Portia Howard
Laurel,MD
Summary
An ambitious graduate student studying Industrial and Organizational Psychology with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. I am seeking to gain hands-on experience in relevant job roles by applying educational experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Technician
Thorlabs
Jessup, MD
03.2022 - Current
- Identified areas where improvements could be made in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs associated with the assembly process.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure that production goals were met within specified timeframes.
- Supported continuous product flow within manufacturing process by training, coaching and assisting other employees.
- Executed data-gathering transactions to facilitate assembly progression.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
92Y Supply Specialist, Supply Clerk/Assistant
Army National Guard MD
Sykesville, MD
12.2016 - Current
- Created reports and other types of documentation, which often contained sensitive and confidential data.
- Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
- Inventoried and ordered materials, supplies and services.
- Answered office phone and emails to schedule appointments, answer questions and document information.
- Assisted with special projects as needed by unit.
Protocol Specialist
Command Element, CJTF- HOA- Brigade
Camp Lemmonier Djibouti - Africa, Djibouti
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided administrative support for special events requiring adherence to diplomatic protocols.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for handling diplomatic protocols.
- Created presentations outlining current international policies relevant to diplomatic protocols.
- Organized office operations and procedures, such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, preparing reports and maintaining records.
- Assisted with special projects as needed by researching information on the internet or through other sources.
Education
Master of Professional Studies - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD12.2022
Associate of Science - Psychology
North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN05.2020
High School Diploma -
Robbinsdale Cooper High School
New Hope, MN06.2016
Skills
- Graduate Research and Analysis
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Administrative Support
- Public Speaking
- Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data Assessment
- Statistical Analysis (SPSS and R-Studio)
Timeline
Assembly Technician
Thorlabs
03.2022 - Current
Protocol Specialist
Command Element, CJTF- HOA- Brigade
09.2020 - 11.2020
92Y Supply Specialist, Supply Clerk/Assistant
Army National Guard MD
12.2016 - Current
Master of Professional Studies - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Science - Psychology
North Hennepin Community College
High School Diploma -
Robbinsdale Cooper High School
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