Samuel Galbraith has a M.S. in Psychological Science from Western Kentucky University and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Kentucky. He has work experience in organizational development, human resources, and research. His current role is as a Consumer Insights Analyst at Lowe's Companies Inc. where he supports customer research and analyzes both quantitative and qualitative customer data. Previously he held internships in organizational development at Cabela's Inc. and YUM! Brands Inc. and research assistant roles at Western Kentucky University.

1. S a m u e l L . G a l b r a i t h
902 W 4th Street. #556. Charlotte, NC 28202
502.649.5753 Sam.galbraith91@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky May 2016
M.S. in Psychological Science (Concentration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology) GPA: 3.81
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 2013
B.A. in Psychology
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain 8/2011-12/2011
Spent a semester abroad in Spain studying Spanish (language), international business, and Spanish cultures.
TECHNICAL REPORTS
Adams, S., Galbraith, S., & Hall, A. (2014, December). Identifying minimum skill expectations for a new EP-1 employee. Lyons
Company, Inc. Glasgow, KY.
Bolton, C., Galbraith, S., Hall, A., & Morris, N. (2015, December). Creation of an evaluation tool for supervisors. Green
River District Health Department. Owensboro, KY.
INDUSTRIAL-ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY SKILLS
 Job Analysis
 Job Evaluation and Compensation
 Test Validation
 Psychological Measurement
 Worker Motivation and Team Cohesion
 Statistical Analysis and Research Methods
 SPSS
 Training
 Questionnaire and Survey Development
 Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Proficiency
 EEO Laws
RESEARCH AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Lowe’s Companies Inc. Consumer Insights Analyst 9/2016-Present
 Supported the Customer Focused portal.
 Helped develop and edit surveys for consumer research.
 Analyzed both quantitative and qualitative data received from customer surveys.
 Owned a mobile in-store experience study to collect information about both purchasers and non-purchasers
Western Kentucky University. Graduate Assistant (Dr. Amber Schroeder). 8/2015 - 5/2016
 Conducted data collection session
 Led scholarly article discussions with other research assistants
 Worked with a team to design research studies
Western Kentucky University. Graduate Assistant (Dr. Betsy Shoenfelt). 8/2014 - 5/2015
 Managed data collection sessions from research participants.
 Entered and verified data.
 Edited situational judgment test (SJT) items for an instrument measuring leadership knowledge.
 Interviewed subject matter experts in a factory setting for the purpose of collecting critical incidents.
 Assisted with the analyses of physical ability testing court cases for EEO-based discrimination
 Served as a field researcher for EvalFest, a national evaluation project conducted by the University of North
Carolina, Chapel Hill and supported by a National Science Foundation grant. Completed field researcher
training and collected evaluation data for Southern Kentucky Science Festival Expo Day (SkySci Festival),
Bowling Green, KY.

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Cabela’s Inc. Organizational Development Intern 6/2015 - 8/2015
 Researched, brainstormed, helped plan, and propose an employee mentoring program
 Reviewed and documented existing programs, processes, policies, or tools for analysis and records.
 Worked collaboratively with the HR team and HR business partners.
 Researched processes, programs, policies, and tools from other organizations using the internet and outside
contacts in order to improve processes.
 Attended meetings with HR team
 Communicated research findings and progress on projects to internship director and HR team through weekly
meetings in order to receive feedback.
 Recommended new procedures, programs and tools after researching and determining best practices so that
current processes can be more effective and efficient.
 Helped to facilitate Leadership Essential Courses for organizational development. Examples include:
Influencing Others, Emotional Intelligence, and Strengths Finder.
 Entered credit for employees who complete courses on LMS (Learning Management System).
YUM! Brands Inc. Organizational Development Intern 6/2014 – 8/2014
 Assisted with 360 degree feedback surveys.
 Participated in selection test development discussions with external vendor.
2 Dudes & A Bronco. Crew Leader 4/2013 – 4/2014
• Lead a crew of movers in conducting full apartments, condos, and houses.
University of KY, Center for Visualization & Virtual Environments. Research Assistant 8/2012 – 12/2013
 Conducted and supported front-end analysis research on topics related to visualization and robotics in a lab
setting. Performed user testing, evaluated reports, contributed to research project brainstorming, human
subjects data collection, helped with IRB protocol development, and heuristic evaluations.
YUM! Brands Inc. HR Intern 6/2012 – 8/2012
• Completed rotational assignments through multiple HR groups including OD, Communications, and
Instructional Design.
VOLUNTEER WORK
The Parklands at Floyds Fork. Volunteer 6/2016 – 8/2016
 Help with the summer camps. Take kids, K-6th grade, on hikes, fishing expeditions, and supervise them while
at the playground.