Resume
Work Experience
Behavioral Data Scientist [Remote]
2022 - Today | Independent Contractor
Expert leveraging AI and advanced analytics to optimize human performance and wellbeing as a strategy for business growth.
Sales Excellence & Training Consultant [Amsterdam, NLD]
2017 - 2021 | Krauthammer International
Helped teams achieve goals through behavioral change, KPIs design and training.
Business Development Manager [Illinois, USA]
2014 - 2016 | Chicago Athletic Clubs
Developed and implemented a business model to enhance team collaboration, client engagement, and profitability. Responsibilities included client interaction, needs assessment, service advising, and POS management.
Sport Consultant & Coach [Illinois, USA]
2014 - 2016 | East Bank Club
Designed and delivered customized, behavioral training programs for clients (c-suite leaders, elected officials, lawyers, elite athletes & physicians) and teams (up to 25 members) to enhance wellness, health and performance outcomes.
Scientific Research Consultant [Virginia, USA]
2013 - 2015 | HRT
SME on the development and validation of a selection measure for the NFL (National Football League). Work entailed research design, psychometrics, predictive modeling and prescriptive analytics.
Research Lead [Missouri, USA]
2011 - 2013 | Missouri State University
Led research and reporting for the Academic Integrity Council. Designed and analyzed quasi-experimental studies to evaluate behavioral trends and policy effectiveness.
Elite Athlete [International]
2001 - 2014 | Spanish National Team · Basque Country Team · USA Swimming · NCAA
International and national high performance athlete.
Education
Master of Science in Computational Engineering & Artificial Intelligence [Basque Country, ESP]
Universidad del País Vasco | Computer Science
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology [Missouri, USA]
Missouri State University | Behavioral Science
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology [Missouri, USA]
Drury University | Behavioral Science
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts in Communication [Missouri, USA]
Drury University | Social Science
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Skills & Expertise
People
Leadership development
Stakeholder communication
Analytics
Predictive modeling
Data visualization & reporting
Research
Psychometrics
Pattern recognition
Sales
Consultative selling
Negotiation
Technical
R, Python & SPSS
Data systems & Power BI
Project Management
Cross-functional execution
Quality program delivery
Research
Garro, E., & Kane, T. Mental toughness, self-efficacy and athletic performance.
Work In Progress
Keywords: mental toughness, self-efficacy, goal setting, motivation, athletic perfomance
Guerrero, B., Leon, P., Garro, E., et al. (2024). Motivations behind active tourists participating in natural and cultural landscapes.
Journal of Sustainability, 16(19), 8673.
Keywords: active tourism, sports tourism, motivation, running landscape, running experience, travel distance, volunteering, sport environment
Garro, E., & Kane, T. (2014). Behavioral resilience and athletic success.
122th American Psychology Association (APA) Annual Convention: Dissertation Research Award Section. Washington, DC, USA
Keywords: behavioral resilience, self-efficacy, goal setting, athletic success, swimming
Kolze, M., Beaty, A., Kane, T., & Garro, E. (2014). An evaluation of qualitative and quantitative goal set by swimmers.
2014 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) Conference. Minneapolis, MN, USA
Keywords: goal setting, swimming performance, self-efficacy, competitive sports, path analysis
Garro, E., Lucas, T., Young-Jones, A., et al. (2013). Academic integrity: Who reports cheating and why?
59th Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA) Convention. Fort Worth, TX, USA
Keywords: academic integrity, faculty reporting, policy enforcement, compliance
Collaborations
