Garret Savage
Summerville,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented research volunteer with strong skills in data analysis, patient care practices, and effective communication. Committed to maintaining confidentiality while delivering valuable insights to stakeholders.
Motivated individual with a strong work ethic and adaptability, seeking entry-level opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings. Proven ability to master new skills quickly and work effectively without supervision. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, ready to contribute to team success and company growth. Organized and efficient, with a focus on time management and collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Volunteer
Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
05.2025 - Current
- Attended team meetings to discuss project progress and findings.
- Participated in training sessions on research ethics and compliance standards.
- Participated in meetings, presentations and other events.
- Maintained rigorous confidentiality requirements across all research, data, and projects.
- Assessed and integrated gathered information into comprehensive reports.
- Collected and managed sensitive participant information according to relevant regulations.
- Administered data gathering and organization for clinical studies.
- Delivered research data to key stakeholders.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations to share results with stakeholders.
- Analyzed results and determined whether results fit within standard procedures.
Student Volunteer
Power in Changing
Columbia , SC
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Worked alongside team members to organize a warehouse.
- Interacted with participants to solicit feedback and recommendations.
- Cultivated supportive atmosphere for all participants and volunteers.
- Analyzed warehouse display to sustain proper organization of clothing stock.
- Performed tasks following management guidelines to meet specific requirements.
Candy Striper
Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated support for patients and families within hospital environments.
- Distributed comfort items to patients to improve overall satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with fundamental patient care tasks and documentation.
- Engaged in patient interaction to promote a friendly environment.
- Helped maintain cleanliness and orderliness in patient areas.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to optimize patient communication
- Participated in training sessions to learn hospital protocols and procedures.
- Maintained a high standard of professionalism while communicating with medical personnel and visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information at all times.
- Answered phones, took messages, and directed calls appropriately.
- Performed light clerical duties such as filing documents or data entry into computer systems.
- Transported patients in wheelchairs or beds between departments within the hospital.
- Replenished bins and shelves
- Helped transport patients and assisted with discharges.
- Provided reception support and gave general information to visitors and families.
- Delivered messages and documents between departments.
- Supported the implementation of hospital safety protocols.
- Assisted in the transport of patients within the hospital premises.
- Refreshed stock levels and maintained cleanliness of equipment between patients.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily operational activities.
- Collected and compiled data to document performance or assess program quality.
- Assisted administrative departments with paperwork, errands and other clerical duties.
Candy Striper
Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided assistance to patients and families in hospital settings.
- Delivered comfort items to patients to enhance their experience.
- Supported nursing staff with basic patient care tasks and documentation.
- Engaged in patient interaction to promote a friendly environment.
- Participated in training sessions to learn hospital protocols and procedures.
- Displayed a high level of professionalism when interacting with medical personnel and visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information at all times.
- Delivered mail and flowers to patient rooms upon request.
- Answered phones, took messages, and directed calls appropriately.
- Performed light clerical duties such as filing documents or data entry into computer systems.
- Transported patients in wheelchairs or beds between departments within the hospital.
- Organized donations of books, magazines, toys, and other items for distribution to patients.
- Provided reception support and gave general information to visitors and families.
- Answered visitor questions, offered directions, and escorted to destination.
- Transported laboratory results, biological specimens and patient records to correct locations.
Education
Associate of Science -
Trident Technical College
Charleston, South Carolina, SC05-2025
High School Diploma -
Berkeley Middle College
05-2025
High School Diploma -
Cane Bay High School
Summerville, SC05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, SCSkills
- Research techniques
- Data analysis
- Patient care practices
- Presentation skills
- Effective team partnerships
- Patient confidentiality
- Time management
- Data entry
- Data collection
- Observational skills
- Team interaction
- Data assessment
- Active listening
- Data gathering and organization
- Effective multitasking
- Documentation
- Critical thinking
- Knowledge sharing
- Following direction
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
Certification
BLS- American Heart Association- 2025
Timeline
Student Volunteer
Power in Changing
09.2025 - 09.2025
Research Volunteer
Medical University Of South Carolina
05.2025 - Current
Candy Striper
Medical University Of South Carolina
06.2023 - 08.2023
Candy Striper
Medical University Of South Carolina
06.2022 - 08.2022
Associate of Science -
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
Berkeley Middle College
High School Diploma -
Cane Bay High School
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of South Carolina