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Nidhi Amipara

New Haven

Summary

Master’s student in Industrial-Organizational Psychology with a strong foundation in human behavior, motivation, and research. Graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in Psychology and experienced in using tools such as SPSS, RStudio, Microsoft Excel for data analysis and research.

Passionate about leveraging psychological principles and data-driven insights to enhance organizational performance, employee well-being, and evidence-based decision-making.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Intern

Gao Tek
05.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, and scheduling interviews across various departments.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions.
  • Conducted outreach to potential candidates via LinkedIn and other platforms for ongoing intern positions.
  • Supported onboarding tasks by preparing documentation and coordinating communication between new hires and managers.
  • Collaborated with the HR team to streamline recruiting processes and ensure a positive candidate experience.
  • Participated in weekly HR team meetings and contributed to ongoing team projects related to talent acquisition and administrative support.

Research Assistant

Rutgers University
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • The experiments were designed to investigate whether adults with neurotypical and neurodivergent brains grasp and produce different aspects of language in similar ways.
  • Helped analyze and edit the participants' audio samples on a software called PRAAT.
  • Attended weekly meetings to ensure timely completion of research objectives and help review the poster presentations made by postgraduate peers.
  • Engaged in brainstorming sessions to come up with new research topics using available data.
  • Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.

Teaching Assistant for the Internship in Applied, School, and Community Psychology

Rutgers University
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Monitored and evaluated undergraduate interns during film didactics and clinical case conferences with a psychiatrist.
  • Consistently communicated with RWJUH Psychiatrist and other TAs to foster a productive internship environment.
  • Guided 20 interns with their research group projects through meetings and other online communication tools.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Psychiatry Intern

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Analyzed movie from a psychiatric perspective with a psychiatry liaison and discussed psychopathology of the fictional characters.
  • Attended clinical case conferences with the psychiatry liaison and discussed the diagnosis of the patients through DSM-V criteria.
  • Collaborated with other interns in research groups to analyze psychopathology in fictional characters and posted it on Fandom.

Medical Scribe

Aquity Solutions
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Performed documentation in the EHR, recording diagnosis codes or procedures, including medical history, symptoms, treatments, and follow-up instructions, while maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Helped OB/GYN practitioners with sending educational guides to the patient and addressing patient inquiries regarding appointments, pharmacy, and insurance coverage.
  • Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.

Prior Authorization Specialist

Riverside Medical Group
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Inputting all patient data regarding claims and prior authorizations into system accurately.
  • Reached out to insurance carriers to obtain prior authorization for testing and procedures.
  • Tracked referral submission during facilitation of prior authorization issuance.
  • Created and maintaining spreadsheets detailing medical procedures and insurance denials and approval.
  • Fielded telephone inquiries on authorization details from plan members and medical staff.
  • Researched denied claims and contacted insurance companies to resolve these issues.

Retail Sales Associate

Staples
Paramus
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Cashiering, Customer support, creating displays, reporting sales to managers
  • Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.

Education

Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

University of New Haven
New Haven, CT
05.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rutgers University
New Brunswick
05.2023

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Recruting & Talent Acquisition
  • Onboarding
  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Office
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP
  • R programming
  • Data Analysis
  • Google Workspace
  • Prediction models
  • Business Analytics
  • Epic Systems
  • EMR/EHR
  • SPSS
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Organizational Skills
  • Teamwork

Affiliations

Abnormal Psychology Case Studies | September 2022 - December 2022

Collaborated with a team to conduct weekly case studies on various mental disorders.

Analyzed case studies and discussed findings with team members to understand symptoms, causes, and treatment options to answer related questions.

Abnormal Psychology - APA Research Paper | January 2023 - May 2023

Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions for Mental Health

The aim of this study was to investigate whether practicing mindfulness meditation can help alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and worry.

Data was analyzed using SPSS.

Accomplishments

QUINLAN For Best Predictor of 2023

Issued by Rutgers University - Department of Computer Science · May 2023

The goal was to achieve the highest level of accuracy possible while minimizing the prediction error on a variety of data sets that vary in difficulty and utilize different machine learning tools.

Dean's scholarship | August 2024

University of New Haven

Volunteer Experience

Open House Volunteer (Rutgers University - Psi Chi The International Honor Society in Psychology ) | March 2023 

  • Engaged with newly admitted students, providing detailed information about classes, schedules, and general information regarding the university.
  • Collaborated with university staff to ensure seamless coordination and execution of the open house event.

Research Assistant (Medfocus Research Group - The Power of the Patient Project ) | June 2021 - June 2023

  • Created surveys for patients/providers using Qualtrics, planned strategies for encouraging people to take surveys, compiled reports, and interviewed patients.
  • Prioritized projects and assignments assigned by mentor and leadership to complete research objectives on time.
  • Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.

Crisis Counselor (Crisis Text Line ) | July 2023 - February 2025

  • Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
  • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tension.
  • Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.

Certification

Social/Behavioral/Epidemiologic Research Investigators - CITI Program

Issued - Jan 2023 | Expires - Jan 2026

Credential ID: 53934452

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Human Resources Intern

Gao Tek
05.2025 - Current

Research Assistant

Rutgers University
01.2023 - 05.2024

Teaching Assistant for the Internship in Applied, School, and Community Psychology

Rutgers University
01.2023 - 05.2023

Psychiatry Intern

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022

Medical Scribe

Aquity Solutions
05.2021 - 06.2022

Prior Authorization Specialist

Riverside Medical Group
01.2019 - 08.2020

Retail Sales Associate

Staples
08.2018 - 08.2020

Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

University of New Haven

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rutgers University
Nidhi Amipara