Administrative Assistant Quality

Resume for Helene E. Cook

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Bryan, TX 77802

716-***-**** (C)

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Education

Ph.D. Expected 2011 Texas A&M University

Counseling Psychology

M.A. 2006 University at Buffalo, State University of New York

General Psychology Program

Thesis Title: Gender Differences in Obstructive Sleep

Apnea: The Relationship between the Epworth Sleepiness

Scale and Objective Measures of Sleep-Related Respiratory

Disturbances

B.A. 2003 University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Awarded cum laude

Major: Psychology, Minor: History

Awards/Honors

1999-2001 Beulah Alexander Scholarship

Dean s List

2001-2003

Abstracts

Shucard, D.W., Cook, H.E., Rifkin, D., Shucard, J.L. Gender Differences in the Relationship

Between the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Indices of Sleep Apnea. Presented at The

Associated Professional Sleep Societies 20th Anniversary Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah,

June 2006.

Research Experience

Graduate Research Assistant, Developmental and Behavioral Neurosciences Lab,

University at Buffalo (2004-2006) Became familiar with the performance of EEG studies

using the 10-20 system of electrode placement and operating physiological equipment (Grass

polygraph, Neuroscan System). Supervise undergraduate research assistants with the

checking process of the Sleep database and related Quality of Life database. Init iate the data

analysis phase of the sleep database. Prepare materials for submission to IRB for research

approval. Research interests focuses on the relationship between sleep disordered breathing

and quality of life.

Master s Thesis focus: Looking at those individuals suffering from sleep apnea and its

relation to quality of life.

Faculty Advisors: David W. Shucard Ph.D. and Janet Shucard, Ph.D.

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Developmental and Behavioral Neurosciences Lab,

University at Buffalo (2003-2004) Worked mainly with an extensive sleep database, assisting

with data acquisition and entering. Reviewed patient charts. Learned various aspects of the

physiological, questionnaire, and medication data. Primary work was carried out at the Sleep

Center at Millard Fillmore Hospital. Attended weekly research meetings.

Supervisors: David W. Shucard, Ph.D. and Janet L. Shucard, Ph.D.

Work Experience

Administrative Assistant, University Neurology Inc, Buffalo General Hospital (04/2004-

07/2006). Perform numerous duties, with a considerable degree of independent

accountability, difficult technical and administrative work in support of the department s core

functions and processes. Greet clinical patients and advise doctors of their arrival. Acclimate

new students coming in to the environment of their new duties and responsibilities. Design,

organize, and maintain specialized and custom forms, records, reports, and files to support

technical work processes of assigned responsibility. Design, develop, and maint ain

spreadsheets requiring data interpretation and manipulation. Create, maintain, and update file

indexes; remove and archive inactive files. Review and code departmental expenses and

assist in monitoring department budget balances. Assist with the grant writing process. Aid in

scheduling appointments and meetings. Prepare materials from rough notes, drafts, and oral

instruction; type, format, edit, revise, proofread and print reports, correspondence,

memoranda, agreements, agendas and other specialized materials.

Residential Habilitation Aide, Aspire of Western New York, Inc. (04/2004-

08/2006). Provide in the direct care of individuals with developmental and physical

disabilities in a group home setting. Provide training to individuals with

developmental disabilities in the areas of self-care, communication, self-direction,

independent living, mobility and learning as directed by the Individual Service Plan

(ISP) in order to enhance each individual s skill development, health, freedom, and

personal dignity. Assist individuals during in-house activities by conducting

therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises, occupational arts and crafts and

recreational games. Report the development of individuals by observing and

documenting individual health care issues. Administer medications to all residents

and supervise individuals taking the medications as prescribed by the physician.

Adhere to confidentiality guidelines, as outlined by organization policy and HIPAA

regulations.

Service Coordinator, Heritage Christian Services, (08/2006-06/2007). Act as a liaison for

children and adults with developmental disabilities by assisting them in accessing their

desires and needs within their community. Facilitate assessment, linkage, and referral for the

desired or needed service/support as it applies to each person. Promote the concepts of

choice, individualized services and supports, and consumer satisfaction. Work in partnership

with the person and/or family to develop, implement, and maintain the person s life plan.

Assist people in attaining the highest quality of life as independently and productively as

possible. Aide, report, and assist in resolving crisis situations.

Graduate Research Assistant, Education Research Project, Texas A&M

University/Prairie View University (12/2007-Present). Assist principle investigators with

focus groups, data collection and analysis. Research project focuses on identifying success

factors through a mixed methods approach utilizing both qualitative and quantitative

measures that most significantly contribute to the success of academically gifted African

American students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) disciplines that are

enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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