2. Personal Statement
The foundations to a person's mind are based on the principals both instilled into and gathered
from experiences as a child. As children grow older, they soon start interpreting this information to
decide for themselves which of their actions are right and wrong. What draws me to study Psychology is
this mental processing, and how it affects a person's current and future disposition. I have gained a
much greater understanding in which Psychology affects human society. Our expanding knowledge of
Psychology has given us insight into the ways in which we live, work and socialize in the modern world.
Psychologists to date have given us answers about the human mind, which have influenced us in the
way we present ourselves in human society, in which I consider it to be truly the "social science of
society".
My spare time is filled with reading psychological thriller since that is the subject that interests
me. I am very fond of travelling and I’ve spent six years overseas as a Diplomat. I’ve lived and spent
extensive time in five of the seven continents. I am greatly interested in different cultures and traditions,
and what significant roles they play on an individual's psyche.
As a reliable and hard-working individual, I believe I can make a worthy contribution, and
perhaps more so, during my years at Argosy University. I am very passionate about Psychology, and
would eventually like to pursue a career in the field as a Clinical Psychologist working with Forensics
and the criminally insane. As someone who plays many roles in observation, it would deeply satisfy me
to be able to devote myself into something that can better the mutual understanding between people's
behavior and perhaps promote a better society.
3. Resume
PAMELA T. RICE
2465 Centreville Rd J17813, Herndon VA 20171
703-657-0345 • Pamela_Rice2@msn.com
OBJECTIVE
Seasoned professional Executive Assistant with a Top Secret Security clearance seeking a challenging position in a fast-paced, public environment where excellent competence across diverse
duties are expected
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Executive Assistant
Operational Intelligence, LLC, Defense Intelligence Agency July 2011 –Present
Serve as Executive Assistant for the Senior Biometric Executive for the Under Secretary of the Department of Defense Intelligence Division
Managing his calendar for official & unofficial social events including reservations
Prepared travel orders and vouchers created using Defense Travel System including travel coordination
Tracked and process all incoming & outgoing unclassified/classified correspondences
Tracked and prioritized tasks for upper management
Oversee logistic support for the Biometric Identification Intelligence Division including coordinating office schedules, managing invitations, validating and authorizing Department of Defense security
clearance
Organize meetings for Joint Interagency task forces for Biometrics
Executive Assistant
Defense Intelligence Agency, US Embassy Dhaka Bangladesh Sept 2008 –Dec 2010
Served as Executive Assistant for the US Military Senior Defense Official US Defense Attaché to Dhaka Bangladesh managing his calendar for official & social events, prepared travel orders
DD1610, processed DD 1351-2 Travel vouchers, created, tracked and process all incoming & outgoing unclassified/classified correspondences
Oversee logistic support for the Defense Attaché Operational Coordinator and Intelligence Technician, including coordinating office schedules, managing diplomatic invitations, validating and
authorizing Department of Defense APACs clearance
Organize meetings for Joint Interagency task forces, Congressional and Senatorial delegations to different nations and within the embassy
Authorized to make official administrative & financial commitments for the Defense Attaché Office and for visiting DOD elements in conjunction with official duties
Responsible for Office/Home Inventory Bi-annual reports for DIA headquarters
Serve as Military Medical Tri-care Liaison for the Medical overseas program catering to the U.S. Military facilitating enrollment, disenrollment, and emergency medical evacuations
Earned the State Department Extra Mile Award for exceptional facilitation of the short notice congressional visit of Senator John McCain, Senator Joseph Lieberman and Senator Robert Graham
Earned DIA Special Act Award for outstanding performance during Bangladesh inter-agency Border Security Assistance Visit
4. Resume
PAMELA T. RICE CONTINUE.
Administrative Assistant-Paid Intern April 1987-Dec 1988
Department of Army, St. Louis Missouri
Serve as Administrative assistant for New equipment training branch handling prioritized correspondences, filing, memorandum of records and classified training material
Organized correspondences for the clerical typing pool and maintained the confidential files of Black Hawk UH-60 Helicopter
EDUCATION
08/04-Present Argosy University GPA 3.65
Major: BA Psychology 101 credits
08/01-06/2010 College of Southern Maryland GPA 3.3
Major: BS Nursing 45 credits
09/95-6/96 Board of Education of the City of NY
Manhattan School of Practical Nursing
NYS Licensed Practical Nurse #247648-1
PROFESSIONAL COURSES COMPLETED
Attaché Mobile Security Training Course-HOCNET & UNCLASS
Defense Intelligence Agency
Office Administration Course-Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
U.S. Department of State
Whereabouts and Contact Database Course
U.S. Department of State
Sub-Saharan Africa Area Studies Course
Foreign Service Institute
Top Secret-SCI-CI Polygraph Security Clearance-ACTIVE
5. Reflection
During my time in the Argosy BA Psychology program, I’ve gain a better
understanding of the psychological processes and cognitive functions.
I’m more confident in my knowledge which makes me eager to answer in
depth a Psychological question.
I have a strong ethical background and I’ve developed a love for
psychological ethics. I’ve developed strong critical thinking skills with the
ability to formulate reasoned opinions on a wide range of psychological
perspectives and theories within written and oral presentations.
6. Table of Contents
Cognitive Abilities: Attentional blink
experiment paper displays my knowledge of
the mental cognitive process. Able to collect
and arrange information from a variety of
sources integrating reasoned appraisals of
such information into the work of a project in
psychology.
Research Skills: learned in Researched
methods in-depth learning of analyzing
articles and publications explored the need
of psychological need for Women
experiencing Trauma due to Natural
disasters.
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Communication Skills: Displayed Oral and
Written skill during a presentation of Bi-Polor
Disorder Exhibits the ability to design,
develop, and defend appropriate levels of
organizations and clarity of presentation,
thus allowing the listener to following the line
of reasoning.
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Ethics and Diversity Awareness: The Paper on ethics and multicultural
diversity displays my extensive knowledge . Effectively engages in ethical
thinking and action, evidenced by the ability to articulate best-practices
pertaining to case examples and/or other specific problems associated with
the field.
Effectively engages in multiculturally-sensitive thought and
action, evidenced by the ability to articulate best-practices pertaining to
case examples and/or other specific diversity issues and populations
associated with the field.
Foundations of Psychology:
Exhibits consistent recognition and exceptional comprehension of the
major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, applications and
historical trends in psychology or within a specific area of study in the field.
Able to synthesize and evaluate various psychological theories, and apply
them to explain everyday events and experiences.
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Applied Psychology: The paper on Eileen a spouse in need
demonstrates a consistent understanding of how psychological
principles apply to issues and situations at a personal, social, and/or
organizational level. Consistently applies psychological principles in
his/her everyday decision-making and interactions with others, in the
news, and in organizations s/he comes into contact with such as
schools, workplaces, and places of worship and recreation.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
The power point slide on Native American and substance abuse that
was able to consistently analyze the importance of effective nonverbal
communication skills in developing strong interpersonal and
organizational relationships that are culturally sensitive and respectful
of diversity.
10. Critical Thinking
The Bipolor Power-Point presentation
displays pictures, slides that are easy to
read, knowledgeable, displays
extensive technology experience
11. My Future in Learning
Learning is a life long lessons. With me being an older student changing professions-I feel
like a professional student. My future still have college on the horizon. I would like to
complete my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a Forensic Specialty.
12. Contact Me
Thank you for viewing my
ePortfolio.
For further information, please
contact me at the e-mail address
below.
Pamela_Rice2@msn.com
