Akira Cook
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated individual with a solid background in Team management, offering a track record of delivering exceptional results. Known for strategic thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to identify growth opportunities. Strong communicator with a talent for building and nurturing client relationships. Seeking to leverage my expertise to drive business growth and achieve new levels of success for a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Leader
City Year Dallas
07.2023 - Current
- Accepted in AmeriCorps program amongst a 25% acceptance rate to dedicate one year of service to a low income public elementary school of over 300+ students, focus on increasing student attendance, decreasing behavior altercations and improving academic course performance.
- Promoted to become a Service Leader out of 50 AmeriCorps members to Co-lead multiple diverse teams of 12+ AmeriCorps members.
- Co-teach 3rd-grade math, 7th-grade science, and 11th grade English: tracking data of 40 students with individual academic and social emotional learning needs.
- Community activist- earning 5,100+ volunteer service hours helping the communities in south Dallas.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
Enrichment Coordinator
Americorps
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Provide extended learning opportunities that challenges students to step outside their academic comfort zone.
- Organize enrichment based projects, 8-15 initiatives a year to keep office and school spirit alive.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
Medical Assistant
Pleasant Pediatrics
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Spearheaded covid19 unit.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Vaccinated 1000+ patients of all ages.
- Collaborated with medical administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical, psychology
Arizona State University
12-2024
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Event planning
- Team Leadership
- Time management
- Fundraising
- Budget acumen
- Client relations
- Customer service excellence
- Administrative support
- Organization and recordkeeping
- Microsoft powerpoint, excel, and Word
Certification
- CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CPT- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- First Aid/ CPR certified
Timeline
Service Leader
City Year Dallas
07.2023 - Current
Enrichment Coordinator
Americorps
07.2022 - 07.2023
Medical Assistant
Pleasant Pediatrics
01.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical, psychology
Arizona State University
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