Ana Howard
Penfield,NY
Summary
Skilled in managing and conducting complex research projects across diverse social-scientific disciplines. Possess strong analytical abilities, adept at data collection, analysis, and interpretation to drive project objectives. Demonstrated capacity for critical thinking and problem-solving to advance scientific understanding and application. Contributed to significant improvements in research methodology and efficiency in previous roles, enhancing overall project outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Oberlin College Sociology
Oberlin, OH
01.2025 - Current
- Performed verification processes on collected materials to confirm precision.
- Compiled data from diverse sources including online databases and social media.
- Kept database consistent with the latest records.
Peer Advising Leader (PAL)
Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted semester-long classes for first-year students.
- Assisted students in acclimating to the university environment during their first year.
- Assisted students in overcoming challenges for a smoother integration into college.
Resident Assistant
Oberlin College Residence Life
Oberlin, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Encouraged participation from all residents in order to create a strong sense of community within the residence hall.
- Communicated with staff to resolve problems with individual students.
- Guided residents in the development of personal and academic goals, promoting success and growth.
Guest Service Representative
Target
Penfield, NY
06.2023 - Current
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Human Resources Student Assistant
Oberlin College Human Resources
Oberlin, OH
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for onboarding new employees.
- Facilitated implementation of digital documentation.
- Help with daily administrative duties.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH05-2026
Dual Credit -
Collin County Community College
Frisco, TX05-2022
Skills
- Data entry and analysis
- Research methodology and design
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- SPSS proficiency
- R programming
- Qualitative research
- Undergraduate research
- Public speaking and presentations
Affiliations
- Chair of Student Wellbeing Advocacy Group (SWAG) which acts as a liaison between Oberlin students and various offices such as Student Health and Wellbeing, Campus Safety, and the Office for Disability and Access, and coordinates wellbeing-focused programming for students.
- Education Coordinator for Survivors of Sexual Harm and Allies, organizing and facilitating educational programming.
Certification
- FERPA Certified
- QPR Certified
Research Experience
- Research Assistant, "Damron Gay Bar Municipalities Dataset," January 2025 to present
- Coursework Research, "Recidivism and Rehabilitative Programming in New York State," February 2025 to present
- Coursework Research, "Gender and the Justice System: How views of justice system efficacy vary across the gender spectrum," August 2024 to December 2024
- Individual Research, "Social Deviance in Customer Service Interactions," June, 2024 to August, 2024
- Coursework Research, "Positive Parent-Adolescent Communication as a Predictor of Adolescent Marijuana Use," August, 2023 to December, 2023
Volunteer Experience
- SAIL Homeschool, 2020 to 2022, Founded and Facilitated 3 Social Justice Book Clubs for preschool, middle grades, and high school students
- The Period Project, 2021, organizing supply drives and composing care packages for the organization
- SAIL Homeschool, 2018 to 2022, preschool teacher, classes: Yoga, Music and Movement, Story Time
- City Church, 2018 to 2022, aided with cleaning and childcare as well as event-based volunteering
- Streetside Showers, 2018 to 2022, composing care packages and coordinating meetings to provide resources to organization through youth group
Relevant Coursework
- Psychology Research Methods 1: Beginning Research Methods
- Psychology Research Methods 2: Advanced Research Methods
- Sociology Research Methods
- Feminist Research Methodologies
- Social Psychology
- Foundations of Criminology
- Cognitive Science and the Law (Current)
- Introduction to Data Science (Current)
Timeline
Research Assistant
Oberlin College Sociology
01.2025 - Current
Peer Advising Leader (PAL)
Oberlin College
08.2024 - Current
Resident Assistant
Oberlin College Residence Life
08.2024 - Current
Guest Service Representative
Target
06.2023 - Current
Human Resources Student Assistant
Oberlin College Human Resources
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
Oberlin College
Dual Credit -
Collin County Community College
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