Simon Michel
A Self-starter who has strong communication, collaboration and adaptability skills, looking to break into a student support role in higher education. Industrial-Organizational Psychology MA with practical experience in job validation, performance appraisal design, personnel assessment, and data-driven HR solutions. Skilled in statistical analysis (R), psychometrics, and translating evidence-based research into actionable HR practices to improve hiring fairness, performance measurement, and workforce productivity. Extensive experience in psychiatric and community mental health, with a focus on client care and customer service.
Work History
Community Based Case Manager
9 Months- Performed cold-calling and accompanied clients with severe persistent mental illness (SPMI) to necessary appointments.
- Consulted with physicians, nurses, and therapists to better understand how to engage clients and assist them with care.
- Ensured accuracy standards were being met with treatment plans and documentation to safeguard compliance with federal and company policies.
Graduate Assistant
2 Years 3 Months- Led sessions on research design, statistical methods, and data analysis using SPSS and Excel for 30 students each in 2 to 3 recitation sections per semester.
- Instructed introductory psychology recitations, enhancing student’s understanding of basic psychological theories and concepts.
- Managed gradebooks and evaluated assignments for students via Canvas in consultation with course professors.
- Evaluated trends and decisions concerning teaching pedagogy to ensure best practices were being followed to ensure student success.
HR Intern
1 Month- Assisted in designing validation plans for hiring/promotions, ensuring legal compliance and validity.
- Reviewed and advised on an internal productivity tool’s measurement quality with HR stakeholders.
- Revised appraisal language for 100 staff to reduce bias and improve competency alignment.
- Recommended data-driven cutoff scores and documentation practices to support selection decisions.
Education
MA - Industrial Organizational Psychology
Relevant coursework: Organizational Staffing, Psychometrics, I/O Research Methods, Regression, ANOVA, Multivariate Statistics.
GPA: 3.72
BA - Psychology
- Honors Thesis in psychological correlates of meaning and distress.
- GPA: 3.95
Skills
Certification
QMHS