Professional Background
Pharmacy Buyer and Technician (COMING SOON) My beginnings in the pharmaceutical industry began as a pharmacy technician for three years and as a pharmacy buyer for two years. This became an interest personally and professionally. Read about the roles that these play in the pharmaceutical industry at a local level.
Clinical Research Coordinator As a clinical research coordinator (CRC or study coordinator), I learned about the processes, as well as the Federal and local regulations, of clinical research studies that are contributing forces in the pharmaceutical industry. During this time, I also obtained my certification through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). Read about the role of a CRC!
Clinical Research Associate As a clinical research associate (CRA or study monitor), I travelled to many Southwestern states to individual physician offices during clinical trial investigations. Read about the role of a CRA!
Clinical Research Administrator As a clinical research administrator (CRA), I functioned at a higher level in project management. This was the transition from field to in-house work. I gained considerable experience in the coordination of clinical trials at a management level. Read about the role of a CRA!
Project Manager As a project manager (Senior CRA II), this was a rewarding move in my career. It was very exciting for me to continue my work with clinical trials at this level in project management. Working for a contract research organization, I conducted multiple clinical trials on behalf of sponoring pharmaceutical companies. Read about the role of a project manager (coming soon!)!
Manager, Regional CRAs As a manager, part of my responsibilites included oversight of productivity, scheduling, and training of the Regional CRAs and their various project assignments. Working for a contract research organization, I also provided support to clinical projects and conducted personnel evaluations. Read about the role of a Manager! (coming soon!)
Senior Clinical Research Associate Having obtained my ACRP certification, I have returned to field work as a senior-level clinical research associate (CRA or study monitor). I travel to Southwestern states to individual physician offices during clinical trial investigations. Read about the role of a CRA!
Employment and
Education
Employment history Employment history includes approximately twenty-two years in outpatient and inpatient medical positions, with fourteen years concentrated in clinical research.
Educational Background A staunch supporter of education, I have encountered a variety of academic environments in both public and private institutions. My academic studies are ongoing.
Volunteer
BackgroundAdvocate My first role as an advocate was to my children. This naturally expanded as I acquired the skills, training, and experience to serve as an advocate in Special Education services.
Writer (COMING SOON) One of my earlier chosen methods, which I used frequently, to communicate information to families was that of a newsletter. From the ancient typewriter keys to the computer keyboard, I have learned the advantages of technology in the communication process.
Speaker (COMING SOON) With additional training, learned skills, and acquired experiences, I soon discovered that I was able to communicate effectively to parents, children, school personnel, and medical professionals. An indirect result was that I serve as a speaker on topics such as Tourette Syndrome, ADHD, hearing impairments, parenting issues, and Special Education processes.
