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Freelance Sociologist & Data Analyst | Expert in R & SPSS STATA nVivo RedCap

Profile Summary

Versatile, meticulous, and results-driven Research Associate offering 5+ years of experience gathering, assessing, and interpreting complex data to gain insight and support research projects at leading public and private institutions. Recognized as a talented researcher who consolidates findings into data-informed reports and presentations by deploying advanced qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Proven history of excellence in all aspects of research projects – from design through to complex analysis and data visualization. An articulate and inclusive communicator who translates complex data into clear and understandable stories for non-technical stakeholders. 
Projects:
Federal Labour policy analysis
Contribute to a research study on employment standards across various industries to support the Canada Research Chair in the Political Economy of Gender & Work in their federal policy formation and recommendations. Analyze large surveys and administrative datasets using statistical analysis; prepare detailed reports 
Social Survey analysis
Gained experience analyzing quantitative surveys using various advanced quantitative methods such as linear and non-linear regressions, duration models, SEM, and factor analysis. Performed quantitative analysis of large datasets such as Statistics Canada social surveys and opinion polls. interpreted and synthesized statistics into charts, graphs, reports, and scholarly publications to present findings to research stakeholders in the form of a PhD dissertation and scholarly publications.
Disability and employment project coordination
Completed ethics protocols and amendments to ensure the integrity of the studies. Conducted quantitative and qualitative research and analyzed data using R, STATA, SPSS, and NVivo software. Planned and facilitated focus groups by recruiting participants, leading discussions, and documenting feedback. Drafted literature reviews and prepared articles for peer-reviewed journal submissions. Created knowledge translation products such as infographics for conferences and presentations. Supervised and trained up to 10 junior team members who were working on the various TRAIL lab projects. Administered project budgets, allocated resources, tracked expenses and ensured all milestones were achieved

Subject Matter Expertise

Services

Writing
Data science & analysis
Research

Writing Grant proposal, Journal article, Educational content

Data science & analysis Simple data analysis, Complex data analysis, Statistical analysis, Data visualization

Research Internet research, Evidence-based answers, Secondary data compilation, Literature search

Work Experience

Research Associate - Data Analyst

York University

September 2018 - Present

Research Coordinator

Holland Bloorview Research Institute

September 2018 - May 2019

Research Associate - Data Analyst

U of Toronto

February 2018 - September 2018

Education

PhD

U of Ottawa

January 2014 - May 2019

Master of Arts

University of Toronto

September 2012 - January 2014

Certifications

Certification details not provided.