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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

∙Consolidated cognitive science resources for peer advising appointments promoting students exploration of ideal careers and guaranteeing questions are answered above and beyond their expectations by preparing materials beforehand ∙Coordinated a peer facilitated honors writing group to foster solidarity while engaging in a long-term writing process∙Relayed collegiate student research insights to numerous undergraduate students contemplating becoming involved in academic research laboratories∙Engaged with students online through Slack and GroupMe to promote campus events and advertising advising hours generating a sense of community among the majors∙Collaborated with 10 other peer facilitators to provide students with comprehensive resources and networking events to optimize their cognitive science academic experience

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Reuter-Lorenz Cognitive Aging Lab - Working Memory Training StudyPrincipal Investigators: Dr. Patricia Reuter-Lorenz & Dr. Alexandru Iordan∙Completing an honors thesis that investigated the behavioral effects of a working memory (WM) training program on cognitively impaired older adults∙Articulated detailed task instructions to the participants during behavioral data collection sessions guaranteeing their comprehension of the WM training program and its associated tasks∙Compiled over 100 sources to conduct a literature review serving as the introduction section in my honor’s thesis ∙Interpreted the cognitive psychology studies background knowledge to various non-academic populations demonstrating the ability to effectively express academic scientific information to external audiences

New Albany, Ohio, United States

∙Verified and cataloged pool guests identification upon entrance to ensure only approved members were using the private facilities∙Supervised swimmers ages 1-85+ and carefully enforced swimming facility policies and guidelines to ensure patron safety in a secure environment∙Maintained vigilance while actively guarding the swimming pool to enforce swimmers to behave responsibly and appropriately∙Conducted daily water readings to maintain chemicals at safe levels and avoid potential illnesses among patrons∙Implemented brand new COVID-19 policies & lifeguard practices for the neighborhood pool in response to the pandemic

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Principal Investigator: Dr. Kent BerridgeGraduate supervisor: Ileana Morales∙Synthesized semester-long academic research experiences in an independent study paper highlighting the lab’s revolutionary work regarding the incentive-sensitization theory of addiction∙Developed new fine motor skills to demonstrate optimum care procedures for maintaining the animal models optimal health∙Examined rat models daily to implement necessary post-operative care procedures certifying their successful recovery from surgery∙Demonstrated diligent attention to detail while interacting with animal models protecting their safety and promoting the highest level of comfortability considering the animal subject’s quality of life is pertinent to the research study’s outcomes∙Conducted 4 different behavioral tests on rat models acquiring the necessary data to contribute to the greater neuroscience literature on the neural bases of pleasure and desire

New Albany, Ohio, United States

∙Executed the visual merchandising strategy for Hollister North America Stores, replicating an in-store experience for the purposes of testing new visual merchandising designs∙Serviced the visual merchandising department at the mock-store through assembling built-in closets and reorganizing clothing displays∙Cataloged the arriving inventory shipments by organizing packages based on department and opening delivery boxes in a systematic fashion∙Located individual clothing pieces and accessories from floor-to-ceiling bays by diligently searching though thousands of items by locating the corresponding item code to the item’s tag

Gahanna, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Principal Investigator: Dr. Leah Pyter•Developed a greater understanding of psychological research processes first-hand by joining a university laboratory and working directly with mice models ∙Recorded detailed notes during mice model resection and minor surgeries to streamline surgical processes and maintain a level of written organization in the lab environment •Assisted in running mice model behavioral experiments to augment graduate students and the lab members data collection results

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Cognitive Science

Activities and Societies: Cognitive Science Peer Facilitator, Psychology Research Assistant, WOLV TV- Michigan Time Associate Producer.

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society Treasurer, International Thespian Honor Society Historian, Head Light Booth Operator.