Megan Byers Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ga, Us

Leading all stages of research, employing a variety of methods including but not limited to interviews, surveys, card sorts, tree tests, usability tests. Planning and execution of a mixed methods pilot for a new product. Reporting and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Tenafly, New Jersey, Us

• Communicate closely with nationwide clients and stakeholders including Market and UX Researchers, Claims Substantiation Coordinators, Product Managers, and Directors with primarily remote communication through video conference and email. • Collaboratively manage teams of 3 – 5 recruiters and a project coordinator.• Successfully recruit participants for UX and Market research studies including but not limited to: cochlear implant patients, diabetes pump users, physicians, first time homebuyers, personal care product users, and cell phone users. • Utilize Google Suite for daily operations, organizing recruitment, collecting and organizing data and tracking team progress.• Collect and present key data to researchers such as daily entries for diary studies.• Developed and implemented new on-boarding and employee training process, resulting in significant time saved, decrease in user errors, fewer meetings and remote training capability. • Identify plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.• Initiate and oversee multiple projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.• Develop implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones.

• Interviewed diverse clientele including individuals and groups ages 14 – 70 performing in Olympic development swimming, youth soccer, martial arts, and lacrosse. • Developed and facilitated sessions focused on life skills development, performance enhancement and performance consistency.

Denver, Co, Us

• Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.• Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.• Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.• Incorporated engaging activities and content into curriculum development, resulting in students having an increased understanding on the material, higher retention rates and ultimately, improved graduation rates.

Denver, Colorado, Us

• Reviewed clinical notes, providing feedback and guidance to increase effectiveness of student’s work and research. Special projects: Supervised Sport and Performance Program implementation with high risk occupations (firefighting, law enforcement, etc.), soccer teams, CrossFit athletes, musicians, and gymnasts.

Denver, Colorado, Us

• Taught graduate level statistics to classes of 55, developing and formatting coursework as needed.• Developed in-class examples that were relevant to students, helping connect the content with real life situations, reducing grade failures and ensuring students met licensure standards. • Improved student understanding by efficiently managing teaching materials and answering students' discussion inquiries, as well as providing timely feedback to students on all testing results. • Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.• Guided students through research planning, providing support and expertise through process. • Utilized SPSS – Statistical Software Platform.

Denver, Colorado, Us

• Delegated and managed 12 consultants’ placements within the site, matching sport psychology consultants with teams and individuals.• Maintained close communication with Master’s Program Chair reporting weekly updates and clinical notes.

Denver, Colorado, Us

• Worked directly with professional staff and clients within the Center for Performance Excellence (CPEX), provided consulting on performance enhancement and sport psychology techniques with high school and college level teams.• Provided focused coaching around team dynamics, focus, motivation, resilience, and visualization. • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.• Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.

Denver, Colorado, Us

• Lead the periodization, implementation of a mental skills program with a varsity high school athletics team.• Recorded and organized observations into a case study focusing on insights and recommendations for novice practitioners in the field of sport and performance psychology. • Conducted observations, interviews, and administered surveys.

Boulder, Co, Us

• Helped college aged students identify their personal strengths and areas of growth and make plans to move forward.• Provided support and coaching around organization skills, academic success, emotional regulation, and life management.• Implemented Barkley measurements for identifying executive function deficits.

• Maintained updated, detailed computer records on all patients receiving treatment. • Facilitated therapy groups on acceptance and commitment, implemented successful behavioral management techniques.

• Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and foster teamwork.• Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.• Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.• Improved player behavior through modeling, conflict resolution and disciplinary interventions as needed.• Incorporated Sport Psychology program and motivational interviewing to encourage sport, life skills, and academic achievement.

Columbia, Sc, Us

• Assisted Dr. Nicole Zarrett in developing a research project on physical activity intervention in children.• Implemented an after-school program within a local middle school that promoted positive social interaction and physical activity among its students. • Led activities, kept the children physically active and positive, assisted with interviewing and transcribing.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Sport And Performance Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology, Minor In Physical Education/Athletic Coaching