Alexandra

Flores
Curriculum Vitae | March 2018
210 S. Bouquet St., 4305 Sennott Square
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(615) 918-8317 | alf174@pitt.edu

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Psychological basis of moral decision-making; moral cognition and prosocial behavior; the
influence of social group membership on judgment and decision-making.

EDUCATION

Post-Baccalaureate Fellow, Social Psychology | University of Pittsburgh | Aug. 2017 –

Present
· Faculty Advisor: Edward Orehek, Ph.D.

B.A. English ! B.A. Environmental Science | University of Florida | May 2013

· Emphasis: Environmental Policy
· Graduated cum laude

Study Abroad | University of Lincoln, New Zealand | Summer 2012

· Program through University of Florida Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department
· Courses: Biodiversity Conservation and Management; New Zealand Flora and Fauna

HONORS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

· Hot Metal Bridge Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh 2017
o Full tuition and $23,896 stipend
· Visions Film Conference grant, University of North Carolina–Wilmington 2011
o Full travel, room, and board expenses covered
· Golden Key International Honor Society, University of Florida 2010
· University of Florida Honors Program 2008
o Admitted based on essay application and SAT score requirement
· Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, University of Florida 2008
o Full tuition for eight semesters, awarded for high achievement in GPA, SAT score, and logged
service hours
· National Hispanic Scholar, National Hispanic Recognition Program 2008
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Post-Baccalaureate Fellow | University of Pittsburgh | Aug. 2017 – Present
Social Life and Motivation Lab
Pittsburgh, PA
· Design and conduct independent research project on perceived morality of romantic partner
switching, “When, and For Whom, Is Replacing a Lover Immoral?”
· Study includes narratives depicting instances of partner switching that subjects must designate
moral or immoral; includes measure to capture ambivalence. Survey component assembled in
Qualtrics.
· Engage in additional ongoing lab study activities, including assembling and administrating
Qualtrics surveys and assigning credit to participants through Sona Systems.
· Attend weekly lab meetings; discuss study progress and present relevant literature to fellow lab
members.

Research Assistant | University of Pittsburgh | Oct. 2017 – Present
Social Health and Affective Neuroscience Lab
Pittsburgh, PA
· Volunteer R.A. for neuroimaging study examining the effects of an opioid antagonist (Naltrexone)
on feelings of social connectedness.
· Screen participants for fMRI study over the phone and in-person: administer Qualtrics and paper
surveys, administer drug and pregnancy tests, and escort subjects to psychiatric evaluation.

Research Assistant | University of Florida | Jan. 2013 – May 2013
Honey Bee Research & Extension Lab
Gainesville, FL
· Identified and captured honeybees that met research criteria; conducted cage-run pesticide
application experiment with qualifying bees.
· Trained to use sensitive lab and field equipment, including specimen point-freezer and hive smoker.
· Drafted correspondence with project funders regarding experiment progress and expenses.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
· “Romantic Resonance in the Western Imagination: Parallels between Wes Anderson’s Hotel
Chevalier and the Lancelot Proper.” (April 2011) Presented at the Visions Film Festival and
Conference. Wilmington, North Carolina.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Editorial Advisor | Decision Resources Group | March 2017 – Aug. 2017
Nashville, TN
· Trained new copy editors and contract editors in addition to copy editing duties.
· Managed editorial workflow to ensure report publication by 24-hour rolling deadline.

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· Collaborated with and provided feedback to analysts to facilitate production of industry-standard
research reports.
· Performed supporting research; wrote supplementary and clarifying copy as needed.

Copy Editor | Decision Resources Group | Aug. 2014 – March 2017
Nashville, TN
· Edited research-based reports for style, grammar, consistency, and accuracy.
· Tracked reports through editorial workflow to ensure publication by 24-hour rolling deadline.
· Proofread all final reports before publication; provided feedback to analysts and wrote clarifying
copy as needed.

Chemistry and Biology Tutor | Hermitage Learning Center | March 2014 – Nov. 2014
Mt. Juliet, TN
· Worked with high school and college students to improve understanding of chemistry and biology.
· Wrote and taught tutoring curricula based on students’ specific goals and needs.
· Held conferences with parents/guardians to discuss students’ progress.

VOLUNTEERISM
DRG Care Council | Decision Resources Group | Sept. 2016 – Aug. 2017
· Elected as Nashville office’s representative on a company-wide council aimed at organizing
corporate volunteerism efforts.

Volunteer Leader | Hands on Nashville’s Urban Farm | Feb. 2014 – Oct. 2015
· Lead groups of volunteers on trips to urban farm to perform maintenance and labor, helping
participants to improve their gardening and farming skills.
· Educated volunteers about urban food scarcity issues; all farm produce is donated to The Nashville
Food Project.

REFERENCES
Ed Orehek, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor; Faculty Advisor
University of Pittsburgh
Tel: (412) 624-8267
Email: orehek@pitt.edu

Elizabeth Votruba-Drzal, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
University of Pittsburgh
Tel: (412) 624-8365
Email: evotruba@pitt.edu

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Holly Fults
Director of Editorial and Production
Decision Resources Group
Tel: (615) 846-0568
Email: hfults@teamdrg.com

Mark Cherry
Principal Analyst
Decision Resources Group
Tel: (615) 250-8877
Email: mchery@teamdrg.com

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