JACQUELYN SCHRECK, PHD

UX/Human Factors Researcher

A User Experience/Human Factors Researcher with over 5 years of experience leveraging comprehensive data analysis and visualization of both quantitative and qualitative data. Collaboration on projects with high-profile clients such as the Army, Navy, and Air Force, resulting in the creation of one of the largest Army soldier performance databases. Uses a blend of creative and critical thinking to address user-centered design, analyze data, and provide actionable insights. Dedication to improving product usability and enhancing user satisfaction through research to solve usability issues while utilizing a foundation in cognitive psychology and human factors.

EXPERIENCE

UX/Human Factors Researcher

Quantum Improvements Consulting

UX/Human Factors Intern

Quantum Improvements Consulting

Graduate Research Assistant - SIMITAR Lab

University of Central Florida

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Central Florida

Graduate Research Assistant - Cognitive Sciences Lab University of Central Florida

User Experience Intern

Bogen Communications

EDUCATION

Modeling and Simulation, PhD

University of Central Florida

Dissertation: "The impact of operator personality and trust in an automated main control room: Nuclear power plant operator reaction time, perceived workload, and perception of automated systems"

Modeling and Simulation, MSc

University of Central Florida

Psychology, BSc

University of Central Florida

Minor: Cognitive Sciences

Thesis: "Online product reviews: Effects of star ratings and valence on review perception among those high and low in need for cognition"

CERTIFICATIONS AND COURSES

Relevant certifications:

Google UX Design Professional Certificate

Relevant graduate courses:

Information Architecture - Grade: A

Innovation in Engineering Design - Grade: A

Data Visualization - Grade: A

Modeling Human Behavior with Emerging Data - Grade: A Modeling and Simulation for Testing and Evaluation - Grade: A Interactive Simulation - Grade: A

Systems Engineering - Grade: A-

PUBLICATIONS

Schreck, J. L., & Chin, M. G. (2019). Online product reviews: Effects of star ratings and valence on review perception among those high and low in need for cognition. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 63(1), 401-405.

Schreck, J. L., Newton, O. B., Song, J., & Fiore, S. M. (2019). Reading the mind in robots: How theory of mind ability alters mental state attributions during human- robot interactions. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 63(1), 1550-1554.

Goodwin, G., Anglin, K., Teo, G., & Schreck, J. (2020). Teamwork and lethality in a support by fire team. Proceedings of Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC).

Anglin, K., Schreck, J., Sikorski, E., & Scronce, E. (2020). PERLS of wisdom: Designing a mobile application to support self-regulated learning. Proceedings of MODSIM World Conference.

Montalvo, F., Schreck, J., Krause, K., Sasser, J., McConnell, D. S., & Smither, J. A.

(2021). Do touchscreens make intelligent personal assistants more usable? An initial usability study. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 65(1), 899-903.

Wright, J. L., Lee, J., & Schreck, J. (2021). Human-autonomy teaming with learning capable agents: Performance and workload outcomes. Advances in Simulation and Digital Human Modeling, 3-10.

Goodwin, G., Teo, G., & Schreck, J. (2022). Comparison of day and night shooting and lethality performance. Proceedings of MODSIM World Conference. Teo, G., Sikorski, E., Schreck, J., & Goodwin, G. (2022). Like day and night: Comparing squad level communications and shooting performance under differing battle drill conditions. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 66(1), 611-615.

Schreck, J., Sikorski, E., and King, M. (2023). I thought we tested that! Lessons learned from a team communications field study. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 67(1), 86-90. Lin, J., Matthews, G., Schreck, J., Dickerson, K., & Green, N. H. (2023). Evolution of workload demands of the control room with plant technology. Human Factors and Simulation, 83, 57-66.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email

ad36ob@r.postjobfree.com

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Phone

407-***-****

Link

https://www.linkedin.com/i

n/jacquelyn-schreck/

SKILLS

LECTURES

Human Factors and

Ergonomics Society

Schreck, J., & Chin, M. (2019,

October 28-November 1).

Need for cognition and the

effect of star ratings and

valence on review

perception. [Conference

lecture]. 63rd Annual

Meeting of the HFES,

Seattle, WA, United States.

Human Factors and

Ergonomics Society

Schreck, J., Sikorski, E., &

King, M. (2023, October 23-

October 27). I thought we

tested that! Lessons learned

at a team communications

field study. [Conference

lecture]. 67th Annual

Meeting of the HFES,

Washington, DC, United

States.

Orlando, FL

Aug 2022 - Jan 2024

Conducted user research and design projects involving intelligent personal assistants, web interfaces, finance and self-regulated learning apps, and mixed reality flight simulators.

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From user experience studies, researcher feedback led to the adoption of proposed recommendations and

subsequent funding and opportunities.

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Worked on the instructor interface of an automated performance measurement tool, enhancing usability and effectiveness of the system while increasing performance outcomes of soldiers.

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Led aspects of a multi-million dollar project which resulted in one of the largest Army soldier performance databases leading to subsequent funding and opportunities.

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Worked on multiple projects at once displaying time management skills while quickly diversifying my knowledge and experience.

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Collaborated with a team to provide fresh perspectives and insights for enhancing user experience and human factors design which led to achievement of project goals and deadlines.

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Communicated directly with customers via verbal

communications and reporting.

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Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis and commonly tools used such as Excel, R, SPSS, JASP, and Jamovi to analyze and visualize data sets.

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Orlando, FL

Jan 2020 - Aug 2022

Worked collaboratively with project leads and team to enhance data collection procedures.

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Supported data collection, organization of data, data analysis, and reporting.

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• Supported usability testing and design documentation. Maintained a proper academic and professional balance, creating a positive rapport internally and externally.

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Orlando, FL

Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

Experience using PowerPoint developer tool to create training with integrated quizzes.

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Ran participants and worked on subsequent reporting on a study concerning automation transparency and threat detection in the Army.

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Assisted in preparation, data collection, and analysis for NRC research projects where participants interacted with an automated main control room. Their performance was measured and individual differences were considered.

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Completed my dissertation on the NRC data under the advisement of Gerald Matthews.

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Orlando, FL

Jan 2020 - May 2020

Assisted a professor in a graduate level course to develop lectures.

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Presented a class lecture and developed course materials centered around usability.

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Assisted in the development of a new course in the modeling and simulation program at UCF.

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Provided additional support to students by hosting virtual office hours for questions enhancing academic success.

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Orlando, FL

Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

Assisted in data collection, analysis, and interpretation for various research studies.

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Led the research and development of a flight simulation and training project with a well-known organization.

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Assisted leading professor in the development of a book chapter on cognitive sciences as well as proceeding publications and poster sessions.

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Refined an undergraduate thesis for conference proceeding publication and building lecture material for the in-person conference.

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Conducted in-depth literature reviews and analyze research findings to provide valuable insights and recommendations for further research projects.

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Orlando, FL

Jan 2019 - May 2019

Researched and analyzed user feedback to provide insights for improving the user experience of an online interface for an intercom system interface.

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Assisted in development of tasks for usability testing with an online interface for an intercom system.

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Collaborated within a team to create prototypes and interactive mockups.

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• Experience presenting findings to senior management. Implement user testing sessions to gather feedback on product usability and make recommendations for

improvements based on user insights.

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Orlando, FL

2020 - 2022

Orlando, FL

2018 - 2020

Orlando, FL

2015 - 2018

• User research

• User experience

• Data analysis

• Data visualization

• Human factors

• Cognitive psychology

• Creative thinking

• Critical thinking

• Teamwork

• Collaboration

• Time management

• Figma

• Microsoft

• Python (Idiom level)

R Studio (Data

visualization)

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• SPSS, Jamovi, JASP

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