Lauren Carnahan
Collingswood,NJ
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Ostpa
10.2023 - Current
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in hand therapy settings.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Hilltop Horizons
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills through the use of therapeutic horsemanship.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in a therapeutic horsemanship settings.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Golden Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Observed treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands.
- Completed daily financial activities and prepared weekly reports for management to inform decision-making.
Bird Removal Technician
Meridian Bird Removal
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Observed bird flight patterns and behaviors in facilities such as Lowe's, Acme, Walmart, and Whole Foods
- Humanely caught birds utilizing mist nets set in flying pathways
- Relocated birds based on local and federal protection laws
- Developed comprehensive reports for the facility managers to reduce and prevent future bird entry
Fisheries Biologist
NOAA Fisheries
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Evaluated data and provided sound technical advice to facilitate maintained habitat resources.
- Conducted and implemented field evaluations to determine and document habitat and wildlife status, trends and utilization levels resulting from management activities and weather variations.
- Handled specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.
- Identified unknown fish species based off otolith bones found in dolphin stomachs
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Washington College
Chestertown, MD06.2016
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Ostpa
10.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Hilltop Horizons
08.2023 - 10.2023
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Golden Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
09.2022 - 11.2022
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
07.2021 - 11.2022
Bird Removal Technician
Meridian Bird Removal
01.2020 - 07.2021
Fisheries Biologist
NOAA Fisheries
06.2016 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Washington College
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