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CREDENTIALS

Education

Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology

Walden University

2009-2012

Completed all coursework except final class and residency as well as dissertation

                       

Master of Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Magna Cum Laude

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Graduation; May 2006

GPA: 3.93

                                   

Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Cum Laude

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology,  Cum Laude

The University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Graduation; May 2003

GPA: 3.87

Activities & Professional Organizations

Cobb Associations of REALTORS®, member

 

Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology, member

 

Society for Human Resources Management; Vice-President (UTC Chapter)

 

Junior League of Atlanta; member

 

The University of Georgia Women’s Glee Club

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Kappa Delta Sorority; Philanthropy Chair, Washboard Band Member

Speaking Engagements, Presentations & Publications

Sited for the following research project:

Biderman, M., & Nguyen, N. (2011). Measuring response distortion using structural equation models. Paper presented at the conference, New Directions in Psychological Measurement with Model-Based Approaches. February 17, 2006. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.

 

Wrensen, L. B. (2020). Salt Water: A Memoir of Remembrance. Alpharetta, GA. 

 

Wrensen, L.B., Potrafka, K., & Gilabert, M. (2011). The Importance of Obtaining Business Impact and Return on Investment. Paper presented for a roundtable discussion at the 26th annual conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Chicago, Il.

 

Wrensen, L. B., Biderman, M., Davison, H. K., Swartout, K., & Newsome, M. (2006). Selecting for retention:  Using pre-employment factors to predict turnover.  Paper submitted for the 19th annual conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Dallas, TX

 

Wrensen, L. B., & Biderman, M. D. (2005).  Factors related to faking ability:  A structural equation model application.  Paper presented at the 20th annual conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Los Angeles, CA.

 

Research assistant for the following book:

Thomas, K. M. (in press). Diversity Dynamics in the Workplace. San Fransisco: Wadsworth.

 

Paper presented at The University of Georgia’s annual Psi Chi Conference, 2003

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Speaker for The Prevent Child Abuse Conference; 2014 & 2016

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Various speaking engagements as an an advocate against human trafficking

Academic Honors & Awards

Dan Mack Scholarship Award, 2006: An annual award given to one exceptional student excelling within academia and relevant workforce

 

Graduate Assistantship scholarship provided for Master’s degree

 

Psi Chi Psychology National Honors Society

 

UGA Presidential Scholar recipient; 2 semesters

 

UGA Dean’s Scholar recipient; 7 semesters

 

Additional Honors & Awards

Ms. America Pageant; 4th runner up (represented as Ms. Southern States)

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Contestant in Ms. US Globe Pageant (represented as Ms. Georgia)

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Ms. Panarama; winner

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Jezebel Magazine (2008) Most Eligible Bachelorette

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Various Spokesmodel and Fitness Competitions

 

Certifications

REALTOR®

ROI

Six Sigma

Myers-Briggs

Certified Professional Life Coach

Certified Professional Career Coach

Minister Credentials from Logos Global Network 

Computer Skills

Logic

Pro Tools

SPSS

Microsoft Office

Visio

NVIVO

AMOS

ASAP

20/20 Insight

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