Laronica Conway

Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge

Grambling State University

Research Study Coordinator at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

- Currently assigned as a clinical trial coordinator in UAB's Department of Radiation Oncology. Currently, I assist in coordinating trials for patients who have  essential tremors/Parkinson's Disease, trigeminal neuralgia pain, prostate cancer or brain mets.   •	Primary contact with potential trial patients from recruitment phase through treatment and follow-up.•	Responsible for creating case report forms for assigned studies and updating databases with patient data derived from questionnaires. •	Work with scheduling staff to organize consultations, appointments for treatment and protocol-related follow-up appointments.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Clinical Trials Coordinator

MedjetAssist is the nation’s first name in global and domestic medical transport and travel protection membership programs. In 1991, MedjetAssist was the first to pioneer the air-medical transport membership program. Today, MedjetAssist has expanded to provide memberships that offer travel security and crisis response in addition to air-medical transport. •	Assisted with content development and management of company website, <a href="http://www.Medjet.com">www.Medjet.com</a>. •	Created content for newsletters, blogs, advertorials and other marketing materials.•	Served as communications support for the sales team by writing and developing content for sales collateral•	Assisted the Vice President of Marketing and Communications with a variety of marketing projects. •	Responsible for the development and distribution of internal and external communications.•	Managed media contacts, inquires and interviews.•	Worked with outside agency to design and publish the new Medjet Travel Blog (February 2017).•	Served as staff contact with external groups, including the public relations firm and the creative agency of record.•	Evaluated opportunities for sponsorships and advertising.•	Assisted in the development of social media initiatives and digital marketing plans.•      Became HIPAA-certified in order to interview Medjet members and discuss their medical incidents and subsequent transports.

MedjetAssist

Communications Manager

- Wrote content for the bi-weekly agency newsletters, maintain specific sections of the CFBCA web site and update member agency documents.•  Provided technical support, customer service and software training to 240 member agencies of the Food Bank.  •  Assisted in the oversight and management of the Agency Express On-line ordering system (implemented by Aidmatrix/TechBridge).•  Proficient in using Microsoft Navision software (used for invoicing, supply chain management and inventory control).•  Served as liaison between warehouse operations and member agencies.•  Updated and maintained agency orders and pick-up schedules and assist the Director of Warehouse Operations by providing accurate information for delivery schedules.•  Managed the Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School intern program.• Collaborated with staff in the coordination and planning of Annual Agency Conference and quarterly Agency Advisory Council meetings.

Community Food Bank of Central Alabama

Agency Operations Coordinator

I worked at St. Vincent's East as a volunteer during the time I was unemployed and it was one of the best decisions I've made. It was a great learning experience and I worked with an awesome group of people. • Assisted the staffs of the Cancer Center Registry and Institutional Review Board (IRB).• Assisted in proofreading written materials, including clinical protocols and consent forms for the IRB.• Familiar with medical terminology, HIPAA compliance and basic coding for comorbid conditions.• Provided staff support for Cancer Committee meetings.• Provided assistance in updating patient records, filing charts and organizing patient resource   room.• Possess ability to use ERS Cancer Registry and Physician's Portal. • Responsible for updating and editing the 2014 Auxiliary Directory, using Microsoft Publisher.• Served as member of the St. Vincent's East Volunteer Auxiliary Hospitality Committee.• Assisted cancer center staff with organizing and hosting a camp for cancer survivors (Camp   Bluebird) and served as counselor for the Spring 2013 Camp.

St. Vincent’s Health System (St. Vincent's East)

VOLUNTEER -  St. Vincent's East Auxiliary

- Primarily responsible for the management and oversight of a multi-million dollar, multi-purpose athletic facility (indoor track and swimming) and meeting complex.• Directed a staff of nine whose responsibilities included facility operations, marketing, special event    planning and event management.

Birmingham CrossPlex (City of Birmingham)

Director

- Created policies and regulations, event operations handbooks and safety evacuation plans for selected events.• Planned and organized all aspects of event management for several SEC championships, including women's basketball, tennis, soccer, volleyball and softball.• Served as primary contact for the negotiation and Request for Proposal (RFP) process for designated events and conducted research on the viability of future host sites.•  Negotiated contracts with facilities and hotels and created operational budgets. •  Worked with national sports commissions and convention and visitor's bureaus to promote SEC events and activities. •  Created first-ever SEC Softball Bat Protocol (barrel compression test), regulated by the NCAA Softball Rules Committee.• Assisted in administering, interpreting and updating SEC Bylaws and Regulations governing several sports.• Assisted in the management of other events, including the SEC Football and SEC Men's Basketball Championships. • Provided meeting preparation and research, document creation and minutes for meetings and conference calls.EVENT/OPERATIONS MANAGER    •	SEC Women's Basketball Championship  (2004 - 2011)    •	SEC Softball Championship (2004 - 2011)    •	SEC Soccer Championship (2006 - 2011)    •	SEC Swimming and Diving Championships (2004 - 2006)    •	SEC Gymnastics Championships (2004 - 2006)    •	SEC Volleyball Championship (2003 - 2005)    •	SEC Cross Country Championships (2003 - 2006)

Southeastern Conference

Assistant Commissioner - Championships and Sports Administration

- Wrote press releases and served as primary media contact and spokesperson for all issues pertaining to NCAA research reports, student-athlete welfare, professional development and leadership programs and NCAA Championships.• Served as media spokesperson for health and safety subjects, including dietary supplements, drug testing, concussions, heat illnesses and catastrophic incidents.• Served as public relations contact to NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards & Medical Aspects of Sports.• Responsible for organizing and overseeing interviews, press conferences and teleconferences with selected individuals for local, national and international media.• Educated media and general public about sports sciences, Title IX, drug education and gender equity issues, • Assisted in the planning and publicity for national educational and professional development conferences, including the annual NCAA Title IX Seminar and the NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Conferences. • Served as a staff liaison, provided meeting support and created meeting materials and minutes to the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee (MOIC).• Developed a working knowledge of the NCAA enforcement process, including major and secondary infractions, agents, gambling and amateurism.• Analyzed and interpreted research data for inclusion in news stories, research documents and group studies for the following topics:      - NCAA Graduation Rates      - NCAA Sports Sponsorship and Participation Rates      - NCAA Gender Equity Report      - NCAA/EADA (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act) Financial Reporting System      - Ethnicity and Gender Demographics of NCAA Member Institutions’ Athletics Personnel      - NCAA Student-Athlete Ethnicity Report      - NCAA Injury Surveillance System MEDIA COORDINATOR    •  NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships (2001-2003) ASSISTANT MEDIA COORDINATOR    •	NCAA Women’s Final Four (2000-2003)

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Assistant Director of Public Relations

- Primary media contact for matters related to insurance laws for the state of South Carolina.• Wrote press releases, designed brochures and monthly newsletters and arranged interviews with media.• Educated consumers about issues and legal changes related to auto, home and life insurance. •Assisted the Grant Administrator in promoting consumer programs for funding approval.

State of South Carolina Department of Insurance

Public Information Coordinator

- Primary media contact for several sports in the athletics department • Designed media guides and wrote press releases, game notes, feature stories and pre-game scripts    for assigned sports. • Coordinated press conferences, arranged interviews and created promotional opportunities for student-athletes

University of South Carolina Gamecocks (Athletic Department)

Assistant Sports Information Director

Southland Conference

Media Relations Assistant

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