Bright, creative individual with excellent analytical skills seeks full-time
job. Can start immediately. Willing to relocate, though I prefer DC area.
DAVID ROCKOFF
714 S. Fayette St. #31
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-519-0665
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
EDUCATION:
Master of Science, Statistics, May 1999
University of Vermont (Burlington, VT)
Courses included Sampling for Surveys, Multivariate Analysis,
Categorical Data, Design of Experiments, Quality Control
Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, May 1993
Concentration in Geography
Clark University (Worcester, MA)
EXPERIENCE:
Mathematical Statistician, United States Census Bureau (Suitland, MD)
July 1999-June 2000
Analyzed Master Address File operations to improve coverage for 2010
Census. Made recommendations and modifications for experiments embedded in
2000 Census to assess effects of many factors on response rate and data
quality. Performed quality assurance on experimental forms and response
datafiles. Taught staff how to use VAX. Used SAS, SFT, DCL, CIO compression
and extraction for data analysis and manipulation. Received award and cash
bonus for outstanding service on emergency survey assessing impact of wrong
addresses on Census 2000 pre-notice letters.
Statistical Consultant (Burlington, VT; Alexandria, VA)
September 1998-Current
Provide Masters Thesis assistance in statistical methodology, analysis,
and writing. Thesis topics have included an English linguistics program
for foreign students, esteem intervention in the elderly.
Mathematical Statistician (Summer Hiree), United States Census Bureau
(Suitland, MD)
June 1998-August 1998
Headed project to compare and contrast portions of American Housing Survey
and Consumer Expenditure Survey. Examined sampling methods, questionnaire
formats, interviewing procedures, and data collection/reporting. Wrote
SAS code to extract/analyze relevant survey data from microdata files.
Discussed findings with other government departments.
Tutor Volunteer (Burlington, VT)
January 1998-May 1999
Aided disabled students in reading and understanding mathematics and
statistics coursework. Prepared students for exams. Topics included
Design of Experiments, Regression, and Applications of Finite Math
Graduate Teaching Fellow, University of Vermont (Burlington, VT)
September 1997-May 1999
Provided supplemental instruction for statistics students. Graded
homework and exams. Led Minitab instruction classes. Taught classes in
professors' absence. Classes included Elements of Statistics,
Probability With Statistics, Applied Probability, Basic Statistical
Methods.
Supervisor, Cunningham Field and Research Service (Alpharetta, GA)
May 1995-July 1996
Supervised all facets of mall-intercept market research. Responsible for
staff of 20 interviewers and recruiters. Negotiated with clients. Hired
and trained new staff. Organized survey materials for efficient use by
staff. Monitored recruitment and interviewing of survey participants.
SKILLS:
SAS, SPSS, SFT, Minitab, Excel, Lotus, Word, WordPerfect, IDRISI
Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1, DOS, Unix, VAX-VMS, Mac
Netscape, Internet Explorer, many Web search engines and directories
800 score on GRE Analytical section
780 score on GRE Quantitative section
Knowledge of Spanish
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