Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Intern

Jamaul Mckenzie

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience as a SHPEP Scholar at Columbia University, where I honed my interpersonal and problem-solving skills in various areas of medicine. A multilingual communicator, I excel in active listening and conflict management, fostering positive relationships and promoting healthy habits developed from being a Summer Camp Counselor at the YMCA.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Secretary

Future Business Leaders of America, FBLA
Chesapeake, VA
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.

Volunteer

Indian River High School
Chesapeake, VA
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.

SHPEP Scholar

Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
  • Developed knowledge in area such as Emergency Medicine and Nutrition by attending frequent talks from facility specialists.
  • Shadowed emergency medical services team in emergency room setting.

Summer Camp Counselor

Indian River Family YMCA
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.

Fast Food Cook

Sonics Drive In
Chesapeake, VA
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
08.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

Indian River High School
Chesapeake, VA
09.2019 - 06.2023

Skills

  • Academic writing
  • Community volunteering
  • Multilingual communication in English, Spanish, and Patois
  • Fast learner
  • Active listening
  • Customer service
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Conflict management

Certification

  • Basic Life Support and First Aid (BLS), Virginia Commonwealth University - 4/10/2025 to 4/10/2027
  • Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff Training - 2024
  • Virginia Annual Health and Safety Update Training for Child Care Staff Training - 2024

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Jamaican Creole
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

SHPEP Scholar

Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
06.2025 - 07.2025

Summer Camp Counselor

Indian River Family YMCA
05.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2023 - Current

Secretary

Future Business Leaders of America, FBLA
01.2023 - 06.2023

Volunteer

Indian River High School
09.2022 - 06.2023

Fast Food Cook

Sonics Drive In
09.2022 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Indian River High School
09.2019 - 06.2023
Jamaul Mckenzie