ALYSSA ALANIS
Modesto,CA
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented Psychological and Brain Science major with hands-on experience in interdisciplinary research focused on cognitive and social behavioral processes. Proven ability to design and conduct experiments, utilizing beginner level data analytical skills in R and Python, while effectively collaborating with diverse research teams. Passionate about leveraging psychological insights to promote diversity, equity, and well-being within organizations. Skilled in collaborative efforts and consistently contributing to team success. Known for reliability and a results-driven mindset. Seeking to contribute to an industrial-organizational psychology graduate program that values empirical research and innovative approaches to improving workplace dynamics.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Research Assistant
Bionic Eye Lab
01.2024 - Current
- Supported the Stressful Navigation Research Project by conducting experiments, analyzing data, and ensuring accurate documentation of results.
- Evaluated emerging trends in scientific research methodologies to identify potential areas of improvement within current lab practices.
- Organized specialized eye tracking equipment and lab supplies, ensuring all necessary materials were readily available for experiments.
- Contributed to weekly lab meetings in discussions of progress and updates on the status of various projects.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
Food Runner and Hostess
La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant And Bar
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service
- Experience in managing conflict and negotiation
- Displayed strong teamwork capabilities by assisting fellow servers in managing their sections when needed, fostering a positive work environment.
- Gained experience working in a fast paced environment
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Love Modesto Volunteer
City Of Modesto
04.2017 - 06.2021
- Collected and sorted recyclables received from people in the community for further processing, transportation or repurposing
- Directed vehicles towards desired paths for recycling drop off and flagged drivers through blocked roads.
- Inspected materials to determine appropriate placements for repurposing or disposal
Personal Tutor
Serena Kochhar
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted ADHD student in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance
- Collaborated with parents to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans and assess student progress
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions in math, which helped raise overall letter grade from D to A+
- Identified and removed obstacles keeping students from learning, helping to effectively complete homework tasks on time
- Encouraged students to explore new study and calculation methods to promote accountability and accommodation of individual needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychological And Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2025
High School Diploma -
James C. Enochs High School
05.2021
Skills
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Research Design and Methodology
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Time Management
Certification
- CITI Social and Behavior Research Certification, 10/2024
- CITI Social and Behavior Responsible Conduct of Research Certification, 10/2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Laboratory Research Assistant
Bionic Eye Lab
01.2024 - Current
Food Runner and Hostess
La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant And Bar
06.2022 - 08.2022
Personal Tutor
Serena Kochhar
09.2020 - 05.2021
Love Modesto Volunteer
City Of Modesto
04.2017 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
James C. Enochs High School
Bachelor of Science - Psychological And Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara