Darien Witherspoon
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
I am a recent graduate of the biomedical science program at the University of North Florida. Since graduating my goal is to create and maintain meaningful connections with professionals in the medical field for the purpose of gaining useful hands on experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Sharpened leadership skills, enhanced communication skills, learned the importance of patience and self control.
Lifeguard
Vesta
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR.
- Ensured that regulations were met by all staff members and swimmers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology-concentration in Biomedical Science
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL05.2023
Skills
Earned 300 hours at Celebration Church
- Mentoring middle school and high school students
- Leading the usher team
- Leading small groups
- Providing support for summer internships
- Participating on the prayer team
Participated in a mission trip
- Zimbabwe, Africa: August 5th-August 20th 2021
Clinical experience
Technician at Dr. Ann Huynh Nguyen & Associates
- From January 2020 to June 2022
- Earned 870 hours clinical hours
- Helped patients prepare for their eye exam by: organizing the patients paperwork, administering multiple pre-tests (autorefractor, tonometer, glaucoma "air puff"), and handling various types of insurances.
- Received mentoring from 5 optometrists
Shadowing hours
- Earned 32 hours shadowing primary care physicians at Ascension St. Vincent's
Timeline
Manager
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
10.2018 - 05.2021
Lifeguard
Vesta
01.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology-concentration in Biomedical Science
University of North Florida