Benjamin Nixon
Milwaukee,WI
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
CABI LAB
Milwaukee, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Conduct behavioral research with human participants, including greeting participants, obtaining informed consent, and administering cognitive and experimental protocols.
- Clean and analyze datasets using Python and R
- Attend weekly lab meetings to review study progress and collaborate on research tasks.
- Selected as a funded undergraduate researcher through the Success Through Aging Research (STAR) Program.
- Co-authored Identifying Easy and Difficult to Unitize Pairs for Memory Experiments, presented at the Undergraduate Research Symposium
Intern
Life's Plan Inc.
Lisle, USA
06.2024 - 12.2025
- Documented participant progress, behaviors, and daily activities to support individualized care and program planning.
- Supported executive leadership with administrative tasks and day-to-day operations.
- Maintained and updated financial ledgers; assisted with tracking expenses and organizational budgeting.
- Gained exposure to nonprofit operations and disability support services.
Team Member
Regal Theatre
Warrenville, USA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Delivered customer service in high-paced environments at both concessions and usher stations.
- Assisted with theater maintenance, seating coordination, and crowd management.
Team Member
Seoul Taco
Naperville, USA
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared and served food and beverages, and maintained cleanliness and safety standards.
- Provided friendly and efficient service in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Biological Sciences
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee05-2027
Skills
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Certification
- MRI Safety Training — Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW)
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification
- Research & Participant Documentation
- Data Collection and Management
- Python and R
- Data Analysis
Volunteer Experience
Make a Difference Day, Research Lab, 11/01/25, Help older adults in the community prepare their yards and neighborhood for winter.
Timeline
Research Assistant
CABI LAB
09.2025 - Current
Intern
Life's Plan Inc.
06.2024 - 12.2025
Team Member
Regal Theatre
01.2023 - 05.2023
Team Member
Seoul Taco
07.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Biological Sciences
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee