THOMAS BRAD LANDRUM ADDRESS: 3241 SACRAMENTO, ST. JOSEPH, MO 64507 ψ PHONE: (816) 205-1815 ψ EMAIL: TBL998@MAIL.UMKC.EDU CURRICULUM VITAE ACADEMIC BACKGROUND MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE, MENTAL HEALTH EMPHASIS University of Missouri Kansas City (Expected Graduation Date: May, 2013) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY Missouri Western State University (May, 2010) Graduated magna cum laude (G.P.A. 3.87), with general and major studies honors Honors Thesis: Psychological Mindedness, Type-D Personality, and Cardiac Health TEACHING/INTERN/PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE PRACTICUM AT UMKC COMMUNITY COUNSELING AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES (CURRENTLY) Individually counsel a diverse clientele on various mental health issues. Conduct intake sessions to initially assess new clients. Work under the supervision of Shu-Fen Shih, PhD. PRACTICUM AT RIVERBEND TREATMENT CENTER (FALL, 2009) Observed the unique and nationally acclaimed Missouri Model of juvenile corrections for approximately 90 hours throughout the Fall, 2009 semester. Became familiar with the State s psychological approach to various issues faced by juvenile offenders. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ON TEACHING GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (SPRING, 2009) Managed the online discussion component to an honors General Psychology course under the Direction of James Bargar, PhD. Developed online discussion questions that became essay questions for each of the exams. Facilitated in-class discussions of various topics. Developed rubrics for, and graded exam essay questions. TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY CLASS (FALL, 2007) Graded writing assignments, exams, and quizzes, managing scores on an electronic spreadsheet. Assisted in developing rubrics for writing assignments. INTERNSHIPS & PRATICUM IN THE TEACHING OF WRITING (FALL, 2006, SPRING, 2007, AND FALL, 2007) Taught remedial writing skills to small classes of incoming freshmen at Missouri Western State University. Each class met once per week throughout the semester to discuss and practice basic topics such as thesis statements, paragraph structure, transitions, and other fundamentals of writing.
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS PUBLICATIONS Hays, S., Landrum, B., Lehman, R., Morrison, J., & Warnke, T. (2007). Effects of prime sex, prime age, and prime plural on choices and decision times. National Undergraduate Research Clearinghouse, 10. Available online at http://www.webclearinghouse.net/volume/10/cronk- EffectsofP.php PRESENTATIONS Landrum, B. (2010, March) Psychological mindedness, type-d personality, and blood pressure. Poster presented at the 30 th Annual Great Plains Student s Psychology Conference, St. Joseph, MO. Landrum, B. (2010, March) A psychological approach to juvenile corrections. Oral presentation to the Applied Learning Panel at the 30 th Annual Great Plains Student s Psychology Conference, St. Joseph, MO. Landrum, B. (2009, November). Practicum Experience at Riverbend Treatment Center. Oral presentation of practicum experience given at the 5 th Annual Missouri Undergraduate Psychology Convention, St. Charles, MO. Hays, S., Landrum, B., Lehman, R., Morrison, J., & Warnke, T. (2008, May). Effects of Prime Sex, Prime Plural, and Prime Age on Decisions and Reaction Times. Paper presented at the 2008 Midwest Psychology Conference, Chicago, IL. Latosi-Sawin, E., Phillips, R.E. III, Grechus, J., Dagel, K., Saxton, A., Bruce, B., Jackson, J., & Landrum, B. (2008, February). Applied interdisciplinary learning in the Outdoor Semester: Processes and outcomes. Symposium presentation at the Third Annual Conference on Applied Learning in Higher Education, Saint Joseph, MO. Landrum, B., & Latosi-Sawin, E. (2008, February). The Outdoor Semester Program. Oral presentation to the Oregon-California Trails Association in St. Joseph, MO. Landrum, B. (2007, December). The Cognitive Dissonance Dissidence. Paper presented at the Missouri Western State University Multidisciplinary Poster Day. Landrum, B. (2006, December).Viktor E. Frankl: Where Is Psychology When it Hurts? Poster presented at the Missouri Western State University Multidisciplinary Poster Day. AWARDS & HONORS SOCIAL/LEADERSHIP AWARDS & HONORS Nominated for the Roy Blunt Literacy Citation Award for volunteer mentoring work in the Saint Joseph School District (May, 2006) Nominated for and successfully completed the Barbara Sprong Leadership Challenge at Missouri Western State University (Spring, 2006)
SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS AWARDED Awarded the Hiller Family Scholarship (2005-2010) $1000 per academic year Awarded the Ambassador s Scholarship (2008-2009 academic year) $1000 Received the Willis H. McCann Scholarship (2007-2008 academic year) $1000 MO Charles Gallagher Grant (2005-2006 academic year) $1500 awarded to each of two psychology students per year at MWSU ACADEMIC AWARDS & HONORS Won 1 st place for oral presentation of practicum experience during the non-empirical paper session at the 5 th Annual Missouri Undergraduate Psychology Convention, St. Charles, MO. (November, 2009) Won Psi-Chi regional research award for co-authoring Effects of Prime Sex, Prime Plural, and Prime Age on Decisions and Reaction Times. Paper presented at the 2008 Midwest Psychology Conference, Chicago, IL. (May, 2008) Nominated for Outstanding Non-Traditional Student during National Non-Trad Week in 2005 and again in 2006 Earned Scholastic Key Award for outstanding academic achievement (multiple semesters) President s List for 4.0 grade point average semester (multiple semesters) Dean s List for 3.5-3.9 grade point average semester (multiple semesters) HONORS SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS Psi Chi National Honors society in Psychology lifetime member Sigma Tau Delta International English Honors society lifetime member Alpha Chi National Honors society lifetime member Omicron Psi National Non-Traditional Student Honors society lifetime member SOCIAL/COMMUNITY SERVICE Treasurer for Missouri Western State University chapter of Psi Chi and Psychology Club (2009-2010) Various community service projects through membership in Missouri Western State University chapter of Psi Chi and Psychology Club (2008-2010) Healthy Buddy Mentoring Program volunteer (2008 and 2010) Category Judge for 2008 District III Missouri Junior Academy of Science student research presentations Volunteer mentor for middle school student at the St. Joseph, MO Noyes Home (Fall, 2008) Each One Teach One Mentoring Program volunteer (2006-2007) Attended volunteer training for rape crisis victims at the St. Joseph, MO YWCA (Fall, 2006)
Licensed minister with United Pentecostal Church International and Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. Served as Associate Pastor and national evangelist (1999-2006) Participated in Volunteer in Corrections for Missouri Department of Corrections as a volunteer chaplain in various correctional facilities throughout the state (1999-2004) Smoke Tree Hills Homeowner s Association President (2000-2001). Smoke Tree Hills is a neighborhood of approximately 50 homes in the Branson, MO area. Smoke Tree Hills Homeowner s Association Vice President (1999-2000) WORK HISTORY 2011-PRESENT University of Missouri Kansas City Position: Research Associate for Robin Aupperle, Ph.D. in the Department of Psychology Responsibilities include writing IRB applications for psychological studies, administrating psychological studies, processing study data, and general office/lab duties. 2003-PRESENT Brad Landrum Graphics and Web Design Position: Owner/Operator Responsibilities include computer graphics design of various products and services such as logos, book covers, business cards, stationary, marketing banners, web sites, and brochures. Developed strong presentation skills and artistic skills. Portfolio available upon request This business serves a diverse clientele with various multicultural backgrounds. Website: BradLandrum.com 2006-PRESENT Landrum Window Cleaning Position: Owner/Operator Responsibilities include professionally cleaning residential and commercial windows, sills, storm windows, screens, mirrors, and light fixtures, as well as pressure washing siding, porches, and driveways. This employment has served to maintain and strengthen a personal hard-work ethic and commitment to customer satisfaction. This business serves a diverse clientele of various multicultural backgrounds. 2003-2006 Adam Window Cleaning Position: Supervisor, Window Cleaner
Responsibilities included supervising a small team of window cleaners, and professionally cleaning residential and commercial windows, sills, storm windows, screens, mirrors, and light fixtures. This employment served to cultivate leadership skills, a personal hard-work ethic, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Reason for leaving: The business dissolved after the owner s accidental death. 1993-2003 Culligan Water Conditioning Position: Sales Manager Responsibilities included hiring, training, and managing sales staff, as well as facilitating in-home and in-store sales to a very large and diverse clientele. Earned sales license through Culligan International in Northbrook, IL. Won multiple awards and honors for personal sales achievements. This employment served to develop leadership skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal and customer satisfaction skills.