Instructor of Record/Graduate Assistant
University of Georgia
Aug 2017 – Aug 2022
Led experimental and observational research on goal pursuit. Designed and implemented surveys online and in-person using Qualtrics. Managed recruitment, scheduling, and conducted online video sessions for financial incentive smoking cessation RCT. Contributed to PsyCorona, an international, longitudinal study on psychological impact of COVID. Taught courses on scientific methodology, writing, and statistical analysis, including programming with SPSS and R. Recorded and edited video lectures.
- Developed and executed research plans for 20+ studies resulting in 4 conference presentations, 2 publications, and several manuscripts in preparation.
- Designed surveys with complex flow and behavioral studies.
- Conducted quantitative analyses using t-tests, ANOVA, regression, factor analysis, latent profile analysis, and multi-level models in R, SAS, HLM, & SPSS.
- Data visualization using R and Excel.
- Trained over 30 research assistants through collaborative and independent projects.
Research Assistant
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness
Nov 2015 – Jul 2017
Collaborated across multiple teams to produce research reports for partners. Conducted qualitative research to assess child abuse reduction, veteran program use, and program evaluation/improvement. Led development of qualitative coding schemes using open coding, theme consolidation, and category synthesis/refinement.
- Qualitative coding of over 10,000 notes from family advocacy home visitors and conducted phone and in person interviews with home visitors.
- Evaluated websites to identify and assess components of programs used by veterans as they exit service.
- Improved ticketing system for managing external requests by cleaning and reorganizing database.
- Collaborated with external partners to improve data automation and reduced required formulas by over 60%.
- Contributed to writing 6 reports to funders.
Research Assistant
The Ohio State University
Jan 2013 – May 2015
Worked on all research aspects of studies related to self-control, attitudes, and construal-level theory. Regularly attended lab meetings, colloquia, and brown bag meetings to improve knowledge of psychological theory.
- Completed undergraduate thesis by planning, conducting, and analyzing data from 3 independent studies.
- Received several grants and fellowships for undergraduate research.
Education
PhD Psychology University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 2022.
MS Psychology University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 2019.
BS Psychology The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 2015.
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