Samson Speeth
Cleveland
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in data analysis and team leadership, demonstrated through impactful roles at Cleveland Psychological Testing and Saxbys. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and foster discpline, managing an on-campus cafe while conducting advanced research methodologies and proctoring psychological evaluations during undergraduate study. Committed to efficiency and continuous improvement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Proctor
Cleveland Psychological Testing
Cleveland, OH
05.2024 - Current
Specializing in Pre-Employment Assessments for First Responders
- Conduct one-on-one psychological evaluations for aspiring Police Officers, Firemen, and other first responders
- Administer and score standardized psychological assessments, including the NEO-PI-R and MMPI-3, using specialized software.
- Prepare comprehensive profile reports to evaluate candidates' psychological fitness for duty, providing insights for hiring decisions
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Dr. Frazier's Neurodevelopmental Lab
John Carroll University
01.2023 - Current
Under Principal Investigator Dr. Thomas W. Frazier, PhD
- Conduct advanced statistical concepts of factor analysis, reliability, and measurement invariance to evaluate and improve existing autism symptom measures within a large data set
- Utilize statistical software including SPSS, MPlus, R, and Python to conduct statistical analysis and develop familiarity with their properties
- Collaborate with researchers from John Carroll University and Stanford University, contributing to multidisciplinary projects and presenting findings at prominent research conferences
- Funded by National Institutes of Health under an R-15 grant
Team Lead
Saxbys
Cleveland, OH
09.2022 - Current
- Trained new team members on company procedures and requirements
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and team growth strategies
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to efficiency in guest service with adherence to company values
Concrete Craftsmanship Apprentice
Carmen and Son's Concrete
Cleveland, OH
05.2021 - Current
- Strong ability to collaborate with team members, tradespeople, and supervisors to ensure the timely completion of projects.
- Install concrete driveways and patios for residential clients, ensuring satisfaction with substantial experience in client solutions
- Demonstrate strong work ethic through up to 12-hour shifts, maintaining focus and productivity while adhering to proper protocol
Student Cafe Executive Officer (SCEO)
Saxbys
Cleveland, OH
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Actively led and developed a high-performing team of 45 peers, resulting in improved café operations and exceptional customer service
- Conducted regular one-on-one meetings with team members to discuss development opportunities, leading to a 96% team member retention rate
- Maintained inventory counts and ordering responsibilities, ensuring the freshness and availability of product
- Managed a labor model to determine staffing and scheduling
- Calculated cafe-level cost of goods sold, monitoring cost to increase profitability
Intern
Magnolia Clubhouse
Cleveland, OH
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with individuals with psychiatric diagnoses in both one-on-one and group settings, supporting daily activities and clubhouse operations to foster personal growth and independence.
- Entered data into electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality while maintaining up to date patient information
- Tracked and billed Medicaid for active members, ensuring efficient processing of claims
Warehouse Associate
Blackburn OEM Wheel Solutions
Macedonia, OH
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Organized wheels adhering to proper compartmentalization of over 50,000 units
- Entered inventory and monitored proper counts on a weekly basis
- Safely packaged wheels and shipped them through UPS and Fedex services
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
John Carroll University
Cleveland05-2025
High School Diploma -
Padua Franciscan High School
Parma, OH06-2021
Skills
- Data analysis
- Proctoring techniques
- Research methodology
- Team leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Self motivation and organization
- Problem-solving
Research Experience
Poster Presentations
Crowley, E., Speeth, S., Huba, K., Frazier, T.W., & Uljarevic, M. (2024, May 15-18). Evaluating the Reliability of the Social Responsiveness Scale and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule [Poster Presentation]. International Society for Autism Research, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Crowley, E., Speeth, S., Huba, K., Frazier, T.W., & Uljarevic, M. (2024, April 18-20). Evaluating the Reliability of the Social Responsiveness Scale and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule [Poster Presentation]. Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL, United States.
Angelo, B., Mekhel, V., Smith, J., Speeth, S., Will, C. (2024, April 18-20). The Effect of Presentation Modality and Background Noise on Memory [Poster Presentation]. Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL, United States.
Crowley, E., Speeth, S., Huba, K., Frazier, T.W., & Uljarevic, M. (2024, April 6). Evaluating the Reliability of the Social Responsiveness Scale and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule [Poster Presentation]. Ohio Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference, Cleveland, OH, United States.
Speeth, S. (2024, April 6). Impact of Stereotype Threat on Performance [Poster Presentation]. Ohio Undergraduate Research Conference, Cleveland, OH, United States.
Publication in Process
Frazier, T. W., Akouri, C, Crowley, E., Flores, N., Schuppel, C., Speeth, S., Wohlwend, W., Uljarevic, M. Using Big Data to Evaluate the Reliability and Measurement Invariance of Two Commonly-Used Autism Symptom Measures
Relevant Coursework
All courses were completed at the undergraduate level at John Carroll University
PS190 Professional Development Psychology
Instructor: Dr. Anthony Tarescavage CR
Term: Spring 2022
PS241 Social Psychology
Instructor: Dr. John Yost Grade: A
Term: Spring 2022
DATA260 Intermediate Stats with SPSS
Instructor: Dr. Jerry Moreno Grade: A
Term: Fall 2022
PS326 Psychobiology
Instructor: Dr. Helen Murphy Grade: B-
Term: Fall 2022
PS3321 Learning and Behavior
Instructor: Allison Cole Grade: A-
Term: Fall 2022
PS275 Clinical Psychology
Instructor: Dr. Christopher McNally Grade: A-
Term: Spring 2023
PS301 Experimental Design & Analysis
Instructor: Dr. Thomas Frazier Grade: A
Term: Fall 2023
PS435 Tests and Measurements
Instructor: Dr. Denise Ben-Porath Grade: A-
Term: Fall 2023
PS457 Psychopathology
Instructor: Dr. Denise Ben-Porath Grade: A-
Term: Fall 2023
DATA422 Applied Statistics
Instructor: Dr. Paromita Banerjee Grade: A-
Term: Spring 2024
PS401 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
Instructor: Dr. John Yost Grade: A
Term: Spring 2024
PS407 Psychology of Autism
Instructor: Dr. Tracy Masterson Grade: A
Term: Spring 2024
DATA424 Regression Analysis
Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Fang Grade: B
Term: Fall 2024
Timeline
Student Cafe Executive Officer (SCEO)
Saxbys
07.2024 - 12.2024
Test Proctor
Cleveland Psychological Testing
05.2024 - Current
Intern
Magnolia Clubhouse
01.2024 - 05.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Dr. Frazier's Neurodevelopmental Lab
01.2023 - Current
Team Lead
Saxbys
09.2022 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Blackburn OEM Wheel Solutions
11.2021 - 12.2022
Concrete Craftsmanship Apprentice
Carmen and Son's Concrete
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
John Carroll University
High School Diploma -
Padua Franciscan High School