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Cayce Granato

Adams,TN
Cayce Granato

Summary

Orderly and focused researcher dedicated to innovative, dynamic and organized work. Successful at maintaining accuracy and productivity through long and short-term projects with proven history of efficiency. Extensive knowledge of behavioral and social science research.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

Self-employed

Psychology Indeoendent Researcher
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to identify trends and develop hematic framework highlighting patterns of psychological, emotional, relational, and economic trends in adult children that experience narcissistic abuse from their parents in childhood
  • Performed web-scraping procedures on 50 Reddit post data collected from specific Subreddit communities in which users identified as having at least one narcissistic parent.
  • Collected and cleaned large datasets of Reddit post data for text analysis
  • Developed initial coding systems for qualitative research and created multivariate data analyses protocol using Atlas.ti qualitative data statistical software to generate data visualizations and infographics.
  • Employed participant identity protocols from prior research studies using Reddit post data to select key quotes to include in presentations and written reports to accurately communicate findindemonstrate themes

Newton Military Family Resource Center, NFMRC

Psychology Research Assistant
01.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Tracked and identified key performance indicators to measure success of NMFRC's ability to meet needs of military and their families at APSU
  • Collaborated with NFMRC Director to obtain list of relevant services and 1,000+ potential participants for study.
  • Assisted in authoring and revising IRB application to reflect changes in survey administration, protocols, and confidentiality procedures.
  • Digitized and organized survey data using Qualtrics to streamline research procedures and target key factors interested in measuring, optimized data collection processes, and reduced data analysis time by 35%.
  • Leveraged highly effective communication skills to facilitate accurate, effective communication among multiple, crossfunctional research teams with diverse backgrounds to accomplish common research goals.
  • Reviewed and verified word-processed survey data before entering into database to enhance research quality and accuracy.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance to non-technical research partners in accessing survey software, Qualtrics.
  • Collected and recorded data at various field sites for later assessment and data analysis

Student Success& Achievement Department At APSU

Market Research Intern
05.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Conducted market analysis to gain insight into student needs and attitudes for 3 marketing initiative projects for APSU departments
  • Generated and presented reports and PowerPoint presentations to support development and implementation of marketing plans to non- technical stakeholders and to students
  • Maximized marketing campaign coverage by recommending changes to make unified strategic marketing plan with improvements to websites, emails, and social media posts to target segments
  • Analyzed data from primary and secondary sources to identify root causes of lowered rates in textbook purchases, orientation engagement, and financial aid training usage and recommended corrective actions
  • Presented PowerPoint presentations to suggest incentivization techniques suggested by other universities who successfully implemented the Financial Avenue education program to non- technical stakeholders and leadership
  • Supported competitive market analysis research and assisted in authoring written reports summarizing research findings proposing a streamlined, tailored marketing campaign.

Office Of Student Disability Services

Office Administrative Assistant
08.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Organized and maintained accurate, concise case notes for student electronic database of up to 800+ registered ODS students.
  • Identified client information security risks and proposed changes to maintain HIPPA and FERPA compliance.
  • Suggested quality control procedures for improving daily operations, communications, and recordkeeping for increased client security.
  • Conducted background research on Higher Education disability services student assessments to
  • Develop questionnaire assessing student satisfaction and overall student perceptions
  • Collected, cleaned, and analyzed survey data and prepared written report for supervisor with infographics powered by Microsoft Excel and Forms.

APSU Marketing, APSU

Undergraduate Research Assistant
12.2020 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Managed 3 concurrent survey research projects: Mock Job Interview Surveys, Personality Traits of ADHD College Students, and Overlap of ADHD and Emerging Adulthood in College Students.
  • Assisted in survey design and development for Personality Traits project
  • Conducted literature review protocol, analyzing total of 80+ studies that best assessed and predicted ADHD personality traits.
  • Selected 1-3 specific survey questions from 12 personality measures to create one concise, comprehensive group of survey questions.
  • Created survey providing insight into students' attitudes toward participating in mock job interviews.
  • Lead 10 undergraduate psychology students in creating, developing, and administering mock-job interview surveys.
  • Collected data on Qualtrics and presented results to committee members and faculty supervisor to discuss ways to improve mock interviews efficacy and utility for students in future Career Psychology courses.

Survey Research Leader
12.2020 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Oversaw 10 undergraduate psychology students in developing questionnaire to inform strategic decisions to increase Career Psychology student participation in mock-job interviews.
  • Survey provided insight into students' attitudes and perceived usefulness of participating in mock job interviews and assessed barriers that hinder students from participating.
  • Findings from pre-interview surveys identified one significant barrier revealing mock-job interviewers and employers were not aligned to actual jobs students would pursue or interview for upon graduation.
  • Initiated and managed outreach communications to research partners within Career Services department to aid efforts in identifying psychology and behavioral science-based employers and interviewers to participate.

America's Best Contacts And Eyeglasses

Lead Optemetric Technician
08.2019 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Administered pretest procedures to gather data before eye examination tests assessing visual acuity, retinal imaging, color blindness, etc.
  • Trained approximately 10+ patients a week, mainly adolescents and children, in wearing contact lenses.
  • Collected and interpreted patients' information to communicate client needs to optometrist with 100% accuracy.
  • Exceeded profit goals on monthly measurements; exceeded objectives by $250–$800.

Johnson ICare

Optemetric Technician and Receptionist
09.2017 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical record system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
  • Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility, and prior authorizations of medications and glasses.
  • Coded and digitized 25+ patient charts into diagnostic and insurance codes for insurance claims.
  • Calculated the final cost of eye tests, exams, and various brands of contact lenses to patients after their insurance coverage and any applicable rebate deductions

Education

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Bachelor of Science from Psychological Science
05.2023

University Overview

Independent Research Projects

The Overlap of Emerging Adulthood and ADHD in College Students:

  • Presented and created a PowerPoint research poster at APSU's Social Sciences Virtual Poster Symposium.
  • Recommended changes to current university accommodations and services for ADHD college students.
The Effects of Parental Narcissistic Abuse Conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to identify trends and develop a thematic framework highlighting patterns of psychological, emotional, relational, and economic trends in adult children that experienced narcissistic abuse from their parents in childhood.


Skills

  • Research Team Support
  • Research Protocol Development
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Research
  • Primary and Secondary Research
  • Literature Reviews Background Research
  • Survey Methodology and Analysis
  • Presenting Research Findings
  • Analyzing Large Datasets
  • Data and Trend Forecasting
  • Data Collection, Cleaning, and Coding

Timeline

Psychology Indeoendent Researcher

Self-employed
01.2023 - Current

Psychology Research Assistant

Newton Military Family Resource Center, NFMRC
01.2023 - 06.2023

Office Administrative Assistant

Office Of Student Disability Services
08.2021 - 12.2021

Market Research Intern

Student Success& Achievement Department At APSU
05.2021 - 05.2022

Undergraduate Research Assistant

APSU Marketing, APSU
12.2020 - 05.2021

Survey Research Leader

12.2020 - 05.2021

Lead Optemetric Technician

America's Best Contacts And Eyeglasses
08.2019 - 05.2020

Optemetric Technician and Receptionist

Johnson ICare
09.2017 - 07.2019

Austin Peay State University

Bachelor of Science from Psychological Science
Cayce Granato