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- 1. Christopher A. Miller BA in Psychology with a concentration in Organizational Psychology, 2012 Undergraduate Studies ePortfolio 1
- 2. Personal Statement I now intend to use the knowledge, motivation and analytical skills gained through my experiences in the military and working the the VA Philadelphia Medical Center. In the next 15 weeks of school I will complete my degree in psychology, and I will begin studying for the GRE and taking preparatory courses. For graduate school I will enroll in a master of geographic information systems degree program. The type of career I aspire to have would incorporate both forms of analysis, from each degree track, into a dynamic work environment.
- 3. Resume OBJECTIVE Seeking a position utilizing skills and education in support of psychology oriented operations SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Five years experience in the US Army as a supervisor, instructor, trainer and small team leader. • Conducted strategic planning, collaborative analysis, report editing, and report tracking. • Keen problem-solving, decision-making, and liaison skill sets • Well-versed in team building, team leadership, and organizational operations improvement. • Thrives in fast-paced, high stress, and dynamic environments requiring focused decision making.
- 4. Resume (Continued) Education • Argosy University BA Psychology (Current GPA 3.88) - 1 year of progress remaining • Cochise College AAS – Intelligence Operations (GPA 4.0 with High Honors) – 2010
- 5. Resume (Continued) PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS • Instructor Criteria Certificate (07/01/2010), United States Army, Instructor Certified • ABIC (05/27/2010) Army Basic Instructor Course Graduate • WLC (11/06/2008) Warrior Leader Course, US Army Noncommissioned Officers Academy, Graduate • Certificate of Training (04/14/2008) Lifesavers Course (40hrs)
- 6. Resume (Continued) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Operations Management & Leadership • Supervised three employees and provided superb mentorship to develop seven new analysts over the course of a year. • Responsible for overseeing the production of relevant, timely, and reports for executive level supervisors. • Maintained daily updates of libraries and accountable for over $10,000 of equipment and systems. • Project managed the development of training plans; instrumental in the training of four new analysts and three augmented employees; served as the primary trainer for more than 20 personnel for numerous training sessions
- 7. Resume (Continued) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UNITED STATES REGULAR ARMY, 2005 to 2010 • Instructor / Advanced Infantry Training Instructor • Promoted rapidly based on strong technical, supervisory, training and project management skills • Responsible for development, training, and management of 200 students on a daily basis for eight months • Coordinated the 24-hour operations of reporting and briefing products to senior military and government officials • Helped maintain controlled student test records, tracked and produced academic awards, and generated weekly reports on student progress
- 8. Resume (Continued) Awards • Army Commendation Medal for meritorious services demonstrating exemplary performance, contributions to readiness, devotion to duties and high standards • 2x Army Achievement Medal for meritorious services demonstrating outstanding performance, contributions to readiness, devotion to duties and high standards. • Certificate of Achievement for keen analytical support and unwavering professionalism • Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 2x Korean Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional, Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, 3x Overseas Service Ribbon
- 9. Reflection My experience at Argosy University Online has been an outstanding turning point in my academic life. I was embraced by in an environment by students and instructors excited about their field collaborating together to explore psychology. I was able to obtain a work-study position with a local VA Hospital, maintain a 3.85 GPA, complete literature reviews and research papers on PTSD, Alcohol Blue Laws, Capuchin Behavior Studies, and conduct interviews and surveys, and many other subjects.
- 10. Table of Contents • Cognitive Abilities: Critical Thinking and Information Literacy • Research Skills • Communication Skills: Oral and Written • Ethics and Diversity Awareness • Foundations of Psychology • Applied Psychology • Interpersonal Effectiveness
- 11. Cognitive Abilities As I learned more about psychology I wanted to explore topics that are favored from a single research perspective. In doing so I challenged my own critical thinking abilities with this paper and addressed information from many sources on PTSD. (CLICK HERE)
- 12. Research Research Skills Document (Click Here) The research by Laurie Santos with capuchin monkeys inspired a mock research project investigating her ideas. (CLICK HERE) to see the presentation that inspired my research paper topic.
- 13. Communication Skills Communication skills can impact someone's quality of life. In this article I look at how adolescent boys in a delinquent detention center could benefit by developing inter group conflict skills through programs.( CLICK HERE)
- 14. Diversity Awareness Diversity can be analyzed from many perspectives. In this article I discuss how to approach changing perceptions.(CLICK HERE)
- 15. Foundations of the Field The Agency Intake Interview paper linked below demonstrates knowledge of the foundations of the field through an analysis of the interview process. (CLICK HERE)
- 16. Knowledge of Applied Psychology This literature review paper (CLICK HERE) uses applied psychology as an analytical tool to evaluate legislation for biases. Abstract Blue Laws often double in purpose as sumptuary laws. Sumptuary laws attempt to regulate consumption, often in the hopes of controlling societal behaviors, influencing population health and regulating the economy. Blue Laws are specifically designed to enforce the religious morals and convictions, most often in the U.S. preserving the Christian Sabbath. Comparing the types of arguments for preserving Blue Laws with their sumptuary applications and contrasting the need for change, this paper explores Blue Laws as a hindrance to creating effective legislation while discussing potential means for revision.
- 17. Interpersonal Effectiveness This paper explores my own personal relationships and uses skills learned at Argosy University. The linked document evaluates how to improve my own interpersonal effectiveness with those closest to me. (CLICK HERE)
- 18. My Future in Learning • Completing a masters degree as I have indicated is the next step. • I also intend to continue developing my leadership skills by seeking out opportunities in through my work place which offers a great deal. • Additionally there are many systems certifications associated with my career field that offer a constantly changing line of study.
- 19. Contact Me Thank you for viewing my ePortfolio. For further information, please contact me at the e-mail address below. Christopher.miller75@gmail.com
Editor's Notes
- Greetings and thank you for taking the time to review my ePortfolio.
- My personal preference would be to attend Penn States program for my masters degree, because they offer an excellent program in geographic information systems. This plan is contingent on current career path. If for some reason that path should change or I am not able to continue my education with Penn State, then I will continue psychology with Argosy to a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
- This section summarizes the highlights from my resume. Some information is not appropriate in this format for additional specific information please contact me for a copy of the complete resume.
- I have attended many schools over the years these however are the primary universities. If for some reason you need to know the schools I have attended please feel free to contact me.
- Additional certification and further specifics are also available in the complete resume.
- Again, specific position titles have been withheld however the bulk of responsibility is still described within the bullets.
- Being an instructor was not just a highlight from my resume, but sincerely one of the most rewarding positions I have held. The exchange I had with my students that enabled me to provide guidance for them as they prepared for their careers in the military and that is what drew me to the field of psychology.
- The first three bullets are displayed separately because they are awards received with specific recommendations from other service members. The recommendations specifically praise skills and attributes in the official documents as a formal recommendation and can be provided upon request if further recommendations are need. The last bullet are specific to carreer achievements and locations of service.
- I’d like to thank my fellow students, the universities advising staff and most of all all my instructors for making each of the courses I took special.
- Work from various courses throughout my year at Argosy demonstrate the lessons learned. My written skills consistently improved and be came more refined as I progressed through my time in the university. I learned a great deal about writing effectively. I included various samples from different stages reflecting that improvement. That improvement can be noted by the quality of the work, but is not indicated by the order in this presentation.
- When we think about post traumatic stress disorder most of the time we will focus our thoughts and attention on the military environment. However, PTSD is not specific to one environment or type of person. With the realization that the military is not the only group of people afflicted by this disorder, I approached this topic wondering what other circumstances other than the trauma are involved in the causalities.
- Understanding how behavior influences our decisions can take us down many roads. I became interested how we evaluate decision making processes, while watching my students struggle with the decisions that their training would was preparing them to make in the military. While investigating collateral cost versus benefit decision research I cam across a cost aversion market study conducted by Laurie Santo. Through this study I began to learn how evolution can play a part in the choices we make.
- Associated with our ability to socially interact is our ability to communicate. If we are not effectively communicating then from that social interactions can become strained. While improving communications skill alone on its face will not stop criminal behavior, there is a potential for improved socialization through improved skills in communication.
- Case: Shelly’s best friend Melinda was in a serious car accident six months ago, leaving her partially paralyzed from the waist down. Since that time, Melinda has undergone extensive rehabilitation, but continues to require the use of a wheelchair. Shelly has been impressed by Melinda’s strength, physically and emotionally, but she knows it has been a difficult six months. Shelly has been unsure of how much she should bring up Melinda’s situation, but decided to ask Melinda over coffee to help her better understand what she is going through.
- Interviews take shape in many forms and are a critical part of our lives. An interview allows us to familiarize ourselves with others. Conducting effective interviews will allow us to more effectively gather the information we want to know about others.
- Learning how to apply what we have learned to situations in our own lives can be a challenge. Perhaps, the greatest challenge is allowing what we have learned to challenge our preconceived perceptions.
- Finding ways to use the lessons we learn after challenging our own perceptions can reshape and change our lives. This doesn’t always have to take place on a personal level. As we saw in the last slide it can reshape or legislation, as well as many other aspects of the way we behave.
- In some respects becoming a life long learner can appear as a external locus of control. Continuing your education can be as small as a certification requirement at your work place. Continuing your education can also be as daunting as staying competitive in your workforce or required for that promotion that you desperately need. Realizing and internalizing those requirements as small goals to your larger objectives can shift that locus of control to the internal.