Researcher

Michael S. Penuliar

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EDUCATION

MA General Psychology, Experimental Concentration University of North Florida 2012

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Hypothesis Testing Award

BS Psychology, Experimental Concentration University of North Florida 2010

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Magna Cum Laude -

Dean’s List

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Outstanding Psych. Student – Runner Up -

Psi Chi Honors

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Lab Administrator and Researcher (Volunteer) UNF Psychology Department 2009 – 2014

• Aided in staffing and recruiting for research projects by screening emails and interviewing.

• Resolved lab related disputes and ensured proper coordination and scheduling.

• Assisted project developments, management, testing, and analyses for Cognition and Social psychology labs.

• Drafted questionnaires, surveys, methods, and research.

• Programmed surveys and experiments in testing software.

• Analyzed data and presented research results locally and around the nation.

• Mentored students on academic, educational, and career endeavors.

• Consulted on and reviewed IRB manuscripts as well as quantitative/qualitative research.

Christian Counselor Assistant (Volunteer) Salem Center 2013 – 2014

• Assisted with therapy on an as needed basis utilizing a psychological and faith-based approach.

Researcher (Volunteer) Center for Open Science’s Reproducibility Project 2013

• Conducted manuscript reviews and assist with data analysis.

Customer Experience Researcher (Contractor) Merrill Lynch 2013

• Recruited as core investigator in researching poor service complaints across the Merrill Lynch organization.

• Conducted training needs analyses, quality monitoring, and interviews.

• Segmented calls and performances into different groups to answer research questions.

• Analyzed and charted qualitative and quantitative data from calls, interviews, trainings, and surveys.

• Researched and developed plans to improve service, career progression, training, job satisfaction, and motivation.

• Research and designed surveys, assessments, and benchmarks.

Behavioral Lab Researcher (Contractor) Mayo Clinic 2012 – 2013

• Scheduled, trained, and managed testing for the laboratory.

• Created training manuals for procedures and regulations for outside departments and future research incumbents.

• Performed behavioral tests, analyzed, and presented results.

• Assisted in data analysis, data organization, manuscript writing, and publication process.

• Co-wrote an article published in Neurobiology of Aging

• Consulted on experiment and paradigm creation.

• Performed routine and impromptu technical support for hardware, software, cameras, and machinery.

Teaching Assistant (Volunteer) UNF Psychology Department 2010 – 2011

• Assisted in Research Methods and Computer Applications in Psychology.

• Answered questions regarding all course material inside and outside of class.

• Provided lectures, administered coursework, and graded assignments.

• Assisted with data analyses, experiment creation software, and methodological concepts.

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