Reid Parks

About Me

Graduate Researcher at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Woodworker, Singer, and NFL fan (Go Pack Go)

Location

Madison, WI
Wausau, WI
Education
    University of Wisconsin-Madison
    September 2016 - December 2020
    degree
    Bachelor's
    majors
    Economics
    Industrial Engineering
    minor
    Leadership Studies
    University of Wisconsin-Marathon County
    University of Wisconsin-Madison
    September 2021 - May 2024
Work Experience
    Ramly Research Group
    Graduate Assistant, Research Specialist
    Madison, WI, United States, 53794
    January 2021 - present
    company
    Ramly Research Group
    title
    Graduate Assistant, Research Specialist
    overview
    • Develop expertise in implementation science through research, practice, and publication • Facilitate virtual design sessions for implementation tools with broad groups of stakeholders • Cocreate new processes for data refinement, barrier identification, and strategy prioritization • Clean and analyze complex facility data on statewide COVID-19 deaths and other outcomes • Lead regular team meetings to coordinate multiple projects and publications
    Werner Research Lab
    Research Assistant
    Madison, WI, United States, 53794
    February 2018 - present
    Optum Techology
    Infrastructure Automation Engineer
    May 2020 - August 2020
    Discover Financial Services
    Scrum Master, Business Analyst
    Riverwoods, IL, United States, 60015
    May 2019 - August 2019
Fun Fact

I am a woodworker and my workshop fits in the trunk of my vehicle.

Passion

I want to help people live, work, and think better. On a smaller but equally impactful level, I love sitting down with a team to solve a complex problem that has never been solved before.

Skills
Technical skills
amplbashpythonrsqlstata
Skills
Agile MethodologiesClient RelationsCreative: problem-solver, resourcefulData ManagementData VisualizationHealthcare Information TechnologyInterpersonal CommunicationMentoringOrganizationProject CoordinationPublic SpeakingScrumTeaching
Gigs / Freelance
    ProsperWealth Managment
    Technology and Engineering Consultant
Volunteer
    Circle K International
    September 2016 - present
Leadership
    Wisconsin Singers
    Singer/Dancer, Recruitment Manager
    September 2016 - July 2019
    Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
    Analytics Committee Member, Freshman Ambassador
    September 2016 - December 2020
    University of Wisconsin
    New Student Leader
    March 2018 - August 2018
Hobbies
Woodworking
Tinkering
Watching Movies
Hiking
Snowshoeing
Mountain Biking
Singing
Legos