Amiya Vaz

1103 Sheepshead Bay Rd

Apt A4
Brooklyn, New York 11229
Telephone #: 3477828535
av8e7102@westpost.net
Objective
As an experienced clinical research assistant and a 2002-2003 Intel Science Tal
ent Search Semifinalist, I am looking for an opportunity to use my extensive ski
lls in research and database management while pursuing my Master's degree in Pub
lic Health.
Work Experience
Research Study Assistant
6/2008 7/2010 Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
* Performed data collection and data entry for clinical trials in the department
of Radiation Oncology. Assessed patient eligibility for inclusion in clinical t
rials, recruited eligible patients, and served as primary contact for patients o
n studies. Coordinated patient follow-up visits, maintained screening logs, and
set up regular protocol status meetings with investigators. Performed routine qu
ality assurance checks and integrity for each study phase, and maintained regula
tory information and correspondence with the IRB and data monitoring committees.
Ensured protocol procedures are followed, which included setting up monitoring
site visits with other departments and outside institutions on shared protocols.
Program Assistant
6/2006 - 11/2007 Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
* Worked on a Community Needs Assessment for the Public and Patient Education di
vision, and was assigned the distribution and data entry of the assessment and g
enerated reports based on the results. Compiled a database of hospital committee
s and membership and coordinated an employee health program.
Intern
6/2005 - 8/2005 FEGS Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Treatment (IPRT), Bro
oklyn, NY
* Assisted in facilitating rehabilitation workshops for people with mental illne
ss. Created lesson plans for these workshops, as well as conducted research on s
ocial resources that would help members of this community.
Education
9/2003 - 5/2007 CUNY Hunter College, New York, NY
* Bachelor's Degree
* Major in Political Science, Minor in Biology
Skills
Skill Name Sk
ill Level
* Microsoft Excel Expert

* Microsoft PowerPoint Expert

* Microsoft Word Expert
* Microsoft Access Expert
* SPSS Expert
* Internet & Library-based Research Expert
* Project Management Expert
Languages
* Spanish (Fluent Reading and Listening)
References available upon request