Brittany Demby
Omaha,NE
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Service-Learning Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Attend the events for support for the professors and community partners
- Provide any miscellaneous supplies for their events
- Organized events to promote learning outside the classroom, fostering a sense of community among students.
- Supported academic events by planning and executing logistics, enhancing the department's community presence.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students, community partners, and faculty members.
Speech Therapy Technician
Munroe Meyer Institute & UNMC
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Assist with Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) exams in the acute care/ ICU settings with feeding patients and equipment management
- Prepare food by adding thickeners and food coloring for FEES
- Schedule Modified Barium Swallow Studies
- Judge sentence intelligibility tests for ALS, Ataxia, & Parkinson’s Clinic
- Participated in RiteCare Preschool
- Assist with administrative tasks
SLP Paraprofessional
Black Elk Elementary & Rockwell Preschool
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Assist in providing therapy to students’ preschool- 6th grade in accordance with their IEP
- Monitor and report student progress to SLP
- Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to support student success
- Help manage student behavior during therapy sessions
- Communicate with supervising SLP regarding questions and progress of student
Receptionist
Therapy Works
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared patients by informing them of the therapy process
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phones promptly and directed incoming calls to the correct offices.
- Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Faxed plan of care and evaluations to doctor's offices
- Assisted therapists with administrative tasks as needed
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Assistant Site Director
Children’s Respite Care Center
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Identified needs and executed solutions
- Communicated consistently between parents and classroom staff
- Oversee classroom staff scheduling and responsibilities
- Deferred and reported to the Site Director
- Served as a liaison between site personnel and upper management, ensuring seamless information flow between both parties.
Lead Teacher
Children’s Respite Care Center
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Designed and provided developmentally appropriate activities for children of all abilities
- Carried out plan of care objectives daily for everyone
- Communicated with therapy team and implemented therapy goals
- Maintained confidentially and followed HIPAA guidelines
- Communicated professionally and consistently with parents/ guardians
- Maintained a safe environment for medically fragile children
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE05.2024
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Empathy
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Cultural Awareness
Shadowexperience
- UNMC NICU
- UNMC PICU
Service
- Member of the SLP Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Committee (2023-2024)
- Participated in the MMI SLP Booth at the Career Fair at Buena Vista High School (2023)
- Served at the Mason’s Rite Care dinner and auction (2022 & 2023)
- Participated in Transitions at UNO (2023)
- Participated in Reach for It (2023)
- Volunteered at the WalkRite for RiteCare (2023)
- Volunteered for ASN Teen Night & ASN Bowling (2023)
- Volunteered with Assisted Living at QLI (2023-2024)
- Participated in Sapp Bros Golf Tournament (2023)
- Volunteered for Sensory Santa (2023)
- Participated at ASN FunFest (2023)
Leadership Experience
- Chapter Treasurer National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) (2023-2024)
- Member of National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH) (2022-2024)
- Attended NSLHA Convention (2022 & 2023)
- Attended NBASLH Convention (2024)
Certification
CPR certification- 8/2024- current
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Service-Learning Academy
08.2024 - Current
Speech Therapy Technician
Munroe Meyer Institute & UNMC
02.2023 - 09.2024
SLP Paraprofessional
Black Elk Elementary & Rockwell Preschool
11.2022 - 11.2023
Receptionist
Therapy Works
09.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant Site Director
Children’s Respite Care Center
11.2021 - 09.2022
Lead Teacher
Children’s Respite Care Center
02.2019 - 11.2021
CPR certification- 8/2024- current
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Nebraska At Omaha
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