Research and analysis
Naomi Gashaw
Research Assistant And Non-Clinical Crisis Counselor
Concord,CA
Summary
Driven Research Assistant currently working towards a graduate degree in Psychology. Adept at prepping resources, equipment and materials for research. A cooperative team member, critical thinker, and strong communicator who is ready to apply my skills!
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Assistant
East Bay Anxiety Lab At CSUEB
Concord, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Non-Clinical Crisis Counselor & Admin. Asssistant
National Alliance On Mental Illness Contra Costa
Concord, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Helped individuals, specifically, the African-American community, deal with the results of the COVID-19 pandemic by providing resources and non-clinical support.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs.
Volunteer Crisis Counselor
Contra Costa Crisis Center
Walnut Creek, CA
04.2021 - Current
- Received training on a number of topics related to mental health and crisis intervention.
- Conversed with individuals in crisis who called or texted the hotline for assistance and helped stabilize them.
- Referred individuals to resources.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA 08.2018 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA 08.2016 - 06.2018
Skills
Documentation abilities
Participant support
Meeting participation
Excellent Communication
Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Flexible and Adaptable
Teambuilding
Data Entry
Accomplishments
- Delivered poster presentation on the Mechanisms of the Relationship between Race/Ethnicity and COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy at the Society for Affective Science Conference in 2022.
Timeline
Research Assistant
East Bay Anxiety Lab At CSUEB
06.2021 - Current
Volunteer Crisis Counselor
Contra Costa Crisis Center
04.2021 - Current
Non-Clinical Crisis Counselor & Admin. Asssistant
National Alliance On Mental Illness Contra Costa
03.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Psychology
California State University - East Bay
08.2018 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Diablo Valley College
08.2016 - 06.2018
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