kimberly mitchell

* Contacted selected respondents at homes, businesses, or schools to conduct interviews using study specific techniques and persuasion skills. * Conducted in-person interviews/ investigations with selected respondents using computer assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) or hard copy questionnaires. * Conducted phone interviews/ investigation with selected respondents. * Asking questions and recording response verbatim. * Conducted in-person tracking and locating on elusive study participants. * Worked independently from home-based office without close supervision to meet deadlines. * Work in zoned areas to effectively and efficiently in order to reduce costs. * Accurately entered abstracted information and data into work-issued laptop or other digital device. * Maintained respondents privacy and confidentiality rights. * Administrative and clerical duties including mailing, filing, detailed record keeping of time and travel, routine reports of field progress.

* Administered computer-aided questionnaires to randomly selected respondents. * Data collection, gathering a variety of personal finance information. * Responsible for protecting respondents' privacy by keeping their answers confidential. * Kept accurate records and gave weekly reports to a Field Manager. * Had to draw simple schematics and take home measurements inside and outside of residential homes for a national energy study. * Electronically sent scanned documents to Field Supervisor.

* Skilled field representative, worked from home-based office. * Contacted randomly selected households in assigned areas to obtain participation in a national drug study. * Screened potential households for inclusion or exclusion in the study. * Conducted survey data collection according to project protocols via laptop provided by the project. Gained support and obtained signed permission from the parents of any selected participants that were between the ages of 13-18. * Obtained cooperation of survey participants by effectively answering questions and addressing concerns. * Successfully converted many reluctant respondents to reconsider survey participation. * Ensured that field data collection activities were carried out in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Accurately completed all project documents and written reports.

* Followed randomly selected participants for one year, gathering personal financial information on a quarterly basis for a national consumer spending survey. * Data entry included gathering factual household spending habits on a wide variety of consumer goods and services. * Paper/ pencil administered questionnaire following appropriate skip patterns. * Effectively worked independently in assigned field area, managing time and costs. * Constant communication with regional supervisor. * Worked several other short survey assignments as needed. * Worked the 2000 Decennial Census. * Recruiting responsibilities included making the public aware of the importance of being counted. Jobs included Recruiting Assistant, Crew Leader, Enumerator, & Quality Control.

* Outside Sales Representative promoting and recruiting for the World Famous Nielsen TV & PC Ratings. * Independently working from a home-based office within designated territories in and around Virginia, D.C. & Maryland. * Cold-calling; approaching scientifically selected households and individuals. * Recruiting household members of all ages (adults & children) and getting them energized and excited about participating in the Nielsen TV Ratings. * Established a rapport during the interviews in order to obtain complete and accurate information. * Conducted in-person interviews with families to ensure they meet established criteria and accurately inputted data into company provided laptop & IPhone. * Maintained friendly and professional customer service and interactions. * Answered participants' questions and concerns regarding participation. * Used time management and organizational skills in order to plan and organize multiple ssignments for speed and efficiency. * Mapped work areas to optimize travel. * Writing report summaries.