William Parham III
Columbia
Summary
Graduate student at UMBC with a focus on Human Factors Engineering and Human Centered Computing. Proven skills in user experience design, particularly in mental health and neuropsychology. Strong track record of successful project completion through effective leadership and teamwork. Excellent communication and computer skills, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post-bacc Student
National Science Foundation LSAMP PRELS
Columbia
09.2024 - Current
- Working 30 hours weekly participating and aiding in research in the information systems lab at UMBC under Dr. Patricia Ordonez.
- Applying social psychology methods to the Born 2 Grow Lab, research dedicated to teaching women computer literacy to better prepare for the job market, develop a desired technical skill, or venture into self-sustained entrepreneurship.
Group Fitness Coach
Functional 45 Fitness
08.2024 - Current
- Working 8-12 hours weekly demonstrating and guiding members through various types of exercises through group fitness classes.
- From correcting members lifting and movement techniques to offering and displaying modifications in exercise.
- Helping instruct while creating a fun, encouraging, and enjoyable environment to help achieve their fitness goals.
Personal Trainer
Elite Boxing & Fitness
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Working 6-8 hours weekly helping clients achieve their fitness goals.
- Varying from weight loss, strength training, corrective exercise, and functional fitness.
- While providing therapeutic conversations and precise coaching, making sure clients are secure by creating a safe/comfortable environment for fitness.
Health Enthusiast
The Vitamin Shoppe
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Working 10-12 hours weekly assisting customers with their essential vitamin & nutritional based needs.
- Registering inventory, selling supplements, learning new nutritional research/protocols tracking sales, and creating wholesome interactions with customers.
Rehabilitation Aide
Johns Hopkins Howard County General Hospital
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Working 25-30+ hours weekly rehabilitating patients daily, while assisting therapist preparation for patient treatment.
- Monitoring, cleaning, and transferring equipment upon therapist request.
- Administering treatment via hand and/or machine through therapist guidance.
- Scheduling therapist evaluation schedules for new patients.
Physical Therapy Exercise Technician
Center For Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Worked 20-30 hours weekly rehabilitating 20-50 patients daily practicing physical therapy exercise programs, rewriting exercise documents, scheduling appointments and administering modalities.
Education
Master of Science - Human Centered Computing
University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Graduate School
Catonsville, MD05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology: Specialization in Human Services
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Catonsville, MD05.2023
Associate of Arts - Life Sciences, General Studies
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Physical Therapy
Marymount University
Arlington, VASkills
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity
- Emotional intelligence
- Resilience
- Videography
- Podcasting
- Photography
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Canva
- Research methods
- Group fitness instruction
- Patient rehabilitation
- Technical communication
- Health education
- Active learning
- Quantitative reasoning
- Research and analysis
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Research methodologies
- Research
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- ISSA (Personal Training) Corrective Exercise Specialist, 2024
- ISSA Nutritionist Certification, 2024
- CIRTL Research Certification, 2024
- CITI Responsible Conduct of Research for Engineers, 2025
- CITI Social/Behavioral Research, 2025
- Google: Foundations of User Experience Design, 2025
Accomplishments
- Friend of McNair (UMBC), 01/01/23, Current
- UMBC Provost Search Committee, 03/01/23, 07/01/23
- LSAMP PRELS Scholar, 09/01/24, Current
- STARS Computing Corporation: AI Research Assistant, 02/01/25, Current
Conferences Meetings
- MPS Distinguished Lecture in Honor of Black History, 02/01/23
- UMBC Africana Studies 50th Year Celebration, 11/01/22
- TAPIA (San Diego, California), 09/01/24
- University System of Maryland LSAMP Research Symposium, 02/01/25
Extracurricular Activities
College Lacrosse Videography Physical Training Mental Health Podcast (host) Teaching Assistant, Physical Education Mentoring / Coaching Children's Basketball & Lacrosse Assisting Physical Therapist with Podcast about doctors in physical therapy
Activities
- Undergraduate representative - UMBC Provost Search Committee, 02/01/23, Present
- Habitat for Humanity, 02/01/18, 05/01/18
- Baltimore County Library (volunteer), 05/01/14, 08/01/15
Coursework
- Neuroanatomy
- Neuropsychopharmacology
- Anatomy & Physiology 1&2
- Psychological Assessment
- Social Psychology
- Physiological Assessment
- Psychology of Motivation & Health Psychology
Affiliations
videography
Timeline
Post-bacc Student
National Science Foundation LSAMP PRELS
09.2024 - Current
Group Fitness Coach
Functional 45 Fitness
08.2024 - Current
Personal Trainer
Elite Boxing & Fitness
06.2024 - 10.2024
Health Enthusiast
The Vitamin Shoppe
04.2024 - 09.2024
Rehabilitation Aide
Johns Hopkins Howard County General Hospital
02.2024 - 09.2024
Physical Therapy Exercise Technician
Center For Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
10.2020 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Human Centered Computing
University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Graduate School
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology: Specialization in Human Services
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Associate of Arts - Life Sciences, General Studies
Howard Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Physical Therapy
Marymount University