Research Assistant

Posted on: 2006-09-06

Karen Garza 12917 Waynesboro, San Antonio, TX 78233 [email protected] 210-382-6068 OBJECTIVE To obtain a position where I can be continuously challenged using my analytical abilities. I will bring my positive work ethic and determination for excellence to any organization. EDUCATION Master of Arts (in progress), Sociology, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX, 3.8 GPA Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (minor-Economics), Our Lady of the Lake University, 3.2 GPA Associate in Liberal Arts, Palo Alto College, San Antonio, TX WORK EXPERIENCE Our Lady of the Lake University, 9/05 – 05/06 Graduate Research Assistant – Analyzed primary research for relevancy, interviewed research participants, and transcribed information. Developed reports to effectively implement the Born to Read project in the San Antonio community by creating awareness. Select International, 3/05 – 8/05 Assessor/Interviewer – Facilitated group interactions and recorded group behaviors according to rating scale. Worked with outside vendors and negotiated contracts. Developed a survey to be used as an evaluation tool to assess progress and interviewed candidates for management positions using the latest behavioral methods. Eisenhower Bank, 08/99-07/01 Lead Bookkeeper – Supervised and trained employees on job functions, reconciled general ledger accounts, created department procedure manual, prepared financial adjustments and handled customer complaints. Reduced unnecessary work by 30% within the first year and recovered $20,000 in adjustment errors. INTERNSHIPS * Right Management Consultants – Researched career development practices and conducted presentations on resume development for one semester * The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce – Compiled reports on city council agendas, created spreadsheets to track voting records, researched and reported on community education project for one semester LEADERSHIP/AWARDS Our Lady of the Lake University * Treasurer of the Students Of Sociology organization – Maintained all student activity finances * Chairperson for Student Perception Committee for Service Learning and Volunteerism – Developed survey and conducted interviews to determine student perception of service-learning courses * President of Students Of Sociology organization – Hosted guest speakers and garnered interest in Society of Applied Sociology Annual Conference * President of Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society – Presentation of annual awards * Edgewood Family Network Research Volunteer * La Llamada grant recipient – Awarded funding for Students Of Sociology organization * Volunteer at SuperComputing Conference, Phoenix, AZ – One of two students selected from OLLU to participate in logistical volunteer efforts for a successful conference * Sociology Student of the Year * Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2003-04