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Bella Knapp

Forest,VA

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate professional with experience as a Resident Shepherd at Liberty University, skilled in psychological care and emergency medical response. Proven ability to lead community groups and support individuals facing mental health challenges, while delivering quality service in other areas of life. Committed to fostering growth and resilience in others.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Organic Chemistry Laboratory Assistant

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
08.2024 - Current
  • I currently work for my organic chemistry professor as a lab assistant and grader
  • In this position I get to help students during lab with any questions that they may have and assist the professor with proctoring tests and grading

Resident Shepherd

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
08.2024 - Current
  • A resident shepherd at Liberty is similar to an RA because we live on a hall and pour into the girls on our hall
  • We interview and hire community group leaders to lead small groups on our hall every week
  • We also minister to girls going through challenging things like loss and mental health struggles
  • This position has really helped me grow in the ways that I walk alongside of girls going through things like depression, anxiety, identity struggles, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts
  • I also help out when girls have any medical situations and get them connected to the resources that they need

Cater Waiter

Auburnlea Catering
Lynchburg, VA
10.2022 - Current
  • As a Cater Waiter I get to serve guests at weddings and help the caters with preparation, set up, and clean up
  • I love this job because I get to serve people on one of the happiest days of their life

Community Group Leader

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Served on my hall in a leadership position to disciple a group of girls to grow in their walk with the Lord. This position entailed leading at hall events, service in the Lynchburg community, and creativity in making an environment that the group wanted to be in.

Preschool Teaching Aid

Camp of the Woods
Speculator, NY
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • I worked as a 3-year-old teacher’s aid at a Christian family camp that I grew up going to with my family
  • I worked with the children every morning, teaching them about Jesus, then worked in the camp ice cream shop or dish room in the afternoon and evenings
  • It helped me grow in flexibility and teamwork

Waitress

Cracker Barrel
Lynchburg, VA
08.2020 - 06.2023
  • Worked as a hostess for my first eight months then transitioned to a server position
  • I was able to wait tables and provide quality service to customers
  • I finished there with all four stars and as a new waitress trainer

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences, Psychology, Chemistry

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Liberty Christian Academy
Lynchburg, VA
05.2022

Skills

  • Psychological care
  • Medical care
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Clinical hours
  • Community service
  • Shadowing
  • EKGs
  • Blood Pressure Measurement
  • Chest compressions
  • BVM ventilation
  • Mission's Experience
  • Helped with Human Trafficking Aid in India

Skills

Participated in missions trips to India with Rahab's Rope in 2019 to Goa, India to work with human trafficking victims.Went back to Mumbai and Goa, India in 2024 for medical missions. Passed Emergency Medical Technician course at Central Virginia Community College and is about to take national certification EMT test. 200 Community service at youth camps and service on hall. Shadowed with Dr. Kalafian, Internist at Stroobant’s Cardiovascular Center, Lynchburg, VA and with Dr. Cline, Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon at Blue Ridge Ear, Nose, Throat & Plastic Surgery, Lynchburg, VA. Clinical ride alongs with Fire Station 6 and experience in Emergency Department at Lynchburg General Hospital. Experience in EKGs, BPs, Chest compressions and BVM ventilation.

Timeline

Organic Chemistry Laboratory Assistant

Liberty University
08.2024 - Current

Resident Shepherd

Liberty University
08.2024 - Current

Community Group Leader

Liberty University
08.2023 - 05.2024

Preschool Teaching Aid

Camp of the Woods
06.2023 - 08.2023

Cater Waiter

Auburnlea Catering
10.2022 - Current

Waitress

Cracker Barrel
08.2020 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences, Psychology, Chemistry

Liberty University

High School Diploma -

Liberty Christian Academy