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Samantha Mullins

Gainesville,FL

Summary

Dynamic and organized professional with experience at the University of Florida, excelling in problem solving and customer service. Proven ability to foster community connections and support diverse populations. Skilled in data management and empathetic communication, ensuring a respectful environment while achieving operational goals. Committed to enhancing experiences through effective coordination and collaboration.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Outreach Breakfast Volunteer

City Church
07.2025 - Current
  • Serve bi-weekly breakfast meals at City Hall targeting the local homeless community, ensuring efficient setup, distribute about 50 meals, and clean-up operations on Saturday mornings
  • Foster positive connections by sitting and engaging in meaningful conversations with community members, offering support, companionship, and active listening during breakfast service
  • Ensure welcoming and respectful environment, demonstrating empathy, cultural responsiveness, and respect for residents’ dignity and life experiences

Research Assistant

Rose Lab - University of Florida
01.2025 - Current
  • Recorded and organized clinical data from stroke patients—including vitals, session notes, and assessments—ensuring consistent accuracy and completeness
  • Entered and formatted large datasets into Microsoft Excel, cleaning and preparing data for statistical analysis and publication
  • Assisted in PT observation sessions, shadowing licensed therapists and helping implement rehabilitation exercises during patient treatments
  • Traveled regularly to Jacksonville clinical site, coordinating with team members to observe and assist in external study sessions
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary research staff and clinicians, adapting to established research protocols and ensuring HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality throughout data handling

Member Services Associate

University of Florida Recsports
01.2025 - Current
  • Greet members and guests upon arrival, verify access ID, and facilitate seamless entry into gym facilities
  • Resolve member access issues by troubleshooting ID card/scanner systems and coordinating with IT/security teams as needed
  • Handle membership inquiries—including new enrollments, plan changes, and terminations—while maintaining accurate member account records
  • Provide responsive support for lost/stolen access cards, processing replacements and ensuring access continuity
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure front desk operations run smoothly during peak times, and escalate complex issues to supervisors when necessary
  • Maintain clean and organized front desk area; replenish materials, update signage, and uphold RecSports brand standards

Thursday Meeting Coordinator

Cru at UF
08.2024 - Current
  • Planned and led weekly campus ministry gatherings for around 100 students, coordinating all logistics including meeting location, layout, thematic content, and schedule
  • Curated and arranged weekly speaking engagements, selecting speakers who resonate with the group's spiritual vision and crafting relevant discussion topics
  • Developed tailored agendas and flow, ensuring smooth transitions between worship, talks, small groups, and fellowship time
  • Maintained clear and consistent communication with speakers, ministry leadership, volunteers, and attendees, including scheduling, reminders, and follow‑up
  • Exercised strong organization and adaptability, balancing weekly operational needs with strategic planning and accommodating program changes or guest availability

On-Call Child Care Provider

City Church of Gainesville
09.2023 - Current
  • Introduced around 10 children ages 0-4 to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Sanitized tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.

Research Assistant

Bizon/Setlow Lab - University of Florida
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Conducted daily rat husbandry and colony care, including feeding, weighing, and cage maintenance for multiple 4 cohorts of rats used in optogenetic neurological experiments
  • Managed behavioral testing routines, transporting rats to and from operant chambers, powering up systems, and ensuring smooth session flow
  • Performed thorough cage cleaning and lab sanitation each day, adhering to animal welfare and biosafety protocols
  • Recorded and entered experimental and animal data into Excel, tracking weights, feeding logs, behavior metrics, and session timestamps for downstream analysis
  • Cleaned and organized lab space and equipment, supporting a safe, compliant research environment
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and time management, balancing hands‑on animal care with accurate data entry and equipment setup

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05-2026

Accomplishments

Undergraduate Research Presenter, “PHHP Days” Symposium – University of Florida

  • Collaborated to develop a wearable‑technology prototype aimed at alleviating sundowning-induced stress.
  • Delivered a clear and engaging poster and oral presentation to peers, faculty, and interdisciplinary experts at the symposium, receiving commendation for innovation and clarity.

Timeline

Outreach Breakfast Volunteer

City Church
07.2025 - Current

Research Assistant

Rose Lab - University of Florida
01.2025 - Current

Member Services Associate

University of Florida Recsports
01.2025 - Current

Thursday Meeting Coordinator

Cru at UF
08.2024 - Current

On-Call Child Care Provider

City Church of Gainesville
09.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

Bizon/Setlow Lab - University of Florida
01.2023 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

University of Florida