Cara Stevens

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Carrboro, NC

919-***-****

abjtqn@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position which offers further professional

challenge and opportunity for career growth

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Two years professional research experience

Two years experience teaching college level psychology

courses

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Excellent written and verbal skills

Extensive knowledge of SPSS

Knowledge of various inferential statistics including:

ANOVA, Factor Analysis, Regression, and Discriminate

factor analysis

Experience developing studies, collecting and

analyzing data

Effective communications with technical and

non-technical personnel

Experience creating SQL queries to extract data from a

relational database

Conduct literature reviews and present findings

Presented study results at professional conference

SKILLS

SPSS SQL

Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Front Page Microsoft Word

Crystal Reports Banner

Survey Monkey Power Point

SAS

WORK EXPERIENCE

2010 - Battelle Durham, NC

Current

Research Assistant

Organize research materials

Maintain participant records

Explain study protocols to participants

Insure accuracy of data collection

2010 - 2010 Innovation Research and Training, Inc Durham, NC

Research Assistant

Organize research materials

Collect signed informed consent and assent form from

participants

Distribute pre and post test materials

Maintain records of incentives distributed to

participants

Scan data

Maintain participant confidentiality and anonymity

2007 - 2009 The College of Saint Rose Albany, NY

Institutional Research Analyst

Collaborate with colleagues to develop methodologies

predicting student success, retention and persistence.

Work as part of a committee developing experimental

methodology to investigate effects of professional

mentoring program on student engagement

Prepare required annual reports for New York State

Department of Education, Federal Government and

publications such as U.S. News and World Reports and

Peterson's College Guide.

Provide data for Accreditation reports.

Serve on several committees including: Strategic

Projects and Planning Committee, Retention and

Enrollment Committee, Retention and Persistence team,

Enrollment Leadership Group, and Affirmative Action

Committee.

2008 Sage College of Albany Albany, NY

Adjunct Faculty

Prepare and present lectures to students about Social

Psychology

Research and compile specialized materials for

additional reading assignments

Stimulate class discussions

Develop and grade relevant exams and assignments

2007 - 2008 The College of Saint Rose Albany, NY

Adjunct Faculty

Prepare and present lectures to students about

Psychology

Research and compile specialized materials for

additional reading assignments

Stimulate class discussions

Develop and grade relevant exams and assignments

2006 Columbia Greene County Community College Hudson, NY

Adjunct Faculty

Prepare and present lectures to students about

Psychology and Criminal Justice

Research and compile specialized materials for

additional reading assignments

Stimulate class discussions

Develop and grade relevant exams and assignments

2004 - 2006 Graduate Research Assistant Castleton, NY

Research Assistant for Dr. Brenda Russell

Collect and enter data

Clean data

2004 Mohawk Opportunities Schenectady, NY

Case Manger

Provide treatment for mentally ill individuals

Document all interactions with clients

Transport clients to appoints

Assist clients with daily living skills, laundry,

cleaning, making dinner.

2002- 2004 Mountain Green Ski and Golf Resort Killington, VT

Guest Services Representative

Provide guests with information about the property and

local area

Book Reservations

Helped train new employees

2003 Rutland County Court Diversion

Case Manager

Create client contracts

Conduct client intake interviews

Insure clients comply with diversion requirements

Schedule meetings with clients and community members

EDUCATION

Castleton State College, Castleton Vermont

M.A. Forensic Psychology 2007

Psychology Scholarship 2005 - 2006

PSI CHI National Honors Society 2002

B.A. Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice 2004

PSI CHI National Honors Society 2002

Psychology Club 2002-2004

PRESENTATIONS

Association for Psychological Science 19th 2007

Annual Conference

Castleton State College Graduate Student 2005

Poster Presentation

Norwich University Undergraduate Psychology 2004

Conference

Castleton State College Undergraduate Poster 2004

Presentation

AFFILIATIONS

North East Association for Institutional Research

The American Psychological Association

The American Psychology and Law Society

Association for Psychological Science

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