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Elaine Eisenbeisz, Statistician
41690 Ivy Street, Suite B
Murrieta, California 92562
www.omegastatistics.com
(951) 461-7226 Business
(951) 691-9586 Cellular
(951) 461-7339 Facsimile
Email: [email protected]
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Objective: Opportunities in applied statistics. I am a private practice statistician and prefer contract work.
Education:
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Graduate Certification in Applied Statistics
University of California, Riverside. Major: B.S., Statistics, with Options in Quantitative Management,
Accounting.
National Science Foundation Scholar.
Statistical Abilities:
Bayesian Methods: Adaptive design, meta-analytical techniques, data monitoring, prediction monitoring.
Emphasis on Phase I, II, and III, clinical trials. Extensive experience with proton therapy trials.
Modeling/Simulation: Numerical methods, maximum likelihood estimation, EM methods, optimization,
bootstrap techniques, Markov Chain Monte Carlo techniques, simulation and construction of statistical models.
Regression Analysis: Definition, fitting, inference, prediction, and interpretation of linear regression models.
Variable selection, residual and influential diagnostics, transformations on response, generalized least squares
and weighted least squares, derived predictors (polynomial regression, log transformation, indicator variables,
etc.). Non-parametric procedures and modeling. Correlational analysis.
Sampling: Simple random sampling. Stratified sampling. Cluster sampling. Ratio and regression estimates.
Random response, capture-recapture and jackknife techniques.
Design of Experiments: One-way ANOVA including: Model assessment, Multiple comparison, Choice of
sample size, Nonparametric alternative, Non-normal response, transformation. Randomized complete block
design, The Latin Square design, Balanced incomplete block design, Factorial design including analysis and
unbalanced data, Random effects models, Nested Designs, Split-plot designs and variations, ANCOVA,
repeated measures.
Survey Design: Development and testing of qualitative and quantitative instrumentation.
Quality Control/Improvements: Pareto analysis, control charts for attributes and variables, custom and
moving average charts, process capability, economic design, acceptance sampling, Taguchi method, parameter
design, tolerance design, reliability, hazard rate, censoring, accelerated life testing.
Computer/Programming Abilities:
Statistical programming and software:
SAS, SPSS, STATA, Minitab, R, LISREL, HLM, IDEA, MATLAB, M-PLUS, RAT STAT, S-Plus: Data
analysis and statistical inference including input, output, and editing of data; advanced graphical procedures;
descriptive statistics; cross-tabulation; inferential statistical techniques including estimation and testing; linear
models (regression and analysis of variance), simulation, optimization, multivariate techniques, and SAS
macros.
Other programming and software:
C++ programming: Structured programming of various algorithms using the C++ object-oriented language. In
addition to design, able to perform testing and debugging of existing program code.
LaTex
All Microsoft software applications including programming using:
- Excel: Extensive experience in the use of Excel software utilities, including macros.
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Access: Data base design for inventory control, contact management, and/or report generation with
optimized data mining/query performance. Creation of user-friendly forms to enhance data entry.
Design of custom macros and functions. Data analysis with pivot tables and charts, descriptive
statistics, scheduling and batch analysis.
Honors and Professional Memberships:
National Science Foundation Scholar
Member of Mensa High I.Q. Society
Member Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Member American Statistical Association
Member Society of Actuaries
Member Psychometric Society
Professional Accomplishments:
Omega Statistics, Murrieta, Ca.
OWNER AND PRINCIPAL STATISTICIAN
Experimental design, survey instrument design, statistical research, modeling techniques, and data analysis.
Fields of expertise include Clinical Research/Trials (specializing in design methodology and data analysis)
Behavioral/Social/Management Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Quality Control, and
Statistical Computer Programming.
University of California, Riverside, Ca.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP/ENTOMOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Assisted faculty with laboratory, field, and greenhouse research, including: maintenance and propagation of
plants for use in experiments; conducting laboratory bioassays and chemical analyses; census and identification
of insects collected from plants grown in the field. Developed Excel spreadsheet and program to store and
calculate various quantitative information. Performed statistical analyses of information collected.
San Bernardino County, Ca.
SUPERVISOR/SUPERIOR COURT
Supervised and planned work of 8 regular and 3 temporary employees in the Document Control Department.
Hired and trained new employees. Monitored work and implemented strategies to save time, boost morale, and
increase the effectiveness of the department.
DATA TECHNCIAN/ MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SERVICES
Data management of hospital billing. Troubleshooting and correction of account charges. Design and
compilation of various reports as requested utilizing data base information. Assisted personnel in other
departments with various billing and computer problems. Maintained paper, microfiche and computer files.
Completed special projects as assigned.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER/AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER
Liaison between department and public. Maintained data for the following County and State programs: Apiary,
Gypsy Moth, Quarantine Rejection, Nursery, Seed, and Fruit and Nut Crop Acreage. Using data base
information, prepared and submitted ten monthly reports to the State of California. Performed other projects as
requested.
TCI Design Center, Corona, Ca.
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER/CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Performed all administrative and clerical functions necessary to operate the customer service department
including, but not limited to, inventory, purchase of materials, job-order, process, and operations costing,
scheduling of work, forecasting future work needs, invoicing of work completed, customer contact and problem
solving. Compiled weekly and monthly reports, as well as various accounting statements. Responsible for 4man crew. With application of managerial accounting and budgeting techniques, minimized the costs of
department operations. Performed data mining techniques to extract relevant information for reporting and
decision making purposes.
Pacific Bell, Bakersfield, Ca.
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE/RESIDENCE TELEPHONE ORDER CENTER
Provided assistance to new and existing customers regarding residential telephone service. Annoyance Call
Specialist and Unbilled Toll Charges Specialist. Utilization of data research techniques to solve call annoyance
problems and recover funds. Sales Committee member. Received outstanding performance and customer
service commendations.
Publications:
Meier, Patrick, ICT Diffusion and Incidents of Resistance Against Repressive Regimes. (September 1, 2009).
Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1465465 (Acknowledgement for statistical contributions)
Frank C. Setzer, DMD, PhD, MS, Sweta B. Shah, BDS, DMD, Meetu R. Kohli, BDS, DMD, Bekir Karabucak,
DMD, MS, and Syngcuk Kim, DDS, PhD. (2010, November) Outcome of Endodontic Surgery: A Metaanalysis of the Literature—Part 1: Comparison of Traditional Root-end Surgery and Endodontic Microsurgery.
Journal of Endodontics. Vol 36 (11), 1757-1765.
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Cohen, S.M. & Bellucci, E. (2010, November). Veteran tobacco use, low-density lipoprotein, and glycated
hemoglobin levels. Military Medicine. 175 (11), 835-840.
Cohen, S.M. & Bellucci, E. (2011, November). Health care utilization among patients with vocal cord
dysfunction. Nursing Forum.
Hopp J. & Schneider H. (2011, June). The use of Bilingual Aphasia Test for assessment and transcranial direct
current stimulation to modulate language acquisition in minimally verbal participants with autism. Clinical
Linguistics and Phonetics. (Acknowledgement for statistical contributions).
Surveys and Instrumentation Developed and/or Tested:
Perceived Wellness Survey and Optimal Living Profile. These two instruments were developed and tested to
assess well-being in a military population.
Faculty Perception of Online Learning. Developed and tested instrumentation used to assess faculty
satisfaction relating to a computer management system used for student instruction.
Survey of parents’ knowledge and attitudes towards vaccination of their children (untitled). This survey was
sent to over 700 parents of school-aged children to assess the parents’ knowledge of laws, guidelines, and
attitudes of vaccination.
Geriatric Assessment of Pain Emotions (GEAP). Performed testing of an instrument designed as a
psychological based assessment of pain induced depression in older adults.