Melody F. Schwenk
Levittown, NY *1756
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http://melodyschwenk.wix.com/melodyfschwenk
EDUCATION
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
BA Psychology and Sociology, Anticipated May 2015
WORK EXPERIENCE
November 2014
InstaEDU, part time. Approximately 10 hours per week. Independent
Contractor
. Tutor students in a variety of subjects including but not limited to
psychology, sociology, neuropsychology, and statistics
Fall 2014
Research Assistant, Department of Sociology
. Examining how marginalized groups are affected by Affordable Care Act
(ACA)
o Predominantly focused on undocumented immigrants with minor
research into various stages of documented immigrants
. Relevant skills: collection of data via survey, extensive analysis of
documents
Fall 2013
Research Assistant, Department of Health Psychology, Stony Brook University
Hospital
. Primary project: Will Tai Chi easy positively affect veteransa with
PTSD and gastrointestinal disease, if it does positively effect
subjects why does this occur, focus on dopaminergic pathways in the
brain and serotonin pathways in the gastrointestinal system.
. Analysis of literature, input of data, frequent use of excel
October 2013 - August 2014
Pandora, Huntington, NY. Part-time. Approximately 20 hours per week.
Supervisor: Jeanette Gerez
. Sales associate, responsible for processing shipment and providing
excellent customer service by finding the jewelry most suitable for
the customers needs
. Responsible for processing payments through either the mobile payment
device or the cash register depending on the type of payment.
CERTIFICATIONS
EMT-B, AHA-CPR, TEFL/TESOL
SPECIAL SKILLS
Computer: Proficient SPSS and GB-Stat, Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook,
Excell, Powerpoint), and EndNote
Languages: basic American Sign Language, intermediate French, basic
Spanish, basic Italian