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