tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76401146307844831992024-03-14T11:46:47.385-04:00Paul Kilmon: Careerpaerkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810683372649522722noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640114630784483199.post-47643257191843898512022-05-13T15:42:00.000-04:002022-05-16T16:38:31.160-04:00Re-entering The Workforce<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">To Whom It May Concern,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">I am currently looking to re-enter the workforce after a one year sabbatical. Prior to this I was employed by The Johns Hopkins University, working at the Wilmer Eye Institute as a Research Assistant. (This was a two year contractual position – Jan 2019 to February 2021, where my primary objectives were Recruitment, Data Collection and Patient Retention.)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">I was the sole data collector on a research trial designed to determine if a new type of head mounted video magnification system could improve the ability of low vision patients to perform their daily activities. (I created my own tracking tools and calendars using Excel, as there were multiple patient visits and questionnaires. Because of the pandemic, I was required to work from home for five months, communicating with patients via phone and video communication apps – primarily Zoom.)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">In addition to this initial project, I was asked to work on a second study, a qualitative survey for patients and doctors. We were evaluating the acceptance of virtual telehealth care in a low vision patient population. (I was the sole data collector. Questionnaires were completed by phone and video communication apps – primarily Zoom.)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">As I search for new employment, I find myself looking at a variety of jobs. I have parlayed clinical research into a career, beginning this exciting adventure as a Clinical Research Assistant at the Johns Hopkins University, Center for Immunization Research, ultimately becoming a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator at Innovative Medical Research and finally a Project Manager at the International Research Center. However, I am seriously looking at ALL opportunities. At this juncture of my life, it is important for me to work with a company that cares about its employees by providing a positive work environment.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">The following positions appeal to me:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">1. <b>Administrative Assistant / Clerk:</b> Supporting organizations who need quality clerical support.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">2. <b>Clinical Research:</b> Working as an assistant for a team of CRCs – Consenting patients, administering questionnaires, data entry, creating source documents, laboratory and any other day-to-day administrative, clinical and technical tasks that need to be done efficiently and accurately to assist in regulatory compliance. (In my experience, depending on the number of projects, it was helpful having someone on the team focused on those intrinsic tasks that are critical to the project.)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">My former supervisors and references will tell you; I am a dedicated hard worker and very much a team player. I get the job done!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">I hope you will spend a few moments reviewing my resume to see how I may best fit within your organization. I have a diverse work history that can be helpful to anyone in need of a quality employee.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">Thank you for your consideration.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">Kind Regards,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">Paul</span></div><div><br /></div>paerkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810683372649522722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640114630784483199.post-78223303767701123232015-01-18T16:57:00.010-05:002023-12-10T17:36:52.106-05:00Professional Experience<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8BfeP07KyHMLOYCXmSJPQzcCt5fa8KDTyGg7AZ1VdQlBkH-oU9WVYfaGw2LurE8JioY5o_PuAYbtSut0TIUh6YDUAaKgaq75UWFS8FN-4NbBtfZHIi1XuOuVwj57LGS4q-h6T2zOX0mo/s1600-h/paulkilmon2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401232759361784738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8BfeP07KyHMLOYCXmSJPQzcCt5fa8KDTyGg7AZ1VdQlBkH-oU9WVYfaGw2LurE8JioY5o_PuAYbtSut0TIUh6YDUAaKgaq75UWFS8FN-4NbBtfZHIi1XuOuVwj57LGS4q-h6T2zOX0mo/s400/paulkilmon2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: black;"><span><b>Programs & Special Events Assistant Manager</b></span></span><br /><span style="color: black;"><span><b>Roland Park Place</b><br /><br /></span></span>Plan, manage and orchestrate programs and special events, including offsite trips and outings, at an upscale 220 unit continuing care retirement community.</span> <br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Research Assistant</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute</b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /><br />I worked on a few research studies. One was to evaluate a virtual bioptic telescope for low vision patients. We wanted to see if a new type of head mounted video magnification system could improve the ability of low vision patients to perform their daily activities. The other was a qualitative survey for patients and doctors to complete. We were evaluating the acceptance of virtual telehealth care in a low vision patient population. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /></b></span></span><b style="font-family: "times new roman";">Operations Administrator</b><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Concerted Care Group - Baltimore, MD</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Implementation and management of administrative systems, procedures and policies for start-up behavioral health clinic focusing on addictions. Personnel duties include recruitment, onboarding, management of employee documentation, bi-weekly administration of payroll, and assisting with licensure, PPD testing, drug screenings and annual evaluations for staff of 65, including contractor and temporary employees. Other operations duties include management of equipment inventories, service contracts and warranties, as well as budgeting, ordering office and medical supplies, accounts payable and invoicing for all outside vendors. Reporting to and assisting Clinic and Business Operations Directors to resolve issues that impact employees, such as work flow, productivity, quality and customer service standards. Successful in analyzing and making recommendations for improved operating practices, internal communications, record keeping systems and making cost reductions. </span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: "times new roman";">Project Manager / CRC</b><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>International Research Center - Towson, MD</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">I was hired as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator, and promoted to Project Manager after one year. I was responsible for the coordination of several trials; phase I-IV in the areas of Psychiatry (Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder in adults and adolescents), Neurology (Alzheimer’s & Dementia), as well as two trials for Hypertension and one for Osteoarthritis of the knee. As a coordinator I performed all required study related procedures beginning with site selection, to the initiation visit, to the visit-to-visit care of each patient/volunteer (consenting, obtaining medical histories, phlebotomy, etc.), and finally trial closeout, which included post query resolution. As a Project Manager, I supervised, educated and followed up with staff on compliance, regulatory and quality assurance directives. My principal focus was quality data management. I set the precedent for internal audits (performing random inspections of charts, drug, etc.) of all staff coordinating trials, and I was lead contact for sponsor-related audits, as well as those conducted by the FDA. I managed a newly opened clinical research unit for 5 months prior to my departure. I exceeded my goals and achieved a high level of quality as demonstrated by my strong organizational skills and my yearly evaluations. (Please select the following link to see a detailed description of my specific abilities: <a href="http://paerkiatwork.blogspot.com/2009/11/selected-abilities.html" style="color: #0d78bf; font-weight: bold;">Skills</a>)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Senior Clinical Research Coordinator<br />Innovative Medical Research / an Advance PCS Company - Towson, MD</b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /><br />I began my employment as a Clinical Research Coordinator and was promoted to Senior Coordinator after 16 months. My primary focus was supervising multiple trials for Hypertension, Diabetes (Neuropathy), Mild Cognitive Impairment, Headache (Menstrual, Tension & Migraine), and Vaccine Research. I fulfilled all the roles and responsibilities required by a CRC, beginning with the site initiation visit, to the visit-to-visit care of each patient/volunteer (consenting, obtaining medical histories, phlebotomy, etc.), and finally the closeout visit, which included post query resolution. I was the primary contact for all in-house audits conducted by the sponsor and those initiated by the FDA. We had a call center that performed recruitment. However, after this area of the company was closed, I created and edited recruitment scripts. In addition, I performed in-house monitoring prior to the CRA visiting the site. I was responsible for training new staff, which resulted in my developing a time management tool to track employee performance. I traveled to most investigator meetings to allow me to fully educate and train staff on all aspects of each study. IMR closed its offices, and I was asked to stay on board to manage site activities, which included seeing the remaining patients/volunteer for their visits. I was also responsible for archiving all past/current study documents (CRFs, regulatory documents, etc.) for greater than 100 studies. (Please select the following link to see a detailed description of my specific abilities: <a href="http://paerkiatwork.blogspot.com/2009/11/selected-abilities.html" style="color: #0d78bf; font-weight: bold;">Skills</a>)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Administrator<br />Scirex Corporation - Cockeysville, MD</b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /><br />As an Administrator I worked closely with the site director as an assistant supervisor of the clinical research team, which consisted of 12 employees (nurses, laboratory technicians and phlebotomists). My goal was to share the responsibilities of managing the day-to-day operations of a clinical research organization. Much of my time was spent developing and implementing office systems and procedures, as well coordinating communication between our site and the company headquarters in Austin, Texas. I used Excel to create spreadsheets so that I could track budgets and expenses. Other responsibilities included creating print advertisements for clinical research trials. One of my principal goals was creating standardized documents/forms for collecting research data, which also included graphs and flowcharts to monitor overall progress of the center, and of each employee. I, along with the director, created laboratory reference and policy/procedure manuals. To keep up my clinical skills, I would assist staff in all phases of clinical research trials (recruiting, consenting, transcribing data, creating source documents, phlebotomy, insertion of hep-locks for PK studies, etc.).</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /><br />Laboratory Technician / Phlebotomist<br />Johns Hopkins Bayview Physicians / AC Laboratory - Baltimore, MD</b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /><br />My primary focus was working as a Laboratory Technician in accessioning, processing specimens for testing, as well as adhering to specific guidelines for preparing samples that were being sent to reference laboratories. I performed simple laboratory test (U/A, RPR, FOBT, etc.). Upon request, I worked as an evening supervisor. Much of my time was spent working with data: processing, editing, reviewing and sharing the results with clients, as well as processing queries. I problem-solved computer software/hardware problems. In addition, I maintained quality control records. As a Phlebotomist I worked in an outpatient blood drawing center collecting samples from seniors, teens and pediatric clients. However, the emphasis was on adults.</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /><br />Front Desk Manager<br />St. Paul at Chase Condominium - Baltimore, MD</b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /><br />I was responsible for managing the front desk of a 242-unit condominium tower (216 residential units, with 16 professional offices). I greeted residents and guests, as well as the general public. I monitored 6 surveillance cameras. In addition, I performed clerical duties (typing correspondence, filing and mailings).</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /><br />Manager<br />Midtown Tanning Salon - Baltimore, MD</b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>I was hired as a Retail Sales Clerk, promoting products and selling memberships. Three months into the position I was promoted to Manager of two employees. My main responsibility was supervising and training, and creating spreadsheets for tracking sales and inventory. In addition, I created advertisements and marketing promotions.</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /><br />Laboratory Technician / Phlebotomist<br />Northwest Hospital Center - Randallstown, MD</b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /><br />My primary responsibility was phlebotomy, performed on seniors, teens, and pediatric patients. However, clients were predominately adult. I collected blood from patients in the emergency room, ICU, CCU, outpatient clinic and patient floors. Most of the samples collected were for pre-admission and post-op testing (sometimes with specific requirements: blood cultures, clotting/bleeding time tests, etc). My laboratory responsibilities required processing units for in-house testing, as well as for sending to reference laboratories. In addition, I collected and processed large quantities of patient information and performed data entry.</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /><br />Laboratory Technician<br />American Red Cross - Baltimore, MD</b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /><br />My principal duties were to perform accessioning of blood samples brought into the laboratory by couriers. This task includes coding, aliquoting and storage. I reviewed data and entered results into multiple databases. I maintained Q/A records. Another primary focus was to prepare reagents for the medical technologist, as well as track inventory.</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /><br />Clinical Research Assistant<br />Johns Hopkins University, Center for Immunization Research - Baltimore, MD<br /></b></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">My clinical background began at the Johns Hopkins University. I was hired as a Clerk; within six months I was promoted to Research Technician, and shortly after elevated to Clinical Research Assistant. My primary responsibilities were to coordinate clinical research trials funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). I worked on phase I - vaccine research for influenza/rotavirus (in the form of nose drops). I also contributed to a few pharmaceutical studies, as well as hepatitis and AIDS vaccine research. (Please select the following link to see a detailed description of my specific abilities: <a href="http://paerkiatwork.blogspot.com/2009/11/selected-abilities.html" style="color: #0d78bf; font-weight: bold;">Skills</a>. Check out the following links to see the publications from the vaccine research: <a href="http://www.jstor.org/pss/30137041?cookieSet=1" style="color: #0d78bf; font-weight: bold;">Flu 1</a>, <a href="http://aac.asm.org/cgi/reprint/31/10/1470.pdf" style="color: #0d78bf; font-weight: bold;">Flu 2</a> and <a href="http://www.jstor.org/pss/30111965" style="color: #0d78bf; font-weight: bold;">Rotavirus</a>)</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br />Clinical Assistant / Phlebotomist<br />Kimberly Quality Healthcare - Pasadena, MD</b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br />My primary responsibility was phlebotomy (processing >100 patients/volunteers daily). Afterwards, I would process the samples: coding, centrifuging, aliquoting, packing and shipping. The samples were collected for a research project conducted with the help of United States Army. As a Clinical Assistant, I complied and performed data entry.</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br />Assistant to Reading Coordinator / Receptionist<br />Essex Community College - Essex, MD<br /></b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">I assisted the reading coordinator with implementing reading programs for college students. I conducted placement testing for new students entering the college (English: reading & comprehension). I coordinated class schedules, executed lesson plans for professors, created activity packets for students and managed inventory. I worked as a receptionist with the Human Development Division, responding to calls on a multi-line console, which included communicating college course programs and other information to students. In addition, I transcribed counseling sessions for two counselors, as well as typed daily correspondence and filed confidential documents.<b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br />ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE</b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /><br />Significant experience through on-the-job training, lectures, reading, seminars and conferences:<b><br /><br />Management Conference</b> - Innovative Medical Research, Towson, MD. November 1999<b><br />Clinical Research Conference</b> - Innovative Medical Research, Towson, MD. November 1999<b><br />Management Conference</b> - SCIREX Corporation, Austin, TX. March 1999</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /><br />ASSOCIATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS</b><br /><br />Association of Clinical Research Professionals - No. 87214<br />American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians - No. 681023951068</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br />CPR </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">American Heart Association - Expires: December 2022</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnEpTl_pRgtNqIAOwhR_8wY-u47DaY6QHaDq1BxwAHaThVhtNIom5VoZPzBfEczH4e-hHBMAh-GF-zT5wvWghz-XexaS1uB7nhpGKjjy8TA6nJDG9TQEhzEsckgMKiWB2NGE-g5NLJ04/s1600-h/hire.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a></span></div>
paerkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810683372649522722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640114630784483199.post-74677358694063145752014-04-17T15:27:00.001-04:002014-04-17T18:00:12.145-04:00'Paulisms'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Pursue
a life of wide-open spaces and you’ll never be disappointed. Learn to
turn off the world a few times each month, and find yourself feeling
happier, more creative and contemplative to seek out those things that
really do matter, that make life worth living.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0d78bf;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">*****</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">There
was a time when we were more civilized thinkers, eaters, and drinkers,
reaching for responsibility to nurture our life along. Much has been
replaced with arrogance, gluttony, alcoholism, drug abuse and the blame
game, with fewer accepting accountability. In the face of challenge, so
many choose fear. What we need to do is rise to the occasion, because
it’s never too late to restructure our journey, creating new paths to
excellence, which will no doubt make life more appealing, and even more
rewarding. Always remember – you get out of it what you put into it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0d78bf;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">*****</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I
think the problem with the world today is not that we aren’t expressing
ourselves enough, but that we are communicating the wrong way, making
poor social networking choices. In other words, reactionary, caustic
people shouldn’t be using Twitter or Facebook because they lack the
ability to “mentally” edit. Those who think things through have a better
chance of using social networking tools with more responsibility. The
latter is not a judgment, but a guideline to living your best life.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0d78bf;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">*****</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Walk
beside me so that we may talk, laugh and love together. Let’s hold
hands to show our commitment to humanity. More importantly, let’s hug to
show our devotion and faith in each other, and with all that we do,
let’s prove the naysayers wrong because we know our hearts are pure and
minds free of ignorance and confusion from the negativity they try to
create. We will never be divided. We need each other if we are to make it through and succeed. I am nothing without you. May we continue to inspire each other.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0d78bf;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">*****</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">It’s
time we all crave more of the practical, easy, familiar, and simple,
especially those things that will keep us earnest, without overindulging
or inflating egos and creating stereotypes. It’s time to find new
meaning in life, and it begins with the basics. Let’s all attempt to
connect with all things natural. Let’s reshape our world by reconnecting
with our fellow man too. Here's to new beginnings.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #0d78bf;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">*****</span></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Never underestimate your power for aiding someone in getting well, utilizing <i>quiet company</i>.
Sometimes silence is more golden than you know, and a pair of eyes just
seeing your face can be the angel of mercy putting a weary spirit back
on the road to good health.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0d78bf;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">*****</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Take
time to breathe, to have joy. As often as you can, seek out an
adventure. If inclined, take lots of photographs and video, and perhaps
pen your thoughts to inspire those who need just a bit more motivation
and inspiration. You don’t have to travel far for adventure; you just
need to be creative<b>.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0d78bf;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">*****</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Believe
in God, but believe in yourself too. I can’t imagine a deity being
happy with someone who is more concerned about appeasing him than
creating harmony in the universe<b>.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0d78bf;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">*****</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Simple
pleasures bring me much joy, and they will do the same for you, but you
must keep an open heart. What I learn from my walks is people are
people, and all are trying to survive and find happiness. For me it’s
not about money, fame, status, etc., but words of kindness,
adaptability, honesty, integrity, giving, sharing, laughing, playing and
enjoying life’s natural magnificent treasures<b>.</b></span></span><br />
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unknown reasons, so many are losing their memories because of disease
(dementia, Alzheimer’s and insanity). It’s a scary thing to lose one’s
mind because it most often leads to a hopeless, meaningless existence.
However, it is up to us to be a beacon of hope and to challenge the
cause for those who lose their minds under unfortunate circumstances. We
must preserve the quality of their thoughts in our mind, so that they
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power of performance is so important to life. It feeds into moral
conduct, finances, and communication. It goes way beyond work, but most
of us just think about it as it applies to our jobs. We need to think
about motion (performance) and action (outcomes) in every part of life,
especially at home. It plays a major role in raising children, teaching
them to be the best they can be. It’s important for marriage or any
relationship when two people are trying to grow and maintain a positive
connection… in communities, when trying to create and maintain safe
neighborhoods… to the nation if we want to be strong and lead with
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especially when at work. The way to achieve such greatness is by always being
present in the moment. We must be diligent about dressing professionally,
communicating effectively, and choosing timeliness over tardiness. All
assignments must be completed with quality as a guide, never losing focus of
the true objective. We must carefully buffer our steps with perceptive
judgment. Most importantly, we must always be open to the possibility of
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paerkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810683372649522722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640114630784483199.post-11327750968103570372013-01-29T11:40:00.013-05:002023-12-10T17:36:28.016-05:00Resume<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Paul Eric Kilmon<br />443.739.2518</b><br />paerki@hotmail.com <br />http://paerki.blogspot.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Summary</b><br /><br />A dedicated, versatile professional, with proven organizational and administrative skills. I desire an opportunity to work in an environment where I can utilize my diverse abilities and interests.<br /><br /><b>Overview Of Skills & Experience</b><br /><br /><b>Customer Service /Retail Management:</b> Telephone and face-to-face experience with retail and medical clients; served as receptionist, manager of downtown tanning salon and front desk manager. Background includes merchandising, membership, cash handling, supervision of equipment use. In healthcare, performed clinical assessments, evaluations and testing on patients. <br /><br /><b>Administrative & Project Management:</b> Project planning and development. Coordination of employee/patient schedules. Supervision of clinical research, phlebotomy, sales and clerical teams, as well as hiring. Reviewing and editing data. Writing and editing personal/business documents, including recruitment scripts, FAQs, advertisements and public service announcements. Preparation and development of budgets. Creation of tracking logs and other assessment materials.<br /><br /><b>Facilities / Security:</b> Three years of experience as front desk manager for 242-unit condo in Mount Vernon/Midtown Baltimore. Monitored entrance, elevator access, resident and visitor access and egress and deliveries.<br /><br /><b>Computer Skills:</b> Excellent abilities with both PC and MAC platforms; experienced with Microsoft Word & Excel, WordPerfect, Lotus, Adobe Photoshop, databases, research websites, social media and web blogs. Knowledge of HTML and CSS; experienced with customization of pre-designed templates. Author of three personal blogs.<br /><br /><b>Clinical Research / Healthcare Specialization:</b> Preparation and maintenance of regulatory documents. Creating source and CRF documents, as well as performing Q/A. Transcription of CRFs (computerized and manual). Monitoring all phases of research studies beginning with the pretrial visit to closeout and long-term storage of study documents. Documenting AEs and SAEs, as well as reporting to Investigators, Sponsors and IRB. Tracking enrollment. Assisting in protocol development. Principal contact for internal, external and FDA audits. Tracking and completing queries. Principal coordinator on >50 research trials. Also experienced in phlebotomy and lab bench work.<br /><br /><b>Employment History</b></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /></b></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Programs & Special Events Assistant Manager</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Roland Park Place - Baltimore, MD</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Freelancer</span> - Baltimore, MD<br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">(Projects include in-office clerical and personal organization, web design and blogging, photography, gardening, pet sitter, house sitter and caregiver.)</span><b><br /></b><br />Research Assistant<br />Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute - Baltimore, MD </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Operations Administrator</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Freelancer</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> - Baltimore, MD</span><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">(Projects include in-office clerical and personal organization, web design and blogging, photography, gardening, pet sitter, house sitter and caregiver.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br />Project Manager / CRC<br />International Research Center - Towson, MD</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Freelancer</span> - Phoenix, AZ<br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">(Projects include in-office clerical and personal organization, web design and blogging, photography, gardening, pet sitter, house sitter and caregiver.)</span></span></div><br />Senior Clinical Research Coordinator<br />Innovative Medical Research / an Advance PCS Company - Towson, MD <br /><br />Office Administrator<br />Scirex Corporation - Cockeysville, MD <br /><br />Laboratory Technician / Phlebotomist<br />Johns Hopkins Bayview Physicians/Ambulatory Care Laboratory - Baltimore, MD<br /><br />Front Desk Manager<br />St. Paul at Chase Condominium - Baltimore, MD <br /><br />Manager<br />Midtown Tanning Salon - Baltimore, MD <br /><br />Laboratory Technician / Phlebotomist<br />Northwest Hospital Center - Randallstown, MD <br /><br />Laboratory Technician<br />American Red Cross - Baltimore, MD <br /><br />Clinical Research Assistant<br />Johns Hopkins University, Center for Immunization Research - Baltimore, MD <br /><br />Clinical Assistant / Phlebotomist<br />Kimberly Quality Healthcare - Pasadena, MD <br /><br />Assistant to Reading Coordinator / Receptionist<br />Essex Community College - Essex, MD.<br /><br /><b>References</b><br /><br />Available upon request</span></div>
paerkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810683372649522722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640114630784483199.post-48603859608124342852010-08-13T10:28:00.008-04:002010-08-13T10:47:44.264-04:00Here I Am (1 of 2)<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I’ve been debating on whether or not to write the following, and after careful consideration I’ve decided to go ahead with my first thought, which is to reintroduce former colleagues and potential employers to me, and let all know I am seriously looking to reenter the workforce after a three-year absence.</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />My goals are simple, to let you know who I am, where I’ve been, what I’ve been doing and what I am looking to do now and in the future. I hope you see a strong and confident candidate who brings with him a diverse background and an eagerness to work. I am confident in my skills, organization and creativity, and I am hopeful I can share all of this with my next employer, and I am hoping that will be you. Thank you for taking the time to read the following. - Paul Eric Kilmon (paerki)</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />I am one of the many people looking for employment. There are some who are just graduating from school and looking for their first professional job. Others have lost a job due to a troubled economy.</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />My situation is a bit different. I am someone who is looking to reenter the workforce after three years out of the daily grind. I resigned from a project management position in clinical research in October of 2007. The position I left was one I loved and thrived in.</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />Prior to this position I was living in Phoenix, Arizona, when I received a call from, Dr. Yataco, who was my coworker at Innovative Medical Research (IMR). He had opened his own clinical research firm, International Research Center (IRC) in early 2000, and was looking for me to come on board as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator, a position I held at IMR prior to my moving to Phoenix.</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />Regardless of Dr. Yataco knowing and understanding my work ethic (which by the way, centers around organization and knowing that every employee has value and something positive to offer), I had to interview, and he soon discovered nothing had changed in my outlook or how I approached work. Just like my life, I look at work as something I just don’t have to do to survive, but something I want to do. It’s another way for me to connect with people, be creative, learn and more importantly, grow.</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />My time at IRC came to an end as a result of illness. I have always been a healthy person (a responsible eater and a promoter of exercise). Months prior to leaving IRC I had some serious health challenges that left me exhausted and, sadly, seriously ill. I had been under a doctor's care prior to leaving, but there was little assurance that what I was dealing with would be resolved in the near future.</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />The position I held at IRC was demanding, intense and required long hours and much travel. I was devoted to my job, giving much more than was needed, and I realized with the health challenges there was no way for me to continue without subjecting my body to even more despair. It was time for me to recover and that, my friends, was a sad day, but nevertheless the right thing to do for both parties involved.</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />It would take close to two years for me to figure out just what was wrong. After numerous misdiagnoses, inconclusive tests and an often insensitive medical system that I’m convinced doesn’t always favor the patient, I discovered I have celiac disease.</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />After discovering that gluten was my nemesis, my life changed. By simply avoiding gluten, my horrific symptoms became less and less and eventually disappeared. As the symptoms left, I became stronger. I finally found the way back to me, healthy Paul. I wish this journey on no one, not even my worst enemy (Actually, I have none). Through it all, I learned more than I thought I ever could. I learned about friendship, grace, resilience, the real reason why we need to be organized, and why we need to tap into our creativity from time to time if we want to survive in a world where anything is possible and nothing is guaranteed.</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(13, 120, 191); font-weight: bold;" href="http://paerkiatwork.blogspot.com/2010/08/here-i-am-2-of-2.html"><span style="color: rgb(13, 120, 191);">Continue Readin</span>g</a><br /></span></span>paerkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810683372649522722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640114630784483199.post-75705239823102843232010-08-13T10:15:00.007-04:002010-08-13T10:56:52.153-04:00Here I Am (2 of 2)<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I’ve always known I was a good person, capable and resilient. I don’t believe I needed this test. Maybe someone else did. I have worked in healthcare most of my life, and I have always believed myself to be a great caregiver, nurturing coworker and a strong advocate for those less fortunate, especially those challenged by disease. However, I believe I am even more so now. No one should ever be sick, but I do believe there are some in healthcare (doctors, nurses and others) who need to see how the other half lives, so that they can appreciate their own life and lives of the people they are trying to make better. Many of us have a habit of getting caught up in life without taking time out to breathe and chill. I’m here to tell you to do both, because the consequences can be deadly.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />During this past year, as I've avoided gluten and become more aware of everything I eat, I’ve been getting back to the business of my life and looking at the new possibilities that are on the horizon. I do as I’ve always done, taking care of my mind, body and spirit through appropriate foods and daily regimen of exercise. I attend lectures at the local universities, volunteer and commit to my many hobbies and interests that really do keep the total me in perfect balance.</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />However, the one thing missing that I gain so much energy from is work. After what I’ve been through, it’s almost impossible to tell you how much I am looking forward to returning to a job. That sense of accomplishment, team spirit, even those ups and downs, and making it all work in the end are exciting to me and always have been.</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />Unlike most people, I am not limiting myself to any particular area or job of interest. I am looking for positions that speak to me, which I hope will allow for some creativity and growth. I’ve attached myself to the motto “no job is too small,” and I’m going to stay with that. I am open to all possibilities, which might mean going back into my area of expertise – clinical research or a related healthcare field -- or maybe trying an entry-level position in a totally new area. With this troubled economy, any job is looking pretty good to me – LOL (but totally serious).</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />I am also looking into going back to school. However, it would be nice to have a job to do this, especially one where my employer can help supplement this endeavor. I’m also considering freelance work or temporary assignments, where an employer and I can try each other on for size, to see if this partnership works for both sides. I was recently thinking, it would be nice to find a few companies in other states who need temporary employees, that are looking to provide travel, housing and wages for brief assignments. That would be cool, and of course a win/win situation for me and the employer. The possibilities are endless...</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />So here I am, another unemployed person attempting to sell myself, and if you have any interest, please, contact me via email: paerki@aim.com or by phone: 443.739.2518. I look forward to hearing from you.</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />In closing, I’m a healthy, active person who is ready to work again. I took an unplanned detour to discovery, which became one of the most horrific challenges of my life, but I made it through, and know that if you have a monkey on your back you can do the same. Just like the organization, creativity and ingenuity I’ve applied to all of my jobs in the past, I applied this to my personal challenge. My tried and tested abilities worked for me before, and will certainly work for me in the future. Here’s to the many, who are like me, taking it one day at a time and never giving up, eager for the next chapter to begin.</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" href="http://paulkilmon.blogspot.com/2010/01/substance-is-sustenance.html"></a></span></span></span>paerkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810683372649522722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640114630784483199.post-47094685730982870302010-07-01T10:00:00.006-04:002012-01-18T09:52:27.458-05:00A Job Seeker's Message<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPVv_WdsfZNvyw3SliFGXo5XvUaoo3D8lAyfjsH-e-De_nH-w-Itir91BWGPMTNF0GvggbFbTEWdBUITS0aHdLvlKgQYofVdRQQbjKO-s0jc6AakvsK5C-EGINuX7lshoSqacdzs8Kubc/s1600/intergrity.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPVv_WdsfZNvyw3SliFGXo5XvUaoo3D8lAyfjsH-e-De_nH-w-Itir91BWGPMTNF0GvggbFbTEWdBUITS0aHdLvlKgQYofVdRQQbjKO-s0jc6AakvsK5C-EGINuX7lshoSqacdzs8Kubc/s400/intergrity.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489217791366755394" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I am currently looking to reenter the workforce. I resigned from a clinical research position in October of 2007. During my time off I have done personal travel, read, attended lectures, volunteered, worked in my garden and enjoyed other interests that stimulated my mind, body and spirit. Now it is time to get back to work.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">The best position for me is one where I can support a company, its leadership and team with what I do best and that is working hard to accomplish goals that lead to a job well done, with the ultimate goal of contributing to a company’s success. In today’s economy it is important for everyone to realize that no job is too small, everyone matters and that all of us must work together for the greater good.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I enjoy working and do it very well. I am very thorough about looking at all aspects of the decision making process. So when I agree to a job or project, I give it my all, and then some. I have never been a fair weathered employee. All of my jobs, regardless of the challenge, have been embraced with hard work, determination, discipline, dedication and devotion.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I have a diverse employment history that can be helpful to any company, performing any job. I am not limiting myself to the medical profession, or to any one area of the healthcare field. While I have spent a great deal of time learning, defining and parlaying clinical research into a career, I am experienced in many areas in and outside of the healthcare industry. At this point in my life I am looking for a job that speaks to me, which might lead me down a new career path. I am looking for full-time employment, but would also like to be considered for part-time positions, as well as volunteer work. I will consider relocating to another state or travel abroad depending on the circumstances.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Some may consider me overqualified for some of the positions for which I am responding. However, I hope you will see a conscientious employee with strong skills, and a proven track record, applying for jobs that he can do well, and do with pride.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I have a friendly personality. I appreciate laughter. Friends, coworkers and supervisors describe me as a team player, outgoing, creative, energetic, kind, considerate, practical, confident and self-motivated. I am highly organized and able to look at situations and determine my role and responsibilities. I work at a pace that is above average. I am a big fan of constructive criticism and encourage this type of conversation, as this leads to personal growth.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">You can learn more about me by accessing the links at the top of this blog. Please access my "Main Blog" to learn more about me as it pertains to my creativity, organization and character.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">In closing, I hope you will see a person that has a diverse set of skills that can be helpful to anyone in need of a quality employee. You can contact me via phone at 443.739.2518 or by email at paerki@hotmail.com. Thank you. - paerki<br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(13, 120, 191);" href="http://paerkiatwork.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Home</span></a></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnEpTl_pRgtNqIAOwhR_8wY-u47DaY6QHaDq1BxwAHaThVhtNIom5VoZPzBfEczH4e-hHBMAh-GF-zT5wvWghz-XexaS1uB7nhpGKjjy8TA6nJDG9TQEhzEsckgMKiWB2NGE-g5NLJ04/s1600-h/hire.jpg"><br /></a></span>paerkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810683372649522722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640114630784483199.post-40512353791195763352010-07-01T09:30:00.021-04:002023-12-10T17:37:48.670-05:00Professional Experience (1 of 4)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: black;"><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Programs & Special Events Assistant Manager</b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b></b></span></span><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Baltimore, MD</b></span></span><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white;">Plan, manage and orchestrate programs and special events, including offsite trips and outings, at an upscale 220 unit continuing care retirement community.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Freelancer</b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b></b></span></span><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Baltimore, MD</b></span></span><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Projects include in-office clerical and personal organization, web design and blogging, photography, gardening, pet sitter, house sitter and caregiver.</span></span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Research Assistant</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute</b></span></span><b style="font-family: "times new roman";"> - Baltimore, MD</b><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br />I worked on two research studies. One was to evaluate a virtual bioptic telescope for low vision patients. The study was to see if a new type of head mounted video magnification system could improve the ability of low vision patients to perform their daily activities. The other was a qualitative survey for patients and doctors to complete. We were evaluating the acceptance of virtual telehealth care in a low vision patient population. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Operations Administrator</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Concerted Care Group - Baltimore, MD</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Implementation and management of administrative systems, procedures and policies for start-up behavioral health clinic focusing on addictions. Personnel duties include recruitment, onboarding, management of employee documentation, bi-weekly administration of payroll, and assisting with licensure, PPD testing, drug screenings and annual evaluations for staff of 65, including contractor and temporary employees. Other operations duties include management of equipment inventories, service contracts and warranties, as well as budgeting, ordering office and medical supplies, accounts payable and invoicing for all outside vendors. Reporting to and assisting Clinic and Business Operations Directors to resolve issues that impact employees, such as work flow, productivity, quality and customer service standards. Successful in analyzing and making recommendations for improved operating practices, internal communications, record keeping systems and making cost reductions. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Projects include in-office clerical and personal organization, web design and blogging, photography, gardening, pet sitter, house sitter and caregiver.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Project Manager / CRC</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>International Research Center - Towson, MD</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">I was hired as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator, and promoted to Project Manager after one year. I was responsible for the coordination of several trials; phase I-IV in the areas of Psychiatry (Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder in adults and adolescents), Neurology (Alzheimer’s & Dementia), as well as two trials for Hypertension and one for Osteoarthritis of the knee. As a coordinator I performed all required study related procedures beginning with site selection, to the initiation visit, to the visit-to-visit care of each patient/volunteer (consenting, obtaining medical histories, phlebotomy, etc.), and finally trial closeout, which included post query resolution. As a Project Manager, I supervised, educated and followed up with staff on compliance, regulatory and quality assurance directives. My principal focus was quality data management. I set the precedent for internal audits (performing random inspections of charts, drug, etc.) of all staff coordinating trials, and I was lead contact for sponsor-related audits, as well as those conducted by the FDA. I managed a newly opened clinical research unit for 5 months prior to my departure. I exceeded my goals and achieved a high level of quality as demonstrated by my strong organizational skills and my yearly evaluations. (Please select the following link to see a detailed description of my specific abilities: <a href="http://paerkiatwork.blogspot.com/2009/11/selected-abilities.html" style="color: #0d78bf; font-weight: bold;">Skills</a>)</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span><br /></span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Freelancer</b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b></b></span></span><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Baltimore, AZ</b></span></span><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Projects include in-office clerical and personal organization, web design and blogging, photography, gardening, pet sitter, house sitter and caregiver.</span></span><br /></span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b> </b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Senior Clinical Research Coordinator<br />Innovative Medical Research / an Advance PCS Company - Towson, MD</b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /><br />I began my employment as a Clinical Research Coordinator and was promoted to Senior Coordinator after 16 months. My primary focus was supervising multiple trials for Hypertension, Diabetes (Neuropathy), Mild Cognitive Impairment, Headache (Menstrual, Tension & Migraine), and Vaccine Research. I fulfilled all the roles and responsibilities required by a CRC, beginning with the site initiation visit, to the visit-to-visit care of each patient/volunteer (consenting, obtaining medical histories, phlebotomy, etc.), and finally the closeout visit, which included post query resolution. I was the primary contact for all in-house audits conducted by the sponsor and those initiated by the FDA. We had a call center that performed recruitment. However, after this area of the company was closed, I created and edited recruitment scripts. In addition, I performed in-house monitoring prior to the CRA visiting the site. I was responsible for training new staff, which resulted in my developing a time management tool to track employee performance. I traveled to most investigator meetings to allow me to fully educate and train staff on all aspects of each study. IMR closed its offices, and I was asked to stay on board to manage site activities, which included seeing the remaining patients/volunteer for their visits. I was also responsible for archiving all past/current study documents (CRFs, regulatory documents, etc.) for greater than 100 studies. (Please select the following link to see a detailed description of my specific abilities: <a href="http://paerkiatwork.blogspot.com/2009/11/selected-abilities.html" style="color: #0d78bf; font-weight: bold;">Skills</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://paerkiatwork.blogspot.com/2010/07/professional-experience-2-of-3.html" style="color: #0d78bf;">Next</a><span style="color: #0d78bf;"> </span>/ <a href="http://paerkiatwork.blogspot.com/" style="color: #0d78bf;">Home</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b>Office Administrator<br />Scirex Corporation - Cockeysville, MD</b></span><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /><br />As an Office Administrator I worked closely with the site director as an assistant supervisor of the clinical research team, which consisted of 12 employees (nurses, laboratory technicians and phlebotomists). My goal was to share the responsibilities of managing the day-to-day operations of a clinical research organization. Much of my time was spent developing and implementing office systems and procedures, as well coordinating communication between our site and the company headquarters in Austin, Texas. I used Excel to create spreadsheets so that I could track budgets and expenses. Other responsibilities included creating print advertisements for clinical research trials. One of my principal goals was creating standardized documents/forms for collecting research data, which also included graphs and flowcharts to monitor overall progress of the center, and of each employee. I, along with the director, created laboratory reference and policy/procedure manuals. To keep up my clinical skills, I would assist staff in all phases of clinical research trials (recruiting, consenting, transcribing data, creating source documents, phlebotomy, insertion of hep-locks for PK studies, etc.).</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b><br /><br />Laboratory Technician / Phlebotomist<br />Johns Hopkins Bayview Physicians / AC Laboratory - Baltimore, MD</b></span><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /><br />My primary focus was working as a Laboratory Technician in accessioning, processing specimens for testing, as well as adhering to specific guidelines for preparing samples that were being sent to reference laboratories. I performed simple laboratory test (U/A, RPR, FOBT, etc.). Upon request, I worked as an evening supervisor. Much of my time was spent working with data: processing, editing, reviewing and sharing the results with clients, as well as processing queries. I problem-solved computer software/hardware problems. In addition, I maintained quality control records. As a Phlebotomist I worked in an outpatient blood drawing center collecting samples from seniors, teens and pediatric clients. However, the emphasis was on adults.</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b><br /><br />Front Desk Manager<br />St. Paul at Chase Condominium - Baltimore, MD</b></span><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /><br />I was responsible for managing the front desk of a 242-unit condominium tower (216 residential units, with 16 professional offices). I greeted residents and guests, as well as the general public. I monitored 6 surveillance cameras. In addition, I performed clerical duties (typing correspondence, filing and mailings).</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b><br /><br /><a href="http://paerkiatwork.blogspot.com/2010/07/professional-experience-3-of-3.html" style="color: #0d78bf;">Next</a> / <a href="http://paerkiatwork.blogspot.com/2009/11/professional-experience.html" style="color: #0d78bf;">Previous</a></b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnEpTl_pRgtNqIAOwhR_8wY-u47DaY6QHaDq1BxwAHaThVhtNIom5VoZPzBfEczH4e-hHBMAh-GF-zT5wvWghz-XexaS1uB7nhpGKjjy8TA6nJDG9TQEhzEsckgMKiWB2NGE-g5NLJ04/s1600-h/hire.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b></b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b>Manager<br />Midtown Tanning Salon - Baltimore, MD</b></span><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>I was hired as a Retail Sales Clerk, promoting products and selling memberships. Three months into the position I was promoted to Manager of two employees. My main responsibility was supervising and training, and creating spreadsheets for tracking sales and inventory. In addition, I created advertisements and marketing promotions<b>.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b>Laboratory Technician / Phlebotomist<br />Northwest Hospital Center - Randallstown, MD</b></span><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /><br />My primary responsibility was phlebotomy, performed on seniors, teens, and pediatric patients. However, clients were predominately adult. I collected blood from patients in the emergency room, ICU, CCU, outpatient clinic and patient floors. Most of the samples collected were for pre-admission and post-op testing (sometimes with specific requirements: blood cultures, clotting/bleeding time tests, etc). My laboratory responsibilities required processing units for in-house testing, as well as for sending to reference laboratories. In addition, I collected and processed large quantities of patient information and performed data entry.</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b><br /><br />Laboratory Technician<br />American Red Cross - Baltimore, MD</b></span><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /><br />My principal duties were to perform accessioning of blood samples brought into the laboratory by couriers. This task includes coding, aliquoting and storage. I reviewed data and entered results into multiple databases. I maintained Q/A records. Another primary focus was to prepare reagents for the medical technologist, as well as track inventory.</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b><br /><br />Clinical Research Assistant<br />Johns Hopkins University, Center for Immunization Research - Baltimore, MD</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;">My clinical background began at the Johns Hopkins University. I was hired as a Clerk; within six months I was promoted to Research Technician, and shortly after elevated to Clinical Research Assistant. My primary responsibilities were to coordinate clinical research trials funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). I worked on phase I - vaccine research for influenza/rotavirus (in the form of nose drops). I also contributed to a few pharmaceutical studies, as well as hepatitis and AIDS vaccine research. (Please select the following link to see a detailed description of my specific abilities: <a href="http://paerkiatwork.blogspot.com/2009/11/selected-abilities.html" style="color: #0d78bf; font-weight: bold;">Skills</a>. Check out the following links to see the publications from the vaccine research: <a href="http://www.jstor.org/pss/30137041?cookieSet=1" style="color: #0d78bf; font-weight: bold;">Flu 1</a>, <a href="http://aac.asm.org/cgi/reprint/31/10/1470.pdf" style="color: #0d78bf; font-weight: bold;">Flu 2</a> and <a href="http://www.jstor.org/pss/30111965" style="color: #0d78bf; font-weight: bold;">Rotavirus</a>)</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b><br /><a href="http://paerkiatwork.blogspot.com/2010/07/professional-experience-1-of-4.html" style="color: #0d78bf;">Next</a> / <a href="http://paerkiatwork.blogspot.com/2010/07/professional-experience-2-of-3.html" style="color: #0d78bf;">Previous</a></b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnEpTl_pRgtNqIAOwhR_8wY-u47DaY6QHaDq1BxwAHaThVhtNIom5VoZPzBfEczH4e-hHBMAh-GF-zT5wvWghz-XexaS1uB7nhpGKjjy8TA6nJDG9TQEhzEsckgMKiWB2NGE-g5NLJ04/s1600-h/hire.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b></b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b>Clinical Assistant / Phlebotomist<br />Kimberly Quality Healthcare - Pasadena, MD</b></span><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br />My primary responsibility was phlebotomy (processing >100 patients/volunteers daily). Afterwards, I would process the samples: coding, centrifuging, aliquoting, packing and shipping. The samples were collected for a research project conducted with the help of United States Army. As a Clinical Assistant, I complied and performed data entry.</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b> </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b>Assistant to Reading Coordinator / Receptionist<br />Essex Community College - Essex, MD</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;">I assisted the reading coordinator with implementing reading programs for college students. I conducted placement testing for new students entering the college (English: reading & comprehension). I coordinated class schedules, executed lesson plans for professors, created activity packets for students and managed inventory. I worked as a receptionist with the Human Development Division, responding to calls on a multi-line console, which included communicating college course programs and other information to students. In addition, I transcribed counseling sessions for two counselors, as well as typed daily correspondence and filed confidential documents.<b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b><br />ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE</b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /><br />Significant experience through on-the-job training, lectures, reading, seminars and conferences:<b><br /><br />Management Conference</b> - Innovative Medical Research, Towson, MD. November 1999<b><br />Clinical Research Conference</b> - Innovative Medical Research, Towson, MD. November 1999<b><br />Management Conference</b> - SCIREX Corporation, Austin, TX. March 1999</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b><br /><br />ASSOCIATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS</b><br /><br />Association of Clinical Research Professionals - No. 87214<br />American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians - No. 681023951068</span><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br />CPR </span><span style="font-family: times new roman;">American Heart Association - Expires: December 2022</span></span><br />
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writing and editing personal/business documents using Microsoft Word & Excel; performing web searches; data entry; training individuals on a variety of computer software programs/hardware devices; answering calls on a multi-line telephone console; advanced experience using a variety of office equipment; scheduling; retail sales</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" >.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><strong style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /><br />Laboratory:</strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> collecting, processing, coding, aliquoting and storage of blood specimens from research participants, as well as adult and pediatric phlebotomy in emergency rooms, ICU, CCU, outpatient clinics, and routine patient floors; collection, preparation and testing of throat and nasal cultures, pregnancy test, U/A and Urine cultures, as well as simple lab test: RPRs, Drug Screens, Cholesterol, A1C, CBCs, Glucose; IV insertion/HepLocks for PK studies; reagent preparation; data entry and analysis; maintenance of laboratory (sterilization of instruments, inventory, ordering supplies and equipment); maintenance of Q/A records; review of laboratory results and answering questions relating to tests and results</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" >.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><strong style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /><br />Clinical Research:</strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> preparation and maintenance of regulatory documents; creating source and CRF documents, performing Q/A; transcription of CRFs (paper/database); performing clinical assessments (cognitive testing – CogFu, ADAS Cog, Mini Mental and computerized cognitive testing); evaluations and testing on research study participants (medical histories, vitals, EKGs, laboratory tests, neurological tests); lead coordinator of phase I – IV trials (beginning with the pre-site visit and ending with the closeout visit), as well as long-term storage of study documents; consenting and educating subjects on all aspects of research trials; writing recruitment scripts, FAQs, advertisements and public service announcements; documenting AEs and SAEs, as well as reporting to Investigators, Sponsors and IRB; tracking enrollment; recruitment; training individuals on take home diaries and medication usage; lead contact for internal, sponsor and FDA audits; tracking and completing queries.<br /><br /><a href="http://paerkiatwork.blogspot.com"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(13, 120, 191);">Home</span></a><br /></span></span>paerkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17810683372649522722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640114630784483199.post-56613563018923454682010-07-01T08:30:00.001-04:002023-05-14T13:40:16.801-04:00Clinical Research (Background)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGm3CsrQXpeKF0zUwz7w1CNFEyteYtBVOj8VG5oV4MFLltG9LX34dUGqFKqbnB4CY6OGt1vTHuzNeQRk-VciY1HB4ZtCdrj720josuabKajn0Ayp9-3tZ-ujQyniBlIy_grjAUsFr0dI3vEdmWweplNhzwpdaOLI9C7DKbaV9kCDkm-Vc8N12UMNbd/s400/paul%20innovative%20medical%20research.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401237697044671634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGm3CsrQXpeKF0zUwz7w1CNFEyteYtBVOj8VG5oV4MFLltG9LX34dUGqFKqbnB4CY6OGt1vTHuzNeQRk-VciY1HB4ZtCdrj720josuabKajn0Ayp9-3tZ-ujQyniBlIy_grjAUsFr0dI3vEdmWweplNhzwpdaOLI9C7DKbaV9kCDkm-Vc8N12UMNbd/s400/paul%20innovative%20medical%20research.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;">My background in healthcare is very broad, beginning as a Clinical Research Assistant and reaching the level of Project Manager. I have managed multiple research trials, as well as people. My professional experience includes working with academic, government and medical institutions, as well as national private research firms.</span></span><div><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;">My interests in research began at The Johns Hopkins University, assisting in the development of an immunization clinic. I later worked on a National Institutes of Health (NIH) - funded program at the Center for Immunization Research (CIR), coordinating phase I in-patient Influenza trials with a nasal- administered vaccine. I also worked on phase II and III drug studies. I acquired significant knowledge of regulatory procedures while working with multiple IRBs.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;">My focus on clinical experience and business included positions as a Laboratory Technician, Phlebotomist, and Clinical Assistant, as well as general business and sales/service opportunities, which provided valuable leadership and managerial skills.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;">While at The Johns Hopkins Bayview Ambulatory Care Laboratory, I began to center my career focus on research, while working on a two-month research grant, developing marketing plans and advertisements, forms and other administrative/clinical materials. I was soon hired by Scirex Corporation as an Office Administrator, where administrative and clinical areas coalesced, leading to an opportunity to join Innovative Medical Research (IMR) as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator. I began by working on only one research trial, but the position soon grew to include coordination of multiple trials in several different disease areas, as well as management of the clinical research team.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;">A few years later I joined the International Research Center (IRC) as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator. Shortly, after I was promoted to Project Manager. I was responsible for multiple projects (Phase I-IV). My main focus was Psychiatric Research.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;">I have had yearly training on HIPAA, OSHA and GCP guidelines, policies and procedures. I have served as the lead contact on 4 FDA audits and 12 internal sponsor audits, successfully responding to all inquiries.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;">I am a team player, recognized for superior organizations skills. I have coordinated multiple projects in a variety of different disease areas. I am a creative thinker, dependable with an energetic personality. 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