Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Certification
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Languages
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Virginia Quellmalz-Zallocco

Cary,North Carolina

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NASDAQ Market Data Analyst/Asset Allocation

Self-Employed
Cary, NC
06.2018 - Current
  • Achieved at least 30% annual returns while managing over 32 million dollars in investments.
  • Analyzed financial data to inform investment decisions and forecast economic impact.
  • Coached entry-level investors on market trends and strategies, focusing on Disruptive Innovation and cryptocurrency markets.

Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 1 Student

Duke Women's Cancer Care
Raleigh, NC
12.2023 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with Karen Johnson, OTR/L, in innovative occupational therapy for mild cognitive impairment.
  • Observations of cognitive assessments and interventions to enhance client-centered executive function.

Level 1 Fieldwork Student

JS Therapies
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Observation and interaction with patients from a variety of backgrounds and developmental delay diagnosis.
  • In-depth training in mat and play time strategies to approach regulatory sensory needs.

Physical Education Teacher (K-8)

American Renaissance Middle and Charter School
Statesville, NC
08.1999 - 07.2001
  • Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
  • Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
  • Devised safe and effective exercise strategies based on knowledge of kinesiology, anatomy and biology.
  • Worked with teachers on IEP plans to develop objectives and assess progress.
  • Taught human sexuality to elementary students.

Education

Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Occupational Therapy

Duke University
Durham, NC
05-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC
05.2022

Psychology B.A.

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
05.1996

Skills

  • Occupational therapy doctoral graduate (OTD), Duke University, 2025
  • Certification in Theology and Healthcare (C-THC), Duke Divinity, 2025
  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
  • CPR certification - 2024
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Durham Tech Community College, 2022
  • Accredited Level 1 USATF coaching, 2015
  • NC Healthful Living Teaching Certification, Furman University, 1999

Accomplishments

  • Completion of six (6) capstones during OTD; four (4) specialized in teaching (2024-2025)
  • Awarded Duke Vision Rehabilitation and Performance OTD Fieldwork II, (2024)
  • IPEC- OT Student Representative (2023-2024)
  • ImpACT instructor - (2023)
  • Awarded AE Award by NCOTA (2021)
  • Student Leadership Role -Treasurer for SOTA (2021)
  • Hill Day - OTA/S participant activist (2020)
  • Phi Theta Kappa - Carolina's Academic Honor Society (since 2018) - GPA 3.93
  • Full Scholarship - Track and Field - Clemson University (400m. Hurdles, 800m, and Heptathlon) (1994-1996)

References

Dr. Michael Iwama, - Duke University, Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Sarah Jean Barton - Duke University, OTD Program Director; Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery; Assistant Professor of Theological Ethics, Duke Divinity School

Tammy Elliott -  OTR/L, Senior Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Emerge Ortho, Clayton, NC,

Certification

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - NC License
  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) - National Certification

Affiliations

  • Life-long learner (growth mindset)
  • Design Artist
  • Cyclist/Swimmer
  • Culinary Adventurer
  • Top Five Clifton Strengths: innovation (creator of CIMT-device) and Strategy
  • Documentary Enthusiast

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 1 Student

Duke Women's Cancer Care
12.2023 - 12.2023

Level 1 Fieldwork Student

JS Therapies
07.2023 - 08.2023

NASDAQ Market Data Analyst/Asset Allocation

Self-Employed
06.2018 - Current

Physical Education Teacher (K-8)

American Renaissance Middle and Charter School
08.1999 - 07.2001

Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Occupational Therapy

Duke University

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Durham Technical Community College

Psychology B.A.

Clemson University

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