Paid Intern , 03/2015 to 03/2015 UBS Financial Services Meridian Wealth Management – Roanoke, VA
Created client portfolios for client portfolio review meetings with the financial advisor.
Ability to communicate with and help clients with information about their financial portfolio.
Answered telephone calls in the office and made telephone calls to annuity companies to retrieve client information.
Technician, 05/2016 to Current The Center for Diabetes Technology – University of Virginia
Serve as an equipment technician for clinical trials involving Type 1 Diabetics
Worked closely with endocrinologists and technology engineers to contribute to research to cure Type 1 diabetes and to aid in research regarding the artificial pancreas.
Monitored patient blood sugar levels and pump equipment during clinical trials.
Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Economics and Media Studies , Current The University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA
High School Diploma: Salem High School - Salem, VA
International Baccalaureate Degree, Highest Honor
Top 5% of graduating class
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer at the American Cancer Society in Roanoke, VA: Put together and sent out any mailing of upcoming announcements and events, volunteered at several fundraising events, organized gift bags for events and answered telephone calls
Boys and Girls Club in Charlottesville, VA: Tutored children one-on-one with homework, read to children after school and created exercises to reinforce material
Charlottesville Area Riding Therapy: Helped with horseback riding lessons with adults and children with mental disabilities, cleaned and organized the barn, and communicated well with the individuals I worked with
Accomplishments
Became a paid technician with the Center for Diabetes Technology because of a passion to cure to Type 1 Diabetes.
