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Anna Conard
(231) 392-6504
anna.l.conard@wmich.edu
Western Michigan University
5200 Croyden Avenue Apt. 2304
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Professional Interests
My current professional interests include behavioral systems analysis and performance management. I am
particularly interested in investigating the influence of feedback, incentive systems, and fluency training within
the workplace.
Work Experience
Psychology Undergraduate Advisor, Western Michigan University, September 2012-Present: Kalamazoo, MI
Duties include: Provide guidance to current/future Psychology majors/minors, interact with advisors in other
departments, assist students with registration (classes, practica, research apprenticeships, and teaching
assistantships), declare Psychology majors/minors, answer emails and phone calls, hold weekly walk-in hours
(approximately 20 hours per week), and provide suggestions for students’ class schedule.
Sales, Blue Sky Boat Rentals, May-September (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008): Traverse City, Michigan
Duties include: Assist customers with rentals, take telephone and walk-in reservations, maintain a working
schedule for rentals, complete all paperwork, and complete all opening and closing duties.
Office Assistant, Whole Life Counseling, August 2010-May 2011: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Duties include: Communicate with insurance companies, administer mental health screenings with a licensed
professional, complete the conversion from a single provider practice to a group provider practice, assist with
the production of a therapy group, and develop an patient archiving system within the office.
Manager, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Summer 2010, Summer 2011: Traverse City, Michigan
Duties include: Utilize my interpersonal skills to manage 7-9 staff members, conduct interviews and hire staff,
interact other department leaders, communicate new ideas to increase productivity, create weekly staff
schedules, and perform routine check-up’s with staff members.
Server, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Summer 2008, Summer 2009: Traverse City, Michigan
Duties include: Taking food and beverage orders, serving customers, completing opening/closing shifts,
attending all staff meetings, assisting the bartender, and providing a pleasant experience for the guest.
Reservations Agent, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, April 2007- September 2007: Traverse City, Michigan
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Duties include: Making over-the-phone reservations, working with the customer to ensure a comfortable and
accommodating stay, reasoning with the customer to get a price that works for both the customer and the
benefit of the resort, and training new reservation agents.
Medical Records Assistant: Grand Traverse Heart Associates, January 2006-April 2007: Traverse City
Michigan
Duties include: Calling patients for appointment reminders, filing patient files, preparing patient files for their
appointment, and assisting the Director with various tasks within the office.
Education
Western Michigan University, September 2007- May 2011, Bachelor of Science
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology
Overall GPA: 3.62/4.0
Psychology GPA: 3.77/4.0
Western Michigan University, September 2011- Present, Master of Arts
Program: I/O Psychology
Current GPA: 4.0
Academic Honors
Dean’s List (undergraduate), College of Arts & Sciences: Five semesters
Psychology Honors (undergraduate)
Cum Laude (undergraduate)
Research Experience
Thesis, September 2012- Present
Project: Using Normative Messages and Incentives to Improve Organizational Performance
I am in the development stages of my graduate thesis. I will be proposing the study to a committee on October
19th, and have submitted my protocol to the HSIRB. I plan to begin running participants during the Fall 2012
semester and continue through the Spring.
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Research Assistant for Dr. Douglas Johnson, Faculty Specialist, September 2011- April 2012
Project: The Impact of Evaluation and Information on Making Feedback Work
I am responsible for preparing participants for the check task, providing appropriate feedback, collecting data,
and monitoring all participants.
Research Assistant for Dr. Ron Van Houten, Professor of Psychology, December 2009-January 2011
Project: Countermeasures for Drowsy Driving
I was responsible for: preparing participants for a driving simulation, introducing an intervention to counter the
participants drowsiness, observing and recording participants behavior, analyzing and interpreting data, and
other similar tasks.
Teaching Experience
Student in Behavioral Approaches to Training and Education: PSY 6900, January 2012-April 2012
Course Purpose: This course addresses selection and use of text materials, the role of lecture and discussion
examinations, grading practices, all considered from a behavioral perspective. Higher education is emphasized.
Teaching Assistant for Dr. Galen Alessi, Professor of Clinical Psychology, January 2010-April 2010
PSY 2500: Abnormal Psychology, Western Michigan University
Duties include: Provide instructional hours with direct interaction and instruction for students, lead study
sessions the evening before the exam, grade exams and keep a complete record of grades throughout the
semester.
Teaching Assistant for Dr. Alyce Dickinson, Professor of Psychology, September 2010-December 2010
PSY 4600: Survey and Behavior Analysis, Western Michigan University
Duties include: Lead study sessions the evening before the exam, grade exams directly after proctoring the
exam and respond to any questions pertaining to the material (before and after lecture and or via email).
Academic Organizations
Member of I/O Graduate Student Organization, September 2012-Present
WMU Academic Integrity Committee, October 2010-April 2011
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Vice President & Member of Psi Chi, Western Michigan University Chapter, January 2010-May 2011
Western Women’s Club Soccer, September 2007-October 2011
Professional Organizations
Newsletter Editor for Organizational Behavior Management Network, May 2012- Present
Duties include: Conscript approximately five articles for each issue of the OBM Network Newsletter, contact
professionals in OBM or a similar field to submit articles, review and edit all submitted articles, and attend all
OBM Network meetings and conferences.
Member of Organizational Behavior Management Network, September 2010-Present
The OBM Network is an organization that exists to develop and enhance the growth and vitality of
Organizational Behavior Management through research, education, practice, and collaboration. The OBM
Network focuses on developing the field of OBM through means of networking, journal publication, newsletters,
and conferences. The OBM Network currently has over 300 members.
Member of Association of Behavior Analysis International, September 2010-Present
The ABAI is an organization that is committed to contributing to the well-being of society by supporting the
growth and vitality of the science of behavior analysis through research, education, and practice.
References
Dr. Douglas Johnson, Faculty Specialist at Western Michigan University
Douglas.Johnson@wmich.edu
Dr. Alyce Dickinson, Professor of Psychology at Western Michigan University
Alyce.Dickinson@wmich.edu
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