Lauryn Lima
Director at Kesem at the University of Miami- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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MATLAB Onramp Certificate
MATLAB CodingFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
CPR/AED/First Aid
University of MiamiMay, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Kesem at the University of Miami
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Aug 2021 - Aug 2023
A national non-profit run locally by college students providing year-round empowering support and a healing community to children aged 6-18 who have been impacted by their caregiver’s cancer. • Led and managed a team of 15+ coordinators responsible for community outreach, volunteer recruitment, development, operations, and marketing • Managed budget of $105,000 and supervised all programming, activities, staff and volunteers during all chapter events • Recruited and managed an… Show more A national non-profit run locally by college students providing year-round empowering support and a healing community to children aged 6-18 who have been impacted by their caregiver’s cancer. • Led and managed a team of 15+ coordinators responsible for community outreach, volunteer recruitment, development, operations, and marketing • Managed budget of $105,000 and supervised all programming, activities, staff and volunteers during all chapter events • Recruited and managed an Advisory Board of 10+ community professionals
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Outreach Coordinator
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Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
• Point of contact to over 100 camper families and provided one-on-one support services such as care packages, Zoom calls with previous counselors, camp application assistance, etc. • Designed and executed strategic annual recruitment and retention plan for Kesem families • Cultivated relationships with hospital and community partner contacts to expand awareness on our year-round services
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Camp Counselor
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Aug 2020 - Jul 2021
• Led camper activities and facilitated inclusion of all campers based on their personal interests and passions • Navigated any camper situations related to homesickness, personal injuries, inappropriate comments, etc.
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Outreach Committee Member
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Aug 2019 - Aug 2020
• Assisted in locating new community contacts to spread awareness on Kesem and our services • Delivered the Kesem pitch to new families and local outlets both on and off-campus • Created and shipped warm welcome packages for campers to receive prior to camp
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Landmark Properties, Inc.
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Ambassador/ Leasing Assistant
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May 2021 - May 2022
• Delivered exceptional service to existing and prospective residents to maximize community’s occupancy rate • Assisted in the planning of community events and actively participate in on- and off-campus activities • Delivered exceptional service to existing and prospective residents to maximize community’s occupancy rate • Assisted in the planning of community events and actively participate in on- and off-campus activities
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Research Assistant
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
• Examined the effects of muscle stiffness and rigidity in Parkinson’s Disease patients • Utilized ultrasound machine to conduct analysis of patient’s muscle in their lower leg • Studied the effects of dopaminergic medication on lower leg muscle quality and stiffness in Parkinson’s Disease patients • Conducted telephone screening protocols and set up appointments for the participants • Conducted the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and a series of physical activities for each… Show more • Examined the effects of muscle stiffness and rigidity in Parkinson’s Disease patients • Utilized ultrasound machine to conduct analysis of patient’s muscle in their lower leg • Studied the effects of dopaminergic medication on lower leg muscle quality and stiffness in Parkinson’s Disease patients • Conducted telephone screening protocols and set up appointments for the participants • Conducted the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and a series of physical activities for each participant Show less • Examined the effects of muscle stiffness and rigidity in Parkinson’s Disease patients • Utilized ultrasound machine to conduct analysis of patient’s muscle in their lower leg • Studied the effects of dopaminergic medication on lower leg muscle quality and stiffness in Parkinson’s Disease patients • Conducted telephone screening protocols and set up appointments for the participants • Conducted the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and a series of physical activities for each… Show more • Examined the effects of muscle stiffness and rigidity in Parkinson’s Disease patients • Utilized ultrasound machine to conduct analysis of patient’s muscle in their lower leg • Studied the effects of dopaminergic medication on lower leg muscle quality and stiffness in Parkinson’s Disease patients • Conducted telephone screening protocols and set up appointments for the participants • Conducted the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and a series of physical activities for each participant Show less
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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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MCAT Preparation Program
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Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
• Free access to Kaplan MCAT preparation resources • Networked with different physicians and medical students to prepare for the journey as a pre-med • Attended professional and career development workshops • Free access to Kaplan MCAT preparation resources • Networked with different physicians and medical students to prepare for the journey as a pre-med • Attended professional and career development workshops
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Administrative Assistant
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Jan 2020 - Jul 2021
• Communicated and scheduled medication shipments with patients’ insurance and pharmacies • Scheduled patient appointments and conduct insurance verification for each patient • Assisted in the preparation and administration of patient medication • Organized and logged all incoming patient medications for in-house administration • Obtained ICD-10 diagnoses codes and coordinated with insurance and pharmacies for approval and distribution of patient medication • Communicated and scheduled medication shipments with patients’ insurance and pharmacies • Scheduled patient appointments and conduct insurance verification for each patient • Assisted in the preparation and administration of patient medication • Organized and logged all incoming patient medications for in-house administration • Obtained ICD-10 diagnoses codes and coordinated with insurance and pharmacies for approval and distribution of patient medication
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University of Miami
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Laboratory Assistant
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Aug 2019 - May 2021
• Assisted with virtual immersion program sessions where students communicate with students from other countries • Maintained and stewarded relationships with student/professors from participating universities • Assisted with virtual immersion program sessions where students communicate with students from other countries • Maintained and stewarded relationships with student/professors from participating universities
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Self-Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Private Tutor
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Feb 2019 - May 2021
• Aided students in learning topics in areas such as SAT, Algebra I and II, Calculus I, etc. • Provided personalized study materials and access to resources to address the needs of each student • Aided students in learning topics in areas such as SAT, Algebra I and II, Calculus I, etc. • Provided personalized study materials and access to resources to address the needs of each student
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FutureDocs Abroad Program
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Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
• Observed invasive and minimally invasive surgical procedures • Learned anatomy and proper dissection techniques when working with cadavers and animal parts • Shadowed physicians from various specialties such as oncology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, cardiology, pediatrician, general surgery, etc. • Visited rural free clinics and learned holistic medical approaches such as herbal remedies • Engaged with local families to learn about their daily lives and educate them on ways to… Show more • Observed invasive and minimally invasive surgical procedures • Learned anatomy and proper dissection techniques when working with cadavers and animal parts • Shadowed physicians from various specialties such as oncology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, cardiology, pediatrician, general surgery, etc. • Visited rural free clinics and learned holistic medical approaches such as herbal remedies • Engaged with local families to learn about their daily lives and educate them on ways to improve their health such as by maintaining oral hygiene or ways to filter their waters • Observed cases such as a C-section, Colonoscopy, IVF procedure, etc. Show less • Observed invasive and minimally invasive surgical procedures • Learned anatomy and proper dissection techniques when working with cadavers and animal parts • Shadowed physicians from various specialties such as oncology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, cardiology, pediatrician, general surgery, etc. • Visited rural free clinics and learned holistic medical approaches such as herbal remedies • Engaged with local families to learn about their daily lives and educate them on ways to… Show more • Observed invasive and minimally invasive surgical procedures • Learned anatomy and proper dissection techniques when working with cadavers and animal parts • Shadowed physicians from various specialties such as oncology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, cardiology, pediatrician, general surgery, etc. • Visited rural free clinics and learned holistic medical approaches such as herbal remedies • Engaged with local families to learn about their daily lives and educate them on ways to improve their health such as by maintaining oral hygiene or ways to filter their waters • Observed cases such as a C-section, Colonoscopy, IVF procedure, etc. Show less
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Dining Room Hostess
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
• Managed guest reservations and seating arrangements • Monitored all server sections to ensure each guest is being attended timely and efficiently • Assisted with side work such as cleaning, delivering food, table turnover, etc. when needed • Managed guest reservations and seating arrangements • Monitored all server sections to ensure each guest is being attended timely and efficiently • Assisted with side work such as cleaning, delivering food, table turnover, etc. when needed
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SUSHI SAKE
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France
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dining Room Hostess
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Aug 2017 - Oct 2018
• Managed guest reservations and seating arrangements • Monitored all server sections to ensure each guest is being attended timely and efficiently • Assisted with side work such as cleaning, delivering food, table turnover, etc. when needed • Managed guest reservations and seating arrangements • Monitored all server sections to ensure each guest is being attended timely and efficiently • Assisted with side work such as cleaning, delivering food, table turnover, etc. when needed
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National Student Leadership Conference
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Student Leadership Conference: Harvard University
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
• Learned various suture techniques • Attended medical simulations to learn how to diagnose and what treatments are appropriate per patient • Delivered a group presentation related to a health concern in the community with plans on how to execute a plan to address the public health concern with a provided budget - Topics covered: Phlebotomy, First Response, Suturing, Dissections, Bedside manner, etc. • Learned various suture techniques • Attended medical simulations to learn how to diagnose and what treatments are appropriate per patient • Delivered a group presentation related to a health concern in the community with plans on how to execute a plan to address the public health concern with a provided budget - Topics covered: Phlebotomy, First Response, Suturing, Dissections, Bedside manner, etc.
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University of Miami Summer Scholar Program- Neuroscience
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
• Completed two college courses related to Neuroscience and Healthcare policies to engage in the college experience • Attended the laboratory for the Miami Cure for Paralysis project and learn to utilize the cutting-edge microscopy and imaging technology • Completed two college courses related to Neuroscience and Healthcare policies to engage in the college experience • Attended the laboratory for the Miami Cure for Paralysis project and learn to utilize the cutting-edge microscopy and imaging technology
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Education
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2019 - 2023
University of Miami
Bachelor's degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering -
2016 - 2019
South Dade Senior High School
High School Diploma/International Baccalaureate Diploma
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