18 Heatherway Dr.                                                                                                                                           (618) 254-2587

Wood River, IL 62095                                                                                                                                      [email protected]

                                   

OBJECTIVE

Desire a stimulating and diverse introduction into the area of organizational development and personnel administration, where interpersonal, analytical and excellent communication skills will be assets.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds.  Strong leader, who is able to motivate others and resolve conflict.  Open-minded, and flexible to change.  Organized and responsible, with a goal orientated personality.

 

EDUCATION & TRAINING

2001-               M.A. Industrial - Organizational Psychology (Expected graduation date: Spring 2003)

1997-2000        B.A. Psychology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

1995-1997          Weather Forecast Apprentice, Community College of the Air Force

1995-2000     Equal Opportunity Training, United States Air Force

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

2001             Fund Development Assistant, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Colorado Springs, CO

       Manage database of contributing constituents.  Track and maintain government and private grant files.  Supervise and coordinate tasks for office volunteers.  Plan and organize special fund raising events.  Maintain details and track donations of 1.5 million dollar Capital Campaign.  Generate and coordinate dissemination of appeal cards, invitations, flyers and bi-annual newsletter to over 6,500 constituents.

               

2000              Research Assistant, Integrative Neuroscience Laboratory SIU-Carbondale, IL

Managed data entry for multi-million dollar funded studies. Managed quality control protocol for double blind variables and data acquisition. Designed and implemented data entry “double check” program to reduce errors and ensure critical data is prepared for analysis.  Presented status reports to Research Director.

                         

1995-1999        Weather Forecast Apprentice, United States Air Force

Analyzed weather conditions and prepared data for climatologic records. Supervised peer and lower ranking apprentices. Conducted on-the-job training and designed new training programs. Maintained standard operating procedures to changing local and federal regulations. Presented weather briefings to pilots and commanders.  Managed quality control program, and statistically tracked individual peer and team performance for award nominations.

 

1993-1995        Records Clerk, Sterling Police Department – Sterling, IL

Proficient at entering data of sensitive police reports into statewide computer system. Processed insurance claims. Maintained a large filing system. Transcribed classified victim statements with impeccable accuracy.

 

 

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

                Power Point, Excel, Access, SPSS, Microsoft Word, Publisher, Raisers Edge, Front Page, HTML. 

 

SPECIAL SKILLS

Certified aerobics instructor living a healthy lifestyle.  World traveler can adapt to diverse cultural situations. 

Sensitive to classified materials, possesses a SECRET clearance from the Department of Defense.  

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Psi Chi - Member

Psychology Student Association -Member

Society of Industrial Organizational Psychology - Student Affiliate

Veteran of the Armed Services – U.S. Air Force