Sarah O'Brien
Summary
Resourceful and enthusiastic undergraduate college student with excellent analytical and organizational skills. Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Major with an all-inclusive view of various behavioral and social sciences in preparation for a wide range of career options in the biomedical sciences field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Assistant Volunteer
Carle Foundation Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted Nurse with a variety of duties in Anesthesiology Recovery Unit.
- Maintained clean, neat facilities for patients after procedures requiring anesthesiology.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by working with diverse patient populations and handling a wide range of surgical cases.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Volleyball Assistant Coach
Ultimate Volleyball Club
05.2020 - Current
- Girls, 12 - 14 years.
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Assisted in creating and executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential.
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
Camp Counselor- Special Needs Group
Oak Lawn Park District
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Full-time special needs camp
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
Referee - Volleyball
Chicago Volleyball Leagues
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Seasoned referee for volleyball games and tournaments around the Chicagoland area.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Utilized strong decision-making skills under pressure, contributing to the overall quality of each competition.
- Navigated difficult situations using effective communication and explanation of game rules.
- Kept track of time and scores during games
- Stayed physically fit to keep up with pace of games.
- Enforced rules and regulations during games to facilitate safe and fair play.
- Collaborated with other referees to ensure consistent application of rules across all games.
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires.
- Contributed to event organization by assisting with setup, breakdown, and equipment management.
- Maintained detailed records of game results, incidents, warnings issued during matches for future reference.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay updated on rule changes and officiating techniques.
- Elevated standard of officiating within league, collaborating with other referees to share best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Urbana, IL03-2027
High School Diploma -
Mother McAuley High School
Chicago, IL05.2023
Dual credit - English Literature
St. Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.2023
Skills
- Heavily Detailed oriented, and organized
- Set & achieve challenging goals
- Friendly and Outgoing Attitude
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Positive attitude
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Filing and recordkeeping
- Documentation and reporting
Hobbies and Interests
- Competitive Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Exercising
- Reading
Certification
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - American Red Cross.
Timeline
Pharmacy Assistant Volunteer
Carle Foundation Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Camp Counselor- Special Needs Group
Oak Lawn Park District
06.2022 - 08.2024
Referee - Volleyball
Chicago Volleyball Leagues
05.2022 - 08.2024
Volleyball Assistant Coach
Ultimate Volleyball Club
05.2020 - Current
Dual credit - English Literature
St. Xavier University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
High School Diploma -
Mother McAuley High School
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