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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, GA
01.2021

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
Alex Mpofu