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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Led meetings with senior leadership presenting research insights and then actioned on feedback• Shaped conceptual framing and backbone of article for flagship online publication• Provided novel insights to senior leadership using organizational data pool for content and knowledge creation• Surveyed applied and scientific literature to construct best practice scan for goal setting, performance appraisals, ongoing development, and consequence management

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

• Directed effort to transition in-person scenario to virtual scenario by delegating tasks to team of 10 graduate and undergraduate students• Coordinated material and personnel resources to run 8 developmental assessment centers per year for a total of 50 Honors Scholars.• Coached and trained three Deloitte consultants each development center to integrate with relevant processes and leverage their professional expertise.

Pennsylvania, United States

Clinical and Translational Science Institute (May 2019 – August 2019)• Created team toolkit for interdisciplinary scientists and managers to support team creation and management.• Provided evidence-based recommendations for team meetings, conflict management, and setting expectations.

USAID, (August 2019 - May 2020) - Employee Engagement• Ran statistical analyses (EFA, CFA) to ascertain factor structure of survey items to validate engagement survey.• Ensured data quality by systematically examining missing data in R programming.• Supported team of four graduate students to write sections of yearly report for presentation to USAID leadership.Gully Development Program, (May 2018-May 2020) - Leadership Development• Created assessment program for Labor and Employment Relations Master’s students. • Collaborated with 5 graduate students to craft multiple simulations (i.e., written case study, role play, behavioral interview, etc.) to assess students. • Developed a competency model, multiple assessment exercises, and behaviorally anchored rating scales.• Scheduled, organized, and managed process for 10+ assessments each semester.Soaring Heights School, (September 2018 – December 2018) - Leadership Development• Developed and delivered a custom leadership training seminar to address communication and collaboration barriers amongst teachers and staff.• Conducted focus groups and one-on-one interviews with school director, teachers, and auxiliary staff to identify training needs and barriers to effectiveness.Penn State THON (October 2017 – May 2019) - Employee Engagement• Worked with THON executive director to deliver empirical results on volunteer engagement• Delivered report on diversity and inclusion levels and gave evidence-based options for changes that could be made to organization

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

• Formulated strategic plan for acquisition and future business plan to ensure successful transition from previous owners. • Increased store sales >20% year over year, while decreasing overhead by implementing efficient systems and technologies. • Negotiated lower rates from multiple vendors for purchasing, online implementation of ecommerce store, and real estate space.Though I am still involved in some store operations, I took a step back from my role to attend graduate school full time in 2017.

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

• Led store operations, staffing, customer satisfaction, product quality, financial performance and team development. • Managed store with the highest sales volume among a district of 13 stores within Central Pennsylvania and Metro Pittsburgh. • Attained customer survey results in the top 5% of all 15,000 company owned stores for “Overall Customer Satisfaction.”• Certified Learning Coach (11/2005); Retail Management Training Program (05/2006); Certified Classroom Facilitator (05/2006).

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Master Of Science - Ms, Psychology