A major focus of I-O psychology is strategically recruiting, selecting, training, evaluating, compensating, and managing talent. These experiences have deepened my ability to strategically address workforce needs, from selection and training to fostering motivation and performance.
As part of a semester-long project, I designed a fully asynchronous distance learning program addressing a simulated training need for Walmart’s customer-facing employees. This program, hosted on Canvas, consists of four structured modules.I integrated principles from Industrial-Organizational Psychology and T and D principles, to create an engaging, intuitive, and impactful training experience. The program also incorporates Kirkpatrick’s evaluation model to assess effectiveness, focusing on outcomes like knowledge retention and on-the-job application. This project demonstrates my ability to design scalable, evidence-based training solutions that improve employee performance and customer satisfaction.
To lay the foundation for my project, I conducted a comprehensive needs analysis to ensure the training program addressed the most critical areas of improvement. This process involved analyzing all three key components: organizational, task, and person. This thorough approach ensured that the training program was targeted, relevant, and aligned with organizational goals.
This job analysis project involved conducting detailed assessments of two roles: a Global Advertising Effectiveness and Marketing Insights Manager at Ford Motor Company and an Occupational Therapist at Ascension at Home. Through interviews and structured analysis, I examined daily tasks, required skills, and critical incidents for each role, utilizing tools like ONET to guide the process.
The findings highlight essential KSAOs for success in each role. This project underscored the importance of aligning job requirements with organizational goals and provided actionable insights for recruitment, training, and performance management strategies.