JOSEPH GALLIGAN
Jgalligan@knights.ucf.edu ♦ (845) 392-4774 ♦ 5 Meadow Road ♦ Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida
Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Expected May 2015
University at Albany, State University of New York
Received May 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology (Double Major)
Final GPA: 3.95 (Graduated Summa Cum Laude)
o Received designation as a Presidential Scholar and affiliated scholarship of $4,000 a year
2009 – 2013
o Dean’s List (Eight semesters)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Special Projects Assistant, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
May 2014 – Present
Designated as the primary assistant to Dr. Chanda Torres, Assistant Vice President of Advising & Career Services
Write drafts of grant and business proposals to be forwarded to higher administration for consideration
Assist in the development of workshops, programming, and assessments to analyze such programming
Perform data analysis in order to evaluate workshops and programs and draft reports on these events
Develop, conduct, and participate in interviews of new staff and team members and assist in the new hire process
Organizational Development Specialist, Key Talent Solutions, LLC, Orlando, FL
Feb. 2014 – Present
Design and analyze OD surveys and assessments; recommend interventions to align organization with its goals
Study best practices in organizational psychology to create materials for training and development
Create educational content for leaders to be more effective in their organizations and draft small-business proposals
Use Microsoft Office and data-analysis software to compile and analyze data and transform into charts, tables, etc.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Instruct 40 students in PSY 3204C Statistical Methods in Psychology
Assist students in learning how to do basic functions and statistical analyses using SPSS software
Grade weekly in-class and homework assignments and administer and grade quizzes
Proctor exams and collect associated paperwork
Hold office hours and assist students with any inquiries on a daily basis
Aug. 2013 – May 2014
Recreation Manager, University at Albany, Albany, NY
Oversaw staff of 20 employees and made sure everyone was on task and doing their job
Communicated with upper management and implemented new procedures as necessary
Filled out and filed all paperwork and updated employee timesheets
Sep. 2012 – May 2013
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
President, Alpha Phi Omega National Co-Ed Service Fraternity, Albany, NY
Dec. 2012 – May 2013
Handled all requests and problems in a diverse group consisting of over two-hundred members
Oversaw all actions of the Executive Board and ensured that everyone was completing their responsibilities
Presided over and ran weekly Executive Board and brotherhood meetings with all members in attendance
Developed a Standards Board to handle disciplinary issues and resolve conflict that arose amongst members
Maintained and updated Bylaws and Standing Rules of the fraternity
Generated and implemented new processes to improve the fraternity and relations with other on-campus groups and
alumni
Acted as a liaison between the brotherhood and both nationals and advisors
Pledge Educator/Rush Chair
Dec. 2011 – Dec. 2012
Responsible for developing an interview system and selection process to choose pledges for the semester
Oversaw recruitment of and taught a pledge class of 59 the fundamental principles of the fraternity
Peer Career Advisor, Middle Earth Peer Counseling Program, Albany, NY
Aug. 2010 – May 2013
Received basic training in counseling skills and crisis-intervention techniques
Trained to counsel and assist students going through a variety of career-related issues
Provided resume and cover letter critiques and have received specialized career-development training
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