Haleigh Souza
Head of Westport,MA
Summary
Dedicated high school senior with extensive experience in leadership, community outreach, and event coordination. Proven record of supporting local non-profits and facilitating events as a Wildcat ambassador. Skilled with a strong commitment to serving the Westport community. Gained 118 hours of hands-on healthcare experience by assisting in biopsy, maintaining sterile procedure areas, observing patient care and more.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assistant
Agape Medical Spa and Dermatology
Fall River, Massachusetts
06.2026 - Current
- Started as an Intern, interning 118 hours, but was later offered a paid position.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Assisted patients during dermatology appointments.
- Collected medical histories and updated patient records,i ncluding test results
- Prepared treatment rooms for procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained clinical supply inventory.
- Interacted closely with practitioners and patients by actively listening and using strong communication skills.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Conducted follow-up calls to check on patient progress after treatments or surgeries.
Animal Care Attendant
Forever Paws Animal Shelter
Fall River, Massachusetts
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Administered meals to cats and dogs following Forever Paws Animal Shelter meal schedules, ensuring nutritional needs were met.
- Cleaned kennels, cages, litter boxes, and adoption rooms with shelter sanitizing supplies.
- Restocked food, bedding, toys, and cleaning supplies in shelter storage areas.
- Guided visitors through adoption areas and answered basic animal care questions.
- Checked kennels, runs, pens, and yards regularly to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Kept up with laundry, sweeping, and disinfection routines.
Education
Westport Junior/Senior HighSchool
Head Of Westport, MA05-2027
Skills
- Receptive bilingualism
- Laboratory Techniques
- Effective communication
- Internship experience in the medical field
- Community Service
- Patient care
- Sharp eye for inconsistencies
- Leadership qualities
- Analytical Problem-solving
- Commitment to excellence
Volunteer Work
- Forever Paws Animal Shelter (9-12th) : Dedicated 25+ hours towards fundraisers, including the annual "Festival of Trees" which averages $38,000 raised to generate critical financial support for shelter operations and animal care.
- American Red Cross (9-12th) : Assisted with 3+ annual blood drives, Collaborated with club members to organize school blood drives, assisted with blood drive operations, managed donor registration, a
- School Services (9-12th) : Supported school-wide programs and community events:
- Math Camp : Led engaging math activities for elementary students during schoolbreaks
- Hallway Decoration : decorating hallways for pep rallies to help build school spirit
- Haunted Hallway : guiding children through the schools annual "Haunted Hallway" by helping them complete scavenger hunts to collect candy.
- Wildcat Ambassador (9-12th) :
- Hosting shadow students : guiding students to provide an authentic look into Westport Highschool
- Parent-teacher conferences : Coordinated and guided families to ensure meetings ran on schedule and parents met efficiently with faculty.
- Photography for information fairs : Documented college and information fairs by photographing student engagement and guest presentations.
- Personal Drives
- Paws for a cause : Managed a school-wide supply drive by placing donation collection boxes around the school. This encouraged student and staff participation to collect essential supplies for the local animal shelter.
- Westport Recreation (9-12th) : Supported the local town recreation to encourage family a get-together, helping bring the community together.
- Holiday Fair : Assisted children with creating holiday wish lists and selecting gifts for family members
- Halloween Happening : Dressed in costume to distribute candy, creating a safe and engaging trick-or-treating experience for local families
- Coastal Neighbors (11-12th) : non-profit organization focused on helping older adults in Dartmouth and Westport by providing transportation, everyday tasks, grocery pickups and more.
Timeline
Clinical Assistant
Agape Medical Spa and Dermatology
06.2026 - Current
Animal Care Attendant
Forever Paws Animal Shelter
06.2025 - 08.2025
Westport Junior/Senior HighSchool