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Otha Whitney

Washington,NC

Summary

  • Proactive Researcher with experience executing quality task in high-pressure situations and data collection set up. Deep knowledge in reptilian care and outstanding team communication skills. Proudly demonstrated commitment, compassion and reasoned thinking while performing tasks rapidly to enhance outcome.
  • Attentive and compassionate EMT with calm and organized approach to emergency response needs. Facilitates field triage and critical interventions to address severe injury and illness. Established care plan and carries out in-field care to stabilize patients for transport .
  • Seasoned Small Business Owner with 6 years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CPR Adjunct Instructor

Winterville EMS
Winterville, NC
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained extensive knowledge in first aid, CPR and automated external defibrillators.
  • Followed official American Heart Association Manuals to deliver knowledgeable and relevant training to class participants.
  • Set up classroom with CPR mannequins, materials and equipment to make space conducive to learning.

EMT

Pitt County EMS
Greenville , NC
08.2023 - Current

Station Hours: 1,107 + hours Experience

Eastern Pines: 82 hours

Winterville EMS: 229 hours

Grifton EMS: 565 hours

Falkland EMS: 231 hours

  • Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to patients while transporting them to their destination.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
  • Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.

Assistant

Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church
Washington , NC
08.2023 - Current

Hours: 200+ hours

This is a local church that is in close proximity of my home. The pastor named Mr. Keyes is in charge of maintenance of the entire church, including the outside landscape, which contains a couple acres of land. Upon further notice, he would spend upwards to 5 1/2 hours on the outside landscape, not including maintenance that needed to be done to the building. Took it upon myself to become a helper/assistant in order to lessen the workload required on just one man. Ever since then we have formulated a fantastic relationship. help with landscape, building maintenance, and security.

Emergency Department Volunteer

ECU Health
Washington , NC
11.2022 - Current

Experience Thus Far: 85 hours

  • Provided support to visitors of the Emergency Department by answering questions regarding hospital services and policies.
  • Tracked inventory levels of medical supplies used in treating ER patients on a daily basis.
  • Created informational materials about emergency services offered at the hospital for distribution among healthcare providers and community members.
  • Greeted incoming patients upon arrival at the Emergency Department and directed them to their destination within the hospital.
  • Observed interactions between staff members and patients during shift hours for quality assurance purposes.

Tutor Volunteer

Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC
09.2022 - Current
  • Provided feedback on assignments completed outside of tutoring sessions.
  • Assisted students in developing and reinforcing study skills, such as note taking and test preparation.
  • Taught youth study habits and learning tips.
  • Organized resources such as textbooks, worksheets, online materials., for use during tutoring sessions.
  • Promoted program enrollment and encouraged additional sessions.
  • Encouraged positive behavior management techniques among students during tutoring sessions.

Researcher

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
09.2021 - Current

1st Lab Dr. Andrew Morehead: Assisted in constructing new chemical synthesis that could possibly improve the construction of pharmaceutical drug development.

2nd lab Dr. Kyle Summers: I composed a research paper that inspected the temporal/acoustic aspects of Ranitomeya imitator territorial calls.

3rd lab Dr. Robert Hughes: Constructed various new methods for the synthesis of the anticoagulant drug warfarin.

4th lab Dr. Adam Offenbacher: Observed the performance/construction of various enzyme activity.

5th lab Dr. Karen Litwa: Observed the effects of n-cadherin knockdown on brain synapse formation and activity.

  • Assisted with research projects under the direction of a chemist or professor.
  • Performed chemical analysis on samples using appropriate techniques.
  • Organized chemicals, reagents, and other supplies in the laboratory.
  • Conducted sampling programs to analyze quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates and products.
  • Developed presentations summarizing findings from laboratory experiments.
  • Cleaned and sterilized glassware, equipment, and work areas before and after each experiment.

Small Business Owner

South Side Hobbies
Chocowinity, Northcaorlina
06.2019 - Current

As a kid, my father used to have a fascination with remote controlled cars and would drag my bother and I to events. Soon our love for these small motorized toys blossomed. As we got older, we realized the complete lack of RC stores in our area. The closest being approximately 1 hour+ away. My father, brother and I took it upon ourselves to construct Southside hobbies. A locally owned business that specializes in the selling of, as well as repair of RC cars, boats, plans, and other electrical centered items. We've worked countless hours/year to re-spark the interest in the youth with the world of RC. In addition, our business has managed to reach out and support many other local programs, as well as become a safe place for learning about the RC hobby to give people/kids a new focus.

  • Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Met with service vendors or product suppliers to facilitate delivery.
  • Designed detailed business plans to outline finances, goals and operations of company.
  • Provided support services such as technical assistance or troubleshooting issues for clients.
  • Participated in local community activities to promote the brand's visibility and reputation.
  • Established partnerships with other businesses in related industries for mutual benefit.

Research Assistant

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on Ranitomeya imitator poison dart frogs.
  • Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
  • Organized, labeled and stored study biospecimens.
  • Organized and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages such as R-code, DORIS, BORIS.
  • Presented at ECU RCAW event.
  • Worked on publication concerning acoustic communication of poison dart frogs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology Honors

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05.2023

Emergency Medicine Technican - EMT

Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC
05.2023

Associate of Arts -

Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC
05.2019

Associate of Science -

Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC
05.2019

High School Diploma -

Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC
05.2019

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care with Emergency Management Service
  • Academic advisement
  • Business Development
  • Document Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Experimental design
  • Medical Equipment Operation
  • Laboratory equipment functions

Certification

  • CPR certified
  • EMT license

Timeline

CPR Adjunct Instructor

Winterville EMS
01.2024 - Current

EMT

Pitt County EMS
08.2023 - Current

Assistant

Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church
08.2023 - Current

Emergency Department Volunteer

ECU Health
11.2022 - Current

Tutor Volunteer

Beaufort County Community College
09.2022 - Current

Research Assistant

East Carolina University
08.2022 - 05.2023

Researcher

East Carolina University
09.2021 - Current

Small Business Owner

South Side Hobbies
06.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biology Honors

East Carolina University

Emergency Medicine Technican - EMT

Pitt Community College

Associate of Arts -

Beaufort County Community College

Associate of Science -

Beaufort County Community College

High School Diploma -

Beaufort County Community College
  • CPR certified
  • EMT license
Otha Whitney