1. Shawn Nana Boahene
129 Nichols Terrace Stratford, CT 06614 (203).993.3625 Boahenes1@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE To secure a career that applies my creative problem solving, dedication, discipline, skillset,
personality, and passion as a retail leader for Verizon Wireless
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Candidate: May 2015
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
Major: General Psychology
Honors: Dean’s List: Fall 2011- Fall 2014 GPA: 3.70
Related Courses:Abnormal Psychology, Brain and Behavior, Cognition, Data Gathering and
Instrumentation, Experimental Methods Infant and Child development, Personality,
Psychological Data Gathering and Assessment,Statistics in Psychology, Understanding
Intelligence
CAPABILITIES - Capable of working independently and with others
- Proficient time management
- Well established work ethic
- Displays avid critical thinking skills
- Demonstrates creative thinking and implementation
- Well-versed in Research Ethics
- Skilled data Collector
- Creates a nurturing and friendly environment
- Proficient in information retrieval
- Displays great flexibility in working
COMPUTER Proficient in both Macintosh and Windows computers, Experience with Microsoft Word,
SKILLS PowerPoint, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS),Strong Internet research skills
EXPERIENCE SCSU Friendship Study, Psychology 393, Experimental Methods (March-May 2013)
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut
Designed a study, created Surveys, implored data gathering techniques, analyzed and
presented data, the use of teamwork, demonstrated critical thinking
University Student Worker (May 2013-present)
Southern Connecticut State University Buley Library, New Haven, Connecticut
Assists with daily operations. Provides a positive atmosphere with University visitors
including students, Employers, faculty, and staff, Schedules room reservations for students
and faculty
Stratford Library Children’s Department Volunteer (Sept 2013- Oct 2013)
Stratford Library, Stratford, Connecticut
Assisted Library Staff with preparing activities for children, experience in naturalistic
observation, Maintain an ongoing positive atmosphere for young children to learn.

2. Independent Study (Video Game Study), Psychology 462, Data Gathering and
Instrumentation (January- May 2014)
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut
Individual designed a study using real world applications, implored data gathering
techniques, produced a survey of literature in regards to the topic, analyzed and presented
data, demonstrate critical thinking and numerous applications of data
Undergraduate Editor of Journal of Student Psychological Research(JSPR) (2015)
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut
Reviewed independent articles and assessed if it met the criteria for submission in JSPR
journal, demonstrated in depth knowledge of APA format, Coordinated with board
members to assess the submission or denial, displayed critical thinking skills, Applied
constructive criticism to writers
ResearchAssistant Internship, Factors Influencing Choices about Money and
Drinking (January 2015-Present)
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut
Researched, analyzed and summarized empirical literature concerning the topic of interest,
Hands on involvement in assigning measure from the study, Assessed participants in
accordance to the guidelines of the study, Organized and scheduled testing times for
participants, Displays constant effort and enthusiasm in work
AFFILIATIONS: Member- Golden Key International Honor Society
Member- The International Honor Society in Psychology (Psi-Chi)
Member- Psych Alliance
Member- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Member- National Society of Leadership and Success