Ryan Dickerson
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Effective student committed to learning, developing skills in medicine and team contribution. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of New Member Experience
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women
Los Angeles, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Developing and coordinating orientation activities that introduce new members to Pi Beta Phi's values, history, and mission. Include workshops, bonding events, and educational sessions.
- Acting as a mentor for new members, helping them transition smoothly into the chapter, answering questions, and offering ongoing support.
- Fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, encouraging friendships among new members, and integrating them into the larger sisterhood through social events and engagement opportunities.
- Working with chapter officers and advisors to ensure the new member program aligns with chapter goals and national standards, keeping everyone informed about new member progress.
- Monitoring new members’ involvement and understanding of the chapter, ensuring they are meeting requirements for initiation and feel prepared to be active members.
- Promoting Pi Beta Phi’s values by encouraging academic success, personal growth, and involvement within the chapter and on campus.
CPR/FA Instructor
UCLA Center for Prehospital Care
Los Angeles, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Leading CPR and First Aid classes, providing clear instructions, and ensuring students understand the techniques and procedures.
- Showing proper CPR techniques, such as chest compressions, rescue breathing, and AED use, and explaining First Aid procedures for injuries, bleeding, and emergencies.
- Following American Heart Association or Red Cross guidelines, maintaining compliance with health and safety standards, and updating certifications.
- Assessing participants' skills and knowledge, providing feedback, and ensuring they meet certification requirements.
- Educating students on emergency preparedness, safety protocols, and the importance of timely response in medical emergencies.
Corps Member
Jumpstart AmeriCorps
Los Angeles, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Engaging children in activities focused on language, literacy, and social-emotional development, using Jumpstart’s curriculum to build foundational skills for kindergarten readiness.
- Working closely with small groups of children, tailoring activities to each child's needs, and offering guidance to ensure each child feels supported and engaged.
- Creating a positive, trusting environment by building connections with children and their families, promoting a sense of belonging and encouraging parental involvement.
-Working alongside fellow Corps Members and program staff to plan and execute lessons, share insights on children’s progress, and continuously improve the classroom experience. - Documenting children’s developmental milestones and progress, contributing to assessments, and supporting the program’s evaluation efforts to improve educational outcomes.
- Encouraging social skills, emotional regulation, and cooperation through play and group activities, helping children develop confidence and interpersonal abilities.
- Engaging in ongoing training sessions to refine your skills, deepen your understanding of early childhood education, and stay aligned with Jumpstart’s mission.
Rho Gamma
UCLA Panhellenic Council
Los Angeles, CA
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Supported and mentored potential new members (PNMs) throughout the recruitment process, providing advice and answering questions.
- Disassociated from my sorority during recruitment to remain unbiased and ensure a fair experience for all PNMs.
- Listened to PNMs' concerns, helping them make informed decisions while keeping their preferences and thoughts private.
- Assisted PNMs with any logistical or emotional challenges they encountered during recruitment.
- Promoted inclusivity, fairness, and sisterhood, representing the values of the Panhellenic community.
Shadowing Student
Pioneers Memorial Hospital
Brawley, CA
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Followed industry professionals to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for task completion.
- Observed Anesthesia department and learned their job actions.
- Worked with industry professionals to further drive learning goals.
Customer Experience Stylist
Lucy In The Sky
Los Angeles, CA
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Resolved customers' issues related to online purchases, late product deliveries and billing discrepancies to encourage good customer relationships.
- Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
- Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.
Lifeguard
City of Brawley
Brawley, CA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.-Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns. -Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2026
High School Diploma -
Brawley Union High School
Brawley, CA06-2022
Skills
- Project Management
- People Management
- Attention to Detail
- Charismatic Leader
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Time Management
- File and Document Management
- Computer Skills
Certification
Heartsaver Instructor-American Heart Association
Issued Oct 2024 · Expires Oct 2026
Credential ID 258964499556
Affiliations
Flying Samaritans at UCLA - General Member
Sep 2024 - Present
- Traveling to clinics in rural areas to support medical teams, helping set up and organize clinic spaces, and assisting healthcare providers with patient care needs.
- Communicating with patients, helping with check-in processes, recording vital signs, and supporting providers in addressing patients' health concerns.
- Ensuring medical supplies, medications, and equipment are available and well-stocked, coordinating logistics for efficient clinic operations, and managing inventory.
- Working alongside doctors, nurses, translators, and volunteers to deliver coordinated and compassionate care.
- Educating patients on basic health practices, prevention strategies, and follow-up care to empower them in maintaining their health beyond the clinic visits.
- Participating in fundraising activities and community outreach efforts to support the program’s mission, sustainability, and continued service to underserved populations.
UCLA CaHPSA - General Member
Sep 2024 - Present
- Educating the community on current health policy issues, such as expanding healthcare access and addressing disparities, and promoting CAHPSA’s initiatives at UCLA and beyond.
- Helping coordinate events like health policy forums, advocacy training, and outreach days to raise awareness and engage students and community members.
-Working with other campus groups, healthcare organizations, and advocacy groups to build partnerships and amplify CAHPSA’s impact. - Conducting educational outreach on healthcare rights and resources, promoting awareness in underserved areas, and connecting people to helpful health services.
- Assisting in fundraising initiatives to support CAHPSA’s advocacy efforts, events, and community programs, ensuring the sustainability of its projects.
- Creating informative materials on healthcare policy, rights, and access to distribute at events, online, and in the community.
- Engaging in workshops and discussions to stay updated on healthcare policy, advocacy strategies, and social determinants of health, refining skills to effectively support CAHPSA’s mission.
Timeline
Director of New Member Experience
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women
10.2024 - Current
CPR/FA Instructor
UCLA Center for Prehospital Care
10.2024 - Current
Corps Member
Jumpstart AmeriCorps
09.2024 - Current
Rho Gamma
UCLA Panhellenic Council
03.2024 - 09.2024
Shadowing Student
Pioneers Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 09.2024
Customer Experience Stylist
Lucy In The Sky
04.2023 - 06.2023
Lifeguard
City of Brawley
06.2021 - 08.2021
Heartsaver Instructor-American Heart Association
Issued Oct 2024 · Expires Oct 2026
Credential ID 258964499556
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
University of California Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
Brawley Union High School
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