Maliyah Whimpey Whitaker
Vineyard,UT
Summary
Empathetic and resilient service provider with 5 years of experience in direct client care. Deeply committed to supporting individuals through emotional and personal challenges with compassion, patience, and persistence. Skilled in building meaningful rapport, active listening, and communicating with clarity and sensitivity. Passionate about fostering safe and inclusive environments to help individuals feel seen, valued, and cared for.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Esthetician
Maliyah's Aesthetics
04.2022 - Current
- Provide eyelash extension and other beauty services
- Converse and connect with diverse clientele
- Maintain clean and organized workspace
- Manage finances
- Time management
- Track and stock inventory
Research Associate
Utah Valley University
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Organize large data set containing over 900 samples
- Weekly meetings to discuss progress
Direct Support Professional
Chrysalis & Rise Inc.
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Support clients with disabilities to live more fulfilling lives
- Record client behavior every day
- Follow and implement behavior plans
- Organize and arrange activities for clients to engage in
- Deescalate situations and ensure the safety of all clients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05.2024
Esthetician License -
Skin Science Institute
Orem, UT04.2022
Skills
- Excellent communication with people of diverse backgrounds
- Competencies working and connecting with people who are culturally different from me
- Multitasking and organization
- Fast learner
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Utah Valley University (2024)
- Completed the Global Intercultural Distinction program (see website)
- Awarded the 2024 Undergraduate Research Award by the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association
- Research Project: Metta analysis on sexual assault, Academic performance, among veteran and non-veteran college students.
- Named a Dell Scholar by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (2020)
- First generation graduate
- Licensed Esthetician (Graduated with Honors)
- Earned 3 additional professional Lash Artist certifications and 7 Image Skincare certifications
- Built and launched an at-home beauty studio while completing undergraduate studies
Affiliations
- The Dell Scholars Program
Research Experience
Sexual Assault and college: A nuanced discussion on the impact of sexual assault on identity, mental health, academic performance and personal characteristics.
6/2024 - 5/2025
- Present Professors: Dr. K. Hinkson & Melissa Brooks Utah Valley University
Metacognition and Civics Education
1/2024- 6/2024
- Present Professors: Dr. A. Tolman & Benjamin Johnson Utah Valley University
Timeline
Research Associate
Utah Valley University
01.2024 - 06.2024
Esthetician
Maliyah's Aesthetics
04.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Chrysalis & Rise Inc.
03.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Utah Valley University
Esthetician License -
Skin Science Institute
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