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Erica K Volpe

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Erica K Volpe is an Associate Research Scientist with extensive work experience and graduate level training pursuing the fields of Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Human Resources (HR), through the study and practice of organizational change/development, employee selection processes, test development, and training. Specialties: Job analysis, survey development, selection and promotion testing, performance measurement, physical abilities test validation studies, training and certification, salary studies, executive search/selection, leadership/executive development, needs assessment, organizational development, structured interviewing techniques, risk management, human resource management, project management, and business principles.

Erica K Volpe's Background

Erica K Volpe's Experience

Program Development Intern at The Medical Group of Ohio

October 2007 - June 2008

o Assisted with the development of the company's physician risk management program o Conducted research on national trends, risk management strategies & quality assurance o Reviewed/edited the risk management policies and procedures manual

Executive Search Consultant at Crean and Everett International

November 2006 - November 2007

o Conducted searches through extensive databases and website listings for appropriate executive talent o Consistently made contacts and developed a rapport with a wide number of executive clients (including healthcare specialists, engineers, consultants, etc) o Conducted pre-screening interviews and professional development advice o Acted as a liaison between the prospective candidates and the CEOs of the organization o Maintained databases of top executives (names, contact info, salary ranges, referrals, desired positions, time and date of each contact)

Program Director Assistant at Alliant International University

January 2005 - July 2007

o Conducted structured interviews, evaluated, and selected all incoming graduate students o Trained/assisted staff in improving their professional knowledge and skill areas o Created and sustained performance-based objectives and task assignments to assist in achieving organizational goals and increasing productivity o Member of board of the 'Program Coordinator Search Committee' (evaluated resumes, contacted top candidates, interviewed candidates, and deliberated with the board to select the 2007 Program Coordinator) o Executed marketing strategies for school website, events, and programs o Administered student surveys, analyzed results, developed action plans, and conducted presentations on the results (action plans were completed successfully) o Maintained spreadsheets and databases, trouble-shooting, purchasing, customer service, and maintained confidential faculty and student files

Organizational Development Consultant at Organized Change Consultancy

July 2006 - January 2007

o Assisted a partner company (Suddenly Smart) in creating an extensive web-based training course o Projects: symptoms, diagnosis, and cures; performance measurement and the balanced scorecard, survey-based organizational change, teambuilding needs, training development, 360 feedback, management style feedback, and developed a framework for a step-by-step approach to organizational change o Conducted survey development and administration (dealing with HR trends and OD issues) and analyzed survey results o Created company presentations (Web-based teleconference, highlighted trends from analysis, graphic analysis, etc)

Medical Office Administrator at Arlington Orthopedics

June 2002 - August 2004

o Assisted with the administration efforts for two of Ohio's top Orthopedic Surgeons o Greeted patients, scheduled appointments, managed HIPAA/medical forms, managed office co-payments, and managed confidential files. o Acted as the liason between the medical/pharmiceutical marketing consultants and the Physicians o Responsible for superior customer service, which involved remaining courteous and friendly to all customers and maintaining a comfortable atmosphere for the patients

Experienced Therapist at Franklin County Board of MR/DD

April 2002 - August 2004

o Responsible for the care of children with Autism, Hyperlexia, and other disorders o Private instruction, practicing discrete trial training (ABA Therapy) o Organized data sheets, arranged the child's schedule, updated notebooks and drills, organized team meetings, completed progress reports and consultant notes, and assisted on family outings o Acted as liason between several parties: psychologist, parents, team-members, speech therapist, occupational therapist, consultants, and Franklin County Board of MRDD

Associate Research Scientist at Human Performance Systems, Inc.

June 2008

* Job Analysis * Test Development and Validation (Physical, Cognitive) * Ergonomic Analysis * Performance Measurement * Design of Selection and Promotion Systems * Test Manual Development * Physical Fitness Standards and Training * Test Administration * Technical Report Writing * Needs Assessment * Organizational Change and Development * Statistical Analysis * Interviewing Processes and Procedures * Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ)

Erica K Volpe's Education

Alliant International University-San Diego Cornerstone Court

2004 – 2006

MS


Otterbein College

2000 – 2003

BA

Concentration: Psychology w/concentration in I/O Psychology


Upper Arlington High School

1996 – 2000

High School Diploma


Alliant International University-San Diego Cornerstone Court

2006 – -

PhD

Concentration: Industrial/Organizational Psychology


Erica K Volpe's Interests & Activities

Erica K Volpe enjoys spending time with family and friends, listening to music, playing the viola and guitar, painting, reading, watching movies, and running. She began playing the viola in 4th grade and continued to pursue this passion competitively through College. She had the opportunity to perform in several highly distinguished environments: Junior Orchestra, Cadet Orchestra, Upper Arlington High School Orchestra & Chamber Group, Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra, and Westerville Symphony. She also performed in a variety of local and state competitions, and was selected to perform in the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra's first European tour in 1999. The Orchestra performed concerts in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. Please see the links below: http://www.columbussymphony.com/education/youth-orchestras-1/junior-strings/ http://www.columbussymphony.com/education/youth-orchestras-1/cadet-orchestra/ http://www.columbussymphony.com/education/youth-orchestras-1/youth-orchestra/ http://www.westervillesymphony.org/

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