Jesse Brey
Philadelphia
Summary
Experienced qualitative researcher with a strong background in qualitative methodologies, data collection, and analysis. Demonstrates over 8 years of expertise in conducting interviews, focus groups, distributing surveys, and coding and analyzing qualitative data. Skilled in producing high-quality manuscripts for publication, final reports, and presentations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Temple University
08.2018 - Current
- Collaboratively and independently design and manage research projects employing various qualitative research methodologies
- Conduct interviews, focus groups, distribute surveys, and engage in systematic social observation with key stakeholders
- Code, analyze, and interpret qualitative findings using analytical software
- Present data and findings in peer-reviewed journals, reports and presentations
Group Co-Facilitator
Pennsylvania Prison Society
12.2023 - Current
- Lead both family reunification groups for incarcerated women and for family members supporting an incarcerated loved one
- Facilitate meetings by creating a safe and supportive environment for group participants
- Identify strengths and needs of group participants to provide the best individualized support
Supports Coordinator/Supervisor
Quality Progressions
11.2015 - 03.2020
- Oversaw team of 5 Support Coordinators daily tasks by troubleshooting programmatic issues, ensuring necessary deadlines were met and delegating relevant tasks to team members when appropriate
- Managed a caseload of consumers by identifying their needs and finding resources for them
- Created a strong team environment by supporting individual team member needs and identifying areas of improvement
Research Assistant
Rutgers University
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Conduct interviews with Juvenile Probation Officers across Pennsylvania counties and engaging in systematic social observation
- Coded and analyzed interview data using analytical software
- Worked collaboratively with research team members to produce manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
Research Assistant
Temple University Hospital, Center for Urban Bioethics
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Cure Violence
- Conducted interviews and focus group with Cure Violence outreach workers
- Coded, analyzed, and interpreted qualitative findings for manuscripts
Research Assistant
Temple University
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Harms After a Victimization: Experience and Needs (HAVEN)
- Analyzed quantitative survey responses, recoded and reported descriptive statistics
- Conducted literature reviews on a variety of project-relevant topics
Research Assistant
Temple University
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Evaluating Prosecutor-Led Criminal Justice Reform in Philadelphia: A Mixed-Methods Approach
- Conducted 100+ qualitative interviews with district attorney staff and external stakeholders
- Coded, analyzed, and interpreted qualitative findings for manuscripts
Research Assistant
Temple University
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Reducing Gang Violence: A Long Term Follow Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Functional Family Therapy
- Funding: National Institute of Justice
- Conduct survey interviews and focus groups to evaluate long-term effectiveness of gang intervention
- Coded, analyzed, and interpreted qualitative findings for manuscripts
Research Assistant
Temple University
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Frankford, Philadelphia Men’s Study
- Recruit and interview participants in the focal community
- Coded, analyzed, and interpreted qualitative findings for manuscripts
Education
Ph.D. - Criminal Justice
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA03.2025
M.A. - Criminal Justice
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2020
B.A. - Criminal Justice
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA12.2014
Skills
- Qualitative methodologies
- Interviewing
- Focus group facilitation
- Meeting facilitation
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Survey design
- Literature review
- Presentation skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
Doctoral Dissertation
A Labor of Love: The Role of Incarceration in the Life Course of the Family., Dr. Jamie Fader, 03/01/24
Timeline
Group Co-Facilitator
Pennsylvania Prison Society
12.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Temple University Hospital, Center for Urban Bioethics
08.2023 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
Temple University
08.2022 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
Temple University
08.2020 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
Temple University
08.2019 - 08.2020
Research Assistant
Temple University
08.2018 - Current
Research Assistant
Temple University
08.2018 - 08.2019
Research Assistant
Rutgers University
08.2016 - 08.2018
Supports Coordinator/Supervisor
Quality Progressions
11.2015 - 03.2020
M.A. - Criminal Justice
Temple University
B.A. - Criminal Justice
Temple University
Ph.D. - Criminal Justice
Temple University
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