Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

Rice University, Houston, TX.

Ph.D. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, expected May 2007.

Advisor: Margaret Beier

M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, expected May 2006.

Advisor: Margaret Beier

University of Texas, Austin, TX

B.A. Psychology, May 2002. Special Honors in Psychology. Minor in Business.

Advisor: Robert Helmreich.

ACADEMIC HONORS:

Rice University Travel Grant, Given for attendance of professional conference, 2005-2006.

Gertrude Maurin Fund Grant, Given for Master’s thesis research, 2004-2005.

Rice University Graduate Fellowship, Given for pursuit of a doctorate in psychology, 2003-2007.

Rice University Travel Grant, Given for attendance of professional conference, 2003-2004.

Rapoport-King Scholarship, Given for undergraduate honors thesis research, 2001-2002.

Psi Chi, National honor society for students of psychology, 2000-2002.

Golden Key National Honor Society, National society for high performing and active students, 2000-2002.

MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION:

Hardigree, A., Beier, M., & Beal, D. (2006). Meta-analysis of age/job performance relation: Is job complexity a moderator? Manuscript in preparation.

Madera, J., Turner, S., Hardigree, A., & Beier, M. (2005). Successful transfer of training: The role of organizational support and perceptions of utility. Manuscript in preparation.

PRESENTATIONS:

Hardigree, A., Beier, M., & Beal, D.J. (April, 2006). Meta-analysis of age/job performance relation: Is job complexity a moderator? Interactive poster to be presented at the annual meeting for the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in Dallas, TX.

Madera, J., Turner, S., Hardigree, A., & Beier, M. (2005). Successful transfer of training: The role of organizational support and perceptions of utility. Poster to be presented at the annual meeting for the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in Dallas, TX.

Hardigree, A. (January, 2006). An industrial/organizational psychology internship experience. Presentation given for Industrial and Organizational Psychology research seminar at Rice University.

Hardigree, A. (April, 2005). Meta-analysis of age/job performance relation: Is job complexity a moderator? Presentation given for Industrial and Organizational Psychology research seminar at Rice University.

GUEST LECTURE:

Hardigree, A. (February, 2006). Assessment Centers. Guest lecture given to the Introduction to the Industrial/Organizational Psychology class at Rice University.

ADDITIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Graduate Researcher, Rice University, (2003-present).

• Conducted a study investigating the relation between gender, group attachment, and organizational citizenship behavior.
• Assisted in a study examining scales of relationship quality in order to develop a comprehensive leader-member exchange relationship measure.

Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of Texas, (2001-2003).

• Conducted an independent undergraduate honors thesis study investigating the relation between medical residents’ gender, specialty membership, and power distance.
•  Assisted in a study investigating individual, team, and organizational factors that affect performance and safety behavior in medicine through organizational assessment surveys, critical incident methods, and interviews.
• Assisted in two complementary studies investigating personality determinants of self-selection among volunteer leaders stationed at remote research stations located on the Antarctic continent and personality determinants of performance and error management among astronauts.
• Assisted in an organizational assessment survey study measuring British intensive care unit workers’ safety attitudes. This study was part of an international consortium investigating group interaction in high risk environments.

TEACHING AND MENTORING EXPERIENCE:

Undergraduate Research Advisor, Rice University, 2003-Present.

Research Lab Coordinator, Rice University, 2003-2005.

Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Rice University, Spring 2006.

Teaching Assistant, Personality, Rice University, Fall 2004.

Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Psychology, Rice University, Spring 2004.

APPLIED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Intern, Personnel Decisions International, (2005-present).

• Conducted a strategic performance modeling project, developed performance and interview guides, and provided coaching to employees for a non-profit organization.
• Designed behavioral items and descriptions for a competency modeling project.
• Administered assessment center tests and simulations, conducted role-plays, scored tests and simulations and wrote developmental reports.

Human Resources Manager, Orear Team Realty, Austin, TX, 2000-2003.

Accounts Payable Manager, T3 Advertising Agency, Austin, TX, 1997-2000.

Marketing Director Assistant, STG Partners, Inc., Austin, TX, 1996-1997.

Medical Secretary, Neurology Associates, Austin, TX, 1995-1996.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:

Houston Area Industrial Organizational Psychologists, 2003-present.

Rice Center for Organizational Effectiveness Studies, 2003-present.

Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 2003-present.

SERVICE:

Rice/SIOP Reception/Party Planning Committee, 2006.

Psychology Department Prospectives Planning Committee, 2005.

Psychology Department Prospectives Planning Committee, 2004.

Psychology Department Colloquia Committee, 2003-2004.

REFERENCES:

Dr. Margaret Beier, Department of Psychology, Rice University, (713) 348-2770, beier@rice.edu

Dr. Edward Kahn, Personnel Decisions International, (713) 499-7500, Ed.Kahn@personneldecisions.com

Dr. Robert Helmreich, Department of Psychology and Human Factors, University of Texas, (512) 475- 7966, helmreich@mail.utexas.edu