WALTER FRANCESCO FODDIS
9 Malmo Ave., St. Albert, AB, T8N 2C3 Canada
Ph: (780) 458-1739 e-mail: wfoddis_OF_home.com
EDUCATION
University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta
•September 1997
–April
1999
•Bachelor of
Arts with First Class Honors in Psychology
•September 1987
–April
1992
•Bachelor of Commerce
HONORS AND
AWARDS
•1987: Government of the Northwest Territories
University
Entrance Scholarship
•1987: Cominco Mines Ltd. University Entrance
Scholarship
•
•1997 –1998, 1998 –1999: Dean's List Standing
•1997 –1998: Government of the Northwest Territories Undergraduate Achievement Bursary
Foddis, W.F. (1999,
February). Two converging models of adult
self-esteem. Overhead presentation at
the
annual Royce Research Conference, University of Alberta, Edmonton,
Alberta.
Foddis, W.F. (2000,
April). Sentence completion and
self-esteem:
Initial validation of an assessment method and a theory.
Overhead presentation at the annual Undergraduate Conference, University
of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Foddis, W.F., &
Vander
Veen, S. (2001, June). Sentence
completion
and self-esteem: Initial validation of an assessment method and a
theory.
Abstract submission to the Canadian Psychological Association 2001 Annual
Convention, Laval Unversity, Laval, Quebec.
Foddis, W.F.,
&
Vander Veen, S. Sentence completion and
self-esteem: Initial validation of an assessment method and a
theory.
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.
Foddis, W.F. Projects
Jun / 00
–present
Adolescent Sex Offender Psycho-Educational
Self-Esteem
Program
Counterpoint House (Group Home), Edmonton,
Alberta
Co-designers & facilitators: Debra Fillion
&
Andrew Benjamin.
•Voluntarily a
Jan / 00 –present
Self-Esteem Measuring Instruments for Young Children
Barranquilla, Columbia
Student Researcher: Milena Garcia
•Providing theoretical and empirical consultation on
the design of self-esteem measuring instruments for children aged 5-7
years.
Studies in Progress
Jan. / 01 –June /
01
Foddis, W.F. & Reddon, J. Dimensions of self-esteem: Factor analytic study of direct and indirect measures of self-esteem.
• The following studies are utilizing a form of my Self-Esteem Sentence Completion Instrument (SESCI). For studies in which I am not co-author, I provided methodological consultation.
Foddis, W.F. & Clothier, P. Self-esteem, family functioning, and academic performance: A 6-month longitudinal study of Nova Scotia adolescents.
•
Methodological Consultant
Aug /00 –Dec / 00
Farrell, D.L. The effects of peer contact and self-acceptance on gifted adults' self-esteem. Unpublished graduate diploma thesis, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Oct. /00 –May /01
Nakamura, H. The effects of a human development (life-skills training program) on self-esteem and subjective well-being of women: An 8-month longitudinal study. (Mexico City, Mexico)
Nov. /00 –Jun. /01
Reasoner, R. Assessment of Esteem Builders program on Argentinean adolescents. (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
The College of Alberta Psychologists (Psychological Assistant)
RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE
Jan.
11/00 –Dec. 22/00 Psychological
Assistant
(Contract)
Centerpoint
Young Offenders Out-Patient Program
Alberta Hospital –Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 2J7
•administration, scoring, and analysis of
psychological
tests for purposes of program evaluation
•assisting in the
interpretation of test results
•consultation with staff regarding administrative
and research issues particular to adolescent criminal offenders
•administration and scoring of cognitive ability
instruments for adult and adolescent forensic populations
Nov. 5/99 –Dec. 31/99
•performed standard
administrative
duties as a librarian for a staff and patient library, including
cataloging,
circulation, and provision of library research on topics requested by
staff
May 10/99 –Aug. 6/99
Programming
Analyst (Contract)
•programmed user-friendly
databases for the data entry of psychiatric patient symptom rating scales
•performed
statistical
and usage analysis of the Brief
Psychiatric
Rating Scale for managerial
decision-making
Big Brother (Big Brothers & Sisters of
Canada):
(July 20 –present). Serving as a role model for a 10 year-old boy.
Main
responsibilities include giving him support, guidance, and friendship.
On-Line List Manager (Psychology): (Aug. 99
–present). Manage and moderate an on-line email discussion group for
psychologists, social theorists, and psychology students. I control for
topical
discussions and civil dialogue. At times, off-list mediation is required
to resolve personal conflicts. Current membership is approximately 120.
Web
site and archives can be found at
http://www.wetheliving.com/psychology
On-Line List Manager (Philosophy): (Jul. 98 –present). Occasional moderator for an on-line email discussion group in philosophy. Responsibilities similar to Psychology list (see above). Current membership is approximately 480. Web site and archives can be found at http://www.wetheliving.com/objectivism. List owner: Kirez Korgan (Boston, Mass.)
Anger Management Workshop Volunteer:
(Apr. 1/00 –Jun. 15/00). Student observer in a 10-week program
facilitated
by Allison Hay, MSW, of the Centerpoint Program, Alberta Hospital,
Edmonton.
Victim Support Worker: (Feb. 97 –Aug. 97): Victim Support Services of Yellowknife, NWT. Included a 40-hour counseling training program. Provided information, referrals, and emotional support for victims of crime.
Musician (1995 & 1996): As rhythm guitarist and back-up vocalist in a band, performed for various charity functions such as the Lion's Club Easter Fund Raiser, Yellowknife Women's Centre, & City of Yellowknife's Concert in the Park.
Artistic Director: (1993 & 1994) Yellowknife's Folk on the Rocks music festival. Duties included contract negotiations, stage and workshop planning, & stage volunteer coordination.
Vice-President
Competitive Figure Skating Judge (1993 & 1994): judged annual figure skating competitions for the Yellowknife Figure Skating Club, Yellowknife, NWT.
Marketing
Coordinator
(1992): media planning and design for the opening of the YWCA's
Club Energize fitness facility in
Yellowknife,
NWT.
PREVIOUS WORK
EXPERIENCE
Apr. 27/98 - Aug. 23/98,
May 13/97 - Aug. 28/97 Systems Coordinator (Term)
Dept. of
Education,
Culture and Employment,
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT),
Box 1320, Yellowknife, NWT, X1A 2L9
•developed and implemented a systematic invoicing
and collections system in collecting
overpayments from prior Social Assistance clients throughout the Northwest Territories
•provided database
(Social Assistance system) consultation to territorial social/income
support
workers
Jan. 29/96 –Jun. 28/96 Assistant Auditor (Term)
Territorial Audit Bureau, GNWT,
Box 1320, Yellowknife, NWT, X1A 2L9
•researched financial data and operational procedures of GNWT departments to verify adherence to federal agreements, governmental policies and generally accepted accounting policies
•compiled and analyzed financial and administrative data to substantiate potential evidence in special investigations
Jan. 31/94 –Sep. 29/95 Revenue & Cost Sharing Supervisor (Term)
Dept. of Health
&
Social Services, GNWT,
Box 1320,
•ensured the
efficient, accurate and timely preparation of cost-sharing claims under
the
Canada Assistance Plan Agreement and the Vocational Rehabilitation of
Disabled
Persons Agreement
•provided general administrative support and
financial
analysis within the department, to other GNWT departments and to federal
government departments
•developed interview questions and assisted in conducting interviews
•supervised a
staff
of two
May 31/93 –Jan. 28/94 Financial Consultant (Term)
Dept. of Health, GNWT,
Box 1320, Yellowknife, NWT, X1A 2L9
•reviewed,
analyzed,
and made recommendations regarding Health Board budgets, submissions and
proposals and regarding the financial status of Health Boards
•consulted with Hospital and Health Facilities
staff
and other Health department staff, on Health Board issues
•developed financial policies and procedures specific to Health Boards, in conjunction with the Assistant Director, Financial Analysis
Dept. of Municipal and Community Affairs, GNWT,
Nov. 27/92 - May 29/93 Financial
Information
Systems Assistant (Contract)
Box 1320, Yellowknife, NWT, X1A 2L9
Project 1: Survey Coordinator - collecting, entering and ensuring completeness of cost data from all territorial communities to be analyzed for an updated Northern Cost Index.
Project
2:
Financial Analyst
- financial analysis of funding formula
scenarios for the NWT Settlement Operating Assistance Policy. Policy
implemented
in fiscal year 1994/95.
Apr. 27/92 - Nov.20/92,
May 10/91 - Aug 30/91 Financial Information Systems Assistant (Contract) Dept. of Municipal and Community Affairs, GNWT, Box 1320, Yellowknife, NWT, X1A 2L9
•analyzed
budgets of municipal corporations in order to prepare briefing reports to
NWT regional offices
•assisted in
maintaining
a systematic computer record and filing system for community audits
•created a
territorial
by-law for the property acquisition and disposal of municipalities
Self-Employment
Sept. 96 - Aug. 97
Foddis
Tax Consulting, Yellowknife, NWT
•prepared personal
income tax returns & provided consultation on tax regulations
Nov. 96 –Jun. 97 Fiddles & Stix
Music Studio, Yellowknife, NWT
•taught beginner and intermediate guitar and music
theory to students of all ages, with the youngest student being 8 years of
age
Other Work Experience
Nov. 96 –Jun. 97
•part-time sales staff with Fiddles
& Stix Music Store,
Yellowknife, NWT
Apr. 95 –Jul. 96
•songwriter and performer for a Yellowknife folk-rock band,
Strange Things
Happen
to Walter. Most notably, performed at
the1996
Folk on the
Rocks
music festival.