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Adam Martin

Dracut

Summary

Dynamic research professional with experience at Brandeis University, skilled in data collection and analysis. Proven ability to design methodologies and deliver accurate findings using Stata and Excel. Strong collaborator with excellent report writing skills, effectively managing project timelines to achieve research objectives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Associate

Brandeis University, Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies
09.2021 - Current
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative research for the Community Studies team.
  • Collaborated with research team and Jewish community leaders to design and implement research methodologies aligned with project goals.
  • Analyzed data sets using Stata, Excel, and Qualtrics, ensuring accuracy and reliability of findings.
  • Managed project timelines and deliverables, coordinating efforts among team members to meet deadlines efficiently.

Junior Compliance Officer

Hamilton Enterprises LLC
12.2020 - 09.2021
  • This position was under a contract for the Homeland Security Investigations, Worksite Enforcement Unit and required a Department of Homeland Security Public Trust security clearance.
  • Conducted Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) audits to ensure compliance with employment work authorization laws.
  • Completed Reports of Investigation in the HSI case management system detailing all audit findings and actions, to include factual reports that identify instances of noncompliance with immigration laws and regulations, inefficient operations and improper or unlawful employment practices.
  • Utilized DHS databases to run queries, prepare reports, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and conduct research.

Research Assistant

Boston College
01.2017 - 05.2020
  • Worked with multiple professors in the Political Science Department.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support research projects.
  • Assisted in designing experiments and developing methodologies for data collection.
  • Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data using Stata and Excel to ensure accuracy.
  • Collaborated with professors and other research assistants to prepare presentations and reports summarizing findings.

Education

Master of Public Policy - Public Policy

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Economics

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
05-2020

Skills

  • Data collection and analysis
  • Quantitative and qualitative research
  • Report writing
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Stata, SPSS, R
  • Qualtrics

Accomplishments

“Education for All: Ensuring Special Education and Accountability in Private and Charter Schools.”

MPP Capstone. Completed May 2025

  • Explores gaps in special education programs in private and charter schools. Makes relevant policy recommendations to improve inclusion of disabled students and accountability for special education programs.


“Hanging in the Balance: An Examination of Funding Models and Incentives in Special Education.”

Honors Thesis. Completed April 2020

  • Advisor: Michael Hartney
  • Explores possible relationships between state funding models and policy outcomes in special education, which include identification rates of certain disability categories, level of restrictive placements, and participation and proficiency on standardized testing.

Timeline

Research Associate

Brandeis University, Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies
09.2021 - Current

Junior Compliance Officer

Hamilton Enterprises LLC
12.2020 - 09.2021

Research Assistant

Boston College
01.2017 - 05.2020

Master of Public Policy - Public Policy

Brandeis University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Economics

Boston College
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