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Salem, Virginia, United States

Provides comprehensive support to individuals in a small group home with developmental disabilities, mental healthconditions, and other challenges, fostering their independence and enhancing quality of life.● Manage medication administration and compliance, coordinating with healthcare providers to ensureaccurate and timely delivery of treatments.● Implement tailored behavioral support plans, utilizing positive reinforcement techniques to promote emotionalwell-being and skill-building.● Facilitate transportation and accompany individuals to medical appointments, community activities, andsocial engagements, promoting inclusion and integration.● Develop and support life skills training, encouraging growth in areas such as communication, self-care, anddaily living.● Maintain detailed and accurate documentation, including progress reports, incident records, and care plans,ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.● Assist with personal care and hygiene when necessary, ensuring dignity and respect in all interactions.

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Performed comprehensive vehicle cleaning and detailing services, following a multi-stage process to ensurehigh-quality results after vehicles completed an advanced automated wash. Operated in a fast-paced environment,efficiently managing time to meet customer expectations while maintaining attention to detail. Addressed customerconcerns and resolved complaints promptly, ensuring a positive service experience. Greeted and communicated withcustomers upon completion of services, enhancing customer satisfaction.● Collaborated with team members to ensure fair distribution of tips and fostered a cooperative workenvironment.● Assisted with additional tasks, including sanitation of work areas, window washing, and preparing vehiclesfor the automated wash system

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Operated pallet jacks and other equipment to efficiently transport and organize materials within the warehouse.Sorted and managed inventory and documentation, ensuring accurate record-keeping and streamlined operations.Disassembled heavy shelving and moved large equipment safely, adhering to workplace safety protocols and bestpractices. Assisted with various logistical tasks to support daily operations and improve warehouse efficiency.● Assisted in the relocation and organization of patient documents from Carilion Hospital, ensuring accuratesorting and timely processing to meet deadlines.● Fostered a positive and collaborative work environment by working with the company owner, supervisor, andcolleagues, promoting open communication and teamwork to achieve company goals.

Blacksburg, Virginia

Started position in company as general labor type job, and then was promoted to executive assistant as company grew and needed more leadership. This gave me valuable insight of the struggles and successes of running a small business, as well as developed my social skills with clients. Duties included mowing lawns and other seasonal general labor tasks, as well as client outreach/followups and delegating tasks to small crews when business owner was not present.

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Roanoke, Virginia Area

Blacksburg, Virginia

Roanoke, Virginia Area

Performed general athletic facility duties such as stocking, cleaning, and assisting members and guests. Opened and closed entire gym depending on shift.

Roanoke, Virginia Area

Sales team member and stock team member. Duties included inventory management, assisting customers, opening/closing store, weekly truck unpacking, cash register operation, and keeping store clean and well stocked. Position was Summer part time, and still work part time during school; around once a month.

Roanoke, Virginia Area

Roanoke, Virginia Area

In this position I was trained on how to to effectively operate manufacturing equipment and learned about the manufacturing process. I also shadowed various engineers within the company.

Roanoke, Virginia Area

School sponsored, medical based engineering Internship with Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA. Project objective was to develop a fully mechanical IV drip device that did not rely on electricity for implementation in 3rd world countries; ours was flown to Malawi, Africa for testing. My team was mentored by Dr. Andre Muelenear, a pediatric pulmonologist at Carilion Children's Hospital. I gained valuable teamwork experience and learned about the engineering design process. Note-attached URL leads to an overview of a previous version of our project, but gives an idea of what it was about.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial And Systems Engineering, Junior

Activities and Societies: International Society of Automation (ISA), Formula SAE Design Team, LIFT Club at VT, OCR Club

High School Diploma, 4.3 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Beta Club, Burton Engineering School

Engineering - Governor'S Stem Academy

Activities and Societies: Summer Robotics Camp CounselorLearned essential engineering skills and practices Honor Graduate, Certified.

Advanced Studies Diploma, 4.23 Gpa

Activities and Societies: National Beta Club, Tennis Team, National Spanish Honor SocietyValedictorian