Breanne Yerkes, PhD
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Experience
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Exponent
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Factors Scientist
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Bryan University
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Admissions Representative
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Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
• Utilize diverse communication techniques to discover prospective student’s academic goals and uncertainties to facilitate solutions • Provide an overview of educational programs to assist in prospective student’s decision-making process • Facilitate effective inter-departmental communication to problem solve and ensure a seamless transition from applicant to new student • Utilize data and reports to evaluate personal performance and adapt sales strategies to increase student… Show more • Utilize diverse communication techniques to discover prospective student’s academic goals and uncertainties to facilitate solutions • Provide an overview of educational programs to assist in prospective student’s decision-making process • Facilitate effective inter-departmental communication to problem solve and ensure a seamless transition from applicant to new student • Utilize data and reports to evaluate personal performance and adapt sales strategies to increase student enrollment and retention • Cultivate a high level of trust, morale, and support with students and co-workers to accomplish company goals Show less • Utilize diverse communication techniques to discover prospective student’s academic goals and uncertainties to facilitate solutions • Provide an overview of educational programs to assist in prospective student’s decision-making process • Facilitate effective inter-departmental communication to problem solve and ensure a seamless transition from applicant to new student • Utilize data and reports to evaluate personal performance and adapt sales strategies to increase student… Show more • Utilize diverse communication techniques to discover prospective student’s academic goals and uncertainties to facilitate solutions • Provide an overview of educational programs to assist in prospective student’s decision-making process • Facilitate effective inter-departmental communication to problem solve and ensure a seamless transition from applicant to new student • Utilize data and reports to evaluate personal performance and adapt sales strategies to increase student enrollment and retention • Cultivate a high level of trust, morale, and support with students and co-workers to accomplish company goals Show less
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Researcher
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Aug 2013 - May 2021
• Independently and collaboratively designed, conducted, and managed behavioral and electrophysiological research projects with children and adults with and without autism • Successfully recruited, scheduled, and consented participants for study participation • Collected and analyzed data from >300 participants • Prepared documents and reports for the Institutional Review Board and Open Science Framework • Wrote and prepared manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific… Show more • Independently and collaboratively designed, conducted, and managed behavioral and electrophysiological research projects with children and adults with and without autism • Successfully recruited, scheduled, and consented participants for study participation • Collected and analyzed data from >300 participants • Prepared documents and reports for the Institutional Review Board and Open Science Framework • Wrote and prepared manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals • Assisted with grant writing for funding from NSF and the Department of Defense • Participated in community events and created rapport with agencies that provided therapeutic services to individuals with autism • Delivered oral presentations on research projects to technical and non-technical audiences • Effectively lead and managed teams to complete multiple research projects diligently and precisely
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University Instructor
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Aug 2015 - May 2017
• Taught 8 sections of upper- and lower- division psychology courses totaling over 300 students • Developed course curriculums to promote student success through evidenced-based learning strategies • Delivered clear and engaging lectures on complex topics • Built strong rapport with students and cultivated their motivation to learn • Displayed leadership through subject expertise, authentic communication, and individual support
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Education
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Experimental Psychology -
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Master of Arts - MA, Psychology -
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology