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RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Summary
Dedicated User Experience and Human Factors professional with excellent technical, analytical and communication skills demonstrated by 2 years of experience.
Education and Training
Master of Science: Human Systems Engineering December 2017 Arizona State University Polytechnic, Mesa, Arizona Human Systems Engineering 4.00/ 4.00
Bachelor of Science: Industrial/Organizational Psychology December 2016 Arizona State University Polytechnic, Mesa, Arizona Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3.73/4.00
Associate: Art General Studies December 2014 Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix, Arizona Art General Studies 3.84/4.00
Experience
Agilis Consulting Carefree, Arizona Research Assistant 08/2016 to Current
  • Contracted for usability and human factors consumer research.
  • Managed a risk - based analysis of critical care medical devices and technology.
  • Analyzed the use of reference materials in critical care field study.
  • Tasked with the set-up and maintenance of a large volume usability study in simulated and clinical environments.
  • Assisted in research for medical device manufacturer seeking FDA approval.
Exponent Phoenix, Arizona Research Assistant 12/2016 to 03/2017
  • Conducted usability testing for Fortune 50 multinational consumer electronics company.
  • Manipulated variables for usability tests based on client's needs moderate over 100 sessions for user performance and product design field study.
  • Led participants through protocols to complete usability test.
  • Communicated progress, issues, and product status to the project manager.
VA Hospital Phoenix, Arizona 05/2014 to 08/2014
  • Aided the team of Certified Dietetic Technicians in developing and administering disease-specific diets.
  • Developed and administered a training programs to address lifestyle adjustments after diagnosis.
  • Observed and personally administered alternative feeding methods.
  • Organized, coordinated and implemented weekly farmers market.
  • Observed the interactions between members of interdisciplinary care teams to achieve positive healthcare outcomes.
  • Effectively and professionally communicated with patients.
  • Displayed expertise in standards in medical device design.
Advanced Human Factors Human Factors 01/2014 to Current
JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale, Arizona Restaurant Manager 05/2006 to 05/2014
  • Developed and implemented training program for conceptually different Food & Beverage departments.
  • Communicated expectations and responsibilities.
  • Advanced the existing team structure to reflect the increased service standards in hospitality and golf industry.
  • Analyzed and corrected the flaws of the existing inventory process to maximize profit.
  • Recruited, trained and developed all new hires.
  • Standardized the training process for the entire property.
  • Analyzed and communicated the departmental profit and loss results with the executive committee.
Se�or Pedro Restaurant Waterfall, South Africa Owner/Operator 08/2003 to 03/2006
  • Converted an old public library into a 160 seats restaurant.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised a multicultural team.
  • Collaborated with financial institutions to secure funding for the enterprise by creating a detailed business plan, financial forecast and yearly budgets.
  • Developed aggressive marketing strategy to introduce the restaurant to the local community.
  • Designed, programmed, and maintained point-of sale (POS) system.
  • Handled variety of situations in a fast-paced environment successfully Research Effects of Signaling on Transient Information Effect in Multimedia Learning, Capstone project, advisor Dr.
  • Scotty Craig, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Relevant Coursework.
Statistical Methods Advanced Statistical Methods Cognitive Science
  • Sensation and Perception Memory and Cognition Learning and Motivation Industrial/ Organizational Psychology Research Methods Leading Enterprise Business and Professional Communication Corporate Communication.
Skills
  • SPSS
  • RStudio
  • Camtasia
  • Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher
  • Adobe Animation
  • Qualtrics
  • Axure RP
  • Internet Knowledgeable,
  • VistA CPRS
  • Conflict Resolution
Activities and Honors
November 2013 Phi Theta Kappa Professional Memberships Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) 2
Languages
Fluent in English and Bulgarian Conversing in German, Italian, Russian and Spanish
Skills
Adobe, Animation, budgets, Bulgarian, business plan, Conflict Resolution, consumer electronics, critical care, client, diagnosis, Fluent in English, fast, FDA approval, financial, German, inventory, Italian, marketing strategy, market, materials, Memory, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, Multimedia, Enterprise, Organizational, POS, product design, profit, profit and loss, progress, protocols, Psychology, Research, Russian, Spanish, SPSS, training programs, usability testing, VistA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Agilis Consulting
  • Exponent
  • VA Hospital
  • Advanced Human Factors
  • JW Marriott Camelback Inn
  • Se�or Pedro Restaurant
  • Statistical Methods Advanced Statistical Methods

School Attended

  • Arizona State University Polytechnic
  • Paradise Valley Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Research Assistant
  • Human Factors
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Owner/Operator
  • Cognitive Science

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Human Systems Engineering December 2017
    Bachelor of Science : Industrial/Organizational Psychology December 2016
    Associate : Art General Studies December 2014

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