Abigail Johnson
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate aspiring occupational therapist with a strong academic background and hands-on experience in diverse healthcare settings. Proven ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and to engage with clients empathetically to promote their physical and emotional well-being. Demonstrated skills in patient assessment, therapeutic intervention, and adaptive techniques through internships and volunteer work. Eager to contribute to a graduate program and to further develop expertise in occupational therapy to make a meaningful impact in the field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Agent
TN Life Real Estate
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases,
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
FOH Team Member
Chick-fil-A
12.2021 - Current
- Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages, and retrieving items for guests.
Foster Care Case Manager
Youth Villages
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
- Attended proceedings and testified for reunification and permanent placement cases.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.
Foster Care Coordinator
Helen Ross McNabb
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Provided in-home training and support to foster parents during weekly meetings to help mitigate problems arising from child behavior.
- Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
School Social Work Intern
Knox County Schools
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed IEPs for students with special needs and advocated for comprehensive teaching methods.
- Identified at-risk students, created detailed plans for specialized education and behavioral skills and communicated plans with parents and school staff.
- Facilitated support groups for students during lunch and after school hours.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2022
Skills
- Goal setting experience
- Intervention Planning
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent teamwork
Volunteer Work
- Zambia, Africa Missions Trip (June 2021)
- Connections Team at Resting Place Church
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
TN Life Real Estate
04.2022 - Current
FOH Team Member
Chick-fil-A
12.2021 - Current
Foster Care Case Manager
Youth Villages
08.2021 - 12.2021
Foster Care Coordinator
Helen Ross McNabb
05.2021 - 09.2021
School Social Work Intern
Knox County Schools
01.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville