Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Ashley Lila Fillipi

2703 Bent Creek Drive Pearland, Texas

Summary

Highly motivated graduate majored in Psychological Brain Sciences, seeking a job opportunity with hospitals and pharmaceutical, biotech/bioresearch company to gain valuable hands on experience. Planning to attend Optometry school in Fall 2024. Some of my personal qualities include excellent problem solving, critical thinking abilities, paying close attention to details, managing my time wisely, having organizational skills, collaboration skills, and receptive to being mentored and trained.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Gymnastics, Yoga, Dance Instructor

Lifetime Fitness
03.2024 - Current
  • Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
  • Designed effective workout routines to target specific muscle groups and improve overall strength and flexibility for gymnastics success.
  • Enhanced client flexibility by incorporating customized stretching and yoga poses into daily routines.

Optometric Assistant

Progressive Eye Care
11.2023 - Current
  • Scheduled appointments, handled referrals and ordered supplies for optometric practice.
  • Greeted patients, prepared exam rooms and documented medical records to keep office running efficiently and effectively.
  • Took medical histories and reported current concerns from patients prior to physical exam by optometrist.
  • Administered visual acuity tests, glaucoma screening and Keratometry and communicated findings to doctor.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Work 20 hours a week

Research Assistant

Dr. Winfred Arthur Jr.’s Industrial-Organizational
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Managing data - data entry, security, and analysis
  • Preparing study documents and materials
  • Participating in training activities and meetings
  • Proctoring studies

Surgical Waiting Room Volunteer

Houston Methodist
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Assisted family members of surgical patients and supervised visiting time in the waiting room. Following surgery, accompany the family the receive the doctor's report and to visit the patient, as well as maintain the units admitting and discharge records, emergency telephone numbers, and other pertinent information.

Cardiovascular ICU Volunteer

Houston Methodist
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients. Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services. Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments. Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.

Orthopedic Outpatient Center Volunteer

Houston Methodist
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.

HM Undergraduate Research Internship

Houston Methodist
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Worked with Houston Methodist Research Institute attending didactic lectures and solving patient case studies.
  • Assigned mentors at Houston Methodist to focus on translational research virtually.
  • Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
  • Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.

University Health Organizations

HOSA Future Health Professionals
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Strong curricular program of student lead activities to develop future leaders for the health care system.
  • Responsible for developing effective leadership qualities and skills, developing critical thinking and problem solving characteristics, and network with healthcare professionals.
  • Facilitated student group discussions to stimulate insights and gather resources to help facilitate program success.
  • Promoted mission, vision and culture of school to prospective students to increase enrollment.

Shadowing Experience

Private Practices
10.2020 - 10.2023

Shadowed:

  • Shadowed Ophthalmologist & watched cataract surgery in operating room (16 hrs)
  • Shadow Optometrist (50+ hrs)
  • Shadow Neurologist (50 hrs)
  • Shadowed Dermatologist (12 hrs)
  • Shadowed Emergency Medicine Doctor
  • Shadowed Family Medicine doctor
  • Shadowed OB/GYN

Health Career Display

Health Occupational Students Of America
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Responsible for creating visual display to share ideas via an artistic medium to illustrate advantages of specific career focus.
  • First place in Houston area, and placed top ten within the state of Texas

Biomedical Debate

Health Occupations Students Of America
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Perform semester long study to research the pros and cons of a biomedical issue, and showcase those issues in a debate like format over different rounds.

Education

Psychological Brain Science

Texas A&M University
College Station
2023

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of medical terminology
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and Matlab
  • Empathetic and courteous
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinker who can communicate effectively
  • Understanding compliance requirements of medical settings
  • Communication skills
  • Medical research comprehension
  • HIPPA, confidentiality

Presentations

The Negative Affects of Stress in Wound Healing - Present clinical and experimental models of the impact of stress on wound repair, while comparing various stress hormones released after a catheter inflicted wound from a stress and stress controlled group in a symposium environment. Fall 2019.

pH in Relation to Plant Growth and Reproductive Investment - Present the results of plant growth in different pH soils to verify which pH has the highest success in the rate it grows.

Volunteer Experience

Muslim Hands for Humanity- Volunteer for non-profit organization going to less fortunate areas of Houston,Texas after 11:00 pm and distributing food packed in to-go boxes giving out to homeless individuals with multiple others. 2018-2022.

Sally Ride STEM volunteer- Volunteer at Sally Ride STEM festival for young girls and discuss the importance of women and girls in the stem work force. 2017.

Blood Drive- Worked at the blood drive and advocated the importance to donate. Signed in donator's, and provided snacks and water to individuals after to make sure they were fully aware and able to leave. 2017-2019.

Dance Clinic-Volunteered for a dance clinic teaching young girls simple dance movements and eventually teaching them a dance to perform while discussing the importance of confidence. 2018.

Theatre Pals- Mentored and volunteered with disabled individuals to teach them basic theatre arts concepts, and creating a play to perform together. 2018-2019.

Art Pals- Created art projects and taught simple art techniques to disabled individuals while building long lasting connections/friendships. 2017-2018.

Harvey Help- Packed essential items for individuals affected by Harvey and distributed they bags to victims. 2017.

Computer Skills

  • Matlab
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Powerpoint
  • Various Social Media Platforms

Timeline

Gymnastics, Yoga, Dance Instructor

Lifetime Fitness
03.2024 - Current

Optometric Assistant

Progressive Eye Care
11.2023 - Current

Cardiovascular ICU Volunteer

Houston Methodist
05.2022 - 08.2022

Orthopedic Outpatient Center Volunteer

Houston Methodist
05.2022 - 08.2022

Research Assistant

Dr. Winfred Arthur Jr.’s Industrial-Organizational
01.2022 - 12.2022

Surgical Waiting Room Volunteer

Houston Methodist
05.2021 - 08.2022

Shadowing Experience

Private Practices
10.2020 - 10.2023

University Health Organizations

HOSA Future Health Professionals
08.2020 - 05.2023

HM Undergraduate Research Internship

Houston Methodist
06.2020 - 08.2020

Health Career Display

Health Occupational Students Of America
09.2018 - 03.2019

Biomedical Debate

Health Occupations Students Of America
09.2018 - 03.2019

Psychological Brain Science

Texas A&M University
Ashley Lila Fillipi