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Abby Sanwald

@abbysanwald

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Aspiring criminology and psychology professional with research and law-enforcement experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role applying research, administrative, and community engagement skills in criminology, psychology, or student-focused programs with growth opportunities.

I am a dedicated undergraduate studying Criminology and Psychology with hands-on experience in law enforcement, research, and student leadership. I maintain strong academic performance and have been recognized with honors such as the Mount Holyoke College Book Award and membership in discipline honor societies.

During a summer internship with the Stratford Police Department, I supported administrative workflows and shadowed officers across patrol, investigations, cybersecurity, and intelligence, gaining practical insight into policing strategies. I have contributed to applied research in the CARE Lab, designing qualitative interviews and managing participant tracking for studies on active shooter training.

On campus and at work, I lead and coordinate: I serve as captain and social media manager for Club Rugby, act as a student ambassador organizing events, and have front-desk leadership experience at Planet Fitness. I combine organizational skills with clear communication to manage logistics, vendor relations, and member interactions.

Technically, I am proficient with Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, Qualtrics, Dedoose qualitative coding, and Canva, and I hold a Social & Behavioral Research CITI certification. I bring a thoughtful, service-oriented approach and am eager to apply my research, administrative, and community-focused skills to roles in criminal justice, research, or student affairs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Assistant

Current

Stonehill College CARE Lab

Aug 2025 - Present (3 months)

Conduct qualitative research on active shooter training impacts through teacher interviews and managed lab resources and participant tracking for study implementation and analysis.

Qualitative Research Interviewing Research Design Dedoose Qualtrics

Current

Student Ambassador

Current

Martin Institute of Law & Society

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Serve as head moderator and organize institute events, coordinating food services and RSVPs while managing vendor collaboration to ensure seamless event execution.

Event Coordination Vendor Management Public Speaking Customer Service Logistics

Current

Front Desk Associate

Current

Planet Fitness

May 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Lead opening and closing shifts to maintain facility operations, greet and assist members, and resolve membership inquiries in-person and by phone.

Customer Service Front Desk Operations Member Relations Cash Handling Problem Solving

Current

Club Captain & Social Media Manager

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Club Rugby

Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Led team practices and managed the club’s social media to increase visibility, recruit members, and promote events.

Team Leadership Social Media Management Recruitment Event Promotion Communication Content Creation

Current

Library Aide

Current

The MacPháidin Library

Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Provide circulation services including checking out materials, locating reserves, managing room reservations, and processing interlibrary loan requests to support library operations.

Interlibrary Loan Processing Customer Service Cataloging Support Attention To Detail

Police Department Intern

Stratford Police Department

May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)

Assisted with administrative processing of criminal dispositions and case files and shadowed officers across patrol, investigations, cybersecurity, and intelligence to gain operational law enforcement experience.

File Management Law Enforcement Observation Administrative Support Confidentiality

Food Service Associate

Bonfire Grill

May 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Worked as food runner, busser, and host to maintain dining cleanliness, seat guests, deliver orders, and coordinate with staff to optimize workflow and customer satisfaction.

Customer Service Food Running Bussing Time Management

Research Assistant

Stonehill College Department of Psychology

Aug 2023 - May 2024 (9 months)

Collected and reported quantitative data on sport involvement and mental health perceptions to support departmental research projects.

Data Collection Research Assistance Collaboration Microsoft Office

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Stonehill College

Bachelor of Social Science, Criminology & Psychology

Grade: 3.78

Activities and societies: Dean's List (6 semesters); Mount Holyoke College Book Award; Edwin Sutherland Criminology Honor Society (2025); Psi Chi Psychology International Honor Society (2025); Criminology Club; Psychology Society; Club Rugby (Captain, Social Media Manager); House Representative.

Candidate for Bachelor of Social Science with majors in Criminology and Psychology; anticipated graduation December 2025 with a 3.78 GPA and multiple academic honors.