I am the Founder and CEO of this new company, Professionally Proud, LLC. It is a healthcare brand who's vision I will describe below:The vision: To create a wearable product that professionals can rep definitively and boldly to showcase their belonging to or support of the LGBTQ+ community. This way, their patients and customers feel comfortable with an unspoken level of trust and support before an interaction even occurs. The method and connection is simple: LGBTQ is an acronym of multiple letters with meaning, as are many designations within the healthcare system (MD, DO, RN, MSW, PT, OT, etc.) With the simple plus sign added at the end of most LGBTQ uses, you have a bridge between the acronyms and a fusion of their meaning. The main inspiration for this venture and its products are rooted in patient advocacy and personal experience as a patient, client and working professional in the healthcare setting. There is a lack of explicit acknowledgement of support or belonging that can be addressed through visual aids. While some already exist, few are concrete in their delivery. Along with this, there is a developing cultural shift from a less rigidly traditional professional dress to a more athleisure and relaxed style, providing an avenue for such a brand to exist within the healthcare system specifically. The brand has the intention to expand beyond healthcare into other settings that also use letters as designation of role within the specific setting. This would allow the overarching brand, Professionally Proud, to become an umbrella term for connection of these individuals and provide a visual network of LGBTQ working professionals. In the spirit of advocacy and betterment of LGBTQ+ patient health, a portion of the profits will be donated to LGBTQ+ healthcare.

Assisted consumers with online prior authorization platform, troubleshooting medication approvals, streamlined submission process

Helped open last fall (October 2017)-Providing leadership, guidance and training to assistant managers and hourly team members-Making guest feel welcome and ensuring that your team members provide the best possible service-Developed line cook experience-Maintaining inventory and managing food costs-Handling HR needs as they arise, including recruiting, training, disciplinary action and terminations-Embracing and promoting the Woody's BBQ culture -Exceptional guest service, word of mouth advertising and social media marketing

-Worked with a team of 35 other dedicated student ambassadors for two years-Promoted the Xavier University to future students-Lead campus tours for over 500 prospective students and their families-Aided in other special events for prospective students including major tour days, accepted students events, etc.-Private meetings/conversations with students and families, mostly for prospective student athletes.-As the result of my efforts and the hard-work of a full-time admissions staff, our yearly matriculation rate was regularly above 1000 students-Further developed interpersonal skills and basic office skills

4 year, three season Cross Country and Track and Field athlete for Xavier University-Named captain my junior and senior year-Provided leadership for all members of the team with my fellow captains-Ten time top 6 finisher at Big East Conference championships-Robert and Linda Kohlhepp Top Team Scholar Award; Recipient 2016, 2017 ~Award given for maintaining highest GPA on recipient’s respective team-Eight-time all Big East Academic Team -Eight-Time USTFCCCA Team All-Academic

Assistant for Dr. Punam Malik and her sickle cell lab-Aliquoted samples for testing, performed osmolality test for samples, inventoried liquid nitrogen samples-Studied experiment techniques and shadowed the use of laboratory equipment-Participated in research discussions with seasoned researchers

-Aided in the opening of restaurant-cleaning and turning tables, running food orders, assisting waiters with customers, retrieving drink and food items, and other maintenance responsibilities-Dishwashing and bar backing responsibilities as well

-Rescue and First Aid response for issues at park-CPR, blood born pathogens, epipen, and other first aid training and certification-Aided in minor first aids and major medical emergencies-Surveyed swimming area for potential issues-Used prevention methods to avoid issues in swimming and lounging areas-Maintained physical fitness in accordance with park requirements (testing every month)-Excellent interpersonal skill growth working with visitors of diverse backgrounds