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Kevin O' Regan
188 Deerpark
Friar's walk, Cork
Co. Cork
E-mail: kevinorega@gmail.com
Website: http://goo.gl/kcxNgm
Phone: 0863946283
OBJECTIVE To attain a high level of qualification in the field of applied psychology and its related
areas. To carry out and publish research to further advance knowledge in my area of
enquiry and to foster a career which can satisfy my intellectual curiosity and provide me
with an interesting work life.
EDUCATION BA Applied psychology 2011 — 2014
University College Cork
2.1 Honours degree
Completed modules in all of the core areas of modern psychology, including
cognitive, biological, developmental, abnormal and, psychometrics.
Comprehensively trained in research skills
Qualitative and quantitative research,
Completed an independent research project in final year.
The BA Applied Psychology is accredited by the PSI
Drugs and the brain January 2014 — March 2014
Caltech (online via coursera)
Introduction to the concepts and mechanisms of how drugs effect the brain including:
electrophysiology
pharmacokinetics
dose response relations
neurotransmitters and transporters
addiction
treatment for neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric conditions
research methods in pharmacology
Level 3 Certificate in Psychology 2011
College of management and I.T. Maynooth, distance learning
N.C.F.E, FETAC, and OFQUAL certified course
Introduction to emotions, perception, memory, learning, development of social
behaviour, social perception, and influence
Animal behaviour June 2015 — August 2015
University of Melbourne (online via coursera)
This online course provides an introduction to the scientific study of animal behaviour,
with an emphasis on evolutionary and ecological explanations for the behaviour of wild
animals. Including the taking of field notes and experimental design.
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SKILLS I am proficient in the use of Microsoft word, excel, power-point, and SPSS statistics 17-
20. I have a talent for large scale data collection and recruitment of participants.
I have experience administering and scoring psychometric tests such as the WAIS, NEO,
TCI and, HADS.
I also have excellent communication skills and a hard work ethic.
WORK
EXPERIENCE
Various 2002 — 2011
Cook/ Kitchen porter/ Barman
From the ages of 14 to 23 I worked during the tourist season in various establishments
in Cork city and county including:
Kitchen porter in The Black Sheep, Schull.
Sous chef in Crookhaven inn, Crookhaven.
Bar work in the Kingsley hotel, Cork
Kitchen porter in Captain Americas, Cork
I would routinely work 60+ hours per week in high pressure environments where I
learned how to work quickly and efficiently.
JRP pumps and Hartes well drilling 2007 — 2011
Water filtration technician and office administrator
As a technician with JRP pumps and filters I assisted with the installation and
maintenance of deep well water pumps and filters while at Hartes well drilling, my
duties included dealing with client enquiries, booking and coordinating call outs and,
inventory management at the warehouse in Drimoleague.
U.C.C. journal of applied psychology 2013 — 2014
Letters editor
Aided in setting up the journal from summer 2013 onward
Researched and compiled a directory of important contacts worldwide
Issued invitations for research submissions and letters worldwide
Reviewed and fact checked research submissions for the inaugural edition
U.C.C. August 2015
Psychometrician
I worked on a voluntary basis to help complete a study into the relationship between
temperament, personality and, the five factor model intelligence gaining experience with
administering and scoring psychometric tests like the WAIS III and NEO.
INTERESTS 1996 to present day Shotokan Karate International
Karate practitioner/ Instructor
Skibbereen, Bandon, Mayfield, C.I.T. and U.C.C.; Co. Cork
Nidan (second degree) black belt
Eighteen years of training
Club secretary of C.I.T. karate club, sensei, and representative on Irish student karate
federation 2007/2008
REFERENCES Available on request
KEYWORDS Psychology, psychological, research, researcher, assistant, editor, academic,
psychometry, psychometrician, evolutionary, comparative, data, science, statistics,
statistician