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Practicing consultant with a Ph.D. in Organizational Systems (to be conferred 2/2/10). Conducted phenomenological research on how distance trail running benefits employees' productivity. Research interests include sport psychology, organizational development, and women's health education. More than 18 years of experience in high technology with emphasis on project management, human resources and customer service. Career highlights include leadership and professional development programs, facilitating group decisions, recruitment, and contract negotiations.
Ph.D. in Organizational Systems, Saybrook University, San Francisco, CA (defense passed; degree conferred on 2/2/10)
M.A. in Organizational Psychology, John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill, CA, 2006
B.A. in Human Resource Management, Cum Laude, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA, 2003
Teaching English and Business English as a Foreign Language, TEFL International, New York, 2009
Career Coaching Certificate, John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill, CA, 2006
California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST), National Evaluation Systems, Sacramento, CA, 2003
WHAT'S RUNNING YOU, Brentwood, CA
Organizational Development Consultant
1/98 - Present
* Wrote executive summaries, managed logistics, and conducted 360-degree feedback with family business executives for training and development. Developed an interactive, web-based survey and feedback process to access capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses of executives.
* Provided management coaching to clients, helping them attain career goals while improving their leadership skills.
* Served as consultant to corporate Culture Team created to identify current organizational strengths and implement methods to maintain innovation and open communication in a fast-growing environment.
* Developed curriculum for and facilitated a corporate retreat for Sustainable Conversation to evaluate business culture and define desired elements to successfully meet clientÕs five year goals.
* Presented stress management workshops for the Parks and Recreation Department, Mothers of Brentwood, and Barnes & Noble. Taught walking classes focusing on overcoming mental obstacles to reach fitness goals.
* Produced human resources materials for the Pacific Data Images / DreamWorks animation company. Negotiated employee contracts and conducted childcare feasibility study.
JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY, Pleasant Hill, CA
Graduate Student / Administrative Assistant
1/05 - 3/06
* Wrote, designed and published Shrink Rap newsletter for increased promotion of M.A. Counseling Program.
* Served as interim Administrative Director and Faculty Coordinator for three months for the Graduate School of Professional Psychology. Handled class scheduling and issued program certifications.
* Acted as key liaison for MA Counseling Psychology Program Director, faculty, and 500 graduate students.
* Marketed and coordinated summer program designed to aid children in their emotional development.
MARCH OF DIMES, San Jose, CA
Community Director / Volunteers Manager
1/02-10/02
* Managed and trained 235 corporate teams and 20 office volunteers for successful fundraising events.
* Crucial member of top 5% nationwide fundraising team that generated over $550k for medical research.
* Doubled donations and tripled Monterey walk team participants by recruitment of 35 new sponsorships.
SUN MICROSYSTEMS INC., Palo Alto, CA
International Trade Specialist / Business Process Analyst
10/98-11/01
* Created and managed departmental budgets. Allocated funds and resolved overdue accounts.
* Provided technical support for international exporters. Analyzed and resolved user issues with Sun proprietary software. Coordinated with users and development teams to design more efficient software.
* Educated 35 employees regarding export procedures and Sun technology disclosure concerns. Monitored project compliance to meet applicable export laws, rules, and United States government regulations.
* Composed content for Sun Microsystems Intranet. Created user guides and trouble-shooting resources.
Boudreau, A.L., & Giorgi, B. (2009). The experience of self-discovery and mental change in female novice runners in connection to long-distance running: a descriptive phenomenological psychology study. Accepted in Journal of Phenomenological Psychology.
Boudreau, A., (2006). The experience of self-discovery and mental change in female novice runners in connection to long-distance running. Association for Applied Sport Psychology Annual Conference, Miami, Florida.
Boudreau, A., (2003). Last but not forgotten. In D. Jacobson, Inspiration to Perspiration (pp. 101-104). San Diego, CA.
Doctoral Research Grant, Saybrook University, 2009
Tuition Assistance Scholarships, Saybrook University, 2006 - 2009
Small Business Appreciation Award, Delta WomenÕs Connection, 2007
Top Fundraiser Award, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2002
Edward Stone Endowed Scholarship, 2002
Huntington, D. (2009, January). New year for a new you. One Ten Magazine, (50), 54-56.
Irwin, J. (2007, February). Cover story: A race well run. One Ten Magazine, (37), 49-55.
LaVellee, M. (2007, April 29). BREW Cruisers run for young heart patient. Contra Costa Times, A31.
Carter, R. (2007, April 27). Teams organ-ize to run 199 miles. The Brentwood Press, 4A.
Norris, M. (2006, September 6). Helping people navigate rough waters. The Brentwood Press, 5A.
American Psychological Association
Association for Applied Sport Psychology
National Women's Studies Association
Desktop Publishing, Eudora, Excel, File Maker Pro, FrameMaker, HTML Programming, Illustrator, Lotus Notes, Oracle, PageMaker, Photoshop, PowerPoint, SPSS, Word, Macintosh, Windows, and Unix systems.
Fundraising Chair (2007), Organs R Us: Managed first annual charity dinner to raise awareness for organ donation.
English Literacy Tutor (2006), Contra Costa Library: Provided individual literacy instruction to adults who were native English speakers but could not read or write. Trained and taught under the Project Second Chance program.
Marathon Coach (2004), Danville Fit: Co-founded group and trained 150 runners to complete their first marathon.
Fundraising Chair (2002), Gizmo Event Committee: Raised $200k for San Jose Tech Museum of Innovation's educational programs to encourage student involvement in science and incorporate technology in classrooms.
Public Relations Captain (2001), Leukemia Society: Wrote, designed and published monthly IronTeam newsletter for promotion, sponsorship and public education. Raised $80k for cancer research by managing and inspiring volunteers.