Departmental Specialist, Women's Research Specialist Resume Lilah Kulkarni Departmental Specialist, Women's Research Specialist (734) 555-2186 lilah.kulkarni@example.com linkedin.com/example/lilahkulkarni Ann Arbor, MI 48104 STRENGTHS Research leadership Guided evaluation teams through difficult design choices, and administrators gained confidence in clear evidence summaries. Data quality Caught inconsistencies before analysis reached leadership; colleagues often sought help with validation plans. Stakeholder consultation Asked practical questions during project scoping, helping partners clarify decisions, risks, and useful outcomes. Statistical judgment Connected sampling and methods with real program questions, keeping reports credible and usable for operations. Technical communication Explained limitations without losing audience attention, turning complex results into actions people could discuss. SKILLS Program evaluation Recidivism analysis Research design Sampling SQL Statistical analysis Data quality Risk assessment Program fidelity Technical reporting Stakeholder consultation Quality assurance Data extraction Research methods Statistical software LANGUAGES English Native 40 Marathi Proficient 30 MY CAREER 7.7 Years Senior Criminal Justice Research Analyst at Civic Pathways Research Institute (2.2 Years) Research Analyst at Midwest Reentry Evaluation Collaborative (2 Years) Research Associate at Great Lakes Policy Lab (1.6 Years) Junior Research Analyst at Northwoods Social Research Center (1.9 Years) SUMMARY Criminal justice research specialist with six years of professional experience leading applied studies, program evaluations, recidivism analysis, and data quality improvement. Work spans research questions , sampling plans, SQL extraction, validation, statistical methods, testing, interpretation, and technical reporting. Experience includes evaluating program fidelity , reentry, violence prevention , substance use, academic programming , risk assessment quality assurance, and administrative justice data. Partners with administrators, analysts, community organizations, and justice practitioners to clarify evidence needs and convert findings into practical recommendations. Communicates limitations, data concerns, methods, and outcomes in clear language for technical and operational audiences. Advanced preparation in applied statistics supports sound study design and defensible analysis. Brings focused research leadership, careful documentation, and useful evidence for decisions that strengthen programs and reduce reoffense risk. EXPERIENCE Senior Criminal Justice Research Analyst Civic Pathways Research Institute July 2024 - Present Ann Arbor, MI Leads criminal justice research , evaluation, SQL extraction, risk assessment quality assurance, and program fidelity work. Advises partners through study design , testing, interpretation, and implementation planning. Led recidivism evaluations using SQL extraction and documented study designs for stakeholder decisions. Validated risk assessment outputs, resolved data defects, and maintained traceable quality assurance records. Reviewed program fidelity evidence and translated findings into practical procedural recommendations for administrators. Coordinated analysts and justice partners around research questions, testing criteria, risks, and delivery decisions. Produced technical reports explaining methods, limitations, outcomes, and operational implications for leadership review. Research Analyst Midwest Reentry Evaluation Collaborative June 2022 - June 2024 Lansing, MI Managed evaluations involving reentry, violence prevention, substance use, and academic programming . Linked justice records, assessed program delivery, and communicated evidence for operational improvement. Designed reentry evaluations using linked justice records, sampling plans, and defensible statistical methods . Analyzed violence prevention and substance use programming, identifying findings relevant to reoffense risk . Tested education program data, documented quality issues, and verified corrective actions before reporting. Consulted program leaders and community partners on study scope, evidence limits, and recommendations . Prepared concise technical reports connecting evaluation results with program and procedural improvements. Research Associate Great Lakes Policy Lab October 2020 - May 2022 East Lansing, MI Supported applied research design , sampling review, SPSS analysis, data dictionaries, and statistical reporting. Converted complex findings into clear materials for policy and program audiences. Built sampling reviews and data dictionaries that clarified study populations, variables, and limitations. Applied SPSS analysis to administrative datasets and checked outputs against documented research methods. Reviewed research reports for design quality, statistical interpretation , and appropriate evidence claims. Coordinated stakeholder feedback, revised technical materials, and resolved questions before final delivery. Presented statistical findings in plain language for policy leaders and program administrators. Junior Research Analyst Northwoods Social Research Center October 2018 - September 2020 Kalamazoo, MI Performed administrative data cleaning, SQL extraction, descriptive analysis, literature review, and methods documentation. Supported senior researchers with reliable datasets and clear research records. Cleaned administrative justice data and documented validation checks before descriptive analysis. Wrote SQL queries that extracted study records from structured operational databases for analysts. Reviewed research literature and summarized methods relevant to justice program evaluation . Created methods documentation covering data sources, extraction steps, testing, and analytical decisions. Flagged data quality concerns early, helping senior researchers refine study scope and reporting. PROJECTS Recidivism and Program Fidelity Evaluation 2024 Evaluated program delivery and reoffense outcomes through linked justice data, SQL extraction, quality checks, and statistical interpretation. Risk Assessment Quality Assurance Framework 2023 Structured review procedures for a static risk assessment instrument, including output testing, defect tracking, documentation, and stakeholder review. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Certified Analytics Professional recognition, 2025 Research quality leadership recognition for justice evaluation work, 2024 Graduate achievement in applied statistics and research methods, 2018 EDUCATION Master of Science in Applied Statistics Western Michigan University GPA: 4.0 2018 Kalamazoo, MI Coursework: Statistics, research methods, sampling, statistical modeling Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Central Michigan University GPA: 4.0 2016 Mount Pleasant, MI Coursework: Social research, criminology, demographics, program analysis CERTIFICATIONS Certified Analytics Professional 2025 Human Subjects Research, CITI Program 2026 TECHNICAL SKILLS SQL and Databases: SQL queries, relational databases, data extraction Statistical Software: R, SPSS, descriptive statistics Research Design: Sampling design, study design, research questions Program Evaluation: Program fidelity, outcome evaluation, process evaluation Justice Research: Recidivism, reentry, parole guidance Data Quality: Validation, data dictionaries, quality controls Risk Assessment: Static instruments, classification, quality assurance Technical Reporting: Methods documentation, statistical reports, findings interpretation Research Testing: Output testing, defect review, verification Subject Areas: Violence prevention, substance use, academic programming SKILLS Program evaluation Recidivism analysis Research design Sampling SQL Statistical analysis Data quality Risk assessment Program fidelity Technical reporting Stakeholder consultation Quality assurance Data extraction Research methods Statistical software PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, American Society of Criminology Member, American Statistical Association Participant, Michigan justice research collaboration network LANGUAGES English (Native) Marathi (Proficient) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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