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Heidi Hand
Air Traffic Controller- AC E-5 at United States Navy
- University of Colorado Denver
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- Class of 2014
- Arvada, CO
Member since August 2014
About
My name is Heidi Hand and I am finishing my last semester at the University of Colorado Denver this Fall 2014. My goal is to earn my Bachelor's in Psychology and two minors in Sociology and History with Honors. So far, I have been able to keep my GPA above 3.7. Prior to attending CU of Denver, I was an Air Traffic Controller in the United States Navy from 2007-2012. I have a high respect and passion for Air Traffic Control and I would like to use my knowledge that I have gained from my Psychology degree to find better methods of training in the ATC field. Therefore, my ultimate goal is to become an I-O Psychologist and devise/provide effective training methods and strategies to help Air Traffic Controllers train better. It may appear to be a far fetched goal, but I do not believe that it is impossible.
Objective: To finish my Bachelor's in Psychology as well as two minors in History and Sociology. Seeking an internship involving Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
Interests: Team development, Leadership development, Instructor strategies/development
Professional highlights: 5pt veteran of the United States Navy, Military experience, supervisory experience, teamwork experience, and leadership experience.
Education
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University of Colorado Denver
B. A. Psychology
2012 – 2014
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West Hills College Lemoore
A.A. Psychology
2009 – 2012
Honors and awards
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National Defense Service Medal, GW-Terrorism Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal
Earned from my service in the United States Navy, 2007-2012
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Research for government, preferably, the Federal Aviation Administration.
- Graduate school interests
I want to obtain as much hands-on research experience as possible so that I can use this knowledge and experience for my future career. I have no preference to any type of research; I believe the more variety of research I can receive, the better.
- Outside the classroom
Reading, Cycling, and Walking
Experience
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Air Traffic Controller- AC E-5
United States Navy
Apr 2007 – Apr 2012
Languages
- Portuguese (Brasil) Intermediate
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