Sara Kuttler
Bastrop
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Extensive experience with an established track record of dependability and accountability at the University of North Texas as a member of multiple research teams and course instructor, Government Accountability Office as a student intern, and Disability Determination Services as a disability specialist and trainer. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant/Teaching Fellow
University of North Texas
08.2020 - Current
- Received higher than institutional average reviews on teaching evaluations each semester.
- Designed engaging course content that incorporated diverse learning styles, accommodating the unique needs of each student.
- Contributed to publishing research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
- Synthesized complex information into clear summaries to make findings accessible to diverse audiences.
- Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
Clinical Coordinator
Texas Physicians Health Program
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Monitored participants’ compliance with their individualized contracts. Engaged in planning, developing, and implementing program policies.
- Coordinated with the Executive Medical Director regarding critical program issues.
- Drafted case summaries for Executive Board Review.
- Provided feedback to coworkers and management about training opportunities.
- Utilized customer relationship management software (Salesforce).
- Exercised independent judgment to make effective decisions.
Student Volunteer Intern
Government Accountability Office
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Participated in report design planning meetings, message delivery, and entrance interviews with a government agency.
- Drafted documents including a record of interview, Congressional committee member biographies, quick reference guides for testimony, and researched relevant documentation and government policy on engagement topics.
- Served as an unofficial stakeholder for an engagement team on Social Security Administration (SSA) and Disability Determination Services (DDS) policy on disability case processes and policies.
- Effectively managed assignments during different phases of development in multiple engagements.
- Completed training on Generally Acceptable Government Auditing Standards. Planned, prioritized, and balanced workload with minimal supervision.
- Communicated with engagement team Director, Assistant Director, analyst-in-charge, and fellow student interns to learn GAO's processes and culture
Disability Specialist
Disability Determination Services
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Analyzed and interpreted SSA and DDS policy to complete all levels of disability claims, from initial to pre-hearing, and assisted team members if they had questions on complex cases.
- Assisted in training and mentoring new employees.
- Adapted to the agency, workflow, and policy changes as required.
- Effectively communicated with diverse populations.
- Skilled in working collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues, agencies, and staff.
- Exercised independent judgment in reviewing applications and evidence and making accurate decisions. Competent and independent decision-making skills with 99.4% decisional accuracy, 98.2% documentation accuracy, and 100% procedural accuracy on federal reviews in the fiscal year 2018.
Education
Ph.D. - Public Administration
University of North Texas
Denton, TX08-2025
Master of Science - Public Administration
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2007
Skills
- Presentation Design
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications
- Time Management
- Problem-solving
- Online Teaching
- Continuous Improvement
- Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis using Excel, SPSS, or NVIVO
Affiliations
- Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)
- American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)
Certification
- Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Timeline
Research Assistant/Teaching Fellow
University of North Texas
08.2020 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
Texas Physicians Health Program
10.2019 - 03.2021
Student Volunteer Intern
Government Accountability Office
06.2019 - 08.2019
Disability Specialist
Disability Determination Services
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Ph.D. - Public Administration
University of North Texas
Master of Science - Public Administration
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Texas State University
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