Self-motivated, dependable humanitarian experienced in advocating outreach and engagement services. Commitment and understanding of equal opportunities with diverse and multicultural environments. Applies advanced understanding of community referrals and delivers relevant support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Refugee Cash Assistance Caseworker
International Rescue Committee, IRC
Elizabeth, NJ
03.2024 - 06.2024
Responded promptly to phone calls from clients or referral sources seeking assistance or information about available resources.
Coordinated with other professionals and agencies to provide holistic support to clients.
Advocated on behalf of clients to secure necessary services and support.
Facilitated access to community resources and services for clients.
Assisted clients with job searches, budgeting, parenting skills, housing resources and other social services as needed.
Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks to meet client needs and deadlines.
Medical Assistant
Prime Medical Care LLC
Metuchen, New Jersey
05.2022 - 02.2024
Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information. Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Administered vaccines as directed by the physician.
Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Conducted EKGs, diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Survey Enumerator & Translator
New Jersey Office for Refugees
Elizabeth, New Jersey
09.2022 - 09.2023
Conducting surveys for Haitian Refugees for Need Assessment of Early Childhood Research. Collecting data and conducting Interviews to report to the state of New Jersey
Helping with donations drive for asylum seekers and refugees families. Conducted household interviews and administered questionnaires to obtain demographic data.
Compiled collected data into a database for analysis. Maintained accurate records of all activities related to the enumeration process.
Quality Assurance Technologist
Smithfield Foods
Elizabeth, New Jersey
07.2019 - 12.2021
Managed a team over 25 employees. Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles. Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects. Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement
Developed and implemented quality assurance protocols to ensure products met industry standards. Performed regular inspections of production areas to identify potential issues with product quality.
Monitored testing procedures to meet established item specifications, standard test methods or protocols. Ensured the plant operation complies with HACCP and the food safety program.
Research Assistant
Rutgers University Newark
New Jersey, New Jersey
06.2021 - 08.2021
Analyzed and organized environmental data collected by MERI Laboratory. Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on assigned data.
Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings. Performed literature reviews to ensure accuracy of results.
Monitored & assessed the climatic effects on the timing of freshwater algal bloom in the Spring
Office Assistant
Smithfield Foods
Elizabeth, New Jersey
02.2018 - 07.2019
Provided administrative support to staff members. Organized office operations and procedures, such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, preparing reports and maintaining records.
Managed safety & environmental documents. Prepared weekly Yield report of the company. Worked on daily RPM report.
Handled incoming phone calls and other communications between supervisors and employees. Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Jacobs School of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences
Buffalo, NY
06-2028
Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences - Biology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
05-2023
Associates in Arts & Sciences in Biological Sciences - Biology
Union County College
Cranford, New Jersey
05-2021
Skills
Community Outreach Programs
Scientific Research & Data Analysis skills
Inventory Management
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Team Management and Supervision
HACCP Certified
Case Planning/Case Management
Proficient in Microsoft Office(Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
CPR certified
Volunteer Experience
International Rescue Committee, Elizabeth, New Jersey, Translator Upon Request, 04/2020, 09/2021, Translated and Voice Recorded COVID-19 and other assistance messages from English to French /Creole, Managed communication between case managers and Haitian immigrants families
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital (Emergency Department), Rahway, New Jersey, Volunteer ( Emergency Department ), 09/2022, Current Date, Restocking patient rooms with medical supplies, Maintaining medical beds clean and covered, Fulfilling basic requests from patients upon request
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Creole
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
Timeline
Refugee Cash Assistance Caseworker
International Rescue Committee, IRC
03.2024 - 06.2024
Survey Enumerator & Translator
New Jersey Office for Refugees
09.2022 - 09.2023
Medical Assistant
Prime Medical Care LLC
05.2022 - 02.2024
Research Assistant
Rutgers University Newark
06.2021 - 08.2021
Quality Assurance Technologist
Smithfield Foods
07.2019 - 12.2021
Office Assistant
Smithfield Foods
02.2018 - 07.2019
M.D. - Medicine
Jacobs School of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences - Biology
Rutgers University
Associates in Arts & Sciences in Biological Sciences - Biology
Deputy Director, Framework and Global Awards at International Rescue Committee (IRC)Deputy Director, Framework and Global Awards at International Rescue Committee (IRC)