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Undergraduate Studies ePortfolio

Pamela RiceBA Psychology, 2012

Personal Statement

The foundations to a person's mind are based on the principals both instilled into and gathered from experiences as a child. As children grow older, they soon start interpreting this information to decide for themselves which of their actions are right and wrong. What draws me to study Psychology is this mental processing, and how it affects a person's current and future disposition. I have gained a much greater understanding in which Psychology affects human society. Our expanding knowledge of Psychology has given us insight into the ways in which we live, work and socialize in the modern world. Psychologists to date have given us answers about the human mind, which have influenced us in the way we present ourselves in human society, in which I consider it to be truly the "social science of society".

My spare time is filled with reading psychological thriller since that is the subject that interests me. I am very fond of travelling and I’ve spent six years overseas as a Diplomat. I’ve lived and spent extensive time in five of the seven continents. I am greatly interested in different cultures and traditions, and what significant roles they play on an individual's psyche.

As a reliable and hard-working individual, I believe I can make a worthy contribution, and perhaps more so, during my years at Argosy University. I am very passionate about Psychology, and would eventually like to pursue a career in the field as a Clinical Psychologist working with Forensics and the criminally insane. As someone who plays many roles in observation, it would deeply satisfy me to be able to devote myself into something that can better the mutual understanding between people's behavior and perhaps promote a better society.

ResumePAMELA T. RICE2465 Centreville Rd J17813, Herndon VA 20171703-657-0345 • Pamela_Rice2@msn.com  OBJECTIVE Seasoned professional Executive Assistant with a Top Secret Security clearance seeking a challenging position in a fast-paced, public environment where excellent

competence across diverse duties are expected ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCEExecutive AssistantOperational Intelligence, LLC, Defense Intelligence Agency July 2011 –Present Serve as Executive Assistant for the Senior Biometric Executive for the Under Secretary of the Department of Defense Intelligence DivisionManaging his calendar for official & unofficial social events including reservationsPrepared travel orders and vouchers created using Defense Travel System including travel coordinationTracked and process all incoming & outgoing unclassified/classified correspondencesTracked and prioritized tasks for upper managementOversee logistic support for the Biometric Identification Intelligence Division including coordinating office schedules, managing invitations, validating and authorizing

Department of Defense security clearanceOrganize meetings for Joint Interagency task forces for Biometrics Executive AssistantDefense Intelligence Agency, US Embassy Dhaka Bangladesh Sept 2008 –Dec 2010

Served as Executive Assistant for the US Military Senior Defense Official US Defense Attaché to Dhaka Bangladesh managing his calendar for official & social events, prepared travel orders

DD1610, processed DD 1351-2 Travel vouchers, created, tracked and process all incoming & outgoing unclassified/classified correspondencesOversee logistic support for the Defense Attaché Operational Coordinator and Intelligence Technician, including coordinating office schedules, managing diplomatic

invitations, validating and authorizing Department of Defense APACs clearanceOrganize meetings for Joint Interagency task forces, Congressional and Senatorial delegations to different nations and within the embassyAuthorized to make official administrative & financial commitments for the Defense Attaché Office and for visiting DOD elements in conjunction with official dutiesResponsible for Office/Home Inventory Bi-annual reports for DIA headquartersServe as Military Medical Tri-care Liaison for the Medical overseas program catering to the U.S. Military facilitating enrollment, disenrollment, and emergency medical

evacuationsEarned the State Department Extra Mile Award for exceptional facilitation of the short notice congressional visit of Senator John McCain, Senator Joseph Lieberman and

Senator Robert GrahamEarned DIA Special Act Award for outstanding performance during Bangladesh inter-agency Border Security Assistance Visit 

ResumePAMELA T. RICE CONTINUE.

 Administrative Assistant-Paid Intern April 1987-Dec 1988Department of Army, St. Louis Missouri Serve as Administrative assistant for New equipment training branch handling prioritized correspondences, filing, memorandum of records and classified training materialOrganized correspondences for the clerical typing pool and maintained the confidential files of Black Hawk UH-60 Helicopter EDUCATION 08/04-Present Argosy University GPA 3.65 Major: BA Psychology 101 credits  08/01-06/2010 College of Southern Maryland GPA 3.3Major: BS Nursing 45 credits 09/95-6/96 Board of Education of the City of NYManhattan School of Practical NursingNYS Licensed Practical Nurse #247648-1 PROFESSIONAL COURSES COMPLETED Attaché Mobile Security Training Course-HOCNET & UNCLASSDefense Intelligence Agency Office Administration Course-Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OutlookU.S. Department of State Whereabouts and Contact Database CourseU.S. Department of State Sub-Saharan Africa Area Studies CourseForeign Service Institute Top Secret-SCI-CI Polygraph Security Clearance-ACTIVE

Reflection

During my time in the Argosy BA Psychology program, I’ve gain a better understanding of the psychological processes and cognitive functions. I’m more confident in my knowledge which makes me eager to answer in depth a Psychological question.

I have a strong ethical background and I’ve developed a love for psychological ethics. I’ve developed strong critical thinking skills with the ability to formulate reasoned opinions on a wide range of psychological perspectives and theories within written and oral presentations.

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Cognitive Abilities: Attentional blink experiment paper displays my knowledge of the mental cognitive process. Able to collect and arrange information from a variety of sources integrating reasoned appraisals of such information into the work of a project in psychology.

Research Skills: learned in Researched methods in-depth learning of analyzing articles and publications explored the need of psychological need for Women experiencing Trauma due to Natural disasters.

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Communication Skills: Displayed Oral and Written skill during a presentation of Bi-Polor Disorder Exhibits the ability to design, develop, and defend appropriate levels of organizations and clarity of presentation, thus allowing the listener to following the line of reasoning.

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Ethics and Diversity Awareness: The Paper on ethics and multicultural

diversity displays my extensive knowledge . Effectively engages in ethical

thinking and action, evidenced by the ability to articulate best-practices

pertaining to case examples and/or other specific problems associated with

the field. Effectively engages in multiculturally-sensitive thought

and action, evidenced by the ability to articulate best-practices

pertaining to case examples and/or other specific diversity issues and

populations associated with the field. Foundations of Psychology:

Exhibits consistent recognition and exceptional comprehension of the

major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, applications and

historical trends in psychology or within a specific area of study in the field.

Able to synthesize and evaluate various psychological theories, and apply

them to explain everyday events and experiences.

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Applied Psychology: The paper on Eileen a spouse in need demonstrates a consistent understanding of how psychological principles apply to issues and situations at a personal, social, and/or organizational level. Consistently applies psychological principles in his/her everyday decision-making and interactions with others, in the news, and in organizations s/he comes into contact with such as schools, workplaces, and places of worship and recreation.

Interpersonal EffectivenessThe power point slide on Native American and substance abuse that was able to consistently analyze the importance of effective nonverbal communication skills in developing strong interpersonal and organizational relationships that are culturally sensitive and respectful of diversity.

Critical Thinking

The Bipolor Power-Point presentation displays pictures, slides that are easy to read, knowledgeable, displays extensive technology experience

My Future in Learning

Learning is a life long lessons. With me being an older student changing professions-I feel like a professional student. My future still have college on the horizon. I would like to complete my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a Forensic Specialty.

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