Yolanda Latrice Evans
**** ****** ***, **** #* ? Houston, TX
77040
1963
*******@*****.***
Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
Master of Arts, May 2009
Specialization in Clinical Psychology
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Bachelor of Science, December 2006
Major in Psychology
Work Experience:
July 11-February 2013 Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of
Medicine,
Department of Pediatrics Psychology Houston, TX
Position: Senior Research
Coordinator/Project Manager
. Managed all aspects of multi-institutional research
project evaluating children with Autism and
other neurodevelopmental disorders
. Worked closely with local investigators and study staff,
as well as those from other study sites, to ensure the
proper progression of study protocol and guidelines
. Worked with nursing staff in the collection of
biological samples and neuroimaging staff in the
collection of MRI data
. Consented all study participants and ensured that all
protocol regulations were followed
. Administered behavioral assessments
. Supervised junior staff and delegated tasks as
appropriate
. Managed data entry and collection
September 12-Nov 12 HealthPartners Testing and Counseling Center
Kingwood, TX
Position: Psychological Testing
Associate
. Assessed children and adults with neuropsychological
testing, behavioral observations and interviewing at a
fast paced clinic
. Administered various cognitive, achievement,
personality as wellas Autism specific assessments
. Interpreted test results, assigned diagnoses and
prepared professional reports for courts, Child
Protective Services, schools and families
September 09-July 11 Department of Veterans Affairs: Center of
Excellence for Research Waco, TX
Position: Psychology
Technician/Project Manager
. Solely coordinated/managed 2 mid-sized longitudinal
studies under minimal supervision
. Conducted thorough structured clinical interviews (4-6
hrs), administered neuropsychological tests and made
diagnostic decisions for all participants based on
DSM-IV criteria
. Maintained IRB communication, conducted internal consent
forms audits, submitted IRB amendments,
coordinated IRB continuing review audits and assisted
with the preparation and submission of grant applications
as well as posters and abstracts for conferences
. Attended weekly diagnostic review groups to review cases
and finalize diagnoses
. Managed database and conducted statistical
analyses and data merges using SPSS
. Managed junior staff and trained masters and doctoral
level staff on interviewing and neuropsychological
testing techniques
January 09-July 09 Heal the Family Counseling Services
Waterloo, IA
Position: Care Service
Provider/Intern
. Provided individual, group, and family counseling to the
children (ages 6-17) and adults
via use of cognitive behavioral therapy and skill
building techniques.
August 07-May 09 University of Northern Iowa-Graduate
Assistantship Cedar Falls, IA
Position: Teaching/Research
Assistant
. Provided research and teaching assistance to
professors within the psychology department.