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Rebeca Smith

Summary

Research analyst with a passion for mental health research, as shown by almost two years experience working and the Centre for Addiction and Mental health in Geriatric and Schizophrenia research. I have experience leading and training team members, as well as collecting and organizing study data on large cohort studies. I hope to continue to work with diverse and underserved populations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Analyst

Centre For Addiction And Mental Health
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisting with recruitment and enrollment of participants for a large cohort study
  • Collecting study data by conducting structured interviews, questionnaires, and completion of data entry
  • Ensuring all standard operating procedures are followed by all study staff
  • Supported training and supervision of new staff administering clinical assessments
  • Responsible for organization and distribution of study funds, as well as managing financial reporting obligations through monthly reconciliation reports
  • Streamlined internal workflows through effective management of team members
  • Collaborate with study investigators and established good working relationships with stakeholders
  • Assisting with design and modifications of online surveys after supporting with data analysis
  • Organizing and maintaining study files and research documentation in accordance with REB guidelines
  • Supported with presentation preparation and literature reviews

Research Co-Op Student

Centre For Addiction And Mental Health
05.2019 - 08.2020
  • Worked on a double blinded study in Geriatric Mental Health Services
  • Oversaw the data collection process through administration of clinical assessments, questionnaires, and data entry
  • Ensured study staff were compliant with standard operating procedures through regular data monitoring and weekly meetings
  • Supported training of new study staff on clinical assessments, both virtually and in person
  • Assisted with data analysis and online survey design
  • Supported with fiscal management and participant reimbursement
  • Assisted with the preparation of REB amendments and grant submissions
  • Organized all study files and regulatory binders in compliance with REB protocol


Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
06.2022

Skills

  • Excellent communication abilities, as shown through successful collaboration between study investigators, team members, and stakeholder
  • Exceptional organizational skills, proven through successfully overseeing completion study logs, data entry, and study visits
  • Outstanding decision making skills, shown through successful completion of clinical interviews with difficult populations
  • Excellent leadership skills, demonstrated through through training and organization of two clinical study teams
  • Analytical mindset, demonstrated by handling large datasets during honours research and clinical research
  • Database and software skills in RedCap, Excel, and Access

Volunteer Experience

St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog Program 2023-present

  • Volunteer with my dog Hudson at a nursing home to bring joy to residents

Odette Caner Center - Sunnybrook Hospital 2023-2024

  • Assisted the clinic coordinator and nursed in the gynecological oncology clinic with patient flow

The Olive Branch for Children - Tanzania 2017-present

  • Organizing fiscal and donor information into a comprehensive internal database

Queen Elizabeth II Hospital 2018-2019

  • Fed veterans with late-stage dementia through the Meal Assistance Program

The Welcome Project 2016-2019

  • Volunteered with a small group assisting a high-needs multi-generational government sponsored Syrian refugee family

Certification

  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  • Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
  • TCPS 2: Core (course in research ethics)
  • Transportation of Dangerous Good (TDG)

Timeline

Research Analyst

Centre For Addiction And Mental Health
06.2023 - Current

Research Co-Op Student

Centre For Addiction And Mental Health
05.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Dalhousie University
Rebeca Smith