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• Works on projects across a range of applied contexts requiring expertise in test construction, validation, and the identification of high-potential talent. • Assists clients in the development and ongoing maintenance of theoretically and empirically based selection systems supporting hiring decisions.• Supports ongoing analytics for Modern Hire’s clients, demonstrating ROI as well as helping identify areas to enhance and increase staffing efficiencies that clients realize from using Modern Hire’s solutions.

Acquired by HireVue in May of 2023

• Hired to help work in the defense of a selection/promotion lawsuit brought forth by the Department of Justice in Jacksonville, Florida.• Reviewed expert reports and testimonies of court cases germane to the case at hand.• Performed extensive reviews of the literature surrounding the case (both legal and selection literature).• Developed deposition questions based on I/O psychology literature and knowledge of selection metrics in the field to be used against expert witnesses.• Developed expert reports based on the testimonies given from the depositions.

Worked with the human resources team, providing support for assessments and performance management, developing and launching surveys, and conducting statistical analyses. Completed critical benchmarking and research reports for various human resources programs in support of TimkenSteel’s establishment as a new company following a separation from a Fortune 500 organization. Key achievements:• Updated and launched manager training for 360 feedback assessments• Proctored survey administration and participation for job analysis at all Canton area steel plants• Conducted statistical analyses of manufacturing operative job requirements / training• Developed training and strategy development workbook for new leadership of employee resource groups• Data analysis and report construction for employee performance and potential assessments• Created a progress assessment workbook to aid employee development on key career development goals• Created a knowledge transfer guide to facilitate organizational information sharing and foster new hire development

Key member of the human resources department, operated under a specialized role as an I/O team member. Developed and administered critical training programs, developed and launched surveys, conducted statistical analyses, and provided reports documenting key findings. Prepared for a large-scale organizational split and subsequent deployment of change management tools focused on facilitating change. Key achievements:• Developed and launched survey development training for key organizational members• Conducted statistical analyses of Timken employee resource groups, focusing on diversity and inclusion• Networked with industry leaders to assess best industry standards leading into the company split• Created intern performance management processes and documentation metrics to guide development• Conducted a job analysis of the operative workforce positions, updated records and developed communications for the steel plants to facilitate assessment development

Course instructor for The University of Akron's Introduction to Psychology Class

Master Of Arts (Ma), Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Activities and Societies: IO Club, SIOP memberPersonnel Selection & Advanced Applied Testing Issues Organizational Psychology Role.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Member of Psi Chi, Research Teaching Assistant, 3-time Walk for Life team member