ADAM GROPPER
** *** ****** ****, ********* Manor, NY 10567
914-***-**** abksbs@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION___________________________________________________________University of New Haven
Date of Graduation: August 2010
Degree Received: Masters in Organizational Psychology
(Concentration in Human Resources)
Suny New Paltz New Paltz, NY
Date of Graduation: December 2007
Degree Received: Bachelors in Psychology
Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY
Major: Class work in Psychology
Degree Received: None
RELATED COURSES__________________________________________________________________
Organizational Behavior Industrial Psychology Management of Human Resources
Psychology of Perception Psychology Adjustment Psychology of Infancy and Childhood
Abnormal Psychology General Psychology Psychology of Adolescents and Adulthood
Motivation and Morale Organizational Development Psychology of the Small Group
The Interview Development and Training Performance Appraisal Systems
EMPLOYMENT_______________________________________________________________________
Ability Beyond Disability Cortlandt Manor, NY
Direct Care Unit Jan 2009 - Present
Responsible for meeting the programmatic, transportation, environmental and all other needs of the assigned
residents.
Responsible for protecting the rights of the residents and facilitating, through teaching and supervision, the
consumer's potential for functional independence in their communities.
Responsible for keeping the consumer’s residence neat, organized and clean.
Shop Rite Supermarkets Cortlandt Manor, NY
Customer Service Manager and Cashier Jan 2002 – Feb 2010
Customer Service Manager
Supervised six to fourteen cashiers daily, assisted displeased customers, and trained new employees to the
company’s satisfaction.
Responsible for all cashiers and any problems that arose during my shift.
Cleaned and organized work area at closing hours and broke down approximately six trays before leaving.
Cashier
Interacted with hundreds of customers daily, and scanned their items and helped in assisting with any problems
they experienced.
Responsible for helping disabled customers with their shopping and assisting them to their cars if needed.
Made sure all items were scanned correctly and no items were damaged.
ACTIVITIES__________________________________________________________________________
Seabury Cortlandt Manor, NY
Weekly Volunteer
Volunteered and assisted with elder care and activities at assisted living residence.
Helped serve meals and visit residents within the memory ward.
SIOP (Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology) New Haven, CT
Member
Supported SIOP members in their efforts to study, apply, and teach the principles, findings, and methods of
industrial-organizational psychology
Met with members to discuss ways in which to identify opportunities for expanding and developing the science of
organizational psychology.
Arms Achres Carmel, NY
Human Resource Intern
Worked on various projects including but not limited to audits, performance appraisals, and orientation
strategies.
Talked to managers, staff, and outside facilities about health benefits of employees and how to improve them.
Handled the filing of employee documents and consulted with outside facilities in developing cost-effective
solutions to company problems.
SKILLS/INTERESTS___________________________________________________________________
Computer Skill: Typing, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Interests: Running, Working out, Traveling, Playing sports