Venessa Ngum
Washington
Summary
Detail oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with high accuracy and a positive attitude. Energetic and motivated to help others. Organized and reliable and willing to take on additional responsibilities to achieve team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Educator
Ohio University Office Of Health Promotion
01.2024 - Current
- Increased awareness of campus health resources by organizing and executing promotional events, such as information sessions.
- Collaborated with other campus organizations to create a supportive environment for students facing physical, mental, or emotional challenges.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development training to enhance my teaching skills as a Peer Educator.
- Participated in health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health issues.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with fellow Peer Educators to develop dynamic lesson plans tailored to specific student needs.
Intern
Child Health Advocacy Institute (CHAI)
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Engaged in professional development workshops covering a diverse range of topics such as research, career exploration, academic support, health equity, and health disparities.
- Conducted a study to determine the challenges that various groups encounter while trying to get access to healthful food.
- Designed survey and questionnaire forms for collecting project-relevant information.
- Compiled, managed, and organized data from my research into a presentation..
Intern
Georgetown University of Medicine (GEP)
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted health-based research focusing on health disparities amongst LGBTQIA+ African-American senior citizens regarding their ability to access healthcare resources by gathering and analyzing data from a database.
- For my group, I performed the roles of researcher, project organizer, and presenter
- I managed, arranged, and presented research studies to community members, educators, and medical professionals, receiving a significant amount of positive feedback.
Volunteer
Eastern High School
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Raised public awareness about social issues by organizing and participating in rallies, marches, and other events.
- Assisted in the development and anti-bullying sign petition event
- Assisted in budget management by tracking expenditures on books, materials, and supplies within established guidelines.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Answered questions from students and helped to find desired materials.
Babysitter
Family Members
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences (Pre-professional)
Ohio University
05.2026
High School Diploma -
Eastern High School
06.2022
Skills
- Active Learning
- Self-aware
- Role Model
- Collaborative Approach and effective teamwork
- Fast Learner
- Flexible Schedule
- Organized and Efficient
- Leadership Qualities
Accomplishments
Certified in
- NASAP Peer educator training
- Wilderness Medicine
- Basic Life Support
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED administration
Awards
- DC-CAP/Ohio University Scholarship recipients 2022-2026
- DC Friends Of The HHSA (BAC) Award, Eastern Academy of Health Science, DC 2022
- White Coats ceremony Eastern Academic of Health Science inductee recipient 2021
Timeline
Peer Educator
Ohio University Office Of Health Promotion
01.2024 - Current
Babysitter
Family Members
06.2023 - 08.2023
Intern
Child Health Advocacy Institute (CHAI)
06.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer
Eastern High School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Intern
Georgetown University of Medicine (GEP)
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences (Pre-professional)
Ohio University
High School Diploma -
Eastern High School
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