I am writing to apply for the Research Coordinator - UX & Accessibility position at the Minneapolis Target headquarters. I am confident that my educational background as a double major in Psychology and English (Creative Writing), along with my experience providing services to children with autism has provided me with a skill set ideal for a position that combines the rigor and discipline of social sciences with opportunities for collaboration across disciplines and creative thinking. I believe a story is most influential when it is both validated by research and voiced with creativity and empathy. As an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota and Union College, I discovered my passion for effectively joining these two powerful forces. During my undergraduate career, I combined creative thinking with critical analysis and problem solving by double majoring in English with an emphasis in creative writing and Psychology. My background in English has informed my decision making process. I consider creative solutions from multiple vantage points while also paying close attention to detail to ensure an idea or strategy is being conveyed and delivered as effectively as possible. My background in Psychology has given me tools necessary to collect information that can accurately inform decisions-made through data collection practices, analysis, and implementation. My passion for …show more content…
As a recent graduate, I volunteered as a research assistant to gain further knowledge and experience in psychological research methods. I participated in the literature review of a First in the World Grant funded by the United State Department of Education and completed program summaries to be used in the research process. Through this project, I gained valuable skills in conducting long-term, large-scale research involving multiple institutions and