MA candidate eager to utilize academic background in psychology, terrorism studies, nuclear proliferation, and international relations toward actively supporting a dynamic organization as a results-focused Research Assistant.

 

 

 

       Academic credentials include MA in Forensic Psychology (pending), Master s Certificate in Terrorism Studies, and BS in Psychology with Criminology minor.

       Extensive experience in conducting literature reviews and preparing reports.

       Adept at using academic databases, including PsycInfo, Lexis-Nexis, CQ Researcher, EBSCOhost, and Google Scholar.

       Analyzed data and wrote brief case studies for Center for Strategic and International Studies

       Proven ability to improve efficiency and business performance through database management.

 

 

 

MA in Forensic Psychology (pending final thesis review)

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX

       Thesis Topic: US nuclear policy and threatening approach to North Korea, demonstrated through case study on how narcissism functions on the group level in the North Korean government and how this leads to an aggressive response to perceived threats.

       Course work included:  Research Design and Methods, Advanced Research Methods, Clinical Interviewing, Psychology and the Law, Psychopathology, Ethics, Social Psychology and the Legal System, Psychology of Personality, Personality Assessment, Role of the Psychologist in Death Penalty Litigation

 

Master s Certificate in Terrorism Studies

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX

       Coursework included: Psychology of Terrorism, Psychology of Cults, Terrorism and Apocalyptic Violence, Comparative Fundamentalism, Violence Across the Globe, Terrorism Seminar Series

 

BS in Psychology, Minor in Criminology

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

       Graduated with Honors

       Coursework included: Psychopathology, Personality, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Psychology, Criminal Law, Police and Society

       Conducted research at Applied Behavior Analysis Department in conjunction with Alachua County ARC in developing behavior modification programs aimed at improving daily life and functioning of people with cognitive and developmental disabilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAMERECRUITER.COM, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2007

Office & Database Manager

       Updated and maintained communications database.

       Successfully developed strategies for improving business performance through comprehensive research of competitor, industry, and consumer trends.

 

SOUTH BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL, Hollywood, FL 2002, 2007

Substitute Teacher

       Instructed classes in Psychology, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, and English.

 

CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, Washington, DC 2006

Intern, Homeland Security Program

       Conducted data analyses and authored case studies on historical instances of exposure to biological and nuclear contaminants and terrorist attacks, and subsequent recovery efforts.

       Assisted in preparation of proposal on immediate and long-term recovery efforts following WMD attack on major US metropolitan area.

       Carried out tracking of homeland and international security issues in media.

       Initiated development of database focusing on annual US expenditures for prevention of, and recovery from, natural disaster, wars, terrorism, and other events.

       Prepared introductory correspondences relating to creation of Homeland Security Fellowship.

       Created PowerPoint presentations and assisted with management of special events.

 

INTERACTIVE, INC., Xxxxxx, XXXXXX 2003

Research Assistant

       Conducted Youth Risk Behavior surveys at XXXXXX City public high schools.

 

 

 

MS Office, Windows, Mac OS, PsycInfo, Lexis-Nexis, CQ Researcher, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar