Project Human Resources
Resume:
Brian T Lakey
Philadelphia, PA 19103
September 22, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
I respectfully submit my application as a Psychology Human Resources
Associate at your company.
In 2009 I graduated from Haverford College, an academic institution of
the most rigorous nature (consistently ranked by US News & World Report as
a Top 10 Liberal Arts College). I earned a B.A. in Psychology, having co-
authored one psychology paper currently under review for publication, and
executed an additional independent senior thesis project on
psycholinguistics. I was employed as a work-study Project Assistant at the
Humanities Center for the duration of my time at Haverford, facilitating
the execution of Humanities-sponsored exhibits and projects, and networking
with other offices.
In January of 2010, I was hired for a competitive position as a
cognitive research specialist with the University of Pennsylvania, where I
have spent the last nine months working on an intensive research project
with the Department of Defense. As part of this project, a team of other
cognitive psychology researchers and I are currently living on a US Army
post on Hawai'i, where we are executing a 5-month data collection and
analysis phase, and are on schedule for completion within a time-sensitive,
pre-deployment Army schedule.
An essential element of the project is the individual interaction with
Infantry soldiers. The participants' motivation to perform and succeed at
the various psychological tasks is critical to successful data collection.
As a result, I am required to identify motivational factors and skills
within moments of meeting an individual participant, and engage them on
these factors as a means of motivation. As a whole, this project requires
effective interpersonal communication skills, strong perceptive and
analytic capabilities, as well as the ability to work efficiently under
pressure and within non-negotiable deadlines.
The upcoming completion of my project allows me to pursue career
opportunities in applied psychology, and I see working within your field to
be an attractive challenge. As a Human Resources Associate, I will apply
the psychology experience and rigorous analytic thinking I've gained as a
student and researcher to the thoughtful consideration of candidates
against a detailed framework of client needs, and in doing so help to make
the clients' employee base as productive and competitive as possible.
Ultimately, as an entry-level associate, I hope to further develop these
skills under the guidance and direction of your company, and make you
similarly more competitive in talent analysis.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the
prospect of meeting with a representative in the future to discuss possible
employment opportunities.
Sincerely,
Brian T Lakey
BRIAN T. LAKEY
+1-971-***-**** (mobile), abj7dl@r.postjobfree.com
2122 Pine Street, Apartment 1, Philadelphia, PA 19103
OBJECTIVE
To apply my psychology background and analytic skills in working with a
team of highly motivated individuals to make balanced and informed
decisions to best meet client needs.
EDUCATION
( Haverford College, Haverford, PA, GPA 3.57
2005 - 2009
. Major: B.A. Psychology
- Thesis #1: Stuttering as a general monitoring disorder: An error-
related negativity study, Advisor: Dr. R. Compton
- Thesis #2: The primacy of musical syntax: An overview of the
role of protomusic in language emergence, Advisor: Dr. M. Boltz
- Relevant coursework: Biological Foundations of Behavior,
Cognition, Emotion, and Social Behavior; Personality Psychology;
Abnormal Psychology; Biopsychology of Emotion; Psychology of
Language; Cognitive Neuroscience; Senior Independent Research in
Cognitive Neuroscience
( Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Medical Institute
2009
. Emergency medical aid in wilderness setting, First Aid/CPR
certification
( Collegium Hieronymi Pragensis, Prague, Czech Republic, GPA 3.75
2008
( Lincoln High School, Portland, OR, GPA 3.9
2001 - 2005
. International Baccalaureate Full Diploma
EMPLOYMENT
( Cognitive Neuroscience Research Specialist, University of Pennsylvania
2010 - present
. Assisting in managing and executing a large-scale, Department of
Defense-funded neuroscience research project in cooperation with the
US Army. Responsibilities include developing experimental design,
managing administrative details, maintaining institutional approval,
communicating with Army officers and coordinators, conducting
research, and data analysis.
( Lead Guide, Oregon Peak Adventures
2007 - 2009
. Planning and managing multi- and single-day mountain/rock climbs,
wilderness navigation, team management, resource and time
management, and maintaining safety and well-being of group.
( Project Assistant, Haverford College Humanities Center
2005 - 2009
. Work-study responsibilities included keeping the Center functioning
on a day-to-day basis, helping keep the Center connected, networked,
and up to date with other centers/programs, assisting with
humanities-sponsored activities, promoting campus-wide Humanities
events, and secretarial duties.
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
( Co-Captain, Haverford Men's Rugby Club
2005 - 2009
( Climbing Leader and Newsletter Editor, Mazamas Explorer Post
2001 - 2005
. Steering Committee Member of youth climbing club, organizing and
leading a variety of climbing activities.
. Awarded Leadership Course Diploma for completing year-long
Instructor Training Course
TECHNICAL SKILLS
( Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, PC and Macintosh platforms
( Experience with online academic journals (PsycInfo, Lexis-Nexis,
JSTOR, etc.)
( Proficient in psychological software (EPrime suite, SPSS, BioSemi,
ActiView)
REFERENCES
( Dr. Amishi Jha, Associate Professor of Psychology, 215-***-****,
abj7dl@r.postjobfree.com
( Emily Cronin, Humanities Center Program Director, 610-***-****,
abj7dl@r.postjobfree.com
( Dr. Rebecca Compton, Associate Professor of Psychology, (610) 896-
1309, abj7dl@r.postjobfree.com
( Dr. Marilyn Boltz, Professor of Psychology, office: 610-***-****,
home: 610-***-****, abj7dl@r.postjobfree.com
Temporary Project Address
218 Patrick Henry Court, Apt 101
Wahiawa, HI 96786
Mobile: +1-971-***-****
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