Karin Funaki

Experience

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  University of California, Riverside

  Mar 2022 - Sept 2022

  Orientation Leader

  - Facilitated orientation sessions and activities for incoming students, providing essential information about academic requirements, campus resources, and extracurricular opportunities to ease their transition into university life- Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills through public speaking engagements and resolving conflicts between new students

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  Positive Activities and Well-Being Lab

  Jul 2023 - now

  Research Assistant

  - Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to discern gaps and deficiencies within prior research- Reduce participant withdrawal rate by modifying survey scales and research timeline- Provide accurate information to the participants to receive informed consent- Complete CITI trainings on human ethics and biosafety to collect blood samples

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  University of California, Riverside

  Jul 2023 - now

  Campus Tour Guide

  - Demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to connect with diverse audiences and address questions effectively, contributing to a positive experience for tour participants- Collaborate with admissions office staff to coordinate tour schedules, ensure tour quality, and represent the university's values and culture to potential students and stakeholders

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  UCR School of Public Policy

  Sept 2023 - now

  Honors Research

  - Formulate a research inquiry by discerning gaps within existing literature, contributing to the advancement of scholarly knowledge- Develop a survey with a vignette and likert scales to conceptualize and quantify variables- Incentivize study participant recruitment to enhance engagement and maximize participation rates above 200- Prepare Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval documentation, assessing the significance, limitations, and risk mitigation strategies pertinent to the research project- Perform regression and Structural Equation Model with Lavaan on R Show less