Organized and Motivated learner with 5 years experience in
Customer Service and 3 years in Research . Recent graduate with a
MS in Psychology with a 4.0 GPA. Proven competent and knowledgeable
in the area of Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
3.
Masters of Science in Psychology 2011
Specialization in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Music 2009
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill,
NC
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Capella Courses
Psychological Practices in HR Management
Psychology of Leadership
Consultation Psychology
Theory and Practice of Psychological Coaching
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Captains Galley, Waxhaw, NC
Server 2011
Used knowledge of human interactions to act as a liaison
between owner and floor manager and other wait staff members
First Baptist Church of Weddington (FBCW), Weddington, NC
Co-Director of Childrens Choir (Volunteer Position) 2010-
2011
Designed a curriculum which incorporated Christian ideals with
music theory and history
Created and developed a musical for 2 nd - 6 th graders which
was performed in December 2010 and was also the first in many years
at FBCW
Department of Housing & Residential Education, Chapel Hill,
NC
Office Assistant for Carmichael/ Whitehead & Connor
Residence Halls 2006-2009
Implemented organizational systems in the office which allowed
for residents to be processed quickly
Maintained the office during emergencies while directing
residents and authorities
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Sanna Research Lab, Chapel Hill, NC
Research Assistant (Volunteer Position) 2008- 2009
Worked with a team which helped develop a graduate students
thesis
Worked individually to implement successfully and without bias
the graduate students thesis and helped participants throughout
their study experience
Victorias Secret, Pineville, NC
Sales Associate 2006-2008
Provided the utmost customer service while completing and going
beyond company goals
Involved in many areas of the store: beauty sales, lingerie
sales, fitting room, and cashier
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC
Junior Volunteer 2005- 2001
Worked in various areas within the hospital including nursing
and clerical areas
Became a council member in 2005 in which I shared my
experiences with new volunteers and conveyed the importance of
confidentiality and HIPAA regulations
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Sigma Alpha Iota- Iota Tau Chapter, Chapel Hill, NC
Sergeant-At-Arms 2008-2009
Analyzed voting procedures and changed them to better suit the
chapter resulting in better morale of the chapter
Assured that the chapter was following all chapter and national
bylaws
Maintained order in meetings making them more efficient
Kept confidentiality of all votes
Campus Crossroads, Chapel Hill, NC
Student Liaison 2007-2009
Communicated between the university and the organization
ensuring that the organization was affiliated with the university
and was compliant with all regulations
Networked to bring more people into the organization
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Society of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Inc
Student Member 2009-present
North Carolina Industrial and Organizational Psychologists
Member 2009-present
Sigma Alpha Iota
Alumnus of the Iota Tau Chapter 2007-present
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Created as part of Integrative Project for Capella
University.
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Keith D. Ciani, Ph.D. (Instructor at Capella University)
said:
To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to provide my strongest
support for Laura Smith. I have known Laura Smith for approximately
one year, as she was a student in a class that I instructed during
2010 (Learning Theories in Psychology, Capella University). Laura
was an exemplary student that demonstrated a strong command of
learning theory and a scholarly writing style. Lauras background in
education combined with her strong interest in educational research
will provide a great foundation to pursue a career in this field.
In all my interactions with Laura Smith, I have been impressed by
her drive and work ethic. June 30, 2011
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Elizabeth Koman, Ph.D. (Instructor at Capella University)
said:
This letter is for Ms. Laura Smith. I had the pleasure of
having Ms. Smith in my Integrative Project course during the Spring
quarter of 2011. Laura clearly demonstrated her academic ability
and professionalism throughout this course.
Throughout the course Laura actively participated with her
fellow classmates. She always found ways to provide professional
and helpful feedback to other learners. The Integrative Project
course has a requirement for the students to develop a research
proposal as their final project. Its a rather large assignment and
is considered the capstone for the masters degree program. Laura
not only met the requirement she exceeded the basic requirements by
theorizing a model with numerous variables and also designed a
study to test the model. Her paper included a well developed and
thorough literature review and well developed support (synthesized
literature) for her argument. Her final paper demonstrated her
ability to both think and write like a scholar.
In sum, the work I observed from Ms. Smith was always
professional, courteous, well developed and well done . July 13,
2011
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Jason Weddle, Technical Recruiter, Open Systems Technologies
said:
Laura is a highly motivated and organized professional . She
developed and organized the childrens choir for FBCW with great
attention to detail . She also has great patience and has been a
wonderful teacher for my 3 children in learning the piano, singing
and music lessons. I highly recommend her to anyone. She will be an
asset for your organization . July 7, 2011
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Marty Sikes, VP, R.C. Simpson, Inc. said:
Laura and I worked together with the children at First Baptist
Church of Weddington and her dedication to the children and her
willingness to go over and beyond what were required were
impressive. She took a little direction from the Coordinator of the
program and developed it into a full program for the children. She
always arrived before the appointed time and was well prepared .
Laura would be an asset to any organization. June 29, 2011
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Christopher Riddick, Consultant for Deliotte Consulting,
Federal Practice (former manager) said:
Laura was one of the most responsible, knowledgeable, and
professional office assistants that I have managed. She provided
valuable knowledge and experience and always had a positive
attitude , which made my position much easier. She was a positive
team member, always being willing to cover other shifts if she was
available. She communicated with me in a timely fashion regarding
schedule adjustments which was very much appreciated. I believe
that she would be a welcomed addition to an organization . December
9, 2009