BENJAMIN P. GRANGER CURRICULUM VITÆ

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1 BENJAMIN P. GRANGER CURRICULUM VITÆ Education Degrees: Ph.D. (Anticip. May 2011) M.A. (May, 2009) B.S. (May, 2006) The University of South Florida Major: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Minor: Management and Organization The University of South Florida Major: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Thesis Title: Moderating Effect of Training Content Complexity on the Relationship Between Training Media and Training Outcomes Chair: Edward L. Levine, Ph.D. Overall GPA: 3.96/4.0 The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Majors: Psychology Minors: Sociology and English Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0 Competitive Awards: Psychology Graduate Student Organization Travel Award (2007) University of Louisiana at Lafayette Psychology Department Outstanding Graduate (2006) University of Louisiana at Lafayette Centennial Scholarship (2002) The United States Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award (2002) Research Experience Research Interests Technologically-mediated training methods The role of learner control in e-learning Dispositional predictors of training outcomes Antecedents and consequences of organizational commitment Scale and test development Current Research Projects Validation of a newly created organizational commitment scale focusing on a bidimensional conceptualization of continuance commitment (COC due to lack of alternatives and COC due to economic exchanges). Examining the role of dispositional antecedents on various dimensions of organizational commitment.

2 Issues concerning sample size and model-data misfit when detecting differential item functioning (DIF) in applied contexts. Investigation of cognitive, motivational, and personality-based individual difference factors that contribute to the effectiveness of training programs presenting complex material under conditions of high learner control. Publications Granger, B. P., Deshotels, T., Savage, J., & Forsyth, C. J. (2008). Perceptions of advantages, disadvantages, and long term effects of the open-adoption process on young adult adoptees. The International Journal of Sociological Research 1(1): In Press. Manuscripts under review: Taing, M.U., Groff, K.G., Granger, B.P., Jackson, E.M., & Johnson, R.E. The multidimensional Nature of Continuance Commitment: Commitment Owing to Economic Exchanges versus Employment Alternatives. Journal of Management: Under review. Granger, B.P., & Levine, E.L. The Perplexing Role of Learner Control in e-learning of Simple vs. Complex Content. International Journal of Training and Development: Under review. Manuscripts in preparation for publication: Granger, B.P., & Levine, E.L. Examination of the moderating role of training content complexity on the relation between training media and training outcomes. Manuscript to be sent to Personnel Psychology. Granger, B.P., Singla, N., Taing, M.U., & Stark, S. Examining the efficacy of Lord s chi square DIF detection with small samples and model-data misfit. Presentations/Talks Granger, B. P., & Gonsoulin, K. (2008, December). Birthfathers in adoption. Invited Talk at the Louisiana Adoption Advisory Board Adoption Gumbo Conference, New Orleans, LA. Granger, B. P., Groff, K., & Taing, M.U. (2007, April). Examining different types of organizational commitment. Paper presented at the 6 th annual University of South Florida Graduate Research Symposium, Tampa, FL.

3 Refereed conference presentations: Granger, B. P., & Levine, E. L. (2009, Accepted). Moderating Role of Content Complexity on the Relation between Training Media and Training Outcomes. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Academy of Management, Chicago, IL. Groff, K., Granger, B. P., Taing, M.U., Jackson, E. & Johnson, R.E. (2008, August). Exploring Continuance Commitment: A Multidimensional Approach. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Academy of Management, Anaheim, CA. Taing, M.U., Singla, N., Granger, B. P., & Stark, S. (2008, August). Examining the Efficacy of Lord s Chi-Square DIF Detection with Small Samples and Model-Data Misfit. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Academy of Management, Anaheim, CA. Granger, B. P., Taing, M.U., Groff, K., & Johnson, R.E. (2008, April). Developing a Multidimensional Measure of Continuance Organizational Commitment. Paper presented at the 23 rd annual conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, San Francisco, CA. Granger, B. P., & Forsyth, C. (2006, October). Advantages, disadvantages, and long term effects of the open adoption process. Paper presented at the 32 nd annual meeting of the Mid-South Sociological Association, Lafayette, LA. Undergraduate Courses: Teaching Experience Lab Instructor, University of South Florida, Spring Introduction to Psychology - 2 sections of 25 undergraduate students each Lab Instructor, University of South Florida, Fall Tests and Measures (Introductory Psychometrics) - 3 sections of 15 undergraduate students each Lab Instructor, University of South Florida, Summer sections of 15 undergraduate students each Lab Instructor, University of South Florida, Spring sections of 15 undergraduate students each

4 Lab Instructor, University of South Florida, Fall Psychological Statistics - 2 sections of 50 undergraduate students each Lab Instructor, University of South Florida, Spring undergraduate students Lab Instructor, University of South Florida, Fall undergraduate students Undergraduate research assistants: Tena Nock, Christina Lambert, Tyler Poole, and Vera Polyakova Relevant Work Experience Blogger/Writer, HR Catalyst, Summer 2008-Present - Summarize scholarly articles relevant to Industrial Organizational Psychology and Management Head Lifeguard/Human Resources Manager, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Student Aquatic Center, Maintained proper pool operation by acting as a direct manager - Planned and conducted lifeguard in-service training - Developed a new employee selection procedure that is now used at the Aquatic Center - Developed new employee appraisal procedures that are currently used at the Aquatic Center - Developed a new incentive program for employees - Organized and conducted new employee orientation and training - Planned and organized employee exit interviews - Aided in the selection and promotion of pool managers Consulting Projects Personnel Selection Consulting, Bank of America, Tampa, FL January 2009-Present - Provided recommendations to management for restructuring and standardizing the bank teller selection process - Created several behavior-based questions and role plays based on the company competency model - Created a specialized evaluation tool for Bank of America interviewers

5 Job Analysis Consulting. Stallion P-51, Kissimmee, FL March Analyzed and created a task list for the job of Director of Flight Operations and pilots of P-51 fighter planes - Developed a selection strategy for the organization Job Analysis Consulting. Edward Jones Financial, Broussard, LA February Analyzed and created a task list for the job of personal financial advisor - Created an updated job description for the position Training Consulting. The Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care (EPEC) Project and The Patient Safety Education Project (PSEP) February June Acted as instructional design consultant for several training modules geared toward improving patient safety practices in hospitals nationwide. - Provided recommendations for effective learning and transfer of training as well as evaluation of the training program s success. Other Relevant Information Reviewing: Academy of Management - Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Divisions (2009) Professional Affiliations: American Psychological Association, student affiliate - Division 14- Society of Industrial and Organization Psychology, student affiliate Academy of Management, student affiliate Computer Skills: IRT software including bilog, multilog, 3PL gen, ModFit, etc. (intermediate) Microsoft Operating Systems 95, 98, XP (advanced) Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (advanced) SAS, Statistical Analysis Software (basic) SPSS, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (advanced) Graduate Coursework Regression/ANOVA Psychometrics Multivariate Statistics Organizational Research Methods Item Response Theory (DIF/DTF) Industrial Psychology

6 Organizational Psychology Motivation Training and Development Personality Social Psychology Cognitive Psychology Research in Industrial Organizational Psychology Professional Ethics Performance Appraisal Job Analysis Selection and Staffing Job Attitudes Conflict Resolution/Negotiation Leadership Perspective Organizational Change/Development