Service Services
Resume:
TRAVIS G HALL
abg33z@r.postjobfree.com
B.S. Sociology: Emphasis Quantitative Analysis; July 2010
E DUCATION
Brigham Young University–Idaho; Rexburg, Idaho
Accomplishments: GPA 3.88; Full-Tuition Academic Scholarship; Graduated in less than 3 years
Skill Set: SPSS (T-Test, Chi-Square, Anova, Linear Regression and Logistic Regression), Survey
Design, Program Evaluation, Fluent in Spanish, Critical Thinker, Adaptable, Effective
Communicator, Independent
W ORK EXPERIENCE Lead Investigator; July 2011 - Present
Rehabilitative Health Services; Idaho Falls, Idaho
Statistically assess the effectiveness of psychosocial services received by clients
Apply critical thinking skills to develop extensive methods of research
Measure client progress in achieving social, mental and emotional goals
Create SPSS database and statistically analyze results
Identify psychosocial service implications on clients
Present quantitative results and offer improvement of services
Responsible for training 25 social workers on research techniques
Psycho-Social Rehabilitator; August 2010 - April 2011
Rehabilitative Health Services; Idaho Falls, Idaho
Established therapeutic relationships through effective communication
Aided clients in developing coping skills to reach goals
Provided written reports documenting strategy and progression
Lead Investigator; October 2010 - November 2010
Fremont School District; Ashton, Idaho
Surveyed 200+ district employees and 1,000+ students
Collaborated with School District Superintendent
Created original SPSS database and statistically analyzed results
Presented results to School District Board of Trustees to determine district policy
Research Evaluation Specialist; March 2010 - September 2010
Brigham Young University–Idaho; Rexburg, Idaho
Beautification Project (Results impacted BYU-Idaho policy)
Wheelchair Ad Campaign (Promoted wheelchair access at BYU-Idaho)
Perception of American Dream and Social Mobility
College Major and Political Affiliation
Above projects included: Development of original survey and SPSS database, conducted
statistical analysis of findings and presented quantitative results to general audience
Nationally Certified Tutor; January 2010 - July 2010
Brigham Young University–Idaho; Rexburg, Idaho
Partnered with Dr. Michael Abel to establish tutoring position
Tutored senior-level students in research methods and social statistics analysis
Measured student performance to evaluate the effectiveness of tutoring services
Teaching Assistant; January 2010 - July 2010
Brigham Young University–Idaho; Rexburg, Idaho
Substituted for professors and graded student’s papers
College Level Teaching; April 2011 - July 2011; September 2009 - December 2009
Brigham Young University–Idaho; Rexburg, Idaho
Designed and taught 2 courses: Political Sociology; Society and Education
Sociological Association Research Conference;
W ORK EXPERIENCE cont’d April 2010
Marriot City Center; Oakland, California
Presented original quantitative research at graduate student conference
Student Research Conference; March 2010
Brigham Young University–Idaho; Rexburg, Idaho
Presented 3 research papers containing original quantitative research
Quantitative Research Papers Under Review for Scholarly Publication; Current
Brigham Young University–Idaho; Rexburg, Idaho
Institutional Analysis and Religiosity: The Deciding Factors of Academic Success
Religiosity and Academic Success: Defining Resilience among Teens in Low Socioeconomic
Situations
Orphanage Service;
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE April 2011 - July 2011
Help International; San Salvador, El Salvador
Applied critical thinking skills to develop projects that improved resident’s quality of life
Youth Counselor; August 2010, July 2009
Chicago Inner-City Youth Camp; Chicago, Illinois; Driggs, Idaho
Motivated large group of at risk boys from different ethnic backgrounds
Led team-building exercises to improve moral character
Sociology Society; January 2010 - July 2010
Brigham Young University–Idaho; Rexburg, Idaho
Research Analyst (Encouraged and taught students how to get involved in research)
President (Led team of students in service activities and educational discussions)
Orphanage Service; December 2007; December 2004 - March 2005
Orphanage Support Services Organization; Quito, Ecuador
Adapted to difficult living environment
Responsible for physical and emotional needs of children
Humanitarian Service; August 2005 - 2007
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Dominican Republic
Taught self-sustaining principles and counseled individuals and families
R eferences Available Upon Request
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