Wendy Salinas, MS

Clinical Research Coordinator professional with 2 +years of experience in clinical trials conducting research with novel pharmaceutical products. Experience collaborating and working side by side with Physicians and Health Care Specialist to ensure the safety of patients on experimental drug. A determined, hardworking, detail-orientated team player whose ability to communicate with others and grasp new ideas to incorporate them and achieve desired results which benefit the community incorporating innovative pharmaceutical products/technology. A charismatic, committed, outgoing individual with communication skills in three different languages (English, Spanish and German). Committed to utilizing my skills to help others, while working towards the mission of a company.

Key Skills

Critical Thinking
Medical Knowledge
Relationship-building skills
Leadership
Teamwork
Problem solving skills
Interpersonal communication skills
Organizational Planning

Professional Experience

Sep 2022
Present
Associate Financial Advisor
World Finance Group McAllen, US
-Responsibilities include delivering financial advisory and constant communication with clients to help them build, evaluate, and optimize investment portfolios.
-Educating the community about financial literacy, proposing strategies to achieve client long-and-short term goals regarding investments, insurances, real estate, and retirement plans. 
 
Aug 2020
Present
Clinical Research Coordinator
Headlands Research McAllen, US
-Responsibilities include constant communication with clinical research monitors, Physicians, PAs, and NP medical professionals to ensure patient enrollment and the success of clinical trials. 
-Directly manage patient/physician relationships and disseminate medical information to ensure that patients are willing to participate in clinical trials. The role requires me to serve as a liaison between pharmaceutical companies, physicians, and their patients to ensure that clinically relevant information is properly conveyed and thus generate a significant patient population so that critical clinical trials may take place.
-Duties involve prescreening potential participants, enrolling qualified candidates, and monitoring the health of each participant throughout the trial via safety calls and in-clinic visits. 
-Collected data is then summarized to identify success and failure rates for the individual drug or biotechnological product. 
-Experience in pharmaceutical testing in the COVID-19 vaccines trials, NASH fatty liver studies, Family practice and in sexually transmitted disease prevention among others.  
Aug 2020
Jan 2021
Clinical Research Recruiter
Centex Studies Inc McAllen, US
-Contacted, prescreened, and recruited potential patients to clinical trials referred by local specialized physicians, HubSpot platform and social media. 
-Helped grow the research territory by conducting community outreach and presented novel clinical trials to affiliated specialized physicians and health care specialist. 
Jul 2018
Nov 2018
Teaching Assistant
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, US
-Aided and guided students with the Biology and Medical Entomology courses throughout the semester at UTRGV. 
Jul 2017
Jul 2019
Research Laboratory Technician
Texas Department of State Health Services Edinburg, US
-Took the leadership role and was responsible for the weekly collection of ovi-mosquito traps in different cities along the Rio Grande border. 
-Mosquito ovi-traps were taken to the Laboratory weekly where mosquito eggs were hatched and reared at different temperatures. 
-Adult mosquitoes were tested for insecticide resistance.  
May 2017
Aug 2017
ZIKA Bi-National Project Coordinator
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, US
-Oversaw the collection of ovi-mosquito traps done weekly in the city of McAllen.
-Project was conducted in a team operating environment for the summer of 2017 to help control vector population.    
Apr 2017
Feb 2020
Substitute Teacher
Pharr- San Juan- Alamo ISD Pharr, US
-Substitute Teacher for the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo School District Elementary, Middle and High Schools. Students were educated and guided to complete daily assignments. 
May 2015
Jun 2016
Production Coordinator
BOSCH Buhl, DE
-Inspected, assured, and approved motor pieces were done correctly in the production line.  
Sep 2013
Nov 2014
Go-Team Counselor
Office of P-16 Initiatives Edinburg, US
-Assisted over 700 students at PSJA High School have a smooth transition from high school to universities. 
Nov 2012
May 2013
Sales Associate
A'GACI Stores McAllen, US
-Helped with customer service and aided in meeting, or exceeding, the stores daily sales goals. Gained interaction, sales, and customer service skills experience. 
Dec 2011
Nov 2013
Office assistant
The University of Texas Pan American Edinburg, US
-Answered phone calls, filed papers, and created binders to help keep the office organized. 

Education

Jul 2017
Apr 2019
Master's of Science in Biology in
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Jul 2011
Nov 2014
Bachelor of Science in Biology in
The University of Texas Pan American

Quote

"Whatever you are, be a good one"

Abraham Lincoln

Hobbies & Interests

  • Adventure Sports
  • Painting
  • Reading
  • Traveling
  • Workout

Languages

English
(Native)
Spanish
(Native)
German
(Fluent)

Get in touch with Wendy