Maiesha I. Williams
**** ********* ** *** **** Fort Worth, TX 76137
acuc5k@r.postjobfree.com
Psychology Major seeking a professional position to utilize knowledge and skills gained through educational, research and internship experience
EDUCATION
Alabama A&M University Normal, AL
B.A., Psychology Minor: Business Administration December 2015
Awards and Honors:
Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity Incorporated XiXi Chapter
Dean’s List 2014
Relevant Coursework:
Introduction to Sociology • Physiological Psychology • Introduction to Research • Cognitive Psychology Personality Theories • History & Systems of Psychology • Abnormal Psychology • Human Sexuality Experimental Psychology • Fundamentals of Computers • Principles of Accounting • Principles of Finance
SKILLS and ATTRIBUTES
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Quick thinker and multitasker
Competent in creative problem solving
Effective listening and leadership skills
RESEARCH
Experimental Psychology
Analyzed the impact social media has on academic performance
Target population for the study was college students
Studied uses of social media and its effects on learning
Outcome: the more time devoted to social media resulted in a larger, negative impact on GPA
Research Psychology
Analyzed whether or not listening to music has an effect on retaining information
Study was based on undergraduate college students
Studied which types of music help you retain information
Outcome: listening to classical music helps one to retain information more than any other genre
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Operation Making a Difference Huntsville, AL
Mentor Jan. 2015 – April 2015
Taught and reinforced the process of responsible decision making
Gave guidance to adolescents, helped them to develop appropriate skillsets and provided them with information about community resources
Aided in youth development of skills needed beyond adolescence
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sears Huntsville, AL
Receiving Associate Nov. 2012 – Sept. 2014
Accountable for unloading merchandise, fixtures and supplies from trucks and stocking
Monitored for seal discrepancies and misdirected shipments; provided updates to manager
Aesthetically arranged and displayed merchandise on shelves and display counters
Participated in receiving, storing, pricing and displaying inventory