MORGAN KELLY322 Moore St., San Marcos, TX, 78666 | morgankelly0915@gmail.com

SUMMARYSeeking position as a research assistant or study coordinator. Desire to relocate. Skilled in managing multiple projects, learning new software, analyzing data using SPSS, manuscript preparation, communicating effectively within a team-setting, working independently with minimum oversight, creative problem solving, and utilizing Microsoft Office applications. Additionally, I am detail-oriented, highly organized, punctual, adaptable, and eager to learn how to perform neuroimaging scans and analysis.

EDUCATIONM.A. in Psychological Research at Texas State University, May 2016Thesis: Alcohol Use and Cardiovascular Health in College Students; GPA: 4.00B.A. in Psychology at St. Edward’s University, May 2012Capstone: Should the Government Support Research on the Medical Benefits of Schedule I Drugs?; GPA: 3.76

RESEARCH & WORK EXPERIENCEPrimary Investigator: September 2014 – April 2016Department of Psychology at Texas State University, San Marcos, TXUnder the supervision of Dr. Natalie Ceballos, my thesis work required the acquisition of several skills which included the following:

Designed an experimental study examining cardiovascular cue-reactivity Operated ECG biopack equipment and software Programed Superlab 3.1 software for cue-exposure Used AcqKnowledge 4.3 software to analyze Heart Rate Variability data Scored and coded multiple survey scales Trained and managed multiple undergraduate research assistants on data collection Analyzed data with SPSS Wrote thesis and presented findings at multiple events (see completed

presentations) Graduate Instructional Assistant: August 2014 - May 2016Department of Psychology at Texas State University, San Marcos, TXWorked 20 hours per week every semester for the following courses: Brain and Behavior (online and in-person sections), Research Methods (in person), and Industrial and Organizational Psychology (online). Duties varied and included the following:

Presented guest lectures (in Brain & Behavior) on 'Memory and Learning' and 'Stress'

Met with students for tutoring, held weekly office hours, and answered queries about coursework and grading

Attended weekly Research Methods labs in order to assist students with literature searchers, data analysis, and research proposal preparation

Graded coursework and exams (including essay-based exams) Created rubrics Proctored exams and quizzes

Graduate Intern: Summer 2015Restore FX Functional Restoration Program, Austin, TX

Restore FX is a program that utilizes an inter-disciplinary approach to treat patients with chronic (non-malignant) pain. My internship duties included the following:

Administered psychological assessments Led group sessions (without supervision) on topics approved by the therapy team Administrative duties e.g. scoring and coding psychological tests, updating the

data base, answering calls, contacting patients for follow-up appointments, making copies

Assisted with therapeutic activities Analyzed medical records for opioid medications to code morphine equivalents

(as part of a larger project that will be published soon- see ongoing research projects section)

Child Care Specialist: Intermittently 2001-PresentMultiple families and Primrose SchoolThroughout the years I have worked as a child care specialists, mother’s helper, and nanny for families with children ages 0-15. Through these experiences I have become highly skilled at interacting with children, adolescents, and families. Relevant to this position, I have acted as a role model, having conversations with children and adolescents dealing with everything from drugs to bullies. My duties mostly involved familial support, including, but not limited to, supervision and care of children, driving/picking up children/adolescents from school and activities, meal preparation, and light housework. Research Assistant: August 2013 - January 2014School of Pharmacology at University of Texas, Austin, TXUnder the supervision of Dr. Duvauchelle, I assisted on a project that utilized ultrasonic vocalization elicited by rodents in order to gain insight into the emotional process over the course of an alcohol self-administration study. Responsibilities included:

Animal care (handing prior to study) Data collection Data coding and entry

Direct Care Staff: August 2012 – August 2013CORE Health Care, Dripping Springs, TX CORE Health Care is a comprehensive brain injury and complex psychiatric disorder treatment center. My responsibilities included:

Direct supervision and care of residents Meal preparation and feeding assistance (when necessary) Ensured that proper sanitary and safety standards were met Medication administration and adherence reminders Collaborated with supervisors and therapists to set individual treatment goals and

ensured they were met by engaging in therapeutic activities with patients one-on-one

Maintained daily resident records, including progress and incidents reports Drove residents to appointments in and out of town

Undergraduate Research Assistant: August 2011 - December 2011Animal Behavioral Lab at Southwestern University, Georgetown, TXUnder the supervision of Dr. Russell Frohardt and Dr. Fay Guaracci I assisted on two experiments. One experiment examined sensitization to methamphetamine in female rodents and the other experiment examined the anti-androgenic effects of the fungicide Vinclozlin in male rodents. My responsibilities included the following:

Scored paced mating behavior and locomotor behaviors Completed minor animal surgery (ovarectomy) and drug injections Collected biological samples (e.g. testes, brains) Performed general animal care Data entry

Operations Specialist: June 2009 - May 2012Ragsdale Student Center at St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX

Provided excellent guest service at the information desk Engaged in basic administrative duties e.g. answering calls, making copies, posting

notifications of events, scheduling events on campus, sending email confirmations, and opening and closing the building).

Set up for campus events - chairs and tables, staging, and A/V equipment (e.g. projectors, microphones).

Teaching Assistant for Behavioral Neuroscience: Fall 2011St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX

Assisted students during dissection labs, Graded coursework and exams Met with students for tutoring upon request

Teaching Assistant for South American Studies: Fall 2008St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX

Scheduled guest speakers and set up software for video lectures Developed syllabus with professor Emailed notifications to students

COMPLETED RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONSKelly, M., Graham, R., Lopez, E., McCormack, B., & Ceballos, N. (2016). Cardiovascular Cue-Reactivity to Alcohol Images Before and After Stress in Collegiate Binge Drinkers versus Controls. Presented poster at the 37th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine-Washington D.C.

Kelly, M., Graham, R., Ford, J., & Ceballos, N. (2015). Alcohol use and resting heart rate variability in college drinkers. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 39, 63A.

Kelly, M., Ford, J., & Ceballos, N. (2015). Cardiovascular Cue-Reactivity to Alcohol Images in Social Drinking College Students. Presented poster at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine-San Antonio, TX

Kelly, M., Ford, J., & Ceballos, N. (2015). Alcohol Use and Resting Heart Rate Variability in College Drinkers. Presented poster at the 38th Annual Meeting of the Research Society of Alcoholism- San Antonio, TX

ON-GOING RESEARCH PROJECTS/FUTURE PUBLICATIONS Kelly, M., Graham, R., & Ceballos, N. (2016). Collegiate Binge Drinkers (vs. Non-Binge Drinkers) Exhibit a Blunted Cardiovascular Response Following Acute Stressor. (2016). – Currently preparing manuscript

Kelly, M., Gray, A., & Howard, K. (2016). How Opioid Treatment Status in Chronic Pain Patients Impacts the Efficacy of Functional Restoration Programs. - Currently preparing manuscript

Daniel, T. & Kelly, M. (2016). Ethics and Neuroscience: Aristotle’s Relevance in the 21st Century. Interested publisher: Templeton Press. – Currently preparing manuscript

Ramos, S., Kelly, M., & Schepis, T. S. (2016). Nicotine Use: Exploring Differences between Direct and Non-Direct Care Staff in Healthcare Settings- Currently collecting data

CERTIFICATIONS/ TRAININGSClassroom Assessment Webinar Training- Texas State University - November 2014Social and Behavioral Research CITI certification (Reference # 13748979) - August 2014

Ethics Review Board Certification- October 2011Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Certification- September 2011

ASSOCIATIONS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTSociety of Behavioral Medicine, student member- January 2015-Present Southwestern Psychological Association, member- November 2011-PresentPsi Chi, member- October 2011-Present Casa Marianna (Posada Esperanza), volunteer English teacher- September 2011-Dec. 2011El Circulo de Español, president - January 2009-May 2009El Circulo de Español, member- August 2008-May 2011