Michael Lebron

Experience

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  University of Maryland

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2019

  PSYC433: Basic Helping Skills-Research & PracticeCo-lead a lab section of 12 undergraduate students alongside a graduate teaching assistant. Facilitated group discussion in order to teach skills used in clinical and counseling psychology professions. Interpersonal Relationships Lab- Assisted with data collection and behavioral coding- Managed communication and outreach to study participants- Ran experimental trials - Engaged in crisis response (medical, mental health, etc.) and conflict mediation- Logged judiciary, maintenance, and program evaluation paperwork- Coordinated monthly social and educational programs for anywhere from 30-60 students- Provided first-year students with resources and guidance as they acclimated to the college setting- Assisted in Resident Assistant staff administration as Head Resident Assistant from 2018-2019 CCJS300: Criminological and Criminal Justice Research MethodsSupported a faculty member in teaching undergraduate students basic criminological research methodology. Assisted students with research projects utilizing SPSS. - Scheduling appointments for professional staff members- Responding to phone and email correspondence regarding events and services- Coordinating printing and copying services - Offered customer service to over 900 residents and resident life offices - Experience working at a 24-hr service desk

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    May 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Resident Assistant

    Aug 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Office Assistant

    Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Community Assistant

    Aug 2016 - May 2017
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  JCADA

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Victim Advocacy Intern

  - Researched resources for victims of intimate partner violence (i.e. housing, healthcare,pregnancy, counseling, financial assistance, etc.)- Conducted legal research on elder abuse and presented to staff- Attended training through the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence

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  U.S. Census Bureau

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Survey Statistician Intern

  - Worked with staff to translate customer needs into system requirements- Learned to write test scripts to test system requirements, and use tracking software to record and track system defects and testing results- Examined security logs for potential breaches or suspicious user behavior- Updated user manuals and other documents to enhance customer experience

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  Police Foundation

  Feb 2020 - Jul 2021

  Design and distribute surveys, monitor data collection, conduct qualitative data collection in the form of interviews and focus groups, clean and analyze complex datasets, coordinate communication with law enforcement and project stakeholders, manage logistics for meetings and off-site work, complete comprehensive literature reviews, and summarize research findings for practitioner audiences. Responsible for providing project management support relating to timelines, budgets, and deliverables on a variety of research projects. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in proposal writing and development, troubleshooting and addressing research related problems, supporting the preparation of reports, and data analysis.

  • Research Associate

    Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  • Research Assistant (Project Coordinator)

    Feb 2020 - Jun 2021
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  University of Maryland

  Aug 2021 - now

  Working on on original research projects funded by the National Science Foundation. Providing research assistance to Dr. Robert Brame Providing research assistance to Dr. John Braithwaite. Providing teaching assistance to CCJS105: Introduction to Criminology

  • Graduate Research Fellow

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Jan 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2022