Angela Thomas, Phd Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States

As part of the Research Model Services of the Genetically Engineered Models and Services division, my function is to facilitate communication between clients and the Charles River team by collecting, organizing, and distributing the information necessary to ensure operational timelines and budgets are met.

Greater Boston Area

Contracted to Boston Public Schools to provide one-to-one ABA services to elementary-school-aged clients with special needs. Coordinated efforts with the classroom teachers and other service providers to implement individually tailored behavior support plans. Responsible for collecting the behavioral data that directly informs of progress toward goals on which future behavior plans are based.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

GRA: Collaborated on rodent drug discrimination and conditioned place preference studies in the Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory. Concurrently, secured institution approval to continue in vivo investigation of ketamine on learning and memory for dissertation. Disseminated findings to a variety of audiences, from research conference attendees to junior high school students. Trained lab personnel on injection techniques (intraperitoneal and subcutaneous) and laboratory procedures specific to… Show more GRA: Collaborated on rodent drug discrimination and conditioned place preference studies in the Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory. Concurrently, secured institution approval to continue in vivo investigation of ketamine on learning and memory for dissertation. Disseminated findings to a variety of audiences, from research conference attendees to junior high school students. Trained lab personnel on injection techniques (intraperitoneal and subcutaneous) and laboratory procedures specific to each study.GTA: Taught multiple courses per term of undergraduate Introduction to Operant Behavior Laboratory. Instructed students on the proper care and handling of live laboratory rats. Wrote, administered, graded, and recorded the results of experiment-specific tests. Show less

Wilmington, North Carolina

Collaborated on research centered on the automation of a rodent odor span task (OST), assessments of working and long-term memory in an arena-based task, and an evaluation of episodic memory in an arena/radial arm maze hybrid. Using Med-PC software, wrote code for multiple research protocols. Administered intraperitoneal and subcutaneous injections. Trained personnel on hold and injection techniques. Maintained meticulous health records. Designed protocol and obtained Internal Review Board and… Show more Collaborated on research centered on the automation of a rodent odor span task (OST), assessments of working and long-term memory in an arena-based task, and an evaluation of episodic memory in an arena/radial arm maze hybrid. Using Med-PC software, wrote code for multiple research protocols. Administered intraperitoneal and subcutaneous injections. Trained personnel on hold and injection techniques. Maintained meticulous health records. Designed protocol and obtained Internal Review Board and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee approval to proceed with original master’s thesis of in vivo evaluation of the effects of ketamine on rodent OST performance. Show less

Columbus, Ga

Examined the acquisition of tasks through social learning and collaborated on an evaluation of antecedent stimulus control in pigeons under the supervision of Dr. Stephanie da Silva. Shaped juvenile rats with varied levels of enrichment through human interaction to investigate the impact that handling has on acquisition of a novel behavior. Responsible for husbandry and subject evaluation.

North Columbus, G

Graded learner’s packets and reviewed and assessed any areas which needed attention, assembled customized lesson plans and homework packets for every individual based on their demonstrated proficiencies. Assisted students ages 4 through 12 with their classroom assignments, fostering an environment of independent growth and learning by teaching problem solving strategies and skills. Entered grades into the online portal expeditiously so that school teachers and parents could be kept advised of… Show more Graded learner’s packets and reviewed and assessed any areas which needed attention, assembled customized lesson plans and homework packets for every individual based on their demonstrated proficiencies. Assisted students ages 4 through 12 with their classroom assignments, fostering an environment of independent growth and learning by teaching problem solving strategies and skills. Entered grades into the online portal expeditiously so that school teachers and parents could be kept advised of the student’s progress and areas in which more tutoring would benefit the learner. Show less

Columbus, Georgia, United States

Investigated the clinical efficacy of a dental splint in reducing aversive night symptoms associated with posttraumatic stress disorder for this privately-funded study. Co-authored the commercial internal review board application and led the participant recruiting effort by appearing on a live local newscast as well as preparing print and radio advertisements. Interviewed and explained the informed consent document to participants and answered all questions regarding risks and possible… Show more Investigated the clinical efficacy of a dental splint in reducing aversive night symptoms associated with posttraumatic stress disorder for this privately-funded study. Co-authored the commercial internal review board application and led the participant recruiting effort by appearing on a live local newscast as well as preparing print and radio advertisements. Interviewed and explained the informed consent document to participants and answered all questions regarding risks and possible benefits. Collected, organized, and analyzed the participant data for publication. Maintained confidential information in accordance with HIPPA. Show less

Riverview, Fl

Continuously processed calls from retail locations nationwide involving emergency and general maintenance issues by interviewing the caller to obtain the pertinent details about the concern so as to dispatch the best vendor(s) for the job. Independently developed and implemented a workflow document to ensure that store managers were followed up with in a timely manner appropriate for the level of urgency assigned to the job to ensure excellent customer service. Reviewed, assessed, and processed… Show more Continuously processed calls from retail locations nationwide involving emergency and general maintenance issues by interviewing the caller to obtain the pertinent details about the concern so as to dispatch the best vendor(s) for the job. Independently developed and implemented a workflow document to ensure that store managers were followed up with in a timely manner appropriate for the level of urgency assigned to the job to ensure excellent customer service. Reviewed, assessed, and processed proposals received from vendors and translated them into quotes and purchase orders for clients – sometimes comparison shopping to get the best value for the client. Responsible for verifying that all issues were rectified to the client’s satisfaction prior to authorizing release of vendor payment. Contacted prospective vendors to introduce the company and establish new relationships in areas where the company’s network was thin. Maintained excellence in communication with every client and vendor utilized. Show less

Bloomingdale, F

Fielded queries from clients and vendors regarding work order and payment status. Processed requests for payment from vendors, which entailed printing and mailing checks to vendors after verifying that a) the job was completed and b) invoices and purchase orders were in agreement. Facilitated return trips by the vendors in situations where the client requested additional work. Maintained current W-9 and contractor insurance information records for each of the thousands of vendors utilized… Show more Fielded queries from clients and vendors regarding work order and payment status. Processed requests for payment from vendors, which entailed printing and mailing checks to vendors after verifying that a) the job was completed and b) invoices and purchase orders were in agreement. Facilitated return trips by the vendors in situations where the client requested additional work. Maintained current W-9 and contractor insurance information records for each of the thousands of vendors utilized. Created, systematized, and distributed spreadsheets for each client to track progress of their work orders for that week to ensure that the Corporate offices were kept advised of the status of each of the open work orders. Initiated and facilitated a document archiving plan to scan and save thousands of hard copies of work orders and invoices on a quarterly basis for future auditing purposes. Show less

Greater Tampa Bay Area

Processed various customer requests such as opening new checking, savings, IRA, CD, and Money Market accounts, modified existing accounts as requested, provided telephone support and assistance for clients and employees, and provided full account support for customers. Chosen to be a traveling (“floating”) teller based on interpersonal skills and knowledge of company protocol, reporting to branches that were understaffed due to vacation, leave, or illness. Through extensive product knowledge… Show more Processed various customer requests such as opening new checking, savings, IRA, CD, and Money Market accounts, modified existing accounts as requested, provided telephone support and assistance for clients and employees, and provided full account support for customers. Chosen to be a traveling (“floating”) teller based on interpersonal skills and knowledge of company protocol, reporting to branches that were understaffed due to vacation, leave, or illness. Through extensive product knowledge, identified alternative interest-bearing accounts that would profit the client and discussed the possible risks and benefits with them confidentially, allowing the client to make an informed decision when it came to Money Market, CD, and/or IRA accounts. Promoted to Vault Teller at last assigned branch; additional duties included balancing the vault daily and ordering currency (including foreign), on an as-needed basis. Show less

Greater Tampa Bay Area

Originally sourced to answer phones and take orders from customers; expanded knowledge of each position in the restaurant and earned a management role at the Brandon location supervising up to 45 employees per shift. Created weekly schedule and verified time cards for all employees. Responsible for resolving customer issues when they arose. Monitored and managed twice-weekly store inventory, placing orders for food and supplies as needed. Reconciled driver ‘banks’ and cash drawers and compiled… Show more Originally sourced to answer phones and take orders from customers; expanded knowledge of each position in the restaurant and earned a management role at the Brandon location supervising up to 45 employees per shift. Created weekly schedule and verified time cards for all employees. Responsible for resolving customer issues when they arose. Monitored and managed twice-weekly store inventory, placing orders for food and supplies as needed. Reconciled driver ‘banks’ and cash drawers and compiled daily bank deposits. Personally requested by the General Manager to facilitate interviewing and training new hires for two new store openings (Plant City and Bloomingdale) to ensure consistent product and customer satisfaction. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Psychology - Applied Behavior Analysis

PhD in Behavior Analysis with a focus on Behavioral Pharmacology Related coursework: Skinner’s Behaviorism, Experimental Analysis.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Psychological Science

Related coursework: Learning and Behavior, Psychological Research Methods (Statistics) I, Psychological Research Methods (Statistics) II.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Ψ President Columbus State University chapter of Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology (November.