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PAULA Rojas Gayon

Perth

Summary

Psychology graduate with extensive experience in research and data analytics, particularly at Murdoch University, where expertise was applied in the development and management of student surveys at both institutional and national levels. Proven interpersonal skills, supported by over six years of effective collaboration in multi-disciplinary team environments, enhance the ability to drive project success. Strong proficiency in technology includes data extraction, transformation, and loading, along with the development of insightful business reports using analytical software and statistical research techniques to facilitate informed decision-making. Bilingual in English and Spanish, offering valuable international experience in diverse work settings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research and Analytics Officer

Murdoch University
01.2022 - 09.2025

To develop and manage qualitative and quantitative surveys with emphasis on student satisfaction related to the learning and teaching experiences at Murdoch University, with the goal of facilitating continuous improvement in the Higher Education sector. Key responsibilities and achievements include:


  • Monitoring and maintaining survey design, data collection and results procedures by using Excel, Blue and Qualtrics software.
  • Providing student satisfaction insights and action plans to academics and professional staff, to ensure issues are clear and addressed.
  • Successfully performed a data engineering model to facilitate extraction, transformation, and analysis of survey data.
  • Successfully developed multiple fully functional Power BI reports and dashboards to a broader audience including all teaching and professional staff members, giving them accessibility to survey results relevant to their teaching area.
  • Effectively developed and managed up to 15 student surveys a year, including survey schedules, recipient lists, reminders, and ongoing participation reporting. Followed by data collection, cleansing, analysis, and publishing insights.

Healthcare Assistant

Carinya Care Services
09.2017 - 12.2021

Worked as a part of the team, conducting everyday tasks with emphasis on promoting and maintaining wellbeing, quality of life and dignity.


  • Provide daily care to over 15 residents in the low-care and dementia units.
  • Maintain a 100% performance in administering medications, tracking dosages, and completing documentation.
  • Report and suggest proactive ideas regarding changes in residents care needs during handovers.
  • Participate as an onboard buddy for up to 10 new employees a year, resulting in satisfactory training outcomes.

Community Support Worker

Umbrella Multicultural Services
02.2016 - 12.2017

Provided care and support to elderly clients in their homes as part of the home are packages (HCP) and Commonwealth home support package programs.


  • Provide care interventions to a caseload of 10 clients. Worked with each client to meet their needs and received positive reviews for service satisfaction.
  • Maintained 100% clean driving and safety records while transporting clients to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Interacted with multicultural clients daily, promoting excellent communication and customer service skills.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Psychology Advanced

University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Murdoch University
Perth, WA
07.2021

Advanced Diploma - Leadership and Management

Academies Australasia
Perth, WA
03.2019

Diploma - Community Services

Australian Professional Skills Institute (APSI)
Perth, WA
03.2018

Certificate IV - Ageing Support

Australian Professional Skills Institute (APSI)
Perth, WA
11.2016

Certificate III - Individual Support

Australian Professional Skills Institute (APSI)
Perth, WA
06.2016

Skills

  • Data Analysis & Insights
  • Data Visualisation (Power BI, Tableau)
  • Statistical Analysis (SPSS, JASP)
  • Data Transformation
  • Qualitative Analysis (NVivo)
  • Research Design and Data Collection
  • Survey Data Systems (Blue, Qualtrics)
  • KPI monitoring & Reporting

Certification

  • Incidental Counsellor, Murdoch University, August 2025
  • Domestic and Family Violence Awareness, August 2025
  • Conscious Bias, Murdoch University, March 2024
  • Blue Surveys Administrator, Explorance, January 2022
  • Introduction to Python, She Codes, November 2021
  • Structured Query Language (SQL) Course, W3Schools, November 2021
  • Mental health First aid, Bystander Education and Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Murdoch University, June 2021

LANGUAGES

English: Fluent.
Spanish: Native.

Interests

Research Assistant, University of Adelaide (Sep 2024- Dec 2024)

Worked on a qualitative research project that aimed to investigate the communication approaches in rare cancer care from the perspectives of Australian Healthcare providers This involved analysing existing interview transcripts using Nvivo and applying a reflexive thematic analysis to identify key challenges, and contributed to developing strategies to enhance provider training, strengthen patient engagement, and informed communication guidelines in rare cancer care


Developed a coding framework that improved consistency in thematic analysis

Contributed to practical recommendations for enhancing patient-provider communication in rare cancer care settings

Successfully delivered thesis and presentation, reciting positive feedback from supervisor and peers

Results contributed to ongoing research publications in healthcare communication

Research Assistant, Murdoch University (Mar 2021- June 2021)

Worked on a research project that aimed to evaluate the efficacy of yoga and cognitive behavioural therapy for mental health Collecting, cleaning, and statistically analysing qualitative (questionnaires) and neurophysiological (heart rate monitor) data to determine how, why and for whom an intervention was most effective, conducting hypothesis testing to determine statistical significance


Reviewed and worked with the research team to conduct progress reports and discuss project-related issues

Developed and distributed qualitative questionnaires with a 95% response rate

Coordinated data integrity through meticulous collection and processing, resulting in reliable statistical analysis, conclusions, and inferences

Completed all the data entry and analysis later used to achieve a critical milestone in the research project

Acknowledged by the supervisor for exhibiting strong analytical skills for the research project

Timeline

Research and Analytics Officer

Murdoch University
01.2022 - 09.2025

Healthcare Assistant

Carinya Care Services
09.2017 - 12.2021

Community Support Worker

Umbrella Multicultural Services
02.2016 - 12.2017

Graduate Diploma - Psychology Advanced

University of Adelaide

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Murdoch University

Advanced Diploma - Leadership and Management

Academies Australasia

Diploma - Community Services

Australian Professional Skills Institute (APSI)

Certificate IV - Ageing Support

Australian Professional Skills Institute (APSI)

Certificate III - Individual Support

Australian Professional Skills Institute (APSI)
PAULA Rojas Gayon