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Samantha Barnett

@samanthabarnett

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Recent psychology and communication graduate skilled in research, communication, and project coordination.

New Zealand

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for an entry-level role where I can apply research, communication and project management skills in a collaborative, growth-focused organisation.

I am a recent Bachelor of Applied Science graduate in Psychology and Communication with strong research, communication and interpersonal skills. I combine academic training in research methods, psychological assessment and intercultural communication with practical strengths in organisation, time management and technical writing.

I have completed a Certificate in Project Management and coursework covering project lifecycles, tools and leadership, and I am committed to delivering value through dependable, punctual teamwork and clear communication. I am practiced at identifying knowledge gaps, resolving conflicts, and applying emotional intelligence to decision making.

I seek to apply my analytical mindset, cultural competence and practical project skills to contribute to a team-focused organisation where I can grow professionally and support high-quality outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Recent Graduate

The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology and Communication with coursework in research methods, intercultural communication, and professional writing; developed strong research, communication, and organisational skills.

Communication Professional Writing Interpersonal Skills Cultural Competence Time Management Conflict Resolution

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Aspire2 Business School

Certificate in Project Management, Project Management

2025 - 2025

Activities and societies: Programme content: project management lifecycles, project management tools and techniques, completing and leading aspects of a project.

Completed a Certificate in Project Management covering project lifecycles, tools and techniques, and leading and completing project aspects.

The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

Bachelor of Applied Science, Psychology and Communication

2024 - 2024

Activities and societies: Courses: Adult psychopathology, intercultural communication, research methods and analysis, organisational communication, interpersonal communication, professional and technical writing, child and adolescent psychopathology, brain and behaviour.

Completed a Bachelor of Applied Science with study areas including psychology, communication, research methods, and professional writing.

The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

Diploma, Psychology

2021 - 2021

Activities and societies: Courses: Counselling theory, social and individual psychology, human development, general and applied psychology, psychology of stress, statistical analysis.

Completed a Diploma in Psychology covering counselling theory, human development, social and applied psychology, and statistical analysis.