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Samara Toussaint **** Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70119
407-***-**** (Cell)
Education
Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine New Orleans, LA Currently Enrolled
MPH in Public Health Education College of Public Health
University of South Florida (USF) Tampa, FL, May 2013
BS in Health Sciences
BS in Public Health
Professional Experience
Global Medical Brigades USF Chapter Volunteer May 2013
Assisted a group of doctors and nurses in a rural area in the country of Panama
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Provided intensive health care services
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Assisted in triage, consultation, and in the pharmacy
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Collected all relevant patient information and documents them in the data informatics patient chart
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Service Specialist JC Penny, Westfield Brandon Mall, Brandon, FL Nov 2012-May 2013
• Assists customers in a friendly manner in a fast paced environment
• Adjusts to customer flow
• Maintains product presentation throughout the store
• Participates in a learning environment
Research Intern H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa FL Mar 2011-Dec 2012
Aid Post Doctoral students and PhD researchers with various research projects
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Collaborate with fellow researchers in manuscript writing
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Coordinate focus groups with caregivers and patients
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Evaluated systematic reviews
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Student Assistant USF Mental Health Dept of Child and Family Studies, Tampa, FL Aug 2010-July 2013
• Initiated phone calls to various mental health agencies
• Prepare PowerPoint Presentations for staff members
• Responsible for copying, scanning, faxing documents
• Data entry into databases
Afterschool Counselor It’s all About Kids, Tampa FL Mar 2010-Nov 2012
Served as an afterschool mentor to the children that attended the facility.
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Assisted and coordinated after school activities ranging from arts and crafts, team building activities, and
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computer literacy training.
Helped the children with any homework that they were assigned from school as well as providing tutoring for
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them.
Educating the children about proper etiquette manners
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Student Assistant USF Interlibrary Loan, Tampa, FL Feb 2010-Aug 2010
Scanning and Sending Documents
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Mailed Packages
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Formatted copies of books and documents
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Serviced customers in book/textbook search
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Skills Fluent Haitian Creole (Native), Intermediate French, proficient in Microsoft Office, proficient in conducting
Internet research, posses strong academic writing skills, coupled with an affinity for research of both academic and
person interest. Strong team worker; Several years of leadership experience in different student organizations.
Certifications
Dec 2012 IRB Certified
May 2010 Professional CPR Certified
May 2010 Medical First Responder Certified
Honors Florida Bright Futures Scholarship recipient, National Society of Collegiate Scholar.