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JENNIFER DEROSA

Davie,Florida

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Industrial-Organizational Psychologist with a strong foundation in human resources, organizational development, and workplace productivity. Experienced in implementing data-driven strategies to enhance employee engagement, performance management, and workforce planning. Proven ability to design and manage programs that foster organizational growth and employee satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Research Assistant

SIOP
Remote
12.2020 - 05.2025
  • Transformed qualitative data into quantitative formats, and prepared reports for quality improvement initiatives.
  • Participated in process mapping and gap analyses to enhance coding and reporting accuracy.
  • Contributed to a Tier A publication, and co-authored a poster presented at the 2021 Association for Psychological Science Conference.

Program Manager

NerdWallet
Remote
01.2024 - 07.2024

• Designed and implemented a mentorship program for over 800 employees, improving knowledge sharing and career development.

• Conducted needs assessments to identify key areas for workforce development.

• Created structured mentorship guidelines, pairing systems, and feedback loops.

• Achieved high participation rates, and significant improvement in employee engagement metrics.

Compiled reports with actionable insights to ensure long-term program success.

Intern

Organizational Empowerment
Remote
03.2022 - 06.2024

• Applied industrial-organizational psychology theories to assess and improve job satisfaction in healthcare settings.

• Developed an employee engagement initiative, reducing turnover, and increasing satisfaction metrics.

• Designed a valid and reliable measurement tool tailored to organizational needs.

Project Manager

Skillsource
Remote
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Led projects through planning, execution, and evaluation phases, meeting timelines and objectives efficiently.
  • Developed work breakdown structures and managed resources to optimize performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring consistent communication and resolution of project issues.
  • Prepared detailed reports and updates for stakeholders, aligning with organizational goals.

Interpersonal Skills Rater

Amazon
Remote
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Analyzed over 5,000 hours of recorded data using Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARS).

• Collaborated with research teams to refine and enhance BARS accuracy.

• Conducted a comparative analysis to ensure alignment with standardized ratings.

Education

Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01-2019

Skills

  • Industrial-Organizational Psychology
  • Human Resources Consulting and Data Analytics
  • Performance Management and Employee Engagement
  • Workforce Planning and Program Development
  • Project Management and Organizational Change
  • Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARS)
  • Data Analysis and Visualization
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Accomplishments

  • Inducted into the International Honor Society, Psi Chi, in March 2021
  • Coauthored research was presented at the Association for Psychological Science Conference in 2021

Timeline

Program Manager

NerdWallet
01.2024 - 07.2024

Project Manager

Skillsource
08.2022 - 01.2024

Intern

Organizational Empowerment
03.2022 - 06.2024

Interpersonal Skills Rater

Amazon
03.2021 - 01.2024

Volunteer Research Assistant

SIOP
12.2020 - 05.2025

Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Keiser University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Keiser University
JENNIFER DEROSA