Sarah Brauer
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Critical thinker, quick learner, skilled problem solver, team builder, and adept written and verbal communicator. Pursuing new professional opportunities at the nexus of program and person.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Manager
Action and Consciousness Laboratory
09.2022 - Current
- Supervise, mentor, and support graduate students and undergraduate research assistants in executing primary exsperimental research
- Collaborate with an international team of lab members and the lab director to identify relevant areas of research, design studies, and prepare research for publication
- Independently identify and resolve logistical barriers to research such as equipment maintenance, inventory, and availability of tools and resources
- Troubleshoot and problem solve with students and lab personnel to quickly and creatively resolve issues that delay or prevent timely project completion
- Synthesize and present research findings in an accessible manner
- Manage, clean, and maintain large quantities of confidential data
- Analyze data accurately by choosing the appropriate statistical test(s) for the type of data collected using Excel, R (programming language), and Jamovi (statistical software)
- Foster a positive, supportive, and equitable working environment by promoting open communication and collaboration between lab members
- Ensure lab compliance with university regulations and ethical standards for research involving human subjects by communicating effectively with the institutional review board, program supervisor, department head, and other university personnel
- Oversee daily lab operations, ensure adherence to research and laboratory protocols
Graduate Student Researcher
Action and Consciousness Laboratory
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Planned, designed, and executed a primary research study with human subjects utilizing PsychoPy software
- Analyzed findings using appropriate quantitative statistical techniques
- Communicated with the institutional review board to ensure compliance with university and other regulatory protocols involving human subjects
- Actively participated in lab meetings by contributing ideas based on knowledge of the literature
- Presented summaries of research outcomes
- Assisted in preparing research studies for publication by proofing, contributing ideas, and creating indices and figures
- Managed and cleaned large quantities of confidential data using Excel, Jamovi (statistical software), and R (programming language)
- Recruited and ran human subjects in laboratory studies
Research Assistant
Stress, Trauma and Resilience Laboratory
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted an independent secondary research study on the physiological measures of dissociation in a population of women under the direction of the P.I.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Accurately completed documentation and data entry tasks as assigned by the lab director
- Actively participated in lab meetings by discussing theoretical ideas, research challenges, and insights
- Analyzed data accurately, under the direction of the P.I.
Research Assistant
Motivation and Emotion Research Laboratory
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Coordinated a mixed methods study that explored the efficacy of several techniques of emotion regulation
- Recruited participants online using MTurk
- Implemented survey methods with an online sample of human subjects
- Efficiently and accurately collected, cleaned, transformed, and analyzed data using Excel
- Managed and mentored a team of undergraduate research assistants
- Assisted graduate students with their studies by transcribing and coding recorded responses to interview questions, and by assisting in the selection of statistical tests during analysis
- Actively participated in weekly lab meetings
Barista Trainer & Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee Co.
01.2007 - 01.2020
- Lead district team-building and product education activities
- Built and cultivated cohesive, effective teams by demonstrating open communication, teamwork, encouragement, and professionalism
- Optimized store efficiency by collaborating with the district manager and store managers to design new training programs that taught partners how to work more ergonomically and efficiently
- Trained new baristas on Starbucks best practices, standards, and customer service protocols
- Exemplified outstanding customer service by addressing customer inquiries and resolving issues quickly and professionally
- Oversaw inventory levels and managed cash handling, including opening and closing registers and making bank deposits
- Managed time optimally and prioritized effectively during fast-moving, chaotic shifts
- Planned ingredient preparation and deployment of labor to optimize operational efficacy and reduce customer wait time during busy times of day
- Maintained product quality standards and enforced health and safety regulations for a clean and safe environment
- Assisted the store manager in creating employee schedules and learning plans
Business Owner
Sb Skin
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Managed all aspects of business operations, including appointment scheduling, maintenance of confidential client records, finance management and budgeting, and product inventory
- Designed and executed marketing strategies to establish and grow client base, including promotional events and client referrals
- Conducted in-depth skin analysis, consultations, and client education, and provided personalized skincare treatments
- Participated in continuing education to ensure that services offered were current and in accordance with client needs
- Maintained valid licensing and compliance with health and safety regulations by adhering to industry protocols and standards
Logistics Manager
Les Lunes, LLC.
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Accurately managed large quantities of data utilizing Excel
- Coordinated inventory movement between multiple warehouses and stores
- Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with an international team of production, design, marketing, media, and executive stakeholders, and collaborated to achieve company goals
- Managed event logistics, including event schedule and spatial layout, and coordinated of a team of logistics associates
- Oversaw a team of quality control associates
- Compassionately and efficiently addressed customer needs and concerns
Education
Master of Arts - Psychological Science (Mind, Brain And Behavior)
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12.2020
Associate of Arts - Psychology
College of Marin
12.2018
Skills
- Experimental Design
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Project Planning and Coordination
- Data Analysis
- Quick Learner
- Critical Thinker
- Problem Solver
- Team Builder
- R (programming language)
- SPSS
- Python (programming language)
- Qualtrics
- MTurk
- Laboratory Management
- Accurate Data Collection and Management
- Participant Recruitment
- Presentations
Certification
CITI Certification - Social/ Behavioral Research Course Completion # 52508631
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
Action and Consciousness Laboratory
09.2022 - Current
Graduate Student Researcher
Action and Consciousness Laboratory
05.2021 - 05.2024
Research Assistant
Stress, Trauma and Resilience Laboratory
08.2020 - 05.2021
Research Assistant
Motivation and Emotion Research Laboratory
01.2020 - 05.2021
Logistics Manager
Les Lunes, LLC.
01.2014 - 02.2016
Business Owner
Sb Skin
01.2013 - 12.2018
Barista Trainer & Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee Co.
01.2007 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Psychological Science (Mind, Brain And Behavior)
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
College of Marin
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