Stephen Hugo

Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness. Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Coordinated with Imaging Core team members to facilitate neuroscience research endeavors utilizing MRI and fMRI imaging modalities. Operated MRI equipment and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.

Received, organized and rerouted nearly 50,000 daily specimen samples sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories. Oversaw storage procedures to ensure samples were kept in optimum conditions for the appropriate amount of time in a well organized fashion. Leveraged leadership, teamwork and communication skills to promote timeliness and efficiency throughout second shift manual sort, automatic sort and Covid-19 processing.

• Received Above and Beyond Award, June 2021

Performed tasks adhering to study protocol including phlebotomy, blood processing, urine collection and urine processing. Organized and administered study procedure training for other technicians and team members. Documented and filed appropriate study data thoroughly and efficiently while remaining strictly confidential. Interfaced with principal investigator and sponsors to ensure research trial activities properly complied with research protocols.

Worked to safely and efficiently pack and move customers belongings. Further developed creativity and critical thinking skills in tangent with strong work ethic to accelerate the moving process and ensure maximal customer satisfaction. Took on any task, and worked long hour days in support of time critical moving schedules.

Performed Applied Behavioral Analysis, (ABA), therapy on children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder to help foster communication, gross motor, and fine motor skills. Worked with a team of therapists to devise practical and creative solutions to help clients manage symptoms in a fun, positive environment. Developed high emotional intelligence through working with clients with challenging behavioral issues. Job duties also included significant documentation proficiency and strong multitasking abilities.

Created a fun and enjoyable environment to help children diagnosed with various cognitive and physical disabilities learn essential life skills through utilization of various activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, music, and team building games. Was responsible for client safety, cleanliness, and hygiene. Developed high level of emotional intelligence and empathy. Maintained high level of confidentiality.

• Received Kid Whisperer Honor, Summer 2016