Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
References
Awards
Timeline
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Chandon Thomson

Salem,VA

Summary

Personable, upbeat, and hardworking student with excellent communication, interpersonal, inventory control and patient relations skills. Ability to complete tasks on time with good judgment and time management skills in both individual and team settings. Frequently praised as detail-oriented and reliable by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Intern

McLeod Health
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Gathered information from nurses and physicians about patient condition and treatment plans
  • Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms and examination rooms
  • Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability

Retail Associate

Panera Bread
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Calculated pricing, applied discounts and collected payments to process transactions
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales
  • Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine the level of assistance required
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner

Retail Associate

Berea College Log House Craft Gallery
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming store environment to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Managed inventory effectively, ensuring proper stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining balanced registers and reducing discrepancies during shift changes.

Coal Impacts Team Assistant

Appalachian Voices
06.2024 - 08.2024

- Environmental compliance data entry and analysis.

- Transcribed health impact interviews conducted in mining communities

- Supported grassroots organizing and campaigning for occupational health protections and medical/ disability benefits related to black lung disease

- Interpersonal relations with other non-profit organizations

Writing Teaching Assistant

Berea College
08.2024 - Current
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology

Berea College
Berea, KY
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Virgina Tech
Blacksburg, VA
05-2026

Skills

  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Communication
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Intercultural Competence
  • Excel and Microsoft skills (Data entry)
  • Problem-Solving

Volunteer Experience

Youth Leader

  • Palmetto Shores Church, Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 01/01/20 - 12/31/20

Media Relations

  • Relay for Life at VT, Blacksburg, VA
  • 10/01/22 - 05/31/23

Appalachian Service Project

  • Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
  • 10/01/22 - 05/31/23

Appalachian Voices Volunteer 

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 8/10/24 - Present

References

References available upon request.

Awards

Dean's List:

  • Fall 2022 (Virginia Tech)
  • Fall 2023 (Berea College)
  • Spring 2024 (Berea College)

Timeline

Writing Teaching Assistant

Berea College
08.2024 - Current

Coal Impacts Team Assistant

Appalachian Voices
06.2024 - 08.2024

Retail Associate

Berea College Log House Craft Gallery
08.2023 - 05.2024

Retail Associate

Panera Bread
05.2023 - 08.2023

Clinical Intern

McLeod Health
03.2022 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology

Berea College

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Virgina Tech
Chandon Thomson