Curriculum vitae of: Valerie Watson, CCRC205 Copper Square Drive, Bethel, CT 06801

vwatson2410@gmail.com (203)994-4962 (mobile)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Highly-focused, with a strict attention to detail and accuracy. Multi-tasking combined with excellent project management skills and the ability to work within strict

deadlines. Outstanding interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with study participants and sponsors. Strong advocate of teamwork, performance excellence and continuous improvement.

EXPERIENCE

2011-Present DANBURY HOSPITAL, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH Danbury, CTClinical Research Coordinator Responsible for the overall coordination, organization, communication and efficient implementation of

clinical trials. Responsible for patient recruitment, coordination of care of the research patients, protocol

implementation, data collection and query resolution. Responsible for screening patients for study participation by reviewing medical record, collaborating with

medical and research staff as necessary. Assists with obtaining and documenting informed consent according to standard operating procedures. Maintains accurate and through documentation on all source documents and case report forms for each

study patient, resolving all patient queries. Coordinates and participates in monitoring visits/audits with regulatory agencies and sponsors. Participates in investigator, coordinator or study initiation meetings as required. Responsible for educating the hospital staff about protocols through in-services, written materials and

one-on-one interaction, for each study patient and for general marketing. Demonstrates flexibility in daily routine and effectively accommodates the needs of the job (i.e.:

late/early patient enrollment) Participates in investigator, coordinator or study initiation meetings as required. Responsible for regulatory document preparation for new and existing IRB submissions. Responsible for all adverse event reporting and proper documentation. Responsible for conducting subject visits in accordance with sponsor protocol and GCP/ICH guidelines. Responsible for preparing recruitment plans and advertisement materials for sponsors. Responsible for investigational product accountability including receiving investigational product from

sponsor/CRO, providing appropriate storage of products and supplies according to ICH guidelines, ensuring the proper dispensing of the IP, ordering and returning used and unused IP.

Assists in the account management of research funds, including payment tracking from the sponsor to the institution and payments to patients.

Responsible for organizing, planning, and presenting quarterly patient education sessions. Assists in training and development of new employees within the research department.

2008-2011 DANBURY OFFICE OF PHYSICIAN SERVICES, PC, PULMONARY DEPARTMENT Danbury, CT Administrative Assistant/Clinical Research Coordinator

Coordinated protocol implementation, obtaining and documenting informed consent, IRB reporting, query resolution, clinical data collection, reimbursement, serious adverse event reporting and retention for clinical trials.

Assisted with budget development and maintenance. Assisted with implementation of new policies and directives in accordance with organizational guidelines Extrapolated and prepared data for monitoring and quality assurance purposes. Decreased office expenditures by implementing needed controls on medical and surgical supply stock,

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Assisted with development and implementation of new electronic medical record and pharmacy management system.

Provided training and support for department and network staff through electronic system transitions.

2005-2008 Scheduler/Secretary Danbury, CT

Answered phones, triaged calls and took messages, scheduled patient appointments, outpatient procedures and testing.

Created daily assignment log for accountability and to ensure that all secretarial tasks were completed in a timely manner

Obtained, verified, and updated all insurance information to ensure proper and efficient registration at patient arrival

Obtained medical transcription from physicians to ensure prompt processing by file staff. Functioned as a medical assistant and receptionist when staffing needs demanded. Created and implemented training guides, and competency evaluations for new secretarial and file room

staff. Assisted with clinical trial visits and data entry.

2001-2005 Medical Assistant/Secretary Danbury, CT

Demonstrated proficiencies in taking patient medical histories, ROS, and vital signs as well as performing veinpunctures, EKGs, Simple Pulmonary Exercise Tests and medication teaching.

Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment. Developed efficiency-enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it possible to accommodate

increasing responsibilities necessitated by increasing provider productivity. Developed a safety step for bariatric patients to eliminate the exam room table hazard and to increase

accessibility. Efficiently handled administrative duties to ensure that providers could focus on patient satisfaction and

increase productivity. Created and implemented training guides, and competency evaluations for new medical assistants to

ensure that consistency was achieved when training new staff members.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) – certified clinical research coordinator – ActiveModel Agreements & Guidelines International (MAGI) – ActiveSociety of Clinical Research Associates, Inc. (SoCRA) – ActiveSociety for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) - Active

SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES

2008 – Attended GCP/ICH seminar provided by Genentech for the EXCELS study. 2008 – Attended Diversity in the Workplace Training provided by Danbury Hospital. 2008 – Attended Manager/Supervisor training provided by Danbury Hospital. 2010 – Attended ICH/GCP training provided by Boehringer Ingelheim. 2011 – NIH Web-based training course “Protecting Human Research Participants.” 2011 – MAYO Medical Laboratories – “Handling/Offering for Transportation of Dangerous Goods.” 2011 - Attended ICH/GCP training provided by Boehringer Ingelheim. 2011 – Attended ICH/GCP training provided by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. 2012 – ACRP Certified Clinical Research Coordinator Exam – Passed 2012- Attended IATA Training provided by the State of Connecticut. 2012 - Attended ICH/GCP training provided by Boehringer Ingelheim. 2013 – Attended ICH/GCP “transcelerate” training provided by Boehringer Ingelheim. 2013 – Attended ICH/GCP training provided by Pearl Therapeutics. 2013 – NIH Web-based training course renewal “Protecting Human Research Participants.” 2013 – BLS for the Healthcare Provider provided by the American Heart Association 2014 – Attended IATA renewal training provided by the State of Connecticut. 2014 – Attended ICH/GCP training provided by Aradigm. 2014 – Medidata certified professional 2015 – Attended ICH/GCP training provided by GlaxoSmithKline 2015 – BLS for the Healthcare Provider course renewal provided by the American Heart Association

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EDUCATION

May 2010 WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Danbury, CT B.A. in Biology Research projects: “Ecological Impact of Exotic Earthworm Introduction to Northeastern Hardwood

Forests” and analysis of sediment metagenome community within Lake Zoar. Metagenome analysis of soil sediment from Lake Zoar was presented at WestConn Research Day, May

14, 2010. Elective coursework in; Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Cell & Developmental

Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Medicinal Chemistry.

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