Experienced psychological, behavioral, and neurological researcher dedicated to improving the lives of individuals faced with mental health concerns. Extensive experience in research proposal, approval, performance, and presentation.
Skills
Data analysis and entry using SPSS and R
Enzyme immunoassay
Skilled in intake interviewing
Strong public speaker
Advanced research in behavioral neuroscience
Microsoft Office Suite
Work History
Research Assistant , 01/2016
to Current Southwestern University- Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory – Georgetown Texas
Developed two original research projects with intent to publish
Performed experimental procedures on research subjects (long-evans rats)
Trained incoming student workers on proper safety procedures, recording procedures, animal care, and experimental procedures
Kept detailed record of all lab activities
Analyzed research data using SPSS
Wrote original APA-style manuscripts
Research Assistant , 08/2014
to 05/2015 Southwestern University- Health Psychology Laboratory – Georgetown,
Texas
Developed and performed three original research projects
Applied for International Review Board approval
Obtained informed consent for over 100 research participants
Created and validated two new survey measures
Wrote original Apa- style manuscripts
Presented research findings at local conference
Research Assistant , 06/2016
to 08/2016 University of Texas at Austin- Psychoneuroendocrinology Laboratory – Austin,
Texas
Proposed performance measures on social stress tasks
Independently assayed over 500 saliva samples for physiological data
Entered survey responses using careful version control
Generated reliable, computerized method to measure digit
ratio
Proposed, analyzed, wrote, and presented original abstract for
International Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology Conference
Research Assistant , 06/2016
to 08/2016 University of Texas at Austin- Adolescent Development Laboratroy – Austin,
Texas
Reviewed and revised survey measures and computerized tasks
for NIH funded project
Input participant survey responses
Assisted with experimental data collection as a confederate
Prepared research materials, including placebo and
testosterone nasal sprays
Administered surveys and computerized tasks
Evaluated participants' behavior during surveys
computerized tasks
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology,
Current Southwestern University - Georgetown,
Texas
Recipient of Pirate Award Scholarship
Full year course work in psychological research methods and statistics
Affiliations
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity
International Society of Psychoneuroednocrinology
Other Positions
Alpha Xi Delta Publicity Chair: Organized public relations with Southwestern campus and
Georgetown community at large , Head of quarterly newsletter; responsible for design,
assignment, and editing of stories, Enforced Alpha Xi Delta's code of conduct
Alpha XI Delta Alumne Relations Chair: Organize alumnae events, Manage and procure donations, Maintain relationships with our alumnae
