Experience

Imerman Angels

• Volunteer - Support Specialist

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  -Interviewed and selected to pair cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers with mentors who can advise, counsel and support individuals throughout their cancer journey.-Provide reassuring, calming, nurturing, and empathetic presence and voice to support seekers as they share their personal struggles and medical diagnoses.-Participated in over 50 hours of training, conducted by an MSW, to prepare for role, expand cancer terminology, learn strategies to navigate difficult… -Interviewed and selected to pair cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers with mentors who can advise, counsel and support individuals throughout their cancer journey.-Provide reassuring, calming, nurturing, and empathetic presence and voice to support seekers as they share their personal struggles and medical diagnoses.-Participated in over 50 hours of training, conducted by an MSW, to prepare for role, expand cancer terminology, learn strategies to navigate difficult conversations and perfect verbal and written communication skills. Show more Show less



Make-A-Wish® Illinois

• Volunteer - Wish Granter

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  -Interviewed and selected to work with a child with a critical illness, and their family,to build a trusting and supportive relationship and determine life-enhancing wish.-Empower child and family to determine wish, build hope and anticipation byproviding consistent communication and support, and help facilitate final product.



Volunteers Around the World

• Recruitment Chair

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  -Attend weekly meetings to plan, manage and execute international trips that provide medical care to underserved communities addressing specific geographic health needs.-Planned and participated in two-week service trip (May 2018) to rural Panama responsible for health intake, distributing medication, shadowing doctors, and teaching classes on health education.



Kids In Sync

• Occupational Therapy Aide

  • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  -Assisted occupational therapists by providing service to children with sensory integration, communication and Autism spectrum disorders as well as children with physical impairments at an intensive summer program.-Provided assistance to kids during physical skill building exercises in an effort to help them improve balance, fine and gross motor skills and overall coordination.



Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers

• Medical Assistant

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  -Worked in two bi-lingual orthopaedic surgery locations that primarily provide medical treatment to underserved community members.-Completed health histories and intake information surveys with patients, shadowed doctor during appointments and examinations and helped to administer treatments including injections, castings, and medication reviews.



Athletico

• Physical Therapy Aide

  • Sep 2016 - Sep 2018

  -Prepared patients for physical therapy sessions, helped them execute exercises and reviewed and facilitated post rehabilitation treatment plans.􏰎-Man􏰃aged office duties, including scheduling appointments, filing insurance paperwork and collaborating with health care providers regarding patient􏰆􏰍 needs.