XAVIER M. LAMBERT

**** ***** *******, *****, **. 20716

C: 240-***-**** ac7zdt@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Seeking meaningful position with long-term opportunities for growth, learning, and practical experience. Interested in work that will afford me the 8opportunity to study the origin of aspects of human behavior, identify effective drivers of motivation, and influence decision-making as the most important facet of human behavior. Seeking work within the career fields of Behavioral Analysis, Marketing, Research, or Virtual Reality Immersion Therapy.

Profile

Open-minded, relishing opportunities to exchange unique perspectives and learn new things.

Well-rounded with wide ranging personal and professional interests.

Team-oriented, capable of contributing as leader or team member for the ultimate success of the project.

Adaptive, flexible, and easily able to change direction based on new information.

Articulate, adept at communicating with different audiences and at varying levels of formality.

Diligent, eager to excel in a productive work environment.

Known for good judgment; frequently consulted for advice and guidance by peers.

Inventive with a talent for creative problem solving.

Education

B.S., Psychology James Madison University; Harrisonburg, Va.

Graduation: May 2018

Major GPA: 3.23

Experience

Laboratory Technician

Animal Studies Laboratory James Madison University; Harrisonburg, Va. Dec 2017 – May 2018

Assisted in the implementation, completion, and exhibition of graduate-level experimental research on pigeon behavior.

Achieved certification through Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for proper handling of live laboratory animal subjects.

Executed and recorded results of test trials to exact experiment specifications.

Maintained cleanliness within testing environment.

Assisted in analysis of experiment results.

Presented scientific findings at Virginia Association of Psychological Sciences Conference.

Lead Driver

Enterprise Holdings Crofton, Md. Jun 2018 – Present

Provided transportation services and automotive maintenance as part of rental car agency

Provided safe and expedient transportation services for customers.

Assisted in relocation of vehicles between multiple branch locations and auto repair shops.

Organized and directed staff in the implementation of large-scale operations.

Performed vehicle maintenance and cleaning services in meeting quality standards.

Traveled between branch locations to provide transportation and support services as needed.

Custom Framing Expert

Michaels Harrisonburg, Va. Jun 2016 – May 2018

Provided exceptional customer service, design consultation, and quality construction of custom frames in high-value department.

Provided exceptional customer service and design consultation in high-value custom framing department.

Developed custom proposals for customers based on the item requiring framing and customer preferences. Proposals included consultation on color, size, material, and finish.

Utilized tools (e.g., glass cutters, drills, mat cutters) to fashion materials (e.g., mats, glass, artistic paper) into design that met or exceeded customers’ expectation.

Reconditioned damaged store frames by resetting corners, covering dents, and smoothing scratched surfaces.

Performed cross-departmental customer service as needed.

Sales Associate

GameStop Harrisonburg, Va. May 2016 – Jan 2017

Provided informed purchase recommendations as computer entertainment sales associate.

Provided services as computer entertainment sales associate.

Developed expertise in the most popular games and systems, including internet availability, functionality and mechanics, and story lines, in order to answer customer questions.

Made game and entertainment recommendations to customers based on age, customer interest, and preferred gaming systems.

Assisted in additional store functions, including closing, cleaning, and maintenance.

Student Experience

Cross-Cultural Psychology in Vienna James Madison University; Harrisonburg, Va. Jun 2017

Travelled to Europe to explore the cross-cultural impact of Logotherapy and cultural differences in the perception of self-actualization.

Was one of only 12 selected for competitive eight-week excursion.

Attended studies in cross-cultural analysis.

Developed and applied multicultural evaluation of cultural contrasts across Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia.

Exercised basic German language ability.

“The Bee Team” Contributor

Virginia Drones Project James Madison University; Harrisonburg, Va. Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

Contributed to the interdisciplinary collaboration, planning, and project design of team proposal applying drone technology to the preservation of honey bees.

Led the development and management of the team’s project timeline.

Responsible, as the primary editor of the team’s blog, for the regular publication of articles for The Bee Team.

Worked with the team, building upon necessary technical and engineering skills, to construct the drone.

Contributed to the content and graphic design of The Bee Team web site.

Contributed to the development of the project presentation binder, a compilation of the team’s ideas, research, and related information about the bee crisis. Used binder as presentation tool at end-of-session drones exhibit.

Volunteer

Edith J. Carrier Arboretum James Madison University; Harrisonburg, Va. Aug 2016 – Dec 2016

Volunteered in landscaping and development of Arboretum gardens and displays.

Maintained gardens and trails for use by public.

Co-managed volunteer training, providing instruction and direction of specific tasks to other volunteers.

Proficiencies

Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Experienced in the usage of ABA techniques in the modification of human behavior.

Proficient in IBM SPSS Statistics, software with an integrated interface that runs descriptive and advanced statistics, regression, and more.

Proficient in Med-PC, software used to record data and analyze results of experimental research.

Familiar with Spanish, Japanese, and German language.

Awards/Recognition

Awarded Outstanding Undergraduate Scholarship for presentation of laboratory data and research conclusions at Virginia Association of Psychological Sciences conference. April 2018.

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