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Pavao Veldic

Pavao Veldic

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Personable and compassionate, with growing understanding of human behavior and mental health principles. Possesses experience in therapeutic techniques and psychological assessment, aiming to provide effective support and guidance. Dedicated to fostering positive change and well-being in people.

Work History

Research Assistant

University of Minnesota
05.2023 - 10.2024
  • Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals
  • Conducted scoping review of the resilience factors surrounding children of incarcerated parents

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavior Frontiers
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • ABA Behavioral Therapy
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based behavioral interventions and strategies.

Behavioral Therapist

The Bridge Autism Clinic
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, communicating updates regularly to supervisory staff and relevant stakeholders.
  • Reduced challenging behaviors by conducting functional behavior assessments and developing appropriate interventions.

Research Assistant

University of Minnesota
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Helped to recruit participants and conducted surveys
  • Maintained and edited website for the lab
  • Project purpose: Mixed methods intervention study of a new online anti-racist parenting program

Research Fellowship

The National Institutes of Health
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • I produced a narrative review of the literature surrounding novel therapies for treatment resistant depression titled: Is the Psychedelic Experience Integral to the Treatment: Comparing the Relationship between Dissociation and Antidepressant Effects of Ketamine with Psychedelic Therapies and Next-Generation Treatments

Research Assistant

University of Minnesota
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities
  • Conducted document assembly and transcription of interviews
  • Project purpose: Enhanced perinatal care for incarcerated persons in the state of Minnesota

Manager

Dominos's Pizza
09.2021 - 04.2023
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Floor Supervisor

Lancer Hospitality Group
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Served as a positive role model for staff, exemplifying strong leadership qualities and a commitment to company values.
  • Coordinated daily floor restocks and merchandise resets to drive sales and product promotion.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Developmental Psychology

University of Minnesota
12.2023

High School Diploma -

Lourdes High School
05.2020

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Conflict resolution
  • Document management
  • Applied behavioral analysis
  • Data entry
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

  • Social / Behavioral or Humanist Research Investigators and Key Personnel., CITI Program, 07/01/23, 07/01/26, 51545194
  • GCP - Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research, CITI Program, 09/01/22, 09/01/25, 51545195
  • Responsible Conduct of Research, The National Institutes of Health
  • Secure Remote Computing, The National Institutes of Health
  • Information Security and Management, The National Institutes of Health
  • NIH Annual Ethics Training, The National Institutes of Health

Languages

Croatian
Native or Bilingual
Pavao Veldic