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Rokhaya Sherrod

Champaign,IL

Summary

Highly motivated individual with passion for helping others. Experienced leading projects and working with diverse range of people. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is always eager to learn and grow.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Intake Volunteer

Avicenna Community Health Center
Champaign , IL
2022.09 - Current
  • Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs before reporting my findings to the provider
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Took the weight and vitals of the patient (temperature, blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate and blood oxygen levels)
  • Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
  • Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to patients during moments of crisis and trauma.
  • Collaborated with healthcare staff to verify alignment of appointment scheduling with clinic protocols.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

UIUC Entomology Department
Urbana , IL
2021.09 - 2022.05
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.

Tutor

America Reads/Counts
Champaign , IL
2019.09 - Current
  • Tutored children in grades K-8 in reading and math
  • Provided a unique teaching style for each individual student in order to accommodate to every child’s needs
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.

COVID-19 Screener

SHEILD Illinois, UIUC Covid Testing Sites
Urbana , IL
2020.08 - 2021.05


  • Assisted with development and implementation of COVID-19 protocols to establish detailed and clear guidelines.
  • Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.
  • Followed CDC guidelines to establish accuracy and compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
  • Educated staff and visitors on importance of proper hygiene and social distancing to practice protective measures and avoid infection transmission.
  • Oversaw patient registration and processing.

Beauty Consultant Sales Representative

Urban “Beautique"
Chicago , IL
2018.09 - 2019.06
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Arranged merchandise to present visually appealing displays and attract clientele.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.


Safety Data Analyst Intern

Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
Chicago , IL
2018.05 - 2018.08
  • Completed data cleaning and data validation of existing spreadsheets to promote robust data management platform, resulting in accurate data analysis and entry.
  • Identified, analyzed, and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets by finding correlations and visualizing with charts.
  • Utilized various professional statistical techniques and maintained large databases to collect and analyze data from partners and customers.
  • Triaged and tracked internal and external data requests.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Led safety meetings and training classes for children in school to educate workers on safe practices and important policies.

Clinic Volunteer-International Community Service

Sarafina Clinic, Dakar Senegal
  • Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
  • Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
  • Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
  • Conducted hospital tours, providing information and answering questions about patient care.

● Practiced French and Wolof while taking down appointments and answering the phone

● Witnessed and assisted in carrying out certain medical procedures

  • Spearheaded fundraising campaign to support local underprivileged locals in need of medical care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology

University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL
2019.09 - 2023.05

Skills

    Proficient in MS Office applications, Excel, and Word

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Rokhaya Sherrod