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Paiven Knoot

Summary

Motivated student currently working toward degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Leadership. Adept at creating interpersonal connections between organizations and people. Able to interpret data and develop new ideas. Comfortable streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Iowa House Of Representatives
01.2021 - 06.2021

Served as a legislative Page for the minority leader of the House of Representatives during the 2021 session.

  • Prepared all caucuses and meetings and managed group resources.
  • Collected and input crucial data for new policy formation.
  • Provided and distributed over fifty pieces of correspondence between multiple government agencies and institutions per day.
  • Arranged and coordinated daily meetings between constituents and the minority leader and assistant minority leader of the house.
  • Worked with legislators and fellow pages to formulate and later pass a new bill during my time in session.

Research Assistant

Applied Cognition Laboratory
01.2023 - Current

Researching Applied Cognition Within Interviews and Interrogation Procedures.

  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
  • Scheduled appointments with test subjects over phone and through email.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.

Head Waitress and Chef

El Vado RV Park, Dam Diner, And Dam Meat Market
05.2022 - 08.2023

Worked as a head waitress and technology/systems manager for El vado Rv Park and its corresponding businesses in New Mexico.

  • Prepared and served food and beverages to approximately 100 patrons per day.
  • Managed and organized inventory and sales for four locations on site.
  • Generated all technology startups for the diner, meat market, and convenience store.
  • Processed all sales transactions and analyzed sales history as well as aiding in increasing of profits by over 50% in one year.
  • Coordinated and trained all new staff.

Volunteer

United Way Of Mahaska County/OHS Student Council
11.2021 - 08.2022

Youth volunteer at my local United Way and sister organization Love Inc.

  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
  • Counseled over 300 at risk youth on substance abuse and suicide prevention.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to provide food baskets to over 100 families in need during the holidays.
  • Co-created a meal take-home program for food-insecure students in my district.
  • Founded a school hygiene pantry for underprivileged youth and community members.

Education

Psychology And Criminal Justice Double Major

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
05.2025

Skills

  • Certified in emergency management through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (IS-100C and IS-700B)
  • Research and Data Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Adaptable to learning new software and technology
  • Internal Auditing
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Inventory and Supply Management
  • Problem Solving and Teamwork
  • Some understanding of the Spanish Language (four years of high school Spanish)

Timeline

Research Assistant

Applied Cognition Laboratory
01.2023 - Current

Head Waitress and Chef

El Vado RV Park, Dam Diner, And Dam Meat Market
05.2022 - 08.2023

Volunteer

United Way Of Mahaska County/OHS Student Council
11.2021 - 08.2022

Intern

Iowa House Of Representatives
01.2021 - 06.2021

Psychology And Criminal Justice Double Major

Iowa State University
Paiven Knoot