Alex Mpofu
Atlanta
Summary
Motivated Ph.D. Candidate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology with a strong foundation in applied research, organizational consulting, and data-driven talent assessment. Experienced in academic research, personnel selection, performance appraisal systems, and psychometric test development. Proven ability to manage client-facing projects, collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, and deliver evidence-based HR solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Louisiana Tech University
09.2021 - Current
- Supported faculty-led research in personnel assessment, recruitment, and selection.
- Conducted literature reviews, performed statistical analyses, and co-authored conference presentations.
Consultant
AROS Consulting
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Applied Research for Organizational Solutions
- Led and supported organizational consulting projects for real-world clients in government and private sectors.
- Designed and validated a job knowledge test for maintenance engineers including content validity, reliability, and test-retest assessments.
- Developed a multi-method performance appraisal system aligned with job competencies and organizational goals.
- Contributed to assessment center design for leadership evaluation and promotion readiness.
- Conducted grant program evaluations using mixed methods (survey/interview) and reported findings to stakeholders.
- Applied Research for Organizational Solutions
Manager
AROS Consulting
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Monitored team productivity and performance to support goals.
- Assigned, prioritized, and delegated tasks and responsibility to departmental employees.
- Offered constructive feedback to team members, boosting overall job performance.
- Communicated plans and actions to meet departmental goals.
- Oversaw the execution of multiple projects simultaneously and ensured tasks were efficiently completed.
- Oversaw personnel to maintain adequate staffing and effectively onboard new team members.
Teacher's Aide
University of Georgia
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted in undergraduate psychology instruction, grading, and classroom engagement.
Education
Ph.D. - Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Louisiana Tech University
11-2025
B.S. - Psychology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA01.2021
Skills
- Personnel Selection & Talent Management
- Organizational Consulting
- Project Management
- Data Analysis: SPSS, R, Excel, PROCESS Macro
- Psychometric Assessment Design
- Survey Design
- Leadership and Talent Development
- Academic & Technical Writing
Academic Presentations
- Mpofu, A., Leong, M., Igou, F., Retaining and attracting remote and hybrid workers., IPAC Conference, 2023
- Loughlin, B., Leong, M., Mpofu, A., ChatGPT: Transforming quiz item generation., IPAC Conference, 2024
- Igou, F., Leong, M., Mpofu, A., Mobley, M., Phased retirement as an approach to maintain sufficient levels of human capital., IPAC Conference, 2023
Timeline
Manager
AROS Consulting
05.2022 - 09.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
Louisiana Tech University
09.2021 - Current
Consultant
AROS Consulting
01.2021 - 01.2024
Teacher's Aide
University of Georgia
08.2020 - 01.2021
B.S. - Psychology
University of Georgia
Ph.D. - Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Louisiana Tech University
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