Career Objective: To obtain a job position related to
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Education:
Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
M.S. Industrial Organizational Psychology, GPA: 3.47 Dec. 2009
LaGrange College LaGrange, GA
B.A. Psychology / Business Minor, GPA: 3.26
May 2007
Activities: Co- Captain LaGrange College Men's Basketball Team
Knowledge and Projects:
-Conducted a mock assessment center for a head football coach position.
Researched the tasks, created a
task analysis, developed necessary KSAO's, created at least 3 assessment
activities, administered
our program, and evaluated our candidates. (Course group project)
-Developed a training program for an Academic Service Professional. Created
4 job functions. Created 10
tasks for each job function. Created a training program on using Banner
for academic advising, a role
playing exercise for academic advising, and a scenario exercise for career
counseling. (Course group project)
-Consulted with the Newnan- Coweta Chamber of Commerce. Created 6 marketing
strategies to increase chamber membership, increase membership retention,
and increase incremental revenue (Course group project)
-Completed Wild Adventures Leadership/Management Training (23 seminar
hrs.).
-Learned common performance appraisal methods, personnel selection methods
and employment laws.
Relevant Experience:
Wild Adventures Water and Theme Park
Valdosta, GA
Human Resources Intern
Jan. 2009- Aug. 2009
. Provided support to management in the Human Resources Department
. Conducted new hire/ rehire orientation classes for up to 100
people per class. Covered
safety and security, company policies and procedures, new
additions to the company, and
guest services
. Updated personnel files for employees
. Interviewed and referred applicants for open positions
. Recruited at local colleges and high schools with Employment
Coordinator
VSU Graduate School Admissions Office
Valdosta, GA
Graduate Assistant
May 2008- Dec. 2009
. Served as first point of contact in person and phone to current
and potential
graduate students with questions concerning graduate school
. Processed mail from graduate school applicants
. Created folders for applicants/ graduate students and processed
confidential records
appropriately
Previous Employment:
Customer Service Representative, Fresh Beginnings, Valdosta, Ga. Aug.
2007- Jan. 2008
Customer Service Representative, American Home Shield, LaGrange, Ga. May
2006- Aug. 2007
Lawn & Garden/Sports Fitness Sales Associate, Sears, Columbus, Ga.
May 2005- Aug. 2005
Shipping and Receiving Associate, Sears, Columbus, Ga. May 2004- Aug.
2004