Iris Lin Email & Phone Number

Iris has extensive experience with Industrial-Organizational Psychology and she is passionate about guiding people towards actionable insights that are based on strong foundations of science. She leverages her expertise to assist others in making data-informed decisions, whether that is identifying strengths and developmental gaps at the individual level or informing key product and business decisions at the team and organizational levels. Experienced in research methodology and in conducting and interpreting talent assessments, Iris has worked with leaders and consultants to deepen their understanding of the appropriate usage of psychological assessments during selection, development, and succession planning. Throughout her years in the talent sphere, she has led and completed projects of varying sizes and time horizons, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, as demonstrated by her ability to write compelling and engaging content for business-minded or academic audiences as well as deliver informative and comprehensive presentations tailored to various internal stakeholder groups and external customers.Known for her strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills, Iris actively works to create psychologically safe environments where team members are encouraged to share their thoughts, opinions, and concerns. She has learned to alter her management style to fit the needs and experience levels of individual contributors. Additionally, the fast-pace of work and the constantly changing needs of the market has strengthened her ability to maintain composure while under pressure, work through ambiguity and uncertainty, creatively solve problems, and execute and deliver results within agreed upon timelines.

Listed skills include Research, Spss, Data Analysis, Report Writing, and 18 others.

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  Research Scientist

  Multi-Health Systems Inc. (Mhs)

  Sep 2013 - Present - Toronto, Canada Area

  Provide subject matter expertise and lead product development teams in the design of self-rated and performance-based assessments that are scientifically sound, customer-centric, and user-friendly for corporate contexts.- Perform extensive market research, focus groups, interviews, and competitor analysis to determine future product needs.- Complete reviews of academic research to formulate theoretical models that guide item development.- Create test items for self-report and performance-based tests. Work with external subject matter experts to conduct reviews of test items for content validity, difficulty and readability levels, and DEI.- Design research studies and generate hypotheses for data collection and validity studies. Coordinate with external data collection vendors to ensure data collection quotas are met.- Work with psychometrician to determine statistical analysis approach and interpret analyses findings.- Collaborate with Marketing and Training specialists to create marketing collateral (e.g., product brochures, infographics, white papers, blogs, coaching resources) and certification programs and materials.Demonstrate ability to switch project perspectives as needed, from detailed reviews for quality assurance to the big picture view needed to balance the diverse perspectives and interests of multiple stakeholders.Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders to understand their perspectives and concerns and address their questions or requests.Actively mentor new hires, imparting best research and market practices. Identified process improvements to increase efficiency in research and development efforts.