Zachary Simon Email & Phone Number

1 am a member on a platform of academics who want to transition into non-academic careers, Members have access to the Cheeky Scientist network of professionals with academic backgrounds in the medical and life sciences or firsthand experience in the mental and medical industries.✩ As a Cheeky Scientist member, I've honed my interpersonal skills and built a robust professional network in the medical and life sciences, making me adept at establishing and nurturing relationships. This skill will be invaluable as an MSL, where I'll need to connect with healthcare professionals and industry stakeholders to convey complex scientific information.✩ I've improved my communication and presentation abilities, preparing me to effectively convey scientific and clinical information to diverse audiences. These skills are vital for the MSL role, where one-on-one interactions and presentations to healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders are pivotal.✩ My membership has given me valuable insights into industry trends, regulatory processes, and the latest medical and life sciences advancements, which will be essential for success as an MSL. Staying informed about the therapeutic area I represent, the competitive landscape, and evolving healthcare dynamics will enable me to provide informed, up-to-date support to my stakeholders and contribute to the success of the products I represent.

San Francisco Bay Area

California, United States

• Implemented a manualized curriculum to educate high school students across 5 schools on mental health with expertise in optimizing virtual learning resulting in hosting 9 student-led poster presentations at a multicultural symposium.• Managed team meetings and organized guest speakers with an emphasis on handing off educational material to technical team members resulting in weekly didactics to educate high school students about mental health.• Spearheaded education projects and priorities with expertise in producing time-dependent deliverables for education projects resulting in over 25 seminars and presentations on mental health in BIPOC and immigrant communities.

Orange County, California, United States

• Collaborated with key stakeholders with expertise in integrating the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental (DSM-V) characteristics, as evidenced by a collaborative relationship with 3 health care facilities.• Cross-functionally collaborated with an average of 3 stakeholders per client using client-facing and leadership skills to improve the behavior of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder• Deployed strong communication skills with experience facilitating a housing first and harm reduction model to resolve inequitable access to housing, resulting in maintaining 3 temporary living accommodations during the COVID-19 pandemic.• Demonstrated problem-solving skills to investigate, evaluate and propose sustainable and affordable housing solutions for homeless adults, resulting in 4 medical summary reports approved by the Social Security Administration.

California, United States

Berkeley, California, United States

Refined as a Doctoral Practicum Trainee at the Berkeley CBT Clinic Berkeley, CA (10/2022 – 06/2023)• Conducted individual and group therapy for adults with expertise in interpreting clinical assessment data, completing over 3 clinical assessment-related technical documents and over 3 case-related presentations.• Experienced in maintaining treatment plans and skilled in evidence-based practices, including knowledge in trauma-focused and emotion-efficacy therapy techniques.• Developed clinical formulation documents with high-quality fit-for-purpose interventions for adults.Developed as a Doctoral Practicum Trainee at Thornhill Elementary School Oakland, CA (08/2021 – 05/2022)• Cross-functionally collaborated with more than 3 stakeholders per client, leading to therapeutic change.• Managed a caseload of 4 students and co-facilitator of weekly group therapy sessions leading to 5 case formulation presentations.• Utilized client-facing approaches and play therapy techniques for children ages 7-11 at an elementary school under supervision of a licensed school psychologist and a licensed clinical program director.• Implemented comprehensive, individualized, and evidence-based approaches for a diverse caseload of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Bay A rea

Clinical Psychology

• Furthered approaches to clinical practice and research by excelling in over 3 specific courses related to integrating biopsychosocial.

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

• Harnnesssed fundamental knowledge and skills in applied psychology evidenced by 5 upper diversion courses. • Collected and aggregated.

Psychology

Activities and Societies: Black Student Union• Champion the needs of the African American population on campus as the president.