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RESEARCH VOLUNTEER
Professional Summary

Recent MSc Health Psychology graduate from University College London with a successful background in skills required for psychology research. Experienced in administering psychological tests, conducting psychological and epidemiological research, and designing psychological and epidemiological studies.

Skill Highlights
  • Excellent writing and critical thinking skills
  • Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook
  • Experienced in conducting vast literature reviews and systematic reviews
  • Time management
  • Spreadsheet management
  • Self-directed
  • Extensive knowledge of clinical and psychological terms
  • Proficient with statistical analysis through the use of Excel and SPSS
  • Skilled in writing research protocols, grant applications and ethical approval applications
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Fundraising background
  • Cooperative team member
Accomplishments

Research

  • Researched and developed the efficacy of music therapy for fibromyalgia patients which resulted in a publication.

Presenting

  • Demonstrated strong communication skills through presenting findings of a literature review regarding social support and mindfulness.

Professional Experience
Research Volunteer
July 2013 to September 2015 Fibromyalgia Association UK - Paisley, Scotland
  • Published an article of the efficacy of music therapy for fibromyalgia on ProHealth magazine
  • Evaluated recent research of causes and treatment of fibromyalgia Compiled research for the official website
  • Researched various psychological components of fibromyalgia and possible therapies
  • Conducted evaluations to assess quality of NHS (National Health Service) approved treatments for fibromyalgia
  • Analyzed evidence provided by the NHS and NIH for various therapies and treatments
  • Wrote articles summarising effective treatments for patients of fibromyalgia
  • Combined aspects of health psychology in order for patients of fibromyalgia to understand the psychological and emotional components associated with fibromyalgia
Research Intern
March 2015 to May 2015 Headspace - Islington, London
  • Researched and scored psychological measures for mindfulness for ongoing research collaborations
  • Designed internal research study designs and clinical trials regarding the efficacy of mindfulness
  • Researched psychological aspects of mindfulness and compiled a literature review of effects of society on mindfulness practice
  • Collaborated with physicians and university staff to develop new research protocols
  • Compiled results and literature findings into presentations
Volunteer
January 2015 to August 2015 University College London Health Behaviour Research Center - Euston, London

  • Helped organize Qualitative Research Symposium 2015
  • Aided with data analyses on qualitative and quantitative projects
  • Helped designed qualitative psychological measures
  • Ensured research data was entered and analyzed in a timely manner
  • Helped apply for research grants and ethical approval for future studies
  • Gained experience in writing research proposals
Volunteer
October 2012 to July 2013 Volunteered with University of Reading Psychology Department - Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
  • Helped administer and score students' psychological and cognitive tests
  • Helped design and test pilot cognitive and neurological studies
  • Provided research and ethics education to research subjects, to develop their understanding of consent forms, ethical approval, and double-blind procedures if the trial was a randomized controlled trial
Project Manager
March 2013 to May 2013 Disabled Child India - Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

  • Aided with research for children with developmental disorders, located in Asia and Berkshire, United Kingdom
  • Developed project ideas and future plans
  • Helped with research funding and grant applications
  • Contacted organizations and schools for collaborations and liaisons
  • Gained experience in writing research proposals
  • Gained experience in critiquing research and evidence
Intern
August 2010 to December 2010 Lyles & Crawford Clinical Consulting - Atlanta, Georgia
  • Helped with administration duties and data entry
  • Aided with research for bipolar disorder and possible treatments
  • Gained experience in medical billing, patient registration and scheduling
  • Learned about various alternative therapies and medication needed for bipolar disorder
Education and Training
High School Diploma : 2011 Alpharetta High School - Alpharetta , Georgia GPA: GPA: 3.8

United States of America GPA: 3.8

Bachelor of Science : Psychology, 2014 University of Reading - Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Grade: 2:1

  • Coursework in neuropsychology, developmental psychology, social psychology and cognitive psychology
  • Gained experience in scoring and analysing neuropsychological and cognitive psychological measures
  • Extensive coursework in statistical analysis
  • Dissertation in the effect of flavonoids on cognition
Master of Science : Health Psychology, 2015 University College London - Euston, London, United Kingdom

Grade: Predicted 2:1

  • Coursework in Psychology and Epidemiology
  • Conducted systematic reviews and literature reviews
  • Extensive experience in analysing psychological measures and epidemiological studies
  • Dissertation in colon cancer, breast cancer, and cervical cancer screening decisions
Skills

Psychology Research: clinical trials, conferences, data entry, essays, systematic reviews, literature reviews, forms, grant applications, medical billing, familiarity with NHS and international health policies, presentations, proposals, protocols, Microsoft Office, SPSS, qualitative research, quantitative research, teaching, and writing articles


People Skills: Leadership, advanced problem-solving, organizational skills, management, enthusiastic people person, and multi-tasking

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Fibromyalgia Association UK
  • Headspace
  • University College London Health Behaviour Research Center
  • Volunteered with University of Reading Psychology Department
  • Disabled Child India
  • Lyles & Crawford Clinical Consulting

School Attended

  • Alpharetta High School
  • University of Reading
  • University College London

Job Titles Held:

  • Research Volunteer
  • Research Intern
  • Volunteer
  • Project Manager
  • Intern

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 2011
    Bachelor of Science : Psychology , 2014
    Master of Science : Health Psychology , 2015

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