Maria Pickett

Experience

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  Rice University

  Sept 2009 - May 2013

  Research assistant in Dr. Anton Villado's psychology lab• Conducted experimental sessions on training protocols’ impact on performance• Entered data for analysis• Trained participants to operate a video game used in experiment • Elected head of residential organization of approximately 360 undergraduates• Oversaw and allocated a budget of approximately $45,000• Ran an elected cabinet of 20 members who organized committees, social events, intellectual programming, legislative changes, and set community standards• Collaborated with administrators and other student leaders across campus and outside organizations• Served on the Alcohol Policy Advisory Committee • Mentored 33 New Student Representatives to become student leaders• Organized a new campus-wide initiative of discovering best practices• Oversaw Environmental, Student Life, and Academics committees• Designed and implemented several leadership retreats for students Research assistant in Dr. Randi Martin's psychology lab• Literature review on Pure Word Deafness for postdoctoral research fellow• Ran cognitive- and memory-related experiments for various doctoral candidates• Transcribed audio files for research scientist• Converted image files for doctoral candidate

  • Research Assistant

    Aug 2012 - May 2013

  • President of Baker College

    Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

  • Internal Vice President of the Student Association

    Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

  • Research Assistant

    Sept 2009 - May 2011
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  Family Violence Prevention Services Inc.

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Children's Services Intern

  • Coordinated enrichment activities for children, including group therapy sessions, art activities, and field trips• Provided childcare for children ages infant to 18• Assisted in maintaining administrative files, updating filing system• Performed intakes of new clients• Received training in shelter management and responding to crisis calls• Completed training in interacting with violence victims

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  Genesys Works

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

  Program Coordinator

  •Teach and adapt professional skills curriculum to high school seniors during an eight-week summer training program•Encourage team building between students to improve retention and form a sense of unity•Develop one-on-one relationships with students to mentor and encourage them throughout the summer program and beyond•Assist in placing students into corporate internships in STEM fields•Manage relationships with corporate clients to ensure that client and student issues in the workplace are dealt with effectively•Monitor and motivate student intern performance in the workplace, including leading performance reviews in the workplace•Lead weekly team meetings of 20 students during the school year and assist them in researching career paths, applying and being accepted to colleges, and securing the financial aid to be successful in college•Coordinate social activities to preserve the team bond and leave students more invested in the program•Assist in Marketing and Development projects, including social media, press releases, written announcements, and other initiatives Show less

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  IChange Counseling & Psychiatry

  Sept 2015 - May 2017

  Secretary

  •File insurance claims for entire business and reconcile reimbursements from insurance companies, maintaining accurate records of counselors and psychiatrist’s intake•Discuss scheduling, billing, and information of services with all patients and clients•Develop proficiency in programs PracticeFusion for client and patient management and Availity to file and review insurance claims

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  My College Resource

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2021

  Associate Counselor

  • Guide students to create a resume to best present their high school involvement and use resumes to complete the Common and Coalition Applications• Introduce letters of recommendation for college applications and brainstorm with students which teachers to ask and how to ask• Maintain database of students including entering in new student transcripts and test scores, parent and student contact information, and recording hours spent with staff• Develop new billing system and calendar program and create accompanying instruction manuals to be shared among staff• Write and design quarterly newsletters sent to all students and families outlining organization updates, student accomplishments, and instructions for new processes• Create flyer, registration form, and outcomes survey for ACT prep course and coordinate all communication between course manager, instructor, students, and parents Show less

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  University of North Texas

  May 2017 - Dec 2017

  Masters Level Counseling Trainee at Counseling and Testing Services

  • Conduct weekly and biweekly therapy sessions with UNT students presenting with issues including anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, and substance use• Co-lead an animal-assisted and art therapy group, anxiety workshop, and instructional workshop on using meditation and biofeedback resources• Provide vocational counseling to students through the administration and review of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory assessments• Represent department at freshmen orientation and student activities fairs to answer student questions and provide information about seeking services• Participate in weekly individual and group supervision sessions including didactic seminars Show less

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  Lone Star College

  Oct 2018 - Oct 2020

  Coordinator, Women's Center

  • Advise students in one-on-one meetings to discuss their personal and academic concerns and connect them with on- and off-campus resources• Plan and implement programming geared to support students, including a healthy boundaries workshop and a salary negotiation workshop• Manage supplies and contract budgets as well as a staff consisting of a part-time specialist and up to four work study students• Survey student needs and create systems that address them, including developing a free feminine product project and collecting donated clothes to give out to students• Meet weekly with school administration to provide updates and collaborate on larger student services projects• Serve as advisor to two student organizations, Gender-Sexuality Alliance and Extended & Shifting Family Club, and as mentor to multiple students through Student Success Institute Show less

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  The Women's Resource

  Oct 2020 - Aug 2024

  RISE! Program Manager
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  St. Mary's University

  Sept 2024 - now

  Staff Clinician