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Kelley J Slack

Organizational Psychologist
Houston,Texas

Summary

Conscientious and self-directed professional with years of proven success in applying evidence-based psychological principles of the workplace to effect positive organizational, team, and individual change. Expertise includes both breadth and depth in selection, training, personality, assessments, teamwork, and research.



Work History

Head of Research and Innovation

Birkman International
Houston, TX
03.2019 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams of training, science and research, and innovation
  • Created and maintained the organization's science and research roadmap while overseeing the innovation and training roadmaps
  • Spearheaded joint venture team in creating the world's first report that uses an individual's personality to suggest workplace accommodations for neurodivergent individuals allowing Birkman to be a part of reducing the 80% unemployment rate for the group
  • Developed and revised various training programs
  • Ensured the psychometric integrity of The Birkman Method
  • Orchestrated research and writing of the first reliability and validity manual for The Birkman Method in 12 years
  • Implemented industry best practices by updating the assessment underlying The Birkman Method to bring it in line with societal mores, current language use, and the workplace of today
  • Devised innovative method of augmenting and improving the accuracy of Birkman career reports

Managing Consultant

Minerva Work Solutions, PLLC
Houston, TX
01.2013 - Current
  • Created and implemented a selection system for commercial space astronauts
  • Developed processes that included surveys and focus groups for many organizations in many industries to measure engagement, safety climate, and organizational culture
  • Trained teams and coached individuals to improve communication, conflict management, decision-making, and problem-solving
  • Regularly conducted and continues to conduct pro bono work for worthy non-profits
  • Interacted with clients to define and understand long-term goals and strategies
  • Presented findings to clients and worked with them to develop a sustainable action plan

Senior Operational Psychologist

KBRwyle / University Of Houston / NASA-JSC
Houston, Texas
09.2000 - 03.2019
  • Integral part of NASA's Behavioral Health and Performance group in charge of the psychological and psychiatric aspects of astronaut selection
  • Designed behaviorally anchored rating scales that improved inter-rater reliability
  • Developed and implemented exercises to assess teamwork skills of astronaut applicants
  • Created tabletop simulation to assess critical skills in astronaut applicants
  • Designed and created a centralized database for three decades of psychological and psychiatric aspects of astronaut selection
  • Conducted analyses and wrote reports reviewing the select-in and select-out processes for multiple astronaut selection cycles
  • Taught space flight resource management (soft skills) to flight controllers and astronauts
  • Developed and administered job samples used to determine most knowledgeable and best fit applicants for multiple positions
  • Reviewed proposals for both internal and external funded research projects


Education

Ph.D. - Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Statistics

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Psychology

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Business And Behavioral Science

Rice University
Houston TX
05.2001 -

Junior Year Abroad - Behavioral Sciences

London School of Economics
London, England
05.2001 -

Skills

Strong analytical skills

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Additional Information

  • Licensed psychologist in the State of Texas
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-j-slack
  • Full CV available

Quote

Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible. (We must look beyond what we are doing now to what we will need to be doing in the future to ensure success)
Frank Zappa (with my interpretation)

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