Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Receptionist

Brejohnna Castorina

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Passionate Cannabis Educator dedicated to empowering individuals with comprehensive knowledge. Committed to teaching safe usage, dismantling stigmas, and educating on cannabis history. My inclusive teaching philosophy prioritizes individual comfort and accommodates diverse learning styles, fostering an environment where questions are encouraged. I aspire to inspire industry innovation and bridge the gap between public understanding and federal legislation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Education Coordinator

Best Dispensary
07.2022 - 02.2024
  • Successfully developed a virtual class with a comprehensive project proposal, learner rationale, objectives, lesson plan, and evaluation plan to address knowledge gaps in cannabis education.
  • Conducted 10+ virtual consultations, educating medical patients on the therapeutic potential of cannabis for their specific conditions.
  • Engaged with table visitors at expos, explaining medical cannabis information and building community connections.
  • Authored 10+ informative blog posts on medical cannabis and its health benefits.
  • Conducted in-depth research on cannabis and health conditions through the thorough evaluation of scholarly articles.
  • Audited existing dispensary educational materials to guarantee the provision of accurate and up-to-date information.
  • Created an educational FAQ guide outlining the process of obtaining a medical marijuana card for the state of Arizona.
  • Researched and reported on the allocation of state funds generated by dispensaries, contributing valuable insights.
  • Authored scripts for dispensary social media videos and actively participated in video presentations.
  • Designed workflows for specified medical conditions within the medical education program, ensuring targeted and effective content.
  • Gathered and extensively cited quality information on medical cannabis and specified health conditions.

Production Worker

Gron
10.2021 - 05.2022

- Implemented and managed successful training of new hires to meet kitchen staff needs.

- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.

- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.

Quality Control Specialist

Celerion
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Worked closely with clinical study coordinator and clinical staff to prepare study materials for sponsors.
  • Collaborated with sponsors and clinical study staff to identify corrections needed to align with sponsor- specific study requirements.
  • Explained technical concepts to non-technical staff members in easy-to-understand language and concepts
  • Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
  • Assisted teammates in developing skills in data quality control by giving one-on-one instruction and feedback.
  • Coached team members on QC strategies.

Phlebotomist

HonorHealth
05.2017 - 04.2021
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures and EPIC software
  • Provided subject matter expertise and training materials for 7 new hires and phlebotomy students completing clinicals.
  • Teamed with lab managers and lab assistants in evaluation and revision of training in EPIC software to continually improve learning.
  • Attended department meetings to discuss updates in workflow and changes in lab procedures and testing.

Diet Representative

HonorHealth
11.2015 - 05.2017
  • Increased aide productivity by collaborating closely with staff to redesign cleaning protocols, processes, and workflows.
  • Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
  • Educated patients about therapeutic nutrition, ingredients selection, food prep and meal planning.

Education

Master of Science - Medical Cannabis Science And Therapeutics

University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition Management

Arizona State University
Phoenix
12.2014

Skills

  • Online Training
  • Program Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Instructional Design
  • Multicultural Awareness
  • Audio-Visual Aids
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Microsoft office- including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Detail- Oriented
  • Training program development
  • Experience appraising scholarly articles for validity
  • Film Production

Timeline

Medical Education Coordinator

Best Dispensary
07.2022 - 02.2024

Production Worker

Gron
10.2021 - 05.2022

Quality Control Specialist

Celerion
04.2021 - 10.2021

Phlebotomist

HonorHealth
05.2017 - 04.2021

Diet Representative

HonorHealth
11.2015 - 05.2017

Master of Science - Medical Cannabis Science And Therapeutics

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition Management

Arizona State University
Brejohnna Castorina