Kelly de Chermont
CURRICULUM VITAE
     

EDUCATION

    
Ph.D. Expected May 2006 Rice University
    Industrial and Organizational Psychology
    Coursework: regression, multivariate statistics, structural equation modeling; training, selection, personality, cognitive, social, and industrial and organization psychology; history of psychology
     
M.A. December 2003 Rice University
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
     
B.S. May 2001 Tulane University
Psychology and Latin American Studies
Cum Laude
     
THESIS    
 

"The relation between group diversity and group functioning: Disentangling the effects of objective and subjective diversity."

Advisor: Miguel Quiñones, Ph.D.
     
HONORS    
  Rice University Graduate Fellowship.
Given for pursuit of a doctorate in psychology, 2001-2006 ($12,500/year).

     
  Rice University Travel Grant, 2003.  
     
  National Merit Scholarship.
National award for classroom and test performance, 1997-2001 ($2,000/year).
     
  Tulane University Dean's Honors Scholarship.
Given for academic excellence, 1997-2001 ($10,000/year).
     
PUBLICATIONS    
  Thoresen, C. J., Kaplan, S., Barsky, A., Warren, C., & de Chermont, K. (2003). The affective underpinnings of job perceptions and attitudes: A meta-analytic review and integration. Psychological Bulletin, 129, 946-972.
     
MANUSCRIPTS (in preparation)  
  Quiñones, M.A, & de Chermont, K. (2003). Skills training groups. In S. Wheelan (Ed.), Handbook of Group Research and Practice. Chapter in Preparation.
     
  De Chermont, K., & Quiñones, M.A. (2003). The differentiation of objective and subjective group diversity. Manuscript in preparation.
     
PRESENTATIONS  
  De Chermont, K., & Quiñones, M.A. (2003, April). Differentiating objective and subjective group diversity. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Orlando, FL
     
  Thoresen, C. J., Kaplan, S., Barsky, A., Warren, C., & de Chermont, K. (2002, April). The Affective Components of Job Perceptions and Attitudes: A Meta-Analytic Review. Symposium presented at the 17th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. New Orleans, LA.
     
TECHNICAL REPORTS  
  Campbell, M., de Chermont, K., Huang, Y., King, E., Madera, J., Peres, S. C., Turner, S. (2003). Development of E-Training Module: Foundation Colors. Presented and submitted to Birkman International.
     
  De Chermont, K. (2003). Mentoring Handbook: A Guide for New Mentors. Submitted to client of Organization + Performance Group, International, L.L.C.
     
  De Chermont, K. (2002). The effectiveness of interactive multimedia training for psychiatric nurses: statistical findings and implications. Submitted to SMILEX, Inc as part of greater NSF grant report.
     
  De Chermont, K. (2002). KISMETT intervention and training for Houston Independent School District music teachers: statistical evaluation and recommendations. Submitted to grantees, administration, evaluation team.
     
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  
 

Consultant, Organization + Performance Group, International, L.L.C. September 2003-Present.
Work with group of external organizational consultants on variety of projects such as training needs assessment, development of mentoring program, formulation of strategic development plans. Also provide both qualitative and quantitative reviews of relevant research and practice pertaining to consulting projects as well as statistical support.

     
  Assessor, PCER Project with Research Triangle Institute. August 2002-Present.
Involved in the national collection of data evaluating education and curriculum. Administer standardized tests, liaison with administration, communicate with a variety of education officials, and maintain the integrity of examinations.
   
  Statistical Consultant, NSF Grant for Multimedia Intervention Training for Psychiatric Nurses, SMILEX, Inc. February 2002-January 2003.
Assisted in the development and design of applied research projects focused on improving the training of psychiatric nurses in Houston area. Provided data management, statistical analysis, and interpretation of research. Completed technical reports of findings and assisted with grant writing.
     
  Statistical Analyst, KISMETT Grant, Houston Independent School District. November 2001-September 2002.
Designed and implemented training evaluation tools to assess training of middle school music teachers in new teaching methodology. Analyzed and interpreted results. Produced and submitted written report of findings.
     
  Project Assistant, Jeanneret & Associates. August 2002-December 2002.
Trained to perform a detailed structured interview for large oil firm client. Worked with project leaders in selecting and evaluating candidates.
     
  Research Assistant, Tulane University Department of Psychology. January 1999-May 2001.
     
  Intern, Louisiana International Trade Center. January 2001 - May 2001.
Worked with staff to develop, maintain, and update the services provided in the office. Created a Microsoft Access database of clients, revised various manuals, and constructed flyers and leaflets. Majority of self-directed projects and autonomous work with the exposure gained at this international office.
     
TEACHING EXPERIENCE  
  Guest Lecture. The role of diversity in team interactions. November, 2003. Lecture given to the Readings in Psychology class at Rice University
     
  Undergraduate Research Advisor, Fall 2001- Present.
Directed research projects and advised undergraduate research assistants.
     
  Lab Instructor and Teaching Assistant, Statistical Methods for Psychology. Spring 2003, Fall 2003.
Taught weekly lab in undergraduate statistics. Helped students to develop, design, implement, and interpret research ideas and projects. Graded homework and project submissions. Provided individual support.
     
  Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Spring 2002.
Assisted in organization of class materials. Maintained course website. Graded examinations, projects, and homework.
     
  Guest Lecture. Use of statistics in organizational research. February, 2002.
Lecture given to the Introduction to Industrial and Organizational class at Rice University.
     
  Academic Tutor, Rice University Athletic Department. August 2001- Present.
Provide individual and group tutoring for undergraduate athletes in psychology, statistics and English courses. Assist with test-taking methods, study methods, time management, as well as course specific instruction.
     
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS  
  American Psychological Association. Member since 2002.
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Member since 2002.
Houston Area Industrial Organizational Psychologists. Member since 2002.
Rice Center for Organizational Effectiveness Studies. Member since 2001.
     
RELEVANT SKILLS  
  Computer: Windows, Macintosh Operating Systems, Microsoft Office
Statistical Packages: SPSS, SAS, JMP, LISREL, AMOS
Foreign Language: Conversational Spanish
     
REFERENCES    
 

Miguel A. Quiñones , Department of Management and Policy, Eller College of Business and Public Adminstration, University of Arizona 520.621.5857, mickey@eller.arizona.edu

Robert Dipboye, Department of Psychology and Management, Rice University
713.348.4764, dipboye@rice.edu

Michelle Hebl, Department of Psychology and Management, Riice University
713.348.2270, hebl@rice.edu

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