EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

· PhD (ABD) expected May 2008

· Minor, Information Science and Technology, 2005

· Masters of Science, Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology, 2002

University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, WI

· Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude (Psychology Major; Cumulative GPA 4.0), 1998

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Art and Advertising Consultant, BasuraBagsINC (http://www.basurabasgs.org) - Fall 2005-present

· Facilitated in the design of logos and artwork for this not-for-profit organization

· Consulted in business decisions regarding product construction and labeling

Course Designer and Instructor, The Pennsylvania State University - Fall 2003-present

· Designed and taught non-traditional, on-line courses focusing on application as opposed to exams

· Designed and taught face-to-face courses in I/O Psychology and Human Resources Management

Technology Researcher and Assistant Researcher, The Pennsylvania State University - Fall 2003-present

· Investigated factors impacting the implementation and evaluation of human computer interaction

(HCI) systems and computer supported cooperative work (CSCW), explanation systems,

and business-to-business e-commerce

· Conducted quantitative and qualitative field research investigating technology in the workplace

· Developed survey scales and interview/ focus group protocols to facilitate data collection

· Analyzed and documented results from both quantitative and qualitative data sources

· Presented and published research in peer-reviewed journals and conferences

Test Administrator and Item Writer, SHL Inc. - 2002 - 2003

· Administered tests for validation as well as selection purposes

· Wrote survey items for test item bank

Project Leader and Consultant, Practicum, The Pennsylvania State University - 2000 - 2003

· Developed survey and interview measures related to leader and leadership development

· Facilitated in the completion of job analyses and training for selection and appraisal systems

· Conducted statistical analyses and developed reports to clients detailing project results

Editorial Assistant, Journal of Applied Psychology - 2000 - 2002

· Correspond with and coordinate correspondence between authors, reviewers, and editors

· Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records, etc.

Appraisal and Work Conflict Researcher and Assistant Researcher - 1998 – 2002

· Investigated psychological and contextual influences on performance appraisal

· Completed a Masters Thesis investigating the affects of rater goals on rating behavior

· Completed award winning university honors research investigating work family conflict

· Presented and published research in peer-reviewed journals and conferences

Contractor, Metrica, Inc. for the Air Force Research Lab, Brooks Air Force Base, TX - 1998 – 1999

· Assisted behavioral scientists in operations and field work

· Managed researchers schedules, including travel arrangements and meeting agendas

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

· Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology, 1998 - Present

· American Psychological Association, 1998 - Present

· Academy of Management, 2003 - Present

PERSONAL INTERESTS AND SKILLS

Experience with Microsoft Office, SPSS, Atlas ti, and photo-editing software

Interests include: oil painting, jewelry design, logo and web design, cooking, reading