Social Media Research Assistant

HILLARY OKPABI

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EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts, Amherst Cumulative GPA 4.0 Amherst, MA Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Neuroscience Track May 2025 Awards: Chancellor's Award Scholarship, Dean's Honors List PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Amherst Community Connections 6-month CaseWorker Intern Amherst, MA September 2024 - Present

● Provided casework support to over 35 low-income and unhoused individuals, including assistance with subsidized housing applications, employment searches, and applications for food stamps and discounted utilities. Achieved a 75% success rate in securing necessary resources

● Collaborated with 10 interns on advocacy efforts, writing 20 letters to state senators and attending 15 meetings with local housing agencies.

● Improved case documentation accuracy by 30% through daily staff meetings and feedback from shadowing experienced caseworkers.

UMass Seed Lab Research Assistant Amherst, MA September 2023 - Present The self-regulation, emotions, and early development lab focuses on emotion regulation and early childhood clinical irritability.

● Ensured seamless study execution for over 100 child participants by managing adherence to research protocols and procedures.

● Delivered impactful research outcomes by performing advanced FACS data analysis, leading to more robust study findings.

● Enhanced data precision by 25% through the development and continuous refinement of study materials, improving overall research accuracy.

UMass OURS Research Mentor Amherst, MA September 2023 - June 2024

● Elevated student engagement for 200+ participants by streamlining access to research resources and fostering connections within academic networks.

● Increased research collaboration opportunities by 10% through acting as a key liaison between students and scholarly networks, facilitating greater academic partnerships.

Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship Social Media Manager Amherst, MA September 2023 - June 2024

● Amplified social media engagement by 30% through strategic content creation and in-depth performance analysis across multiple platforms.

● Drove follower growth by 25% by curating visually appealing and interactive content while implementing innovative social media strategies to enhance brand presence.

LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

College of Natural Science (UMass Amherst) Peer Advisor Amherst, MA January 2023 - Present

● Responsible for advising 4000+ students on course selection and academics by hosting weekly workshops with students and answering any academic inquiries.

● Simplified complex topics and concepts to make them more accessible and understandable for psychology students, aiding in their comprehension and application of challenging psychology-related subject matters. College of Natural Science (UMass Amherst) Teaching Assistant Amherst, MA September 2024 - Present

● Mentor and guide 50 sophomore and junior students each semester for PSYCH 241, methods in psychology, by conducting weekly lab sections, presenting engaging modules, and utilizing the power of storytelling to facilitate discussion and provide academic support.

● Assess and grade 50+ assignments weekly, providing detailed feedback, while holding 4 hours of office hours per week to assist students in understanding course materials and achieving academic success. NSBE UMass Event Coordinator Amherst, MA September 2023 - June 2024

● Planned and executed 2 large-scale events, increasing event attendance by 30% through targeted outreach and efficient logistics coordination.

● Managed event budgets of up to $10,000, ensuring cost-effective solutions and consistently coming in under budget by 15% AFFILIATIONS & SKILLS

Affiliations: Volunteer crisis counselor, Umass Deans’ student advisory council, & LSAMP scholar Technical: Microsoft Excel Certified, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Proficient in Python and R programming languages

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