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Vanessa Bishop

Community Health Worker

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Health Worker Intern

Lifelong Medical Care
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Supported case management efforts by assisting with appointment scheduling, transportation arrangements, and medication adherence reminders.
  • Developed culturally sensitive outreach materials to engage diverse populations in community health initiatives.
  • Assisted in reducing healthcare disparities by identifying barriers to care and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
  • Participated in community coalition meetings to discuss shared goals and strategies for improving population health outcomes.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients when navigating complex healthcare systems or addressing insurance coverage issues.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in community health work.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing emotional support and guidance during difficult situations.
  • Provided referrals to relevant social services agencies based on individual client needs and eligibility criteria.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for clients, addressing both medical and social needs.
  • Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
  • Explained required eligibility applications to patients and helped complete applications for services.
  • Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.

Library Information Desk Representative

University of California, Berkeley
7 2021 - 2 2022
  • Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
  • Learned and followed all organizational policies and procedures to maintain safe and professional working environments.
  • Greeted customers warmly to set tone of customer experience and provide welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
  • Handled customer complaints quickly and professionally to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
  • Managed inventory to provide customers with access to products in high demand.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.

Student Assistant for Associate Dean of Educational Success

Peralta Community College District
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Assisted Associate Dean of Educational Success Martin De Mucha Flores with recruiting first-year community college students into several learning communities that provided students with resources and courses essential for transferring into a university through two-year academic pathways.
  • Lead seminars for the Learning Communities at Berkeley City College.
  • Visited and presented at local Bay Area high schools for Berkeley City College recruitment events.
  • Made daily appointments for Academic Counselors Skyler Barton and Christina Taing.
  • Assisted students with selecting courses for the academic year.
  • Planned faculty and student events on and off campus.
  • Facilitated meetings for staff to improve college enrollment rates and the transfer rate of Berkeley City College students into accredited four-year universities.
  • Assisted first-generation, system-impacted students with applying to college.
  • Maintained records of prior and currently enrolled Learning Community students.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Anthropology -

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, United States
08.2020 - Current

Associate of Arts (AA) in Anthropology - undefined

Berkeley City College
Berkeley, United States
01.2017 - 2020.05

Associate of Arts (AA) in Sociology - undefined

Berkeley City College
Berkeley, United States
01.2017 - 2020.05

Skills

Customer Service and Receptionundefined

Awards

  • Miller Scholars Award Recipient, The George A. Miller Scholars Program, The George A. Miller Scholars Program provides outstanding transfer students the opportunity to develop leadership, research, and community service skills. Scholar's research local issues, develop a project based on the subject, provide solutions and apply them through public service. Every year ten low-income, first-generation students are selected based on their leadership potential, academic excellence, and their commitment to community service and education. I am developing academic research and leadership skills whilst attending a weekly credit-bearing course. I have integrated into a solid community with fellow Miller Scholars and have developed a research project prospectus under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
  • The Achievement Award Program Scholarship Recipient, Cal Alumni Association (CAA), UC Berkeley, The Achievement Award Program (TAAP) provides low-income students with the resources needed to attend and excel at UC Berkeley. TAAP serves high-achieving, community-minded students from the moment they choose UC Berkeley through their undergraduate career, providing both financial assistance and supportive programming. Scholars are required to uphold excellent academic standards and become a leader of the Transfer community at UC Berkeley.

Software

Epic Software

Certification

Community Health Worker, Berkeley City College - August 2023 to December 2023.

Timeline

Community Health Worker Intern

Lifelong Medical Care
08.2023 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Anthropology -

University of California, Berkeley
08.2020 - Current

Student Assistant for Associate Dean of Educational Success

Peralta Community College District
08.2018 - 05.2020

Associate of Arts (AA) in Anthropology - undefined

Berkeley City College
01.2017 - 2020.05

Associate of Arts (AA) in Sociology - undefined

Berkeley City College
01.2017 - 2020.05

Library Information Desk Representative

University of California, Berkeley
7 2021 - 2 2022
Vanessa BishopCommunity Health Worker