JAMISON DRAYTON
Carrboro,NC
Summary
.Experienced with health sciences, providing valuable insights into patient care and community health initiatives. Utilizes research and education to foster improved health outcomes. Knowledge of team collaboration and effective communication ensures adaptability in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Outreach Member
Science Days
09.2023 - Current
- Mentored elementary school students, encouraging curiosity for hands-on science opportunities.
- Organize and promoted STEM outreach initiatives to expand educational access.
- Coordinated our involvement in the “STEMville” program at the Morehead Planetarium, setting up engaging booths to inspire young learners.
Grant Researcher
Solar Equity
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with a student-run nonprofit, Solar Equity, to connect affordable housing communities with solar energy solutions.
- Assisted in grant writing, identifying funding and drafting compelling grant applications.
- Contributed to monthly Habitat for Humanity initiatives, assisting in the construction of affordable housing communities.
Shadowed Dr. Cobbs; Cope Junior Health Scholar
Swedish Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Shadowed Dr. Cobbs for 25+ hours, observing surgeries, post-op patient care.
- Observed post-surgery charting, documentation processes, and medical research.
- Volunteered over 164 hours at Swedish, contributing to patient care and hospital operations.
Research Fellow
GVI
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Led a six-week independent marine research project in the Teno-Rasca Marine Reserve (Tenerife, Spain), evaluating how vessel traffic affects the surface behavior and group cohesion of short-finned pilot whales, contributing evidence-based insights to local conservation efforts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams—including marine biologists, conservation staff, and GVI field coordinators—to design and execute boat-based behavioral surveys, and systematic field observations.
- Collected, managed, and analyzed quantitative and qualitative behavioral data to assess whale responses to different vessel types, identifying consistent behavioral shifts associated with unregulated private, and fishing vessels.
- Developed training materials and contributed to staff workshops on standardized data collection, ethical wildlife observation, and best practices in marine field research methodologies.
Children’s Surgery and Mammography Volunteer
UNC Hospitals
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Volunteered weekly in the mammography department and children’s surgery sedation center, gaining experience in hospital operations and patient care.
- Assisted with room preparation, delivered essential materials, and supported patients ensuring a compassionate environment.
- Shadowed clinical staff across multiple disciplines to better understand multidisciplinary care and hospital systems.
Consultant/Researcher
City of Calgary
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with Calgary’s Strategic Foresight and Smart City Programs.
- Conducted 30+ stakeholder interviews to gather insights on community challenges and opportunities.
- Synthesized research outcomes into practical recommendations for policymakers and city planners, ensuring alignment with Calgary’s long-term strategic goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology with a Chemistry minor
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2027
High School -
Mercer Island High School
Mercer Island, WA06.2023
Skills
- Conversational Spanish skills
- Certification: PADI Open Water Scuba Certified (2022), American Health Association CPR Certified (2023)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Organization and time management
- Effective communication
- Data entry and management
Hobbies and Interests
Surgery, Public Health, Cancer Research
Timeline
Research Fellow
GVI
06.2025 - 08.2025
Consultant/Researcher
City of Calgary
06.2024 - 08.2024
Community Outreach Member
Science Days
09.2023 - Current
Grant Researcher
Solar Equity
09.2023 - Current
Children’s Surgery and Mammography Volunteer
UNC Hospitals
08.2023 - 05.2025
Shadowed Dr. Cobbs; Cope Junior Health Scholar
Swedish Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology with a Chemistry minor
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
High School -
Mercer Island High School