Erika Veneziani
SICKLERVILLE
Summary
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
- Trauma-informed crisis intervention
- Hostage and disaster psychological response
- Clinical psychology with law enforcement collaboration (FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit)
- Forensic trauma, dissociation, and victim recovery
- Emergency psychological first aid and field stabilization
Career Goal
Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in trauma-informed crisis response, with a focus on providing psychological first aid to rescued hostage victims in collaboration with the FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit (CNU)
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Lascala's Fire
06.2024 - Current
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.
Server
Cheesecake Factory Inc
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintained high standards of personal appearance and hygiene, reflecting positively on establishment.
- Utilized knowledge of menu to make recommendations, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Resolved customer complaints with calm, solution-focused approach, ensuring guest satisfaction.
Server/Bartender
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05-2025
Skills
- Trauma-informed care and language
- Basic ASL communication
- SPSS, Excel, Google Sheets
- Literature review and APA formatting
- Crisis de-escalation techniques
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Familiarity with IRB and ethical research standards
Accomplishments
- Psychological First Aid, National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Certification (Planned Summer 2025)
- TF-CBT Web 2.0 Training (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) (Planned Summer 2025)
- CITI Program Trainings:
- Social & Behavioral Research – Basic/Refresher
- Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
- General Laboratory Safety
- Laboratory Safety: rDNA, sDNA, and Human Samples
- Institutional/Signatory Official: Human Subject Research
- Hazardous Biological Materials Training
Certification
CERTIFICATIONS
- Psychological First Aid, National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Certification (Planned Summer 2025)
- TF-CBT Web 2.0 Training (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) (Planned Summer 2025)
- CITI Program Trainings:
Social & Behavioral Research – Basic/Refresher
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
General Laboratory Safety
Laboratory Safety: rDNA, sDNA, and Human Samples
Institutional/Signatory Official: Human Subject Research
Hazardous Biological Materials Training
Languages
ASL
Limited Working
Interests
- Trauma-informed crisis intervention
- Hostage and disaster psychological response
- Clinical psychology with law enforcement collaboration (FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit)
- Forensic trauma, dissociation, and victim recovery
- Emergency psychological first aid and field stabilization
Clubs
NeuroClub
Psych Alliance
Research Experience
Junior Research Assistant, ROAD Lab (Research on Anxiety and Depression), Rowan University
Feb 2025 – Present
- Conducted literature reviews and data collection on anxiety and depressive symptoms in emerging adults
- Collaborated on research design and coding under supervision; transitioning to full Research Assistant role in Fall 2025
- Participated in weekly lab meetings, discussing study methodology and implications
Principal Investigator (Undergraduate Project)
Gender & Social Media Use Study, Rowan University
Jan 2025 – May 2025
- Designed and conducted an IRB-exempt study analyzing gender differences in the psychological effects of social media
- Presented findings in final research symposium; preparing submission to Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research
Planned
Internship, Williamstown High School, Mental Health & Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Fall 2025 (Planned)
- Shadow a licensed mental health and substance use counselor
- Aid in weekly restorative yoga sessions for students struggling
Crisis Hotline Volunteer (Planned)
Summer 2025 - 2026
- Will provide emotional support and risk assessment to callers in crisis
- Will complete training in active listening, suicide prevention, and de-escalation techniques
Timeline
Server
Lascala's Fire
06.2024 - Current
Server
Cheesecake Factory Inc
03.2024 - 06.2024
Server/Bartender
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
11.2021 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rowan University
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