ALI ELACHKAR
Dearborn,USA
Summary
I am a dedicated worker with excellent communication, time management, and computer skills. I aim to leverage my abilities to fill the vacancy at your company successfully. Being frequently praised as hardworking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals. It has always been my absolute goal in my life to become a member of the healthcare system, specifically being a cardiothoracic surgeon, and engaging in medical-related fields means more than just hard work, but rather it means a way of life.
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management, and team leadership.
Collaborative with a relentless work ethic. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth, and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder of Amity Foundation
University of Michigan - Dearborn
01.2025 - Current
- Vision and Strategy
Establishes the organization's vision and guides strategic planning to meet community needs. - Community Engagement
Develops strong relationships with community leaders, organizations, and local stakeholders to maximize impact. - Fundraising and Financial Management
Leads fundraising efforts, secures sponsorships, and manages budgets to ensure financial sustainability. - Program Development
Designs and implements community-focused programs and services aligned with the mission. - Leadership and Governance
Provides leadership, recruits and guides the board of directors, and ensures effective governance. - Networking and Partnerships
Builds strategic partnerships with businesses, government agencies, and other non-profits to amplify community impact. - Public Relations and Advocacy
Represents the organization publicly, advocating for community needs through media engagement, presentations, and awareness campaigns. - Volunteer Coordination
Oversees recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteers who help execute the organization's mission. - Impact Assessment
Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of community programs, adapting strategies based on feedback and outcomes. - Compliance and Operations
Ensures organizational compliance with relevant laws and regulations, oversees operations, and maintains ethical standards.
Vice President of American Red Cross
University Of Michigan-dearborn
01.2025 - Current
- Support Leadership
Assists the President in leading club activities, ensuring alignment with the mission and values of the American Red Cross. - Event Planning and Coordination
Coordinates and oversees planning of club events such as blood drives, fundraisers, disaster preparedness trainings, and community service initiatives. - Member Engagement and Recruitment
Helps attract, recruit, and retain new members, ensuring high participation and enthusiasm within the club. - Community Partnerships
Maintains relationships with local Red Cross chapters, campus organizations, and external community groups to enhance collaboration. - Administrative Duties
Manages club administrative responsibilities including maintaining meeting agendas, event schedules, attendance records, and necessary documentation. - Communication
Facilitates clear and timely communication between club leadership, members, and campus administration. - Leadership Development
Provides mentorship and support to club members, helping them develop leadership and organizational skills. - Advocacy and Outreach
Promotes club activities and American Red Cross initiatives through social media, campus resources, and community outreach. - Fundraising Initiatives
Assists in organizing and leading fundraising activities to financially support the club and Red Cross humanitarian efforts. - Succession and Sustainability
Supports strategic planning to ensure continuity of leadership and long-term sustainability of the club.
Blood Drive Coordinator
American Red Cross
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Planning and Organization
Coordinates logistics for blood drive events, including reserving locations, arranging setup and cleanup, and scheduling event times. - Communication and Collaboration
Acts as the primary liaison between the American Red Cross staff, campus administration, club members, and volunteers. - Volunteer Management
Recruits, trains, schedules, and manages volunteers to effectively assist during blood drives. - Marketing and Outreach
Develops promotional campaigns (flyers, emails, social media) to raise awareness and encourage participation in blood donation drives. - Donor Registration and Scheduling
Coordinates the registration and scheduling of blood donors, ensuring appointments are managed efficiently. - Event Management
Oversees blood drives on-site, ensuring smooth operation, donor comfort, and addressing immediate logistical needs. - Donor Retention
Engages donors before, during, and after drives to encourage future participation and foster a committed donor community. - Safety and Compliance
Ensures compliance with American Red Cross policies and university guidelines, maintaining a safe environment for donors and volunteers. - Documentation and Reporting
Tracks attendance, donor participation, blood collection goals, and event outcomes, reporting results to club leadership and the American Red Cross. - Continuous Improvement
Evaluates the effectiveness of blood drives and implements feedback to enhance future events and increase impact.
Blood Drive Volunteer
American Red Cross
06.2023 - Current
- Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar.
- Transported patients to and from appointments, assisting with getting in and out of vehicles.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments.
- Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
- Obtained patient or family member authorizations for tests and procedures.
- Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in patient medical files.
- Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care.
Medical Assistant
Family Doc Clinic and Urgent Care
02.2023 - Current
- Triaged incoming patients in order of succession or based on severity of the situation
- Welcomed patients to the clinic and greeted them
- Taking patients vitals including weight, height, blood pressure, respiration rate, blood oxygen levels, and heart rate
- Confirmed patients' demographics and pharmacy are up to date
- Medication, social, surgical, and historical reconciliation to document any updates occurring outside of the clinic
- Speaking with the patient and documenting details of what they came in for
- Gathering all the patients' symptoms, complaints, history, and other details for the reason of their visit
- Conducting any necessary test before the provider would see them that are definite, such as urine test, nasal swabs, or throat swabs for any infectious disease diseases, such as COVID-19, influenza, strep throat, etc
- Documenting the patient's information incomplete from the above onto the dedicated computer system, and noting for any changes, and going to the provider and speaking to them about the certain case
- Creating and organize less of patients in order of being seen and provider know of any necessary changes that might occur
- Performing COVID-19 test, strep, test, or flu tests for infectious disease, or other test such as urinalysis test, pregnancy test, and other tests, such as H pylori
- Performing any blood tests needed by successfully retrieving blood samples from the patient via Venous butterfly needles
- Performing any x-rays needed for the patient in our facility and using the proper equipment to protect a patient from unnecessary radiation
- Performing any required injections for the patient such as vitamin B 12, Toradol, Dexamethasone, Ceftriaxone, or testosterone injections, and progesterone shots, as well as tetanus shots (if needed)
- Documenting all data and all tests done for the patient as well as writing their HPI and sending out the labs and any test done to the required lab directory, such as Vibra health labs for Beaumont lab directory
- Dismissing the patient and discharging them from the rooms and answering any questions they might have for the provider
- Performing routine calls for patients to update them on any changes that might have occurred
- Calling patients regarding results for blood test or x-rays and if needed to schedule a virtual appointment with the provider, it would be done so as well
- Performing EKGs on patients and using the appropriate technique
- Wrapping patient's arms and other extremities at the event of any injury or burn, using the proper equipment and technique
- Successfully drawing injections needed for the provider for any special procedure done with correct technique
- Organizing the environment and restocking patient rooms
- Following the providers and documenting any changes and shadowing them
Pharmaceutical Technician
Walgreens
11.2022 - Current
- Triaged incoming phone calls, assisting callers or escalating therapeutic inquiries to pharmacists
- Followed standard operating procedures for maintaining accurate and readily retrievable accountability records
- Reported prescription errors to pharmacist on duty
- Complied with state regulations to maintain safe, clean pharmacy
- Selected appropriate medicine and measured dosages to fill prescriptions under pharmacist direction
- Monitored inventory levels and maintained shelves, stocking with adequate supplies
- Organized medications for dispensing by profiling prescriptions and calculating quantities
- Calculated prices for prescriptions or non-prescription drugs to process payment on POS system
- Handled doctor calls and medication deliveries in facilitation of prescription orders
- Supplied and monitored robotic machines to properly label and dispense medicine into containers
- Called insurance companies to retrieve patient information
- Received written prescription and refilled requests and verified that information is complete and accurate
- Mixed pharmaceutical preparations, accorded to written prescriptions
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect customers and employees
- Maintained and merchandise home healthcare products and services
- Established and maintained patient profiles, included lists of medications taken by individual patients
- Assisted customers by answering simple questions, locating items and referring them to pharmacist for medication information
- Cleaned equipment and sterilized glassware to maintain safe and sanitary conditions
- Prepared and processed medical insurance claim forms and records
- Operated cash registered to accept payment from customers
- Prepacked bulk medicines with prescribed medications and affixed labels
- Answered pharmacy telephones to respond to questions or requests
- Operated cash registers to accept payment from customers
- Verified insurance data and contact information to complete prescription refill requests
- Counted stock of medications, chemicals or supplies to enter inventory data into computer
- Entered prescription information into computer databases
- Maintained equipment and work areas and sterilized glassware, according to prescribed methods
- Established and maintained patient profiles
- Selected drug and quantity, delivering items to pharmacist for review and dispensing
Sales Associate, Women's Shoes
D'Moda Shoes
09.2020 - Current
- Greeted and escorted customers to product racks and shelves to assist with finding merchandise
- Introduced promotions and sale opportunities, enticing customers
- Liaised with management to communicate customer feedback and recommendations
- Promoted visual presentation standards by keeping store replenished
- Performed cleaning tasks, keeping store neat and organized
- Followed checklist to complete retail store opening and closing activities
- Kept signage and merchandise displays organized and up-to-date, promoting visual presentation standards
- Engaged with guests to understand and anticipate customer service needs
- Operated cash register and POS to process sales transactions and handle payments
- Used product knowledge for handling objections
- Cross-trained with other store departments and areas, supporting overall retail operations
- Alerted management to potential security issues, supporting loss prevention and reducing shrink
- Drove sales through customer relationship building and suggestive selling techniques
- Met and exceeded customer expectations by retrieving requested shoes from stockroom
- Followed procedures for counts and markdowns to maintain inventory control
- Worked professionally with co-workers, customers and managers to accomplish defined tasks
- Kept floor and stock areas consistent with store standards
- Increased units sold per transaction by recommending additional shoes to customers
- Walked through store, picking up boxes and debris and placing unwanted shoes into boxes for stockroom return
- Greeted and pleasantly acknowledged every customer upon entry and exit from store
- Assisted with receiving merchandise and pricing items for sales floor
Web Design
D'Moda Shoes
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Integrated enhancements into web design to improve user stickiness, smooth functionality, and boost load times.
- Collaborated with senior stakeholders and web design teams to develop courses based on adult learning principles.
- Furnished research and materials based on up-to-date web design standards.
- Set creative and practical vision and direction for design concept presentations.
Medical Asistant
American Internal Medicine
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
Clinical Assistant
Heart and Vascular Institute
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Coordinated routine office functions to drive clinic activities
- Performed ECGs and EKGs
- Trained to Perform Blood Tests
- Trained to administer vaccinations via deltoid or glute
- Trained to operate XRAY machine
- Provided proactive instruction and time expectations to patient and family
- Directed patient flow to facilitate provider schedules and patient appointments
- Cleaned exam chairs, equipment and other work areas according to infection control or isolation procedures
- Oversaw successful delivery of clinical office support to meet needs of physicians
- Established and maintained accurate patient records and record filing system
- Performed various administrative functions to support department operations
- Performed general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation and completing insurance forms
- Greeted and logged in patients arriving at office and clinic
- Obtained medical information and measured vital signs, weight and height
- Contacted medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission
- Authorized drug refills and provided prescription information to pharmacies
- Set up medical laboratory equipment
- Inventoried and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment
- Showed patients to examination rooms and prepared for physician
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, kept rooms neat and clean
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients
- Scheduled appointments for patients
- Kept financial records and performed other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit and collections and mailing monthly statements to patients
Education
Bachleor's - Biological Sciences
University of Michigan, Dearborn
Dearborn, MI04-2026
Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Patient Confidentiality
- Decision-making
- Partnership cultivation
- Capital fundraising
- Task delegation
- Team building
- Goal setting
- Analytical thinking
Websites
Accomplishments
- Successfully established and launched community programs benefiting over 50 local residents within the organization's first month.
- Raised over $800 in initial fundraising campaigns to support local initiatives.
- Formed strategic partnerships with 3 local businesses and organizations, expanding outreach and resources available to the community.
- Led the recruitment of 30 active volunteers who collectively contributed over 200 hours of community service.
- Created measurable impact through initiatives such as food drives, mentorship programs, or community clean-ups, directly improving neighborhood well-being.
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician License
- Certified CPR License
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Co-Founder of Amity Foundation
University of Michigan - Dearborn
01.2025 - Current
Vice President of American Red Cross
University Of Michigan-dearborn
01.2025 - Current
Blood Drive Coordinator
American Red Cross
08.2024 - 05.2025
Blood Drive Volunteer
American Red Cross
06.2023 - Current
Web Design
D'Moda Shoes
06.2023 - 10.2024
Medical Assistant
Family Doc Clinic and Urgent Care
02.2023 - Current
Medical Asistant
American Internal Medicine
01.2023 - 06.2023
Pharmaceutical Technician
Walgreens
11.2022 - Current
Clinical Assistant
Heart and Vascular Institute
01.2021 - 03.2021
Sales Associate, Women's Shoes
D'Moda Shoes
09.2020 - Current
Bachleor's - Biological Sciences
University of Michigan, Dearborn
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