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Andy Hickman

@andyhickman

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Psychology student and research assistant with strengths in data-driven writing, design, and crisis-focused counseling.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for opportunities that blend psychological research insights with digital marketing—writing, branding, and data-informed audience engagement—while building skills in collaborative, deadline-driven teams.

I’m a psychology student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (in progress) at Louisiana Tech University, and I’m driven by questions about personality development, sensory processing/trait sensitivity, and how neurodevelopmental differences intersect with adverse childhood experiences.

As an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the PERS Lab, I support literature reviews, participant research procedures, and research organization, and I contribute to collaborative academic research discussions. In the VCN Lab, I assist with data collection, research preparation, laboratory coordination, and teamwork with faculty and student researchers focused on cognition, behavior, and neuropsychological processes.

Professionally, I bring my communication strengths to digital work: I’ve designed branding and visual content for wellness-oriented clients and written audience-focused copy for multiple brands through contract roles. I also volunteer as a Crisis Text Line counselor, using active listening and de-escalation to provide real-time emotional support—work that reinforces my commitment to empathy, clarity, and responsible communication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Crisis Text Line Volunteer

Current

Crisis Text Line

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Provided real-time emotional support and crisis intervention through text-based counseling. Utilized active listening and de-escalation strategies to support individuals experiencing emotional distress.

Crisis Intervention Active Listening De escalation Emotional Support Supportive Communication

Current

Graphic Designer (Contract)

Current

Well Spirit Collective

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Designed visual content and branding materials for wellness-oriented clients, creating audience-focused materials that communicate complex concepts effectively.

Visual Design Branding Audience Focused Communication Content Communications

Copywriter (Contract)

Edit Media Group

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Developed tailored written content for multiple brands simultaneously, strengthening audience engagement through strategic communication and content planning. Collaborated with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.

Copywriting Content Planning Audience Engagement Strategic Communications Cross Functional Collaboration

Copywriter (Contract)

Beekman Social

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Copywriting Content Planning Audience Engagement Strategic Communications Cross Functional Collaboration

Copywriter

ByHeart

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Contributed to large-scale social media growth and audience engagement initiatives by developing persuasive, research-informed marketing content.

Marketing Copywriting Social Media Content Audience Engagement

Undergraduate Research Assistant

VCN Lab

Participated in research examining cognition, behavior, and neuropsychological processes by supporting data collection and laboratory coordination. Collaborated with faculty and student researchers in a team-based research environment.

Data Collection Laboratory Coordination Neuropsychology Team Collaboration

Undergraduate Research Assistant

PERS Lab

Assisted psychological research on personality and emotional processing by supporting literature reviews, participant research procedures, and research organization. Contributed to collaborative academic research projects and scientific discussions.

literature review Participant Research Procedures Research & Organization Emotional Processing Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Louisiana Tech University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Activities and societies: Undergraduate Research Assistant: PERS Lab (personality development/sensory processing and trait sensitivity) and VCN Lab (cognition, behavior, neuropsychological processes).

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (in progress) with research experience as an undergraduate research assistant in personality/trauma-related labs.