Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research Experience
Volunteer Experience
Affiliations
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Kayla McNeil

Dolton,IL

Summary

Recent psychology graduate with a passion for mental health & psychological well-being. Experienced in conducting research studies & presentations that showcase adeptness on cognition & development. Well-versed individual with excellent interpersonal & independent abilities. Currently seeking to start graduate studies in counseling psychology in Fall 2025.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

UHS - Service Area Manager

University Housing Services
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Serving & aiding students in university housing

EMDH - Student Employee

Event Management, Dining And Hospitality
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Provided friendly & efficient services in university dining hall.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05.2024

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Research and analysis
  • Digital Literacy
  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Fast Learner
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Collaboration
  • Microsoft Office

Research Experience

PSY 392 - Senior Seminar

  • Capstone Presentation: In-depth research project over the relationship of improving mental health through the usage of various arts & media, where results showed that there is a positive correlation in engaging in art & creative activities with mental health.

PSY 331A07 - Lab: Cognitive Processes

  • Research Project: In-depth research study based on the link between body language & comfortableness of conversations, where results showed that people focus more on comfortable nonverbal cues than uncomfortable nonverbal cues.

PSY 327A02 - Cultural Psychology: Black Psychology

  • Current Events Presentation: Extensive research project focusing on mental health in Black women, which discussed neurological & cognitive components, environmental influences, & traumatic experiences that could impact development, personality, & overall wellness.

Volunteer Experience

Crisis Text Line 

  • Virtual volunteer service that provides support & aid to those who are in crisis

Integrity Counseling

  • Student-involved volunteer counseling service that promotes mental health wellness to struggling young people

Affiliations

Psi Chi & SPA 

  • Organization devoted to giving psychological workshops & maintaining student excellence through support & education.

Black Student Psychology Association

  • Organization geared towards Black & POC students that offered social & professional development events & opportunities.

National Society of Collegiate Scholars 

  • Academic honor society that provides undergraduate students with service, volunteer, & scholarship opportunities.

Certification

Human Resource Management

Accomplishments

  • Psi Chi & SPA Membership Award
  • Dedication to Psychology Award
  • Chapter Attendance Award
  • University Housing Service Recognition Award

Timeline

UHS - Service Area Manager

University Housing Services
10.2022 - 05.2024

EMDH - Student Employee

Event Management, Dining And Hospitality
10.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Illinois State University
Kayla McNeil