Giles H. Feinberg, M.A.415.244.3385

ghfeinberg@gmail.com

Objective

I am currently seeking a position that values the full-spectrum of my skillset, from the dynamics of human behavior in relation to consumer goods and technology, to the fundamental connection between visual communication and Psychology.

Summary of Qualifications

Interpersonal: Provide direct crisis counseling to victims from a wide array of incidents, neighborhoods, & backgrounds. Collaborate with Law Enforcement agencies, Assistant District Attorneys, & Community Based Organizations in the interest of justice. Work directly with high risk witnesses to assist in the successful prosecution of high-profile cases.

Community: Strategize, problem-solve, and creatively improvise with service needs on a local level. Coordinate with non-profit organizations to facilitate quality-of-life solutions. Engage in outreach in high-risk neighborhoods. Results-driven team player who flourishes in a collaborative setting.

Qualitative Assessment: Comprehensive current Psychological research methods & ethics training. Survey methodology design and analysis. Questionnaire development, deployment, data inference, tracking and reporting. Administrator and analyst of client database. Tracking of department efficacy.

Academics: Applied and theoretical Psychology expertise; focus in Social Psychology, specializing in individual and group behavioral dynamics. Broad statistical training. Group conflict and resolution training. Workplace dynamics training. Exceptional oral and written communication. Industrial Organizational training including design and implementation of “Needs Assessment.” EEG, MEG, EKG, biofeedback, facial coding, polygraph, and clinical tests (MMPI, WAIS, BDI) SPSS expertise.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology San Francisco State University, May 2007 Master of Arts in Social Psychology San Francisco State University, May 2009

Publications

Morsella, E., Feinberg, G. H., Cigarchi, S., Newton, J. W., & Williams, L. E. (2010). Sources of avoidance motivation: Valence Effects from Physical Effort and Mental Rotation. Motivation and Emotion.

Work Experience San Francisco District Attorney’s Office Victim’s Services 2012-PresentVictim Advocate • Assist victims of crimes navigate the criminal justice system, including testimony. • Work with ADAs and Investigators on multi-disciplinary cases; CASARC cases.• Advocate for victim compensation and restitution through direct counseling• Provide a channel of services for broad and case specific needs & crisis

intervention.

2CV Market Research 2010-2011Quantitative Intern• Data and quality content analyst centrally focused on reporting and proofing. • Capture consumer behavior, evangelize results, and aid in client strategy.• Work directly with VP on crucial data-driven projects & key assignments. • Qualitative consultant with adroit focus group analysis and behavioral reporting.

Electronic Arts, Maxis Studios 2009Usability Consultant• Researched marketing strategies for user-specific demographic. • Comprehensive literature and database research.• Extensive analysis and reporting to distill a snapshot of a digital population.

San Francisco State University 2008Assistant Lecturer of Social Psychology• Organized and designed lectures. • Held meetings with professor, (systematized grades, designed exam questions, &

bookkeeping). • Held bi-weekly office hours as student liaison, hosted study sessions, and

assessed student work. • Designed and presented full length lecture.

Office of Dr. Rosemarie Bowler, El Cerrito, CA 2006Research Assistant • Administered and analyzed neuropsychological exams (horizontal lines test, peg

board test, reaction time tests) for an ongoing chemical exposure research project.

• Extensive data coding and statistical analysis (SPSS). • Literature review and methodology consultation.

References : Available upon request.

Special Training

“Violence Starts in the Home”Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American CommunityDr. Oliver Williams

“Understanding Trauma” SFMHEF Gina Castro Rodriguez

“Understanding and Preventing Alcohol Related Violence in Adolescent Dating Couples”National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

“Effects of Complex Trauma on Health, Social and Emotional Development, and School Functioning of Children and Youth”SFMHEFJoyce Dorado, Gina Castro-Rodriguez, Dr. Nadine Burke

Behavior Court ConferenceSan Francisco District Attorney’s OfficeADA Liz Tarchi

“Economic Empowerment Workshop”La Casa de las MadresLindsay Sweetnam

Batterer’s Intervention ProgrammingMan Alive

Restitution WorkshopCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

“Gender Responsive Theory and Trauma”SFMHEFGina Castro Rodriguez

Bay Area Legal Aid WorkshopKemi Mustapha

Glide Memorial WorkshopsZwazzi Sowo

CLETSSan Francisco District Attorney Investigations BureauDiane Kenny, Mar Stevens

“GEDs for Victims of Crime”San Francisco District Attorney’s Office

Rebecca Prozan

“40-hour Domestic Violence Training”La Casa de las Madres

Marsy’s Law TrainingSan Francisco District Attorney’s OfficeDelia Montiel

Cultural HumilityAsian Women’s ShelterOrchid Pusey

“Attachment Theory and Trauma”SFMHEFGina Castro-Rodriguez

“The Neurobiology of Trauma for Beginners: What Every Practioner Needs to Know”Legal Assistance for Crime VictimsChris Wilson

Federal Victim Witness Assistance ProgramMaureen French

Restraining Order WorkshopCROC, Emberly Cross

San Franciso District Attorney’s OfficeMarianne Barrett

Pacific Island Sensitivty TrainingUnited Playaz

Human TraffickingChristie Dietrich

Human Trafficking of MinorsOrange County Human Trafficking Task Force

“Race Class and Gender in Trauma”SFMHEFGina Castro-Rodriguez

“Evidence Based Practices 101”Judicial Council of California

Lectures & Additional Work

Victim Advocate PanelistSan Francisco Collaborative against Human Trafficking (SFCAHT) 

Lecturer San Franciso State University“Law and Psychology”

MCLE Lecturer“Victim Psychology for Prosecutors”

9th Annual Justice Award HonoreeSan Franciso District Attorney’s Office

Weekly Resource PanelistStreet Violence Response Team City Hall

Victim Services Workflow Diagram

Certified Peer Counselor

California Disaster Corps Volunteer Nominee

N.E.R.T Certified Rescue VolunteerSF Fire Department

First Aid & CPR Certified

BSIS Guard Card License