EDUCATION

1989                     Certificate in Biblical Studies

                                    Torchbearer Bible School, Holsbybrunn, Sweden; Carforth, Lancashire, England

1986                           Associate in Sciences Degree, Medical Assisting

Certified Medical Assistant

Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1993-2005                Certified Medical Assistant
                                    Certified Clinical Research Coordinator
                                    Dept. Manager

                                    Bellingham Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Clinic

Bellingham, WA

Responsible for the management of all aspects of the Clinical Research Center, including:   Overseeing 68 clinical research studies and coordinating clinical activities to ensure compliance with specific protocols and standard operating procedures, according to FDA and ICH regulations for Good Clinical Practices; Coordinating study management activities, including regulatory document submission, study start-up activities, marketing and advertising, budget and contract negotiation and submission, study information tracking and site management.  Responsibilities also included recruiting, screening, and enrolling study subjects, conducting subject study visits, completing and maintaining medical records, source documents and case report forms; Assisting with the training of new clinical research coordinators; Assisting Clinical Research Associates (monitors) in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and completeness of all data;  Maintaining a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with clinical literature and continuing education courses.

1989-1991                 Medical Assistant

                                    Bellingham Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Clinic

Bellingham, WA

Responsible for clinical Medical Assisting in a multi-provider asthma & allergy clinic.  Duties included:  Vital signs, electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, Methacholine bronchial inhalation testing, exercise stress testing, involvement in treatment of acute asthma and COPD exacerbations and allergic reactions/anaphylaxis, prick and intradermal allergy skin testing, administration of immunotherapy injections, and other therapeutic subcutaneous & intramuscular injections/vaccinations, venipuncture, serum cortisol testing, pharmacokinetic sampling, tympanograms and patient education.  Administrative duties included:  telephone communications, medical transcription, scheduling, data entry, development of patient education materials, and medication keyboard macros for use in creating patient take-home medication plans and instructions.

1991-1993                     Medical Assistant (Ophthalmology)

                                       Robert Alan, M.D.

Bellingham, WA

Duties included: Telephone communications, data entry, filing, and computerized visual field analysis.

1986-1988                     Medical Assistant - (Otolaryngology)

1991-1993                     Roger Barnhart, M.D., Robert Newell, M.D.

Bellingham, WA

Duties included: Telephone communications, appointment & surgery scheduling, filing, data entry, medical transcription, patient examination preparation, minor surgery and procedure assisting, audiograms, tympanograms, ear irrigations and vital signs.

1991-1992                     Administrative Assistant/House Mother

                                    Torchbearer Bible School

                                    Holsbybrunn, Sweden

Duties included:  General office duties, telephone communications, data entry, scheduling volunteers & guests, scheduling, organizing and overseeing student duties.     
                                

1991                           Medical Transcriptionist

                                    North Sound Family Medicine - Bellingham, WA

Duties included: Transcription of chart progress notes, medication refill notations, telephone consult notes, radiology reports, and consultation letters.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

2005     Certified Clinical Research Coordinator – Association of Clinical   Research Professionals

1997     Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants

1993     Washington State Health Care Assistant License # 025215 HC00006680 / Category ACE 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Member of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals

Member (2005 President) of the Whatcom County Chapter of Medical Assistants

Member of the American Association of Medical Assistants

 PRESENTATIONS & LECTURES

Medical

• Environmental Controls – Whatcom County Asthma Support Group – October 1998
• Asthma Management (Medication overview, MDI technique, and peak flow monitoring) A Schering Plough sponsored event for local physicians, physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, medical assistants and nurses – June 1999
• Effective Patient Relations – Bellingham Asthma & Allergy Nurse Meeting, Nov. 1999
• Food Allergies in School Children:  Advice for teachers and Caregivers - June 2000
• Clinical Research and Drug Development – Whatcom County Chapter of the American Association of Medical Assistants - September 2002
• Clinical Trials and the Drug Development Process – Washington State Society of Medical Assistants, State Convention – May 2003
• Devices Used in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asthma – Whatcom Community College - March 11, 2004

Churches, Corporations, Colleges and Other

• Stories From The Road, Living Authentic & Celebrating The Gift That You Are – Gay Into Straight America Journey – spoke to over 100 various organizations during our year long journey throughout America
• Diversity Training in Corporate America
• Keynoted or gave closing remarks for groups such as “Safe Spaces” Conference on Anti-Bullying for Whatcom County Schools and PFLAG (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) Northwest Conference