CV

Jason Snow

EDUCATION

M.A./PhD Industrial-Organizational Psychology
May ‘20
Omaha, NE

Accepted for the program starting in Aug ‘15

University of Nebraska at Omaha

• Member: Creativity Innovation Assessment Lab
• Research Assistant: Center on Children, Families, and the Law
• Advisor: Dr. Roni Reiter-Palmon

B.S. Psychology

May ‘15

Omaha, NE

Concentration in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

University of Nebraska at Omaha

3.8/4.0 University GPA

• Member: Creativity Innovation Assessment Lab

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Creativity Innovation Assessment Lab
May ‘14 - Present
Omaha, NE
Research lab run by Dr. Roni Reiter-Palmon. Lab studies relationships of variables such as problem solving processes, personality, and group size in relation to creativity.

• Coordinate a research project analyzing differences between Group and Individual level creative processes
• Analyze statistical data to find significant relationships and patterns in research
• Assist other graduate students in their research to promote a community of teamwork and learning

Lab Members: Ryan Royston, Mackenzie Harms, Daniel Harris

Advisor: Dr. Roni Reiter-Palmon

Multivariate Employee Screening Assessment Creation & Validation for a Sales Environment

Jun ‘12 – May ‘14
Logan, UT
Research was performed with a local telemarketing company to link attributes such as subjective well-being, locus of control, openness, consciousness, extroversion, agreeableness, neuroticism, attention, and video game activity with employee sales performance data.

• Developed hypotheses along with other group members
• Reviewed literature and wrote research proposal for Utah State University’s Institutional Review Board
• Wrote a grant proposal to fund research
• Developed the assessment for research and created a digital measure using Google Form to administer assessment
• Analyzed data using regression analysis and correlations to find significant relationships between variables
• Presented research at multiple professional psychology conferences

Team Members: Jason Snow, Austin Anderson, Joshua Cooper, Scott Bates, CJ Zobell
Advisor: Dr. Scott Bates

Perceived Leadership Arrogance and Organization Satisfaction
Oct ‘12 – Jan ‘14

Logan, UT
Ties between leaders who are perceived as arrogant and the members of their group’s perception of organization success were measured.

• Developed hypothesis
• Wrote research proposal
• Presented proposal to Utah State’s Industrial-Organizational Psychology Club to find volunteers to aid in research
• Wrote a grant proposal with group members to fund research

Team Members: Jason Snow, Joshua Cooper, Alyse Ottoson, Crystal henrie, Kaitlin Olsen, Michael Dressman
Advisor: Dr. Scott Bates

PRESENTATIONS

Personality Traits and Correlates with Sales Success in a Telemarketing Company
Apr ‘13
Logan, UT

Snow, J.A., Zobell, C.J., Cooper, J., & Anderson, A.J. (2013, April). Personality traits and correlates with sales success in a telemarketing company. Poster presented at Utah State University’s Student Showcase, Logan, UT.

Core Self-Evaluations and Job Performance in a Unique Setting
Apr ‘13
Denver, CO

Cooper, J., Zobell, C.J., Snow, J.A., & Anderson, A.J. (2013, April). Core self-evaluations and job performance in a unique setting. Poster presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association annual conference, Denver, CO.

Personality Traits and Correlates with Sales Success in a Telemarketing Company
Apr ‘13
Reno, NV

Snow, J.A., Zobell, C.J., Cooper, J., & Anderson, A.J. (2013, April). Personality traits and correlates with sales success in a telemarketing company. Poster presented at the Western Psychological Association annual conference, Reno, NV.

Subjective Well-Being and Working Memory as Predictors of Sales Performance
Apr ‘13
Reno, NV

Anderson, A.J., Zobell, C.J., Snow, J.A., Cooper, J., Bates, S.C., & Baker, J. (2013, April). Subjective wellpbeing and working memory as predictors of sales performance. Poster presented at the Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Reno, NV.

Subjective Well-Being and Core Self Evaluations in Relation to Sales Performance
Jun ‘13
Los Angeles, CA

Anderson, A.J., Zobell, C.J., Snow, J.A., Cooper, J., Johnson, B., & Bates, S.C. (June, 2013). Subjective well-being and Core Self Evaluations in Relation to Sales Performance. Poster presented at the Third World Congress on Positive Psychology, Los Angeles, CA.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant
Center on Children, Families, and the Law
May ’15 – Present
Lincoln, NE

Undergraduate Teaching Fellow
Utah State University
Jan ‘13 – May ’14

Logan, UT

• Aided in teaching undergraduate psychology courses
• Introduction to Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Research Design
• Psychometrics: Tests and Measures
• Gave one hour guest lectures in classes
• Personality Theory (in Introduction to Psychology)
• Health Services (in Health Psychology)
• Patient Provider Relationships (in Health Psychology)
• APA Writing (in Research Methods)
• Single Subject Designs (in Research Methods)
• Tests in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (in Psychometrics: Tests and Measures)
• Monitored attendance and assignment completion
• Ran weekly online study groups using Twitter
• Provided student feedback to the course professor to aid in lesson development

Store Director
Zoom Wireless
Apr ’11 – Oct ’12
Logan, UT

• Evaluated employee performance and created processes to improve performance
• Developed training plan for new employees
• Interviewed and hired store employees
• Managed four employees
• Tripled the stores average monthly gross sales
• In charge of all operations in store
• Developed financial reports and presented that information to store owner

Customer Service Supervisor
Circuit City
Dec ’05 – Feb ‘08
Thousand Oaks, CA

• Participated on interview panels for new employees
• Managed eight employees
• Increased register up-sales by 15%
• Resolved complicated customer concerns

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Counselor to Congregational Leader
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mar ’15 – Present

Omaha, NE

• Work directly with the congregation leader (Bishop) in overseeing the business of the local church
• Oversee the Youth Ministry and Sunday School Program
• Interview patrons in an effort to determine needs of our members and to aid in spiritual development
• Administrate in tasks such as disbursing church funds, keeping records of activities, and collecting church tithes.

Men’s Organization President
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mar ’10 – Apr ‘11
Logan, UT

• Counseled individual men on their responsibilities and stewardships within the church
• Coordinated three service committees and trained committee leaders
• Presided over weekly meetings
• Compiled monthly and quarterly statistical reports
• Provided service to over 50 families

Volunteer Leader/Representative
Indiana Indianapolis Mission
Apr ’08 – May ‘10
Indianapolis, IN

• Created and Implemented a six-week training program for new volunteers
• Counseled individual volunteers regarding communication, goal-setting, and time-management
• Prepared training presentations to give to 130 volunteers in order to increase productivity, efficiency, and personal well-being
• Organized and coordinated work of 130 volunteers throughout the states of Indiana and Michigan
• Planned closely with the Mission President to resolve issues and work toward goals

HONORS, FELLOWSHIP, & AWARDS

Undergraduate Research and Creative Opportunities (URCO) Grant
Nov ‘12
Logan, UT

• Grant of $2,300 awarded to fund research project
• Awarded to undergraduate students who propose worthy student projects

Undergraduate Teaching Fellowship
Jan ’13 - May ‘14
Logan, UT

• Fellowship presented to deserving students interested in pursuing careers in academia

Fund for Undergraduate Scholarly Experiences (FUSE) Grant
Jan ’15 – Dec ‘15
Omaha, NE

• Grant of $2,000 awarded to fund research project
• Awarded to students who have outstanding proposals submitted with the support of a faculty member.

MEMBERSHIPS & ORGANIZATIONS

USU I-O Psychology Club - President
Aug ‘12 – May ‘14

Logan, UT

• Presided over club meetings
• Initiated two research projects for group members
• Worked closely with VP’s in order to accomplish group goals

Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology (SIOP) - Student Affiliate
Mar ‘12 – Present

American Psychological Association (APA) - Student Affiliate
Feb ‘12 – Present