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Work History
Education
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Volunteer
Research
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Savannah Leist

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Versatile professional with a proven track record in improving operational efficiency across healthcare, hospitality, and event management sectors. Demonstrates a strong ability to lead teams, optimize processes, and ensure customer satisfaction. Excels in fast-paced environments, utilizing problem-solving skills and a commitment to excellence.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Jose Babushka’s
Grand Rapids, MI
11.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in daily restaurant operations, ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction
  • Supervised a team of 20+ staff, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluations
  • Assisted in menu planning and revisions
  • Stepped in during peak hours or staff shortages, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to the restaurant’s success.

ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN

Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Clean, sterilize and set up various anesthesia equipment
  • Assist the anesthesiologist in all phases of patient care in the operating room: preparation, transporting, monitoring, intubation and extubation
  • Communicate effectively with all operating room staff.

PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNICIAN & RECEPTIONIST

HealthQuest Physical Therapy
Clarkston, MI
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Manage patients daily by answering the phone, scheduling appointments, organizing and updating medical data and communicating with doctor’s offices as well as orthopedic surgeons to provide status updates on patients
  • Verified and authorized insurance details, ensuring accurate and efficient processing for patient appointments
  • Assist 20+ patients per day with their personalized rehabilitation programs, establish client trust and adjust programs as seen fit by consistently following-up on injury status
  • Set up and perform modalities on patients (iontophoresis, e-stim, ultrasounds, ice pack, hot pack)
  • Enhance productivity of the clinic by engaging in teamwork to effectively work in a fast-paced environment.

DAY OF COORDINATOR

Sweet Rustic Charm Wedding Planning
Goodrich, MI
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Coordinate and oversee all aspects of wedding day logistics, ensuring all events run smoothly and on schedule
  • Supervised the setup and teardown of wedding venues, ensuring all decorations, equipment, and materials meet the couple’s specifications
  • Conduct final walkthroughs with the couple and the vendors to confirm all details and arrangements
  • Provided on-site support during wedding ceremonies and receptions, addressing any issues and ensuring a smooth experience for the couple and guests.

MEDICATION TECHNICIAN AND CAREGIVER

Charter Senior Living
Davison, MI
04.2020 - 02.2021
  • Utilized many clinical skills in assessing and taking vital signs, efficiently distributing medication, obtaining samples to send to the lab for testing, glucose checks, and use of a Hoyer lift
  • Collaborated with treatment team of nurses, physicians, family members, and other staff members to develop individualized care plans
  • Assisted 14 residents with all activities of daily living
  • Provided emotional assistance to the residents and family members.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - Biomedical Science

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
04.2022

Skills

  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Sales monitoring
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Task Delegation
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Cost Reduction
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Schedule oversight
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Google Drive
  • Project Management
  • Staff Development
  • Team motivation
  • Employee engagement
  • Employee performance evaluation

Contacts

  • Dan Garr, Clinical Director, HealthQuest Physical Therapy, Oxford, MI, (248) 310-7074
  • Rob Kowalewski, Owner, Jose Babushka’s, Grand Rapids, MI, (616) 204-2042
  • Tommy Fitzgerald, Personal Reference, (616) 550-2433

Affiliations

East Grand Rapids High School | East Grand Rapids, MI

ASSISTANT VARSITY VOLLEYBALL COACH

04/2024 - Current

· Assisted with planning and conducting practices and camps

· Developed and implemented game strategies and tactics

· Provided individual coaching and mentorship to student-athletes to enhance skills and performance

· Facilitated team meetings and communicated effectively with players, parents, and school administration

· Promoted a positive and competitive team culture focused on sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth

Volunteer

Ama International | Grand   Rapids, MI

12/2023 - Current

· Assisted in various   local events, including packaging medical supplies donated to Guadalajara,   Mexico

· Distributed hygiene   supplies to those in need in downtown Grand Rapids

· Participated in a   mission trip to Guadalajara, Mexico (April 2024) to help run events for   National Children's Day

· Helped organize   fundraising events

Research

Grand   Valley State University | Allendale, MI

MEDICAL   RESEARCH ASSISTANT

05/2022 – 08/2022

· Selected   by a professor to study an experimental drug designed to reverse the psychological   effects of opioid addiction

· Managed   data entry for experiments involving genetically modified mice, ensuring   accurate drug dosages and overseeing placement in conditioned place preference   boxes

· Took   care of mice ensuring they had clean bedding and ample amounts of food and   water

· Thrived   as a leader by meticulously overseeing each step of the research process and   emphasizing closed-loop communication

· Presented   research findings at local conventions in Grand Rapids

· Aimed   to contribute to the growing body of knowledge on drug abuse and addiction   treatment, recognizing the rising rates of drug abuse and its impact on society

Timeline

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Jose Babushka’s
11.2022 - Current

ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN

Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2023

PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNICIAN & RECEPTIONIST

HealthQuest Physical Therapy
02.2021 - 05.2022

DAY OF COORDINATOR

Sweet Rustic Charm Wedding Planning
10.2020 - 07.2021

MEDICATION TECHNICIAN AND CAREGIVER

Charter Senior Living
04.2020 - 02.2021

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - Biomedical Science

Grand Valley State University

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