Victoria Phillips graduated from Villanova University with a BS in Psychology and a minor in Economics. She has over 4 years of research and healthcare experience including assisting with Alzheimer's research and diagnostic assessments at North Shore LIJ Hospital. Her academic experience includes conducting studies on action understanding in babies and diversity in the workplace. She has leadership experience with her sorority and various clubs in high school.
1. Victoria Phillips
2930 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA 19104 | 631.662.0067 | vr.phillips@verizon.net
Education:
Villanova University, Villanova, PA May 2015
BS in Psychology, GPA 3.66
Minor in Economics
Deans List recipient Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014
Semester Abroad
University of Urbino, Italy Fall 2013
High School
Portledge School, Locust Valley, NY June 2011
Work Experience:
North Shore LIJ Hospital Summer 2013-2014
Zucker Hillside Hospital Geriatrics Unit – Dr. Elisse Kramer
o Assisted in Alzheimer research survey. Cold called households for the data.
o Filed patient data
o Attended and assisted in group sessions
o Spent one on one time with patients in the program, about 20 patients in total
Zucker Hillside Hospital Sign-On Village – Carmine DeSena
o Worked in the Diagnostic Vocational Evaluation (DVE) portion of the organization with
8-12 clients a week
o Observed referred patients to determine whether or not their disability will keep them
from entering the work force
o Administered diagnostic assessments including: WRAT 4 spelling; word reading; and
sentence comprehension
o Assisted in writing patient’s case evaluation
o Scored tests and observed sessions
Physical Therapy Aid Summer 2013
Assisted patients in their stretching and exercises
Cleaned and set up the observation rooms
Set up and administered heat and water therapy
Athletic Instructor Summer 2011-2012
Taught children ages 4-13 the basics of tennis, 6-10 children in a single lesson
Taught the children to work together and respect each other
Supported their achievements on the court and in camp
North Shore Land Alliance 2010
Assisted a non-profit organization with filing and organization of the office. Helped in marketing
for the office
Sent out e-mails to the supporters of the organization
Helped plan and organize the annual fundraising polo match
Huntington Hospital Winter 2008 - Spring 2009
Aided nurses in simple patient care
Brought patients food and water
Kept the patients company when they wanted to talk
Academic Experience:
Research Lab Member
Dr. Rebecca Brand – Cognitive Development Project Spring 2014
2. o Worked in the lab 8-10 hours a week
o Cold called homes from information collected through Experian
o Set up and ran studies on the action understanding study. It studies when and how babies
understand the movements of others
Dr. Katina Sawyer – Work Diversity Lab Fall 2014 – Spring 2015
o Obtained IRB certification
o Transcribed interview data
o Sent out online survey links through various online forums in order collect data
o Project topics include: Characteristics of male champions for female leaders, who is
perceived to be a proper fit for Chief Diversity Officer
Activities/Leadership:
University
Alpha Phi Fraternity – Leadership Roles: Philanthropy Committee; Senior Send-Off Event
Coordinator; Recruitment Preference Round Event Planner
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Outdoors Club, LEVEL—a club pairs students of
varying abilities and disabilities to work together and raises awareness of able-ism
High School
President of AIDS Awareness Club, Senior Prom Committee, Varsity Tennis Captain – Fall
2010, Varsity Lacrosse Co-Captain –Spring 2011, Gay Straight Alliance, Green Team –
Environmental Club
Certifications: IRB Certified — qualified to gather and analyze research data
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel
Interests:Proficient in Italian and French