Research Analyst, Research Associate

Arian Frias

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Qualifications Summary

Interdisciplinary research experience in social and developmental psychology focusing on prejudice and bullying in children in several laboratories at academic institutions. Knowledgeable in statistical programming such as SPSS and experienced in working in a research situation from experiences in academic pursuits. I am bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. Work well in team environments and have an attention to detail.

Research Experience

Graduate Assistant May 2010 – August 2011

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Performed research under Dr. David Perry while in the academic pursuit of a MA and was mentored by Dr. Perry while writing a thesis on “Sports Competence and Gender Typing in Children”. Lab investigates topics in social and personality development during childhood. Duties include data entry into SPSS, data checking for mistakes within our database, coding for particular responses, and observing and assisting undergraduates in lab duties.

Research Assistant August 2006 – May 2009

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Performed research under Dr. Catherine Cottrell while in academic pursuit of a BA and was mentored by Dr. Cottrell while writing senior thesis on “Intra-groups and inter-groups views of an individual claiming discrimination”. Lab investigates topics in stigma and prejudice. Duties included running experiments, data entry, data check, data coding, assist in the organization of lab materials for ideas in future studies.

Research Assistant January 2007 – December 2008

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Research was performed under Dr. Graber, lab investigates adolescent peer relationships and puberty. While in the lab, I was responsible for entering responses from questionnaires into SPSS database and checking data for errors entered by other lab members. Also utilized endnote, to assist in creating a literary review on bullying in children.

Research Assistant, January 2008 – July 2009

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Performed research under Dr. Webb, lab investigated linkage between alcohol and sexual deviance. Duties included transcribing taped focus group discussions, note taking for focus groups and finding articles for use in research.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology December 2008

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Master of Arts in Psychology August 2011

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida

Work Experience

Youth Sports Coach, Gulliver Academy Sept 2009 – May 2011

Miami, FL

Was responsible for teaching sports to children between the ages of 8 to 10. Create a learning environment to teach football and sportsmanship to children

Head Supervisor, Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol at University Police Department Aug 2007 – May 2009

Gainesville, FL

Responsible for over 30+ employees, making sure to hand out equipment and respond to any situations that occur throughout the night. Manage and coordinate scheduling of officers and employees. Responsible for over 20,000 students living on campus, providing nighttime transportation for their safety

Driver, Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol at University Police Department Oct 2004 – May 2009

Gainesville, FL

Provide transportation for University of Florida students all over campus from 6pm till 2am

Skills

Languages: Fluent in Spanish

Computer: Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), Also worked with Google documents

• Type 95 words per minute

• I have worked with SPSS for approximately four years

Professional Development

Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA), Member 2008-2009

• Accepted to present poster at SEPA Convention in New Orleans, February 2009

University of Florida Psychology Club, Member 2008-2009

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