial records are complete, accurate, and comply with generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and regulations to facilitate solid decision support. Responsibilities Deliver monthly financial reporting, analytics and insight on performance metrics, benchmarking progress against targets, initiatives, and strategies Conduct analytical reviews for departmental and programmatic activities to support complex financial and budgetary forecasting evaluates alternatives and makes recommendations Develop an understanding of organization wide departments and programs funding streams andor cost structure Assist with analysis used for decision-making and recommendations to management and programs Analyze financial operational results to understand and report underlying causes for performance and variance Assist with the agency budgeting and forecasts scenario planning based on changing assumptions in revenue, personnel, and other direct project costs Perform budget to actual variance analysis to identify causes, adjustments needed, trends, personnel reclassifications, potential budget shortfalls or cost overruns, and opportunities for cost savings Assist with weekly cashflow management reports and projections Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc financial statements with actual and projected financial positions Ensure the integrity of key processes by understanding systems, flow of transactions, internal controls, and recommending efficiency and effectiveness improvements Work with the Finance Accounting team to identify areas or opportunities for improvement Support organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures Perform variance analyses and account reconciliations as needed Assist with month end closing, year-end closing and reconciliations and preparation for the external audit and prepare necessary audit schedules as needed Ad Hoc requests and one-off projects and other duties as assigned SkillsExperienceAbilities That Are a Must-Have Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance is required Minimum 8 years accounting experience with progressive and relevant and analytical budgeting, analysis, and reporting experience Minimum 5 years in the nonprofit industry Knowledge and understanding of cost methodologies, budgeting concepts, practices, and procedures, and accounting competencies, including an understanding of revenue recognition Understanding of GAAP compliance and Uniform Guidance and OMB Circulars Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills Work well in a team approach environment Demonstrably strong judgement and decision-making skills Ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow Advanced in Excel and proficient Word and Outlook SkillsAbilities wed like you to Have Desire to work in a fun, friendly, collaborative, and professional environment Passion for working in a non-profit, human services organization dedicated to helping individuals in need Experience with Financial Edge not required but preferred Important Notice Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided). About Jewish Family Service of San DiegoJewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org. Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.