Emma Cummings
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Motivated MSc candidate experienced in completing a diverse range of support tasks under strict schedules. Systematic and meticulous in all work. Eager to contribute to the field of psychology through research.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
The Royal's Institute of Mental health Research
01.2023 - Current
- Assists with monitoring the progress of research activities (including preparation of reports and contracts) as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, REB committees, regulatory bodies and/or internal quality assurance representatives.
- Liaisons with grant committee members and assisted with associated administrative tasks (University Medical Research Fund and the Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize).
- Develops guides for researchers to aid in drafting letters of support, grant applications and knowledge translation of research projects.
- Ensures that the necessary agency or publisher specifications are met, that all necessary authorizations and signatures have been obtained and that strict deadlines are met.
- Attends seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding of current research projects.
NICER Lab - Research Volunteer
Carleton University
04.2023 - Current
- Performs statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Reviews documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Prepares manuscript for publication.
Data Analyst
Environmental Health Association Of Québec
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Research Assistant
Middlesex University London
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted literature reviews for multiple papers to be submitted for publishing.
- Manuscript editing and reference checking for the upcoming edition of Rape: Challenging Contemporary Thinking.
- Helped in developing Violence Against Women and Girls Research Network (VAWGN) website.
- Helped in editing and APA reference checking for publication manuscripts.
Gender and Crime Lab - Research Volunteer
Carleton University
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Assisted research professor in responding to publication inquiries.
- Helped in APA reference checking for publication manuscripts.
- Transcribing interviews.
Residential Counselor
Genesis Residential Treatment Program
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
- Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology And Neuroscience of Mental Health
King's College London
London, United Kingdom08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON04.2022
Skills
- Bilingual
- SPSS proficient
- TCPS 2 Certified
- GCP Certified
- Division 5 Certified
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Certified
- Highly motivated and organized
Accomplishments
- Dean's Honour List (2020, 2021, 2022)
- 2020 Carleton Academic Scholarship
- 2021 George Fierheller Scholarship
- PURE (Psychology Undergraduate Research Event) Outstanding Presentation Award
- Member of Golden Key International Honor Society
PUBLICATIONS
Davies K, Spence R, Cummings E, Cross M and Horvath MAH. (2022). Understanding sexual violence and factors related to police outcomes.
Front. Psychol. 13:977318. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.977318
Manuscripts submitted for publication
Patel et al. National and International Strategies and Frameworks on Mental Health and Criminal Justice: A Consolidation of Literature. Mental Health Commission of Canada, Executive Summary, June 2023.
Membership
Intersectional Women in Science Employee Resource Group
Timeline
NICER Lab - Research Volunteer
Carleton University
04.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
The Royal's Institute of Mental health Research
01.2023 - Current
Data Analyst
Environmental Health Association Of Québec
09.2022 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
Middlesex University London
06.2021 - 06.2022
Gender and Crime Lab - Research Volunteer
Carleton University
09.2020 - 04.2022
Residential Counselor
Genesis Residential Treatment Program
11.2019 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Psychology And Neuroscience of Mental Health
King's College London
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Carleton University
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