Melbourne Cooper
Helotes,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in relationship building and patient care, honed through experiences gained while volunteering at a local church as well as shadowing Dr. Kevin Comfort, MD in San Antonio. Excelled in teamwork and collaboration, significantly enhancing community engagement and patient understanding. Trained in venipuncture and maintaining high standards of care and support. Seeking to apply training in Phlebotomy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
St Peter's Catholic Student Center
2023.09 - 2024.01
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide food baskets to families in need.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events.
- Strengthened community bonds by organizing social events that brought diverse groups together.
- Increased public awareness about pressing issues through educational campaigns and outreach efforts.
- Established and maintained relationships with local organizations to coordinate volunteer efforts.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events, providing polite, friendly representation.
Physician Shadow
Dr. Kevin Comfort, MD
2023.07 - 2023.08
- Developed effective communication skills while interacting with diverse patient populations daily.
- Maintained strong focus on infection control practices throughout all aspects of patient care delivery.
- Enhanced patient understanding by thoroughly explaining medical conditions and treatment options.
- Determined appropriate treatments to achieve balance in body.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Participated in ongoing professional development initiatives aimed at enhancing knowledge of industry trends and advancements in medicine.
Retail Sales Associate
Follett Bookstore
2021.08 - 2022.12
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Camp Counselor
Scouts BSA
2017.06 - 2022.07
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Administered appropriate wound care techniques for various types of injuries, promoting faster healing and reducing complications.
- Reduced workplace injuries by conducting safety training sessions for employees.
- Provided mental health support to individuals experiencing emotional distress after traumatic events, facilitating their recovery process.
- Ensured rapid response to emergencies by coordinating with security personnel and office staff during crisis situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Baylor University
Waco, TX05.2025
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organized and Efficient
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible Schedule
- Relationship Building
- Venipuncture
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- Butterfly needle technique
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomist, National Registry of Allied Health Professionals - Certified August 6, 2022
Timeline
Volunteer
St Peter's Catholic Student Center
2023.09 - 2024.01
Physician Shadow
Dr. Kevin Comfort, MD
2023.07 - 2023.08
Retail Sales Associate
Follett Bookstore
2021.08 - 2022.12
Camp Counselor
Scouts BSA
2017.06 - 2022.07
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Baylor University
- Certified Phlebotomist, National Registry of Allied Health Professionals - Certified August 6, 2022
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