Shantal Deeb
Rancho Cucamonga
Summary
Experienced with conducting thorough research and analyzing data to support academic projects. Utilizes strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of findings. Knowledge of statistical software and effective communication techniques to present research results clearly.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Development of Social Cognition Lab at UC Irvine
2025.01 - 2026.06
- Directed study experiments involving children aged 4-8 years to explore the developmental stages of social cognition.
- Led detailed conversations with participants' guardians to provide comfort and reassurance throughout the experimental process.
- Recruited weekly at children's museums, including Pretend City and Discovery Cube, to enhance diversity in sample sizes.
- Executed recruitment and outreach towards LGBTQ+ and single parent communities to improve inclusivity in research projects.
- Organized sensitive participant data while ensuring confidentiality standards were upheld.
- Participated in weekly collaborative discussions to evaluate progress and strategize on ongoing lab projects.
- Conducted data entry and identified data discrepancies across multiple projects in Redcap.
- Worked collaboratively with a research team to ensure efficient progress over multiple projects.
Shift Lead
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
2024.07 - 2025.09
- Addressed customer complaints with a positive attitude, and provided efficient solutions.
- Directed oversight of hourly labor to ensure optimal staff positioning and shift management.
- Oversaw daily balancing of cash register transactions to maintain accuracy.
- Managed cash deposits and coordinated secure storage processes.
- Executed closing procedures to ensure safety and security of assets.
- Completed regular and thorough cleaning of appliances, floors, and furniture.
- Managed safe and efficient serving of customer foods.
- Maintained collaborative working relationships with fellow staff and management.
Editor-in-Chief
"The Grizzly Gazette" Newspaper
2022.05 - 2023.05
- Managed a team of writers, editors, and other staff members.
- Regularly led brainstorming sessions to develop content that was relevant to the target audience.
- Encouraged a positive, collaborative space with open communication and guidance on writing style, grammar, and content.
- Monitored the progress of team members to ensure the timely delivery of all projects.
- Developed promotional strategies, including a website and social media page.
- Constructed and led an editorial project highlighting sexual misconduct on campus, requiring extensive communication with higher administration and the student body.
Section Editor
"The Grizzly Gazette" Newspaper
2020.08 - 2023.05
- Spearheaded creative design and formatting of monthly newspaper sections, including 'Opinions,' 'Sports,' 'Arts,' and 'Cover.'
- Mastered Adobe InDesign to design and publish articles, ensuring adherence to professional presentation standards.
- Collaborated with staff writers to refine writing quality and integrate individual visions into articles.
Staff Writer
"The Grizzly Gazette" Newspaper
2020.08 - 2023.05
- Developed and published monthly articles to inform and educate the community on critical issues such as Middle Eastern conflicts, campus sexual assault awareness, and diverse cultural experiences.
- Conducted regular interviews with peers and administration.
- Engaged in biweekly meetings with teams to edit and improve content accuracy.
- Gathered data from diverse sources to ensure accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, B.S.
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA2026-06
High School Diploma -
Los Osos High School
Rancho Cucamonga2023-05
Skills
- Data collection, entry, and analysis
- Coding in RStudio
- Coding in MatLab
- Cleaning, organization, and time management
- Statistical analysis
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Customer relations skills
- Adobe InDesign expertise
Affiliations
I am currently a member of the Art Club Collective at the University of California, Irvine. Having joined this club over two years ago, I am involved in leadership roles such as acting as an ambassador for the collective. The collective has provided me with a creative outlet, and has given me the opportunity to offer safe spaces to other members of the LGBTQ+ community and women.
Timeline
Research Assistant
Development of Social Cognition Lab at UC Irvine
2025.01 - 2026.06
Shift Lead
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
2024.07 - 2025.09
Editor-in-Chief
"The Grizzly Gazette" Newspaper
2022.05 - 2023.05
Section Editor
"The Grizzly Gazette" Newspaper
2020.08 - 2023.05
Staff Writer
"The Grizzly Gazette" Newspaper
2020.08 - 2023.05
High School Diploma -
Los Osos High School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, B.S.
University of California, Irvine