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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Talent management consultant with 9+ years of independent consulting experience. Dedicated to collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to develop and execute evidence-based strategies using research and data analytics. Committed to driving organizational change by implementing effective workforce initiatives that create meaningful impact. Extensive training and experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research processes including but not limited to job analysis, competency development, training needs assessment, leadership and skill-based training content development, data management, survey development and measurement, advanced statistical analyses, and interviewing techniques.

Fairfax, Va

- Conduct research in the areas of leadership, leadership development, and multiteam systems (MTSs) in a variety of different contexts including military, emergency response, and hospital settings. -Provide project management support to productive research labs, including ensuring deliverables are met according to strategic direction.-Manage federally funded research grants to ensure meeting target deliverables. -Teaching responsibilities include preparing and delivering course materials for several courses including: (1) upper division undergraduate course on the psychology of groups and teams (online), (2) undergraduate research methods lab, and (3) undergraduate social psychology

United States

Second ten month appointment as a graduate research assistantfor the Division of Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) at the US Naval Academy. Responsibilities include: - Conduct research projects in collaboration with faculty at USNA pertaining to assessing leader and leadership development outcomes, understanding factors that influence engagement in leadership development activities, and moral development.- Participate in and facilitate research development meetings within LEAD and in collaboration with other institutes.-Assist in writing articles based on ongoing research for publication in both academic and trade journals.

Annapolis, Md

Ten month appointment as a graduate research assistant for the Division of Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) at the US Naval Academy. Responsibilities included: - Conduct research projects in collaboration with faulty at USNA- Participate in and facilitate research development meetings within LEAD and in collaboration with other institutes-Assist in writing articles based on ongoing research for publication in both academic and trade journals

Greater San Diego Area

-Responsible for coordinating and managing the day to day operations of several research studies using organizational and leadership strategies to implement evidence-based practices in mental health care and social service settings.-Coordinated recruitment, data collection, data management, data analysis, and scheduling intervention activities (e.g., training, strategy meetings with executives). -In collaboration with the PI and Sr. Statistician, I oversaw data management procedures for the research lab, including creating and implementing standardized procedures, training and serving as a resource to research assistants, and oversaw regular checks on datasets.-Acted as a liaison between the research team and service system collaborators and stakeholders to ensure that project goals, such as data collection, are sufficiently met in accordance with project timelines.-Trained and assisted in the management of research assistants to ensure project deadlines and goals were achieved.

Greater San Diego Area

Lab member of Dr. Mark Ehrhart's Research on Organizational and Leadership Effectiveness (ROLE) lab. Worked on a project in which we traced employees through a management training program. Examined a variety of constructs such as: proactive personality, socialization, employee engagement, & job performance. Utilized Excel and SPSS, to assist colleagues in managing a large database. Lead the survey administration for the research project, serving as a liasion between the the research lab and the key contacts at the organization.

Greater San Diego Area

A part of the Strategic Support Services group, assisting with a variety of facilitation activities, strategic planning, leadership development (assistance in coordinating the program, development of reinforcement strategies to improve knowledge transfer, and program evaluation), team building, and organizational culture interventions. Coordination and editing of a variety of written reports (e.g. efficiency studies, employee opinion survey report). Co-lead an optimization study examining the administrative support function of a Division. Responsibilities include conducting over 30 one-on-one interviews with participants, qualitative analysis identifying major themes, providing recommendations to create a more efficient and effective Division, and data feedback presentations to executive teams and participants.Gained skills and experience working with local government agencies.

Livermore, Ca

Developed and reviewed copy for various products. Coordinated sponsorship projects. Managed and created content for all of FINIS' social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Instagram, etc). Assisted on event coordination and consulted with the CEO on various marketing projects. Created and implemented the International Social Media plan, increasing FINIS' visibility on a global level. This included faciliation of various phone/skype meetings with international partners.

Oakley, Ca

Greeted gym members at the door. Experience with POS handling sales of gym products and services. Provided excellent customer service answering membership questions asked by current and prospective members. Answered phones and organized front desk area.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Activities and Societies: Industrial and Organizational Psychology Student Association (IOPSA) PresidentDissertation focused.

Master Of Science (Ms), Applied Psychology - Industrial & Organizational Psychology

Activities and Societies: SDSU Psychology Master's Commitee, SDSU Psychology Graduate Ambassador

Bba, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi Member, McNair Scholar, Women's Swimming & Diving Team Captain

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Psychology