Ruth Jannette Marquez

**** **** ******* ****** - *******, TX 78501 - 956-***-**** -

abknac@r.postjobfree.com

INNOVATIVE I-O PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE EAGER TO BRING A HIGH LEVEL OF

SOPHISTICATION TO MY EMPLOYER

Profile

- Passionate professional recognized for quickly building quality rapport

with diverse populations

- Exceptional listener with strong oral and written communication skills

- Experienced specialist with superb organizational skills and meticulous

attention to detail

- Skilled at learning new concepts quickly and working well under pressure

Core competencies

Fluent in written and oral Organizational Leadership Experienced Researcher

Spanish

Team Building Professional Development Training and Development

Self-Motivator Employee Selection Microsoft and Apple

Fluency

Education

Master of Arts, Industrial/Organizational Psychology

August 2010

Specialization: Workplace Diversity

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA

Selected Achievements:

- ConCISE: Co-Founder, Senior Student Consultant

Co-Founder of a student run consulting firm based out of The Chicago

School of Professional Psychology, brainstormed firm name, developed

preliminary business plan and organization structure.

- Job Analysis and Validation: Co-Analyst for Novotus

Determined job analysis method for the Recruiter position, developed

both a job description and job specification, created selection

measure and validated measure, and ran reliability analysis;

implemented our findings.

- Leadership Questionnaire and Executive Coaching Plan: National Mail

It, Inc., Ruth R. Marquez

Developed an organizational leadership assessment as part of a

behavioral coaching effort for a leading executive. Steps included a

subordinate assessment and a work/life balance questionnaire. Data was

used to develop a behavioral coaching plan for the client [that may be

used upon a formal contract].

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

2007

St. Edward's University, Austin, TX

Related Experience

Recruitment Specialist

01/2008

to 12/2008

Goodwill Industries, Austin, TX

Prepared persons with disabilities to obtain jobs in the community, to

place persons in jobs, and to provide follow-up support after placement.

Conducted Job Quest Training including job application, interview skills,

job seeking skills, and resume development training. Outreached with

employers, community agencies and organizations for employment

opportunities and other consumer support services. Presented public

presentations to community and business sector regarding CRP services.

Selected Achievements:

- Instrumental in increasing consumer placement and consumer retention,

leading to exceeded monthly placements for 9 months.

- Youngest employee to exceed monthly placements and overall placements

throughout tenure.

- Consistently developed and maintained strong, sustainable

relationships with The Texas Department of Disabilities and Assistive

Rehabilitative Services, community businesses and consumers.

Related experience continued

CRP Assistant/Job Coach/Intern

11/2006 to 01/2008

Goodwill Industries, Austin, TX

Assisted in the rehabilitation of 7-12 consumers with mental and/or

physical disabilities. Provided emotional, social and behavioral support

to participants to assist them in making a successful transition to the

work force. Ensured consumers were comfortable and performing well at

work; completed paperwork as needed.

Selected Achievements:

- Taught classes on various topics to educate consumers on the career

planning process, leading to increased self-confidence and

professional success in program participants.

- Upon completion of undergraduate studies, immediately was promoted to

full-time position of Job Placement Specialist.

- Served as liaison between consumers and employers, resulting in

positive working relationships and job retention.

Data Entry Analyst/HR Specialist

01/2007 to 12/2007

Lightning Specialties, Austin, TX

Updated and maintained events calendar. Recommended organizational

strategies; specific needs or performance problems. Determined

performance objectives and monitor progress toward attainment of

departmental goals and objectives.

Selected Achievements:

- Influential in increasing search engine optimization of Lightning

Customs to 1, resulting in increase clientele and company revenue.

Other Experience

Graduate Student Worker

01/2009 to 11/2009

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA

Offered exceptional administrative support to office manager. Answered

incoming calls, took messages, and made callbacks. Assisted with data

entry into database software and Microsoft excel. Proficient in mass

mailing.

Financial Advisor's Assistant

02/2006 to 11/2006

AXA Advisors, Austin, TX

Assisted with data entry into database software. Created and completed

marketing projects, resulting in an increase in clientele. Contacted

investment companies to obtain client information and verify policy

status.

Research Lab Assistant /Intern

2005

Laboratory of Multicultural Processes and Mental Health - The University of

Texas at Austin

. Served as Independent Evaluator for a dissertation study

. Viewed and rated English and Spanish speeches

. Used SPSS to enter, organize, and maintain study data

Honors and Affiliations

St. Edward's University Dean's List

St. Edward's University President's Scholar

Psychological Society

SOURCE (Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression)

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