Brenden Porter
Asheville,NC
Summary
As a new college graduate (Health & Wellness Major with a Pre-Health Science concentration & minor in biology) who's organized, motivated, tenacious, and enthusiastic, seeking a work contract opportunity with established clinical/medical settings in North Carolina.
A goal is to find an opportunity to build on abilities by learning/working firsthand, honing skills and acquiring new ones, as well as gaining first hand insight from those in the field. Working in an established operating medical/clinical facilities by assisting and supporting physicians, nurses, and other medical staff to facilitate and ensure quality patient care is another goal.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship Student
Asheville Medicine & Pediatrics
2023.06 - Current
- Shadowed 5-10 patient examinations, audits, and tests per day.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained 10-20 patient files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Pool Lifeguard
UNC Asheville Athletics
2020.08 - Current
- Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer support if necessary.
- Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
- Monitored safety of 1-100 guests in and around swimming pool at any given time, including outside day cares, swim team practices, and special events.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting all pool patrons with courtesy and resolving any issues promptly.
- Checked water readings hourly to keep chemicals at safe levels .
Certified Head Lifeguard
YMCA
2017.02 - 2021.12
- Monitored safety of 1-100 guests in and around swimming pool at any given time using scanning techniques, including aerobic classes, outside childcare organizations, swim classes, team practices, and birthday parties.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to aid individuals in need of immediate care and assistance..
- Sampled pool water to check chemical levels during shift to keep chemicals stable, avoiding potential illnesses among patrons.
- Provided customer service and responded to inquiries and complaints for optimal guest satisfaction & detect safety concerns to prevent ongoing violations.
Student Lab Intern
UNC Asheville
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
- Compiled research data into Excel spreadsheets, modeled results and generated reports.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Lifeguard
Hillbrook Pool
2019.05 - 2020.08
- Exercised customer service & data logging by checking in 30-50 patrons per day at gate
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety when necessary.
- Checked water readings routinely, stabilizing chemical levels to avoid potential patient illness.
- Monitored maintenance of pool areas and immediately contacted maintenance/CPO for issues requiring immediate attention.
- Conducted rotational patrols of pool locations to maintain safety anticipating any emergency.
Senior After School Worker
Southern Martial Arts
2017.02 - 2020.03
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and any student issues as necessary.
- Performed general housekeeping/sanitation duties by washing tables and chairs, putting away toys/homework supplies and properly placing equipment away.
- Prepared after-school snacks, as well as enrichment activities for 40-60 school children to encourage student participation, including Mat Time and organized games.
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior using positive reinforcement techniques and program discipline to guide proper student behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University Of North Carolina At Asheville
Asheville, NC12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health And Wellness
University of North Carolina At Asheville
Asheville, NC12.2023
High School Diploma -
Spartanburg High School
Spartanburg, SC05.2019
Skills
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Needs assessment
- Team Building
- Effective problem-solver
- Customer Service/Phone Etiquette
- Triage/Blood Pressure/EKG
- Training and mentoring
- Typing/Filing/Data Entry/Visualization
Volunteer & Community Interest
Mobile Meals
Shut-in- Seniors
Beta Club
Gifts and Kind
Miracle League (Special Needs & Sports)
Leadership
Duke Tip 2018 Medical Summer Program
UNC-Chapel Hill Project Uplift 2018 Summer Program
Timeline
Internship Student
Asheville Medicine & Pediatrics
2023.06 - Current
Student Lab Intern
UNC Asheville
2021.05 - 2021.08
Pool Lifeguard
UNC Asheville Athletics
2020.08 - Current
Lifeguard
Hillbrook Pool
2019.05 - 2020.08
Certified Head Lifeguard
YMCA
2017.02 - 2021.12
Senior After School Worker
Southern Martial Arts
2017.02 - 2020.03
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University Of North Carolina At Asheville
Bachelor of Science - Health And Wellness
University of North Carolina At Asheville
High School Diploma -
Spartanburg High School
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