Experience

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  Powerback

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • COTA/L

    • Apr 2023 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant specializing in the Continuum of Care from Independent Living (IL) through assisted living(ALF) to skilled nursing (SNFs) and sub acute rehab (SAR), servicing clients in chronic conditions as well as long-term developmental disease integrated with transiti...

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  CH Creative Group

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Creative Director

    • Mar 2018 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    CH Creative founding principles arise from the drive and expertise of its founder, Cassandra Hall. She has a life-long commitment to learning with degrees in Fashion Design and Merchandizing and in Occupational Therapy. She’s a published science author, published poet, direct-patient-care special...

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  FutureCare Health

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

    • Dec 2015 - Apr 2023
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Sub-acute and SNF rehabilitation with vent/trach and hemodialysis units in-house, Breathe Strong, Heart Strong, and Walk Strong programs, innovative equipment such as Alter G and Jintronix, SCI and amputee interventions and training, Kinesiotaping for pitting edema and subluxation, Psychiatric co...

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  Lorien Health Systems

  • Elkridge, MD

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

    • Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Elkridge, MD

    Sub-Acute Rehabilitation-Ortho-Pulmonary-Cardiovascular-Stroke-Dementia

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  Someone's Mother

  • Columbia, Maryland

  • Home Health Aide

    • May 2014 - Mar 2015
    • Columbia, Maryland

    Max/Dependent care for client suffering from 16-year post-stoke and moderate Alzheimer's symptoms:Bed Mobility, Bathing at bed level and in-shower, Dressing EOB, Doff/donning splints, Transfers, Toileting, Set up for feeding with Supervision, Wheelchair management, Interactive activities appr...

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  Someone's Mother

  • Columbia, Maryland

  • Home Health Aide

    • Aug 2012 - Nov 2013
    • Columbia, Maryland

    *In order of Appearance, not Priority*Senior Companionship, Meal Preparation, Wake up serviceUndressing and Dressing assistance Shower set up and assistance, Verbal cues for personal hygiene, Monitoring of toileting practicesMedication supervision and maintenance, including communication with doc...

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  Synovate Healthcare

  • Columbia, MD

  • Admin Support

    • Aug 2010 - Sep 2011
    • Columbia, MD

    - Responsible for operations of our local office and Healthcare Department. Create and maintain spreadsheets showing job, proposal, and accounting info. Generate office- and company-wide correspondence. General office management including phone support, shipping and ordering supplies, organize a...

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  HostVentures

  • Account Manager

    • Mar 2010 - Jul 2010

    Aquisition and Retention of key accounts

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  Fallston Supply, Inc

  • Front Desk Manager

    • Sep 2009 - Mar 2010

    - General Admin duties incl. phones, shipping, ordering supplies, organize and inventory the space. Receiving. Accounts Payable. Coordinate travel. - Responsible for reviewing and organizing contracts. Liaison for project insurance incl. CCIP, subcontractors, and vehicle. Submit some order specif...

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  NRM Business Solutions Inc

  • Lead Sales and Marketing Rep

    • Mar 2008 - Jul 2009

    Promoted the growth of Fortune 500 clients by working in local markets to increase visibility and market share. Responsible for customer acquisition and retention. Conducted interviews, trained, and managed new employees. Planned and ran 1-week intensive training courses for 3-5 employees in sate...

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  Metropolitan Bath and Tile Inc

  • Design Consultant and Showroom Representative

    • Jul 2007 - Mar 2008

    Utilized my skill set while acting as a liaison between customers and production. Helped customers understand the reconstruction process. Presented color and material combinations for their needs. As a showroom rep, I reorganized the follow-up system for maximum efficiency and maintained customer...

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  Jil Stuart

  • Unpaid Internship

    • Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

    To gain runway show experience, I assisted in sewing and pattern copying. Sourced, dyed, and sorted all items pertaining to the line and show.

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  World Marketing Inc

  • Private Label Development and Sales

    • Aug 2005 - Nov 2006

    Advanced from Assistant to the VP of Sales to Specialty Store Account Manager. Approved labdips, strike-offs, bulk fabric, proto- through to TOP Samples for our in-house menswear brand. Directed and supervised graphic designers. The Harvard Retail Group went from a $400,000/yr account to $1.2 mil...

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  Jordan Taylor Beach

  • Design/Production Assistant

    • Mar 2005 - Jun 2005

    Contributed to the design process by sourcing fabric and trim selections and submitting designs. On the production side, I provided tech packs and fit samples to the production manager. For the sales season, I organized all sales material for the reps. www.jordantaylor.net

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  NY Elegant Fabrics

  • Sales Associate

    • Jun 2004 - Sep 2004

    To gain fabric experience, I stocked and rotated Better and Designer fabrics of a wide variety (Apparel, Home-Furnishing, and Specialty). Worked with customers shopping for personal, special occasion, theatre, and home furnishing.

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  Tinsel Trading Co

  • Sales Associate

    • Nov 2003 - May 2004

    To gain retail experience, I sold an assortment of Better, hard-to-find, and antique merchandise. Worked with customers shopping for gifts, interior and clothing design jobs, and display items. Coordinated with individuals and business owners to meet their needs. Assisted with display and merchan...

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  Bayer Pharmaceuticals

  • Supply Maintenance

    • Jul 2003 - Nov 2003

    Sterilized all animal-related items for their cancer research facility. Stocked all the labs with animal supplies.

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  Smiles Entertainment

  • Party Host

    • Jun 2003 - Nov 2003

    Worked with the party host team to provide a pleasant experience for parents and fun for kids ages 3-13. 1 hr turnaround times for 5 party rooms. Trained new employees.

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  Johns Hopkins Hospital

  • Lab Technician

    • Sep 2001 - Aug 2002

    As an intern, I performed stereotaxic rat surgeries, maintained the lab's rat colony (husbandry), conducted basic neuropeptide research. I harvested, prepped, processed, and analyzed tissue. Presented the findings to the University of Maryland.

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  Johns Hopkins University

  • Office Assistant

    • Jun 2001 - Aug 2001

    I arranged the archiving of student records. Organized mailings to current and prospective students.