VISTA TABESH
Columbus
Summary
Mission-driven Health Sciences (Pre-Physician Assistant) student at The Ohio State University (GPA 3.9) seeking the American Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador volunteer role. Strong customer service and patient-centered communication skills from mentoring, teaching, and supervising groups; trained in infection control/PPE and phlebotomy fundamentals through a 350-hour, NHA-aligned Medical Assistant program. Reliable, calm, and detail-oriented, ready to welcome donors, support check-in, protect donor privacy, and help deliver a safe, comfortable donor experience at mobile blood drives and fixed sites.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab / Research Assistant (Part-Time)
The Ohio State University
08.2025 - Current
- Accurately recorded participant responses, enhancing data reliability and research quality.
- Maintained organized and confidential documentation, ensuring data integrity throughout research processes.
- Executed data entry in Excel/Sheets
- Facilitated VR and real-world research studies by effectively setting up equipment.
Digital Media Coordinator (Volunteer)
HerStory
02.2025 - Current
- Engaged with contributors to ensure clarity in revisions and narrative preparation.
- Handled sensitive stories with discretion to maintain confidentiality and trust.
- Collaborated with team members enhance publication quality.
Teacher & Mentor (Volunteer)
Victory Afghan Org
01.2025 - Current
- Mentored Afghan girls and women through structured lessons; created a welcoming, respectful learning environment.
- Communicated clearly with diverse learners and adapted explanations to support comfort and confidence.
Camp Counselor
Mayerson JCC
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Supervised groups of 12–15 children; ensured safety and maintained calm, supportive communication in a fast-paced environment.
- Led daily activities and enforced rules/procedures to keep spaces orderly and safe.
Tutor
Tutor Teens
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided one-on-one support in math and English; built trust through patient, encouraging communication.
Education
B.S. - Health Sciences (Pre-Physician Assistant track)
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2028
Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate - NHA-aligned
Chance Medical Academy
Columbus, OH01.2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Indian Hill High School
Cincinnati, OH05.2024
Skills
- Donor support mindset (welcome, gratitude)
- Customer service in fast-paced settings; warm, professional communication
- Check-in support & basic tech tools (quick learning of Red Cross tools)
- Donor privacy & confidentiality
- Health & safety focus: infection control, PPE, cleanliness/sanitization
- Calm response to concerns
- Team collaboration, punctual and reliable with scheduled shifts
- Medical terminology
- Microsoft Office / Google Suite
- Phlebotomy & specimen handling (trained via MA program)
Certification
- CPR Certification (Adult & Child) — Nov 2025
- Medical Terminology (Coursera – Rice University) — Jun 2025
- Ambulatory Healthcare Management (Coursera – Johns Hopkins University) — Jun 2025
- Leadership Award – GOLD Certification (The Ohio State University) — Sep 2024
LANGUAGES
Persian/Dari (Native), English (Native), Tajik (Conversational)
Timeline
Lab / Research Assistant (Part-Time)
The Ohio State University
08.2025 - Current
Digital Media Coordinator (Volunteer)
HerStory
02.2025 - Current
Teacher & Mentor (Volunteer)
Victory Afghan Org
01.2025 - Current
Tutor
Tutor Teens
01.2023 - 05.2024
Camp Counselor
Mayerson JCC
05.2022 - 08.2024
Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate - NHA-aligned
Chance Medical Academy
High School Diploma - undefined
Indian Hill High School
B.S. - Health Sciences (Pre-Physician Assistant track)
The Ohio State University