Lilly LaPlace
New Orleans
Summary
Accomplished research coordinator with over 4 years of experience in academic research administration. Demonstrated success in project management, staff training, systems and workflow optimization, data organization, written and oral communication, and problem solving. Excellent leadership, time management, and prioritization skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Coordinator
Center for Children and Families, FIU
03.2023 - Current
Lab manager and coordinator of two NIMH grant-funded studies (> $3.7M). Responsible for:
- participant recruitment and retention
- purchasing and budgeting
- hiring and training of staff and student interns
- data organization and processing
- IRB management (currently managing 10 active IRBs)
- pre- and post-award grant support
- travel and meeting coordination
- day-to-day lab management
Lab Manager and Research Assistant
Department of Biological Sciences, LSU
03.2021 - 03.2023
Dual lab manager and research assistant. Managed daily lab operations, trained and supervised undergraduates, designed and conducted research projects, and wrote and edited scientific manuscripts.
Office Assistant
Louisiana Secretary of State
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Executed clerical tasks: note-taking, answering phones, organizing, record keeping, filing, scheduling, etc.
- Managed projects related to improving election operations
Research Associate
Department of Biological Sciences, LSU
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Designed, performed, and analyzed research
- Completed an Honors Thesis and LSU Discover Day poster presentation
Supplemental Instruction Leader
LSU Center for Academic Success
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Conducted weekly group sessions and 1-on-1 tutoring sessions to engage students in active review of course content
- Worked with course professor to develop strategies to boost session attendance and improve students’ comprehension and course success
Undergraduate Research Associate
LSU Department of Psychology
06.2017 - 12.2018
Met with study participants to obtain consent, administer surveys, and conduct interviews and cognitive testing.
Education
B.S. - Biological Sciences, minors in Psychology and Religious Studies
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12.2020
Skills
- Study coordination, project management, written and oral communication, leadership, personnel training and management, travel and event planning, computer proficiency (MS Office, Google Suite, website maintenance), IRB submissions and compliance, data collection and organization (REDCap, GitHub, HPC), CITI certified (HSR, GCP, HIPS, RCR, COI)
Timeline
Research Coordinator
Center for Children and Families, FIU
03.2023 - Current
Lab Manager and Research Assistant
Department of Biological Sciences, LSU
03.2021 - 03.2023
Supplemental Instruction Leader
LSU Center for Academic Success
01.2019 - 12.2019
Research Associate
Department of Biological Sciences, LSU
01.2019 - 12.2020
Office Assistant
Louisiana Secretary of State
02.2018 - 03.2021
Undergraduate Research Associate
LSU Department of Psychology
06.2017 - 12.2018
B.S. - Biological Sciences, minors in Psychology and Religious Studies
Louisiana State University