April Ciccia
Newton,NJ
Summary
Pre-med biology undergraduate student looking to pursue an undergraduate degree in computer science and a graduate degree in biotechnology. Has advanced level experience in practicing medicine in a pre-hospital setting and entry-level experience with computer science including programming.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Amentum
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.
- Arranged events by overseeing logistics, budgets, venue selection, and activity planning.
- Oversaw onboarding and mentorship, planned and executed meetings, and developed project documentation.
- Collected, entered, validated, organized, and successfully analyzed data in federal databases directly observed by various government agencies and entities.
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Amentum
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Appointed as part of Task Force Liberty Mission and Operation Allies Welcome with a team from the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State personnel providing services to the Department of Defense.
- Tasked with ensuring health and safety, providing health education, and cultural integration to thousands of vulnerable refugees.
- Worked closely alongside STRATTCOM, Homeland Security, and the Department of State to provide adequate medical care, health education, and support for military service members and refugees.
- Collected, entered, validated, organized, and successfully analyzed data in federal databases for over 20,000 individuals directly reported to various government agencies and entities.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives within environmental health, safety and sanitation areas.
- Compiled reports and provided successful training courses.
- Conducted environmental inspections, investigated complaints, and expediently resolved concerns.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity, such as administrating and interpreting test results.
- Performed duties per applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working and living environment, including detailed reporting.
Administrative Manager
Newton First Aid And Rescue Squad
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications and training to improve overall performance and conformance of personnel.
- Established and developed a solid administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
- Communicated corporate objectives across divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
- Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions in a professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry patients, family members, and community members.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments and planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Effectively supervised a staff of 75+ personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Performed medical chart analysis delivering clinical and operational feedback.
Independent Researcher
Dominican College Of Blauvelt
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Designed and developed a quantitative and qualitative study to determine the quantity and type of microplastics in a population of bivalves off the coast of Prince Edward Island.
- Collaborated with the leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine the best methods of collection and practices to achieve goals.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines under budget.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes and carried out appropriate experimental procedures.
- Techniques performed included dilution, digestion, oxidation, vacuum, filtration, and electron microscopy.
- Troubleshot problems and designed solutions within set parameters to meet goals.
- Presented research, experimentation, results, and conclusions in academic papers and verbally during public presentations.
Independent Researcher
Dominican College Of Blauvelt
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Designed and developed a comprehensive study to determine what, if any, health and wellbeing markers could be identified from a significant change in diet accompanied by gut microbiome changes.
- Collaborated with the leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine the best methods of collection and practices to achieve goals.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines under budget.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes then conducted a series of clinical tests and measures for six weeks.
- Techniques performed included feces and urine collection and processing, clinical report interpretation, database creation and validation, and data analysis, interpreting generated data models using R programming language and QIIME2 bioinformatics platform.
- Troubleshot problems and designed solutions within set parameters to meet goals.
- Presented research, experimentation, results, and conclusions in academic papers and verbally during public presentations.
Science and Mathematics Tutor
Dominican College Of Blauvelt
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Taught and assisted students in such areas as science and mathematics, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides on the subject matter.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Supported teacher instruction, thoroughly discussing concepts and designing custom practice questions.
- Collaborated with teachers about specific student math needs.
- Provided written reports of student interactions, including progress and recommendations.
Emergency Medical Technician
Atlantic Health System
01.2018 - Current
- Conduct equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operations.
- Develop and maintain rapport with coworkers and hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care and collaboration, including the use of medical codes.
- Maintain levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Quickly recognize patient needs based on evaluation and triage, providing immediate action with intervention following established procedures when applicable.
- Provide pre-hospital care during extended periods in various environments, both in the field and en route to hospitals and improve or maintain conditions pre-arrival.
- Communicate concerns, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care with patients.
- Provide clear, precise, and detailed documentation of all pertinent information through pre-hospital care reporting software.
Emergency Medical Technician
Newton First Aid And Rescue Squad
01.2016 - Current
- Conduct equipment and vehicle checks and safety briefings to maintain continuous and safe operations.
- Mentor new hires and existing employees promoting a safe and skilled work environment and teaching continued education topics.
- Develop and maintain rapport with coworkers and hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care and collaboration, including the use of medical codes.
- Maintain levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Quickly recognize patient needs based on evaluation and triage, providing immediate action with intervention following established procedures when applicable.
- Provide pre-hospital care during brief and extended periods in various environments both, in the field and en route to hospitals and improve or maintain conditions pre-arrival.
- Communicate concerns, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care with patients.
- Provide clear, precise, and detailed documentation of all pertinent information through pre-hospital care reporting software and state/company forms.
Science and Mathematics Tutor
Tutors.com
01.2015 - Current
- Provide remote and in-person services to students age 12 and up.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Taught and assisted students in such areas as science and mathematics, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides on the subject matter.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Supported teacher instruction, thoroughly discussing concepts and designing custom practice questions.
- Provided written reports of student interactions, including progress and recommendations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Med Biology
Dominican College of Blauvelt
Orangeburg, NY05.2021
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ01.2016
Skills
Communication
Detailed
Organization
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Leadership
R Programming
QIIME2 Software
Database Architecture
Data Analytics
Material Development
Reporting
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Amentum
09.2021 - 02.2022
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Amentum
09.2021 - 02.2022
Independent Researcher
Dominican College Of Blauvelt
08.2020 - 05.2021
Independent Researcher
Dominican College Of Blauvelt
08.2020 - 05.2021
Administrative Manager
Newton First Aid And Rescue Squad
01.2020 - 12.2021
Science and Mathematics Tutor
Dominican College Of Blauvelt
08.2019 - 05.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
Atlantic Health System
01.2018 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Newton First Aid And Rescue Squad
01.2016 - Current
Science and Mathematics Tutor
Tutors.com
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Med Biology
Dominican College of Blauvelt
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Sussex County Community College
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