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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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Cheyenne Pappalardo

Bloomington,IN
Cheyenne Pappalardo

Summary

Hard working and passionate job seeker with strong communication and organizational skills. Eager to secure a position and help achieve company goals. Extensive leadership and management experience with hands on training and workforce development in many different aspects of the Health Care Field.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

Ivy Tech Community College

PTK President
05.2023 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Wrote Agendas and meeting minutes
  • Presided over and ran meetings and community gatherings
  • Appointed officer positions
  • Delegated tasks to officers
  • Formulated action items
  • Sent out weekly emails to members, officers, advisors, deans, and chancellors
  • Met with president of Ivy Tech Community College as a leader and student advocate
  • Navigated team through storming and norming phases
  • Created award winning CCSMART college project
  • Managed community outreach HIA project - Trunk or treat
  • Wrote 19 page report with diagnostics
  • Managed Ivy Life PTK website
  • Took on secretarial and public relationships role
  • Ran recruitment tables and events
  • Created leadership powerpoint presentations
  • Gave student tours for enrollment purposes
  • Speaker for 2024 "How to have an award winning college project" at PTK catalyst convention for international conference
  • Attended resource fairs for PTK and Disability support
  • Gave leadership seminars to high school students
  • Partook in stakeholders grant meeting to ensure college is meeting quality education requirements
  • Partook in board meetings to help advocate for students, and to research inner workings of education system to provide feedback and brainstorm ideas for congruent pathway expansion
  • Attended monthly leadership luncheons with chancellor to help address student issues and brainstorm for enrollment and productivity
  • Reached endowment for Student for Student Scholarship fund
  • Addressed importance of honoring diversity and non traditional students by creating website outline. It encompassed 5 topics of adversity to reduce stigma against community colleges and welcome diverse students
  • Wrote and submitted budgeting requests
  • Attended fall and spring leadership conferences for leadership, networking and workforce development
  • Gave speech on overcoming challenges for doctoral leaders, advisors, PTK member's and officers.
  • Organized partnership events with local businesses such and chipotle and momma bears pizza to help raise money for student scholarships.
  • Ran booths for student grad fest and volunteered for dunk tank to raise money for SFSSF.
  • Spoke on radio about innovation taking place at Ivy Teach Community College.
  • Presented to Chancellors, head of departments and board of directors to establish mission statements. This helped to develop working relationship with staff to collaborate on successful HIA and college projects.
  • Attended many community events for outreach purposes. Collaborated and networked with deans and advisors at these events to reduce stigma against community colleges.
  • Voting delegate for international candidates
  • Appointed proceeding voting delegate for PTK Catalyst
  • Campaign manager
  • Partnered PTK with DSG to bring awareness to disabilities
  • Directed, recorded, acted and produced video for PTK membership recruitment
  • Hosted PTK "A taste of the world" diversity potluck
  • Helped to handpick and vote on scholarship submission essays
  • Spoke on stage at induction ceremonies
  • Met with donors and scholarship recipients
  • 4k run community event
  • Attended state house leadership convention
  • Created catalyst convention video for incoming international officer candidates
  • Conducted Surveys and interviews for research purposes
  • Ran discussion panels on suicide awareness and prevention and LGBTQ+ advocacy
  • Attended as juror on misconduct case to help reach verdict regarding a unknown student and faculty members
  • Wrote 23 page proposal requested by school board to problem solve on the top 3 concerns for the school at large

Ivy Tech Community College

DSG President
03.2023 - 07.2024

Job overview

    • Wrote Agendas and meeting minutes
    • Presided over and ran member/officers meetings and community gatherings
    • Appointed officer positions
    • Delegated tasks to officers
    • Formulated action items
    • Sent out weekly emails to members, officers, and advisors
    • Ran the DGS Ivy life webpage
    • Created presentations about things such as love languages, and types of disabilities
    • Created 3 sets of emotional growth ice breaker cards
    • Provided self assessment quiz's for things such as depression, anxiety, and learning disabilities
    • Provided resources for students to gain access to free therapy, free food, and disability learning accomodations
    • Created flyers, event and meeting reminders and QR codes
    • Used pledge cards to encourage inclusivity on campus
    • Provided a safe space for students to discuss trauma and disabilities
    • 3D printed fidget spinners for the group
    • Provided encourage the heart activities
    • Implemented team building exercises
    • Oversaw and approved monthly newsletters
    • Developed a disability panel and powerpoint presentation to reach staff and faculty adverse to invisible disabilities and learning accomodations
    • Attended staff only panels and was asked to begin teaching faculty

Synergy Home Care

HOME HEALTH AIDE
08.2021 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress
  • Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care
  • Followed policy and procedures while working in Hospitals, Rehabilitation facilities, assisted living communities, Memory care, Nursing homes, and private residences
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients
  • Followed and implemented HIPPA And OSHA regulations
  • Properly used and disposed of PPE
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.

Self Employed

HOME SCHOOL TEACHER
03.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

    • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
    • Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements
    • Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning
    • Assembled student portfolios for local school district to satisfy legal guidelines
    • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education
    • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.

Self Employed

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
10.2011 - 11.2019

Job overview

    • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
    • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
    • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
    • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
    • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
    • Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments
    • Monitored and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed and to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Mayflower Art Theater

ASSISTANT TO MANAGER
10.2008 - 01.2010

Job overview

    • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
    • Opened and closed facility
    • Performed bank deposits
    • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines
    • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information
    • Resolved customer problems and complaints
    • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.

Education

Ivy Tech Community College
Bloomington, IN

Associate of General Studies
12.2024

School of Nurse Aide Training
Fairborn, OH

Nurse Aide from CNA
01.2010

Upper Valley Career Center
Piqua, OH

High School Diploma
05.2009

University Overview

Allied Health I & II graduate


A school that trains you to begin a career in many different aspects of the healthcare field. STNA, Home Health aide, Elderly care, hospital orderly, and medical billing and coding.


Skills

  • Practices and principles of infection control
  • Hazardous waste Identification and Procedures training
  • Medical abbreviations and terminology
  • HIPPA rights and violations training
  • Fire Safety course
  • Body Mechanics
  • Vital signs
  • Sensitivity Training
  • Introduction to autoclave and sterilization
  • Office Procedures in multiple areas of medical field
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Civility in workplace
  • Billing and coding
  • Insurance
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Typing 45 wpm
  • Volunteer work for special needs, Food bank, animal shelter, and Nursing home
  • Management responsibilities
  • Health Care
  • Customer Service
  • First Aide/CPR training
  • Allied Health I and II Graduate
  • School of Nurse Aide Training Graduate
  • Disability and Mental Health caregiver
  • Elderly Caregiver
  • Home Health Aide
  • STNA
  • Leadership Team Building
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operational Excellence
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Staff Training
  • Project Management
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Budget Management
  • Strategic Visioning
  • Process Improvement
  • Operations Oversight
  • Vendor Sourcing and Negotiations
  • Event Planning
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Technology literacy
  • Partnership Development
  • Creating and Delivering Presentations
  • Media Relations

Accomplishments

    Student leadership academy graduate

    First time winner of a chapter award for college project

    (19 collective awards amongst the entire team during my term)

Affiliations

  • PTK
  • DSG

Timeline

PTK President

Ivy Tech Community College
05.2023 - 07.2024

DSG President

Ivy Tech Community College
03.2023 - 07.2024

HOME HEALTH AIDE

Synergy Home Care
08.2021 - 02.2022

HOME SCHOOL TEACHER

Self Employed
03.2020 - 06.2021

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER

Self Employed
10.2011 - 11.2019

ASSISTANT TO MANAGER

Mayflower Art Theater
10.2008 - 01.2010

Ivy Tech Community College

Associate of General Studies

School of Nurse Aide Training

Nurse Aide from CNA

Upper Valley Career Center

High School Diploma
Cheyenne Pappalardo