Racquel Gibson
Hanover,NH
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in public health research and community service, notably with NAMI and Tulane University. Excelled in teamwork, leadership, and innovative problem-solving, significantly enhancing community engagement and research outcomes. Skilled in clear communication and detailed documentation, adept at driving projects to successful completion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
NAMI - National Alliance Of Mental Illness
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Answered phone calls to facilitate navigating mental healthcare resources in New Orleans for community members
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
Research Assistant
Tulane University School of Public Health
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
- Supported grant writing efforts, securing essential funding for groundbreaking research projects.
- Conducted extensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects, significantly expanding team's knowledge base.
Research Assistant Intern
Crescent Care
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported research on HIV and STI prevalence rates and treatment efficiency amongst high-risk groups in New Orleans
- Examined mental health, socioeconomic, and healthcare accessibility factors to understand data trends
- Conducted client interviews to assist research on HIV and STIs
- Served as an HIV/STI tester and counselor to help expand outreach services for those groups at high risk for contraction
- Participated in providing mobile clinical care and testing as well as medical and preventative knowledge to lower patient risks for contraction and transmission citywide
Research Assistant
Williams College
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
- Applied behavior genetics and molecular neurobiology techniques to examine the effects of dopamine on arousal and sensory gating in Drosophilia
- Coordinated personal research project
- Created both oral and visual presentations
- Attended lab discussions on research projects
- Coordinated research duties with other lab members
- Assisted other students on projects
Volunteer
Williams College
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Conducted a winter study project on the promotion of HIV awareness in rural Uganda
- Planned and compiled documentation and training modules to train HIV activists in the city of Kampala to educate rural Ugandan citizens on HIV
- Directly worked with HIV activists to increase access to education on both HIV transmission and treatment in rural Uganda
- Helped to create program ideas and strategies on decreasing stigma in many local communities as part of a group of college students
- Worked with local activists and individuals directly impacted by HIV
- Created modules on HIV prevention, transmission, and treatment to support the medical needs of individuals in rural Uganda
- Helped to lead community discussions on HIV
- Met with local officials and visited remote villages to see HIV stigma firsthand
- Helped to set up an internet cafe to help increase access to education on HIV transmission and treatment
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - MEDPREP
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Psychology
Williams College
Williamstown, MA06-2018
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Leadership qualities
- Community service
- Adaptability and dependability
- Community engagement
- Decision-making
- Community outreach
- Documentation and reporting
- Clear communication
Certification
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program
Timeline
Volunteer
NAMI - National Alliance Of Mental Illness
01.2019 - 06.2019
Research Assistant
Tulane University School of Public Health
06.2018 - 08.2018
Research Assistant Intern
Crescent Care
06.2017 - 12.2017
Volunteer
Williams College
01.2013 - 01.2013
Research Assistant
Williams College
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - MEDPREP
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Psychology
Williams College
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