Dr. Rafiat Oyinoluwa Banwo, OTD, OTR/L, 6σBB, PMP
Collegiate Diversity Mentor | National Representative and Cohort Lead & Chair Person at Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)- Claim this Profile
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French Elementary proficiency
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Arameh Anvarizadeh
Rafiat is a dedicated, innovative, solution-oriented, and passionate individual who loves occupational therapy. She is fascinated with working with the mental health population and is focused on improving quality of life for all people, populations, and communities. Rafiat is also a strong leader, committed to life-long learning, and has a desire to succeed. Having her part of any team will make it thrive.
Mary Cheesebourough M.S., OTR/L
Rafiat and I worked together at NYSOTA for 3 months as interns. Rafiat was a pleasure to work with due to her great leadership, time management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. These skills, as well as Rafiat's doctoral degree, have facilitated in her success at NYSOTA. Rafiat's multitasking skills allowed her to contribute to several projects, while meeting deadlines. Rafiat is eager to learn new things and works hard to complete many complex tasks. Rafiat always exhibited professional behavior when communicating to colleagues and superiors. Rafiat was very intentional in establishing a rapport with others, causing her to be a delightful leader. Rafiat has the ability to work well when collaborating with a team. Rafiat will be an asset to any organization she is accepted at. I hope to collaborate with Rafiat again in the future. Thank you Rafiat.
Arameh Anvarizadeh
Rafiat is a dedicated, innovative, solution-oriented, and passionate individual who loves occupational therapy. She is fascinated with working with the mental health population and is focused on improving quality of life for all people, populations, and communities. Rafiat is also a strong leader, committed to life-long learning, and has a desire to succeed. Having her part of any team will make it thrive.
Mary Cheesebourough M.S., OTR/L
Rafiat and I worked together at NYSOTA for 3 months as interns. Rafiat was a pleasure to work with due to her great leadership, time management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. These skills, as well as Rafiat's doctoral degree, have facilitated in her success at NYSOTA. Rafiat's multitasking skills allowed her to contribute to several projects, while meeting deadlines. Rafiat is eager to learn new things and works hard to complete many complex tasks. Rafiat always exhibited professional behavior when communicating to colleagues and superiors. Rafiat was very intentional in establishing a rapport with others, causing her to be a delightful leader. Rafiat has the ability to work well when collaborating with a team. Rafiat will be an asset to any organization she is accepted at. I hope to collaborate with Rafiat again in the future. Thank you Rafiat.
Arameh Anvarizadeh
Rafiat is a dedicated, innovative, solution-oriented, and passionate individual who loves occupational therapy. She is fascinated with working with the mental health population and is focused on improving quality of life for all people, populations, and communities. Rafiat is also a strong leader, committed to life-long learning, and has a desire to succeed. Having her part of any team will make it thrive.
Mary Cheesebourough M.S., OTR/L
Rafiat and I worked together at NYSOTA for 3 months as interns. Rafiat was a pleasure to work with due to her great leadership, time management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. These skills, as well as Rafiat's doctoral degree, have facilitated in her success at NYSOTA. Rafiat's multitasking skills allowed her to contribute to several projects, while meeting deadlines. Rafiat is eager to learn new things and works hard to complete many complex tasks. Rafiat always exhibited professional behavior when communicating to colleagues and superiors. Rafiat was very intentional in establishing a rapport with others, causing her to be a delightful leader. Rafiat has the ability to work well when collaborating with a team. Rafiat will be an asset to any organization she is accepted at. I hope to collaborate with Rafiat again in the future. Thank you Rafiat.
Arameh Anvarizadeh
Rafiat is a dedicated, innovative, solution-oriented, and passionate individual who loves occupational therapy. She is fascinated with working with the mental health population and is focused on improving quality of life for all people, populations, and communities. Rafiat is also a strong leader, committed to life-long learning, and has a desire to succeed. Having her part of any team will make it thrive.
Mary Cheesebourough M.S., OTR/L
Rafiat and I worked together at NYSOTA for 3 months as interns. Rafiat was a pleasure to work with due to her great leadership, time management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. These skills, as well as Rafiat's doctoral degree, have facilitated in her success at NYSOTA. Rafiat's multitasking skills allowed her to contribute to several projects, while meeting deadlines. Rafiat is eager to learn new things and works hard to complete many complex tasks. Rafiat always exhibited professional behavior when communicating to colleagues and superiors. Rafiat was very intentional in establishing a rapport with others, causing her to be a delightful leader. Rafiat has the ability to work well when collaborating with a team. Rafiat will be an asset to any organization she is accepted at. I hope to collaborate with Rafiat again in the future. Thank you Rafiat.
Credentials
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Good Clinical Practice
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)Sep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB)
Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM)Mar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management InstituteMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Agile Project Leadership
LinkedInFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum AllianceFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
ITIL® Foundation 4 First Look
LinkedInFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences
LinkedInJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Customer Experience: Journey Mapping
LinkedInJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Figma for UX Design (2018)
LinkedInJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Planning a Career in User Experience
LinkedInJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
UX Foundations: Research
LinkedInJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
UX Research Methods: Interviewing
LinkedInJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
User Experience Principles and Processes Intro
University of MichiganJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Strategies for Crisis Intervention & Prevention-Revised (SCIP-IR)
Modest Community CenterFeb, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Life Support (BLS)
New York City/ Long Island AffiliateJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
The College of Staten Island, Continuing Ed.Jul, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Home Health Aide and Personal Care Aide
Margret Ultra Homecare ServicesAug, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Occupational Therapy Registered
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)Jun, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Collegiate Diversity Mentor | National Representative and Cohort Lead & Chair Person
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Jan 2019 - Present
• Mentoring, interviewing and coaching different Chapter Leaders of various institution cohorts on Justice, Equity, Diversity and inclusion principles empowering their impact on internal and external affairs and practices for transformative and accessible professional experiences. • Problem-solving and implementing solutions and protocols that promote and train new COTAD Chapters and Committee members to Increase cultural awareness, sensitivity, and proactivity of all team members. • Leading and management of >105 student Chapters within OT programs nationally, via weekly remote monitoring, public presentations on surviving racial inequality, educational decolonization, prejudice, and racial bias. • Collaborating with Intercollegiate stakeholders and contributing to management solutions that advocate for organizational growth, global impact, engagement, and experiences at various levels and cycles of projects • As an expert project manager, responsible for managing budgets and contract and I oversaw all monthly briefs and keep a team of 20 members update on project milestones which resulted in revenue • I have vast experience in building meaningful professional relationships with stakeholders and sponsors and with my contribution I have enhanced leading >105 student Chapters within OT programs nationally • Weekly mentor and coach various Chapter Leaders of institution cohorts on Justice, Equity, Diversity and inclusion principles in order to empower their impact on internal and external affairs and practices for transformative and accessible professional experiences service. Show less
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Stephen Center, Inc
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER
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Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
• With my excellent teamwork and leadership skills, I’m involved in developing a study protocol to assess the negative impact of post-Covid Sequelae on the mental health of youths and adults with the focus on improving quality of life for subjects. • Analyze and track Staff burn-out and productivity, while developing interventions to enable healthcare staff maintain resiliency, competency and prevent burnout from Post-Covid Sequalae and improve their quality of life, health outcomes and occupational balance. • I’m a self-motivated individual who is supporting +20 patients and families to improve their health condition, relapse recovery from substance abuse and increase their occupational performance. • With a great knowledge and understanding of various regulations, guidelines, and SOPs I help patients including vulnerable men, women and children to overcome homelessness, addiction, and poverty through both inpatient and outpatient services. Show less
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Biodun Abudu LLC
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New York City Metropolitan Area
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Customer Success Manager - Service Designer
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Feb 2017 - Sep 2022
• Observing customers at various touch points throughout the service experience via qualitative research methodologies. • Identifying problem areas through iterative research, interviews and presenting cost-effective solutions to stakeholders. • Proposal and Application of human-centered solutions for improvement of service experience. • Observing customers at various touch points throughout the service experience via qualitative research methodologies. • Identifying problem areas through iterative research, interviews and presenting cost-effective solutions to stakeholders. • Proposal and Application of human-centered solutions for improvement of service experience.
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YouTube
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Content Creator
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2021
I'm a passionate Youtuber/social media expert. Areas of focus/Niche: Lifestyle Nd Wellness Tips, Hacks, and Product Reviews, Media Outreach, Healthy Food Recipes, Spices and Cooking Techniques, Public and individualized Counseling, Health Seminars and Conference Some career highlights: ✦ Refined and implemented scheduling and uploading processes to maximize my channels' growth, reach, and impact. ✦ Optimized YouTube channels and strategically developed and roll out new channels ✦ Researched and experimented to maximize reach (unique viewers) and engagement ✦ Monitored/analyzed daily and identified trends overtime ✦ Collaborated on brand deals and promotions Show less
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NEWYORK OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION (NYSOTA)
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New York City Metropolitan Area
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Fieldwork Cohort Research Intern (Leadership, Advocacy and Legislative Program)
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
• Analyzed raw data, presented mixed-methods research deliverables and outreach resources to advance OT in Mental Health, legislative, JEDI and LGBTQIA platforms using Ethnographic surveys, Interviews, Literature, Psychosocial and behavioral research methodologies and other mixed-method research designs. • Designed operational solutions, workshops, webinars and Teachable online User Interface that promotes NYSOTA membership experience, engagement, growth, and development for program effectiveness and longevity. Show less
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University of Washington Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Epic Consultant - Beacon
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Mar 2021 - Apr 2021
• My primary focus was on implementation of plans to over 30 providers and nurses national wide to effectively communicate complex Epic process which resulted in improvement of patient visits in clinics and hospitals • I have conducted several training sessions with physicians and principal investigators to educate them about place admission, transfer and admission orders for patients which facilitated patient visits • With my excellent time management and organizational skills, I have successfully reduced the time the nurses were spending on assigned duties by proper education on various tasks including but not limited to administration of chemo medications, completion of charts on the flowsheet, and releasing signed Show less
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Prisma Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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ATE Support- ClinDoc and orders
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Feb 2021 - Mar 2021
• I was closely working with +25 coordinators, research, and hospital staff to ensure they are well trained on all aspects of the system including completing patient admission, discharge, and transfer navigator along with helping them creating patient list and unit list which made complex phases of clinical processes easy to understand by end users • I successfully collaborated with physician to educate them on signing, pending, and modifying orders and to complete medication reconciliation appropriately in order to enhance patient treatment Show less
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MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY SPECIALIST COUNSELOR (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services)
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Feb 2019 - Aug 2019
• I conducted more than 33 new patient and group therapy sessions visits for patients suffering from mental illness as well as emotional and substance abuse problems and as a part of my effort more than 30 patients were recovered and relapse was successfully prevented in patients • As a detail-oriented individual, I ensured all communications with patients are well-documented in a timely manner and refereed patient to the appropriate community advocacies such as NAMI support groups • I successfully coordinated and managed the process for patients to return to Community, Homes, Transitional housing (independent or Supportive housing) and or Employment or Vocational trainings and build independent Occupational, Educational or Certification skills. • I developed treatment plans for Intensive goal acquisition and overall behavioral health rehabilitation (IR, CBT, ORS and CRS) and worked both independently and collaboratively to ensure subjects are safe Show less
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Independent Study Research Assistant
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Aug 2016 - May 2017
Supervisor: Lauren Rogers-Sirin, Ph.D. ✦ Conducted literature review on attitudes towards psychotherapy among Muslims in Turkey ✦ Conducted literature review on the effects of discrimination on first and second-generation immigrants in the United States. ✦ Administered Surveys to individuals of various socio-economical statuses based on their religions, culture and citizenship status. Supervisor: Lauren Rogers-Sirin, Ph.D. ✦ Conducted literature review on attitudes towards psychotherapy among Muslims in Turkey ✦ Conducted literature review on the effects of discrimination on first and second-generation immigrants in the United States. ✦ Administered Surveys to individuals of various socio-economical statuses based on their religions, culture and citizenship status.
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Subway
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Sandwich Artist, Sales
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Aug 2012 - Jan 2015
-Utilized Point of Sale system/cash register to record each order, collecting payments from guests and making systematic changes for successful transactions and Sales growth. - Maintained, evaluated and reassessed quality standards, formulas and procedures. - Accounted for cash flow and inventory during each shift. - Maintained team adherents to proper food handling, safety and sanitization standards while preparing food, servicing food and cleaning up in correspondence to sanitation policies and standards. - Problem Solved through shortages, customer concerns and complaints in addition to restocking items to ensure sufficient supply throughout each shift. Show less
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Adex Physical Therapy
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Doctor of Physical Therapy Aide
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2015 - 2015
✦ Collaborated with interdisciplinary team and Doctor to administer optimum and holistic physical therapy while performing individualized care to each patient in a holistic rehabilitation atmosphere. ✦ Enhanced patient treatment by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisted patients into the whirlpool; aided patients onto exercise equipment monitored motion; tracking walking times and distances; measured mobility; performed prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques for patients. Show less
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Education
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2019 - 2022
Creighton University
Doctorate Degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist -
2020 - 2021
University of Michigan
User Experience Research and Design Principles -
2013 - 2017
The City University of New York
Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology
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