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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Honors And Awards
Leadership Experience
Certification
Volunteer Experience
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Kaydan Lawson

South Orange,NJ

Summary

I am a dedicated former student-athlete with a strong foundation in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Passionate about healthcare and community engagement, with experience in community service, volunteering, and medical exposure through shadowing. My proven ability to endure high-pressure environments while balancing academic, athletic, and personal commitments. In order to achieve measurable outcomes, I utilize my capacity to foster collaboration, advocate for those around me, and implement effective solutions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Intern

John Theurer Cancer Center
Hackensack, NJ
05.2025 - Current
  • Created detailed project plans outlining objectives, tasks, resources, and timelines.
  • Created presentations using Microsoft Office Suite tools to present findings to senior management.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and deadlines.
  • Assessed customer feedback on existing products and services and proposed improvements.
  • Utilized computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications such as Epic EMR.

Student-Athlete

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
05.2024 - 05.2025
  • Attended and participated in all team meetings, practices, and competitions.
  • Encouraged teammates by providing moral support before games or events.
  • Developed time management skills to balance academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
  • Maintained positive relationships with peers, coaches, faculty members, administrators, parents, and alumni.
  • Met with academic advisors to discuss progress and develop personalized study plans.
  • Utilized social media platforms to promote team accomplishments and successes.

Volunteer Coordinator

The Throne- Nationals Champions
, NJ
03.2025 - 03.2025
  • Provided leadership, guidance, and direction to head coaches.
  • I participated in being the Director of Basketball Operations for two teams.
  • I served as a liaison between the coaching staff and my boss, who ran the tournament.
  • I created itineraries, led each team from the facility to the hotel, and coordinated food.
  • Develop organizational and communication skills.

Student-Athlete

University of Virginia, Women’s Basketball
Charlottesville, VA
05.2020 - 05.2024
  • Developed resilience, adaptability, and leadership skills while balancing academics and athletics.
  • Adjusted to multiple coaching styles, demonstrating flexibility in learning and team dynamics.
  • Acquiring strong time management skills to maintain performance in both sports and academics.
  • Participated in community service activities as a representative of the school's athletic program.
  • Analyzed game footage to identify areas of improvement for individual players or teams.

Vice President of Internal Affairs

Black Student-Athletes Offering Service & Support (B.O.S.S)
Charlottesville, VA
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Facilitated discussions on experiences as Black student-athletes in a predominantly White Institution.
  • Organized community service events, including food drives and school outreach programs.
  • Advocated for resources and funding to support initiatives and programming.

Vice President

National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
Charlottesville, VA
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated on strategies to enhance membership engagement.
  • Supported career and graduate school connections for high-achieving students.

Shadowing Experience

UVA School of Medicine Anatomy Lab
Charlottesville, VA
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Participated in hands-on anatomical learning with cadaver heart specimens.
  • Gained insight into cardiovascular health and pathology.

Summer Volunteer

Shaker Blvd. Childcare
Shaker, OH
05.2017 - 05.2020
  • Assisted childcare staff with preparing activities and materials for daily tasks.
  • Provided support to teachers during classroom activities.
  • Prepared educational materials for use during class time.
  • Organized play areas to ensure a safe, clean environment for children.
  • Played board games or card games with students on a regular basis as part of fun learning experiences.
  • Instructed children in eating, resting, and restroom habits.

Education

Masters in Medical Healthcare Administration (MHA) - Health Administration

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
05.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

University Of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05.2024

Skills

  • Google Sheets
  • Tableau software
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Communication
  • Social media platforms
  • Data analysis
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem-solving abilities

Honors And Awards

  • All ACC-Academic Honor Roll, 2023
  • UVA Athletic Honor Roll, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024
  • Ridley Award, 2022-2023
  • Christine J. Toretti Endowed Scholarship, 2023-2024

Leadership Experience

  • Director of Basketball Operations, 2, Created Itinerary’s, Led each team from the facility to the hotel, Coordinated food, Organizational skills, Communication skills
  • Student-Athlete, University of Virginia, Women’s Basketball, Charlottesville, VA, 08/24 - Present, Resilience, Adaptability, Leadership, Time management
  • Vice President of Internal Affairs, Black Student-Athletes Offering Service & Support (B.O.S.S), Charlottesville, VA, 08/23 - 05/24, Facilitated discussions on experiences as Black student-athletes, Organized community service events, Advocated for resources and funding
  • Vice President, National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), Charlottesville, VA, 08/23 - 05/24, Collaborated on strategies to enhance membership engagement, Supported career and graduate school connections
  • Shadowing Experience, UVA School of Medicine Anatomy Lab, Charlottesville, VA, 08/22, Participated in hands-on anatomical learning, Gained insight into cardiovascular health and pathology

Certification

  • CPR & First Aid Certification, American Red Cross
  • ICS- 100: Introduction to Incident Command System, Summer 2024
  • IS - 240.C: Leadership and Influence, Summer 2024
  • IS- 700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, Summer 2024

Volunteer Experience

  • Shoes 4 Hope, Volunteer, 12/23
  • YMCA, Volunteer Coach, 08/23
  • Camp Holiday Trails, Volunteer, 06/23
  • Aflac UVA Children’s Hospital, Volunteer, 06/23
  • Charlottesville City and Albemarle Schools, Classroom Aid, Fall 2022
  • Parks and Recreation, Halloween Costume Judge, 10/22
  • Basketball Clinic at STAB, Volunteer Coach, 10/22
  • Special Olympic 5K Run, Volunteer, Fall 2020
  • Pirates Paraphernalia for kids at hospital, Volunteer, 07/24
  • Hospital Trick or Treat for Kids, Volunteer, 10/24
  • Thanksgiving Food Drive Basket, Volunteer, 11/24

Timeline

Graduate Intern

John Theurer Cancer Center
05.2025 - Current

Volunteer Coordinator

The Throne- Nationals Champions
03.2025 - 03.2025

Student-Athlete

Seton Hall University
05.2024 - 05.2025

Vice President of Internal Affairs

Black Student-Athletes Offering Service & Support (B.O.S.S)
08.2023 - 05.2024

Vice President

National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
08.2023 - 05.2024

Shadowing Experience

UVA School of Medicine Anatomy Lab
08.2022 - 08.2022

Student-Athlete

University of Virginia, Women’s Basketball
05.2020 - 05.2024

Summer Volunteer

Shaker Blvd. Childcare
05.2017 - 05.2020

Masters in Medical Healthcare Administration (MHA) - Health Administration

Seton Hall University

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

University Of Virginia

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