AMBER JACKSON

303-478-0744

amber.jackson425@gmail.com

EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA
B.A.- Psychology (GPA: 3.5)
Honors Program
Deans List

Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2017

Member of Psi Chi2016 - Present

Thesis: Misinformation in Social Media News: How Bias Affects Corrections

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Social Psychology, Statistics for Health and Behavioral Science, Abnormal Psychology, Forensic Psychology,
Adult Development and Aging, Family Dynamics, Physiological Psychology, Human Sexuality

SKILLS

Approach problems from multiple perspectives

Apply appropriate computer applications for
different tasks
Effective research using library collections,
journals, and databases

Design and conduct research

Operationalize complex concepts
Effective application of theories
Speak effectively in group settings
Manage time effectively

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
San Francisco Police Department: Special Victims Unit
Aug 2016 - Present
Intern San Francisco, CA
Assist with maintenance of online case database, organize and store 100+ case files. Have increased the
productivity in the unit by assisting detectives and lieutenants with transcripts of incidents and creating
organizational plans for department.
Target Stores, Inc.
Sept 2014 - Dec 2016
Target Seasonal
Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
Assets Protection Novato, CA
Provide safe and secure environment for customers. Prevent issues such as shortage, theft and fraud of
merchandise and services by providing presence and using inventory system. Assist with apprehensions of both
internal and external theft suspects via technology.
Nicoletti & Flater Associates, PLLP
May 2015 - July 2015
Psychology Intern Lakewood, CO
Prepared risk assessment and assisted with Crisis Intervention Training. Deepened knowledge of psychology by
attending classes taught by those who specialized in police and public safety psychology, as well as crisis
intervention, trauma, and violence prevention.

ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY

Jefferson County Residents
Nanny Littleton, CO
Dominican University of California: Registrars Office
Student Office Assistant San Rafael, CA
A.W.A.R.E. Womens Self Defense Classes
Assistant Littleton, CO

Dec 2014 - Aug 2015

Aug 2013 - May 2014
Jan 2011 - Aug 2013