Hi, I’m
Abdinasir Shekhabdi
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Community Service Volunteer and passionate about engaging in outreach programs with community. Skilled in identifying resources to meet needs and helping community members obtain benefits and services. Recognized for providing exceptional emotional support to individuals obtaining help.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Muslim Community Center Of The Capital District - MccChicago, IL
Community Service Volunteer
05.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Built stronger youth by teaching leadership skills and sharing job knowledge.
- Set goals and targets to prepare for and facilitate community workshops and meetings.
- Organized and coordinated transportation to deliver materials, supplies or donations.
- Managed community relations by identifying and evaluating opportunities and requests for volunteer involvement.
- Leveraged social media to engage and increase volunteer community.
- Delivered assistance and mentorship on community engagement strategies to build sustainable partnerships.
- Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
- Discussed available program services with potential participants and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes.
Alverno Clinical LaboratoriesChicago, IL
Laboratory Assistant
06.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Cleaned, maintained and calibrated laboratory and field equipment to ensure continuous accuracy and functionality.
- Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents.
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
- Collected information and samples in support of staff research.
- Monitored lab supplies and proactively replenished for convenience and availability.
- Analyzed experimental data and interpreted results to draft reports of findings.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Disposed of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions.
- Maintained detailed logs of experiments and relevant data and updated databases with new information.
Rush Medical CenterChicago, IL
Hospital Volunteer
08.2019 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Answered visitor questions, offered directions and escorted to destination.
- Provided reception support and gave general information to visitors and families.
- Performed general cleaning duties, keeping work areas clean and organized.
- Greeted and directed patients and visitors to hospital departments to facilitate front-office procedures.
- Improved quality of patient care by engaging with patients and families.
- Restocked bins and shelves and displayed newest merchandise.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Sat with patients in need of companionship and emotional support.
- Helped transport patients and assisted with discharges.
Muslim Community Health CenterChicago , IL
Taking Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar
06.2018 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Education
University of Illinois At Chicago, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science from Biology
05.2022
Harry S Truman College , Chicago, IL
Associate of Science from Biology
12.2019
Skills
- Information Confidentiality
- PPE Compliance
- Tracking Specimens
- Sharps Disposal
- Biohazard Waste Disposal
- Drawing Blood
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Stress Management
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Blood Culturing
- Specimen Collection
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Data Entry
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Instrument Sterilization
- Sharps Collection
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Sample and Form Matching
- Sample Processing
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Information Gathering
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
06.2022 - 03.2023
Hospital Volunteer
Rush Medical Center
08.2019 - 06.2021
Taking Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar
Muslim Community Health Center
06.2018 - 03.2019
Community Service Volunteer
Muslim Community Center Of The Capital District - Mcc
05.2018 - Current
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Science from Biology
Harry S Truman College
Associate of Science from Biology
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