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
New Orleans, LA
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
New Orleans, LA
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
New Orleans, LA
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
Williamstown, MA
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
Kampala, Uganda
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
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - MEDPREP
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Psychology
Williams College