Jessica Sanchez

adehpk@r.postjobfree.com

424-***-****

Education:

Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara (UAG)

Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree Expected December 2022

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Extension

Pre-medical Post-Bacc Program January 2015- March 2018

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Bachelors: Anthropology, BA July 2007-May 2012

Minors: Political Science & Latin American Studies

Professional Experience:

St. John’s Well Child and Family Center

Sexual and Reproductive Health Educator October 2017-Present

-Educate youth in underserved communities on the risk of unprotected sex including STIs, HIV, and unwanted pregnancies through classroom presentations, health fairs/conferences, blood drives, etc.

-Actively seek and build connections with LAUSD and JCs to provide invaluable information

-Consistently attend seminars for the latest updates on sexual and reproductive justice and education

Private Tutoring

Tutor September 2015-September 2017

-Assist grade school students with homework assignments for all class subjects including reading, writing, math, government, intensive biology, chemistry, and algebra.

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Department of Medicine/ Dermatology

Lab Assistant February 2012-May 2015

-Investigated the effects of vitamin D in assisting Langerhan-like dendritic cells launch an immunosuppresive response against bacterial infections such as Tuberculosis and Leprosy.

-Performed lab techniques such as PCR, ELISA, RNA extraction, cell staining and culture, etc.

-Analyzed and presented data on a monthly basis

UCLA Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine

Clerk January 2010 –June 2010

-Assisted in filing, typing, mailing, and faxing letters, invoices, orders, and other documents.

-Created and organized electronic databases, helped respond to emails, make orders, and more

RadioShack

Sales Associate July 2009- June 2010

-Duties included selling, restocking, inventory, cashiering, answering questions related to electronics’ specs, and opening phone contracts/upgrades with T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint and pre-paids.

UCLA DeNeve Dining Hall

Chef assistant II March 2008 - August 2008

-Checked in customers, assisted chef in food preparation/serving and performed before and after-hours cleaning.

Universal Protection Services

Professional Security Officer March 2007- September 2007

-Prepared to assist in emergencies such as fires and robberies. CPR Certified.

-Monitored surveillance cameras, and performed perimeter patrols through the building.

The Saban Research Institute at Children’s Hospital LA

High School Research Intern June 2006 - August 2006

-Assisted with porcine heart valve tissue engineering. Responsible for heart dissections, specimen embedding and staining, cell culture, analysis of histological samples, data analysis and presentation.

Washington Mutual Bank

Teller August 2005- February 2006

-Managed customer’s withdrawals, deposits, check cashing, mortgage payments, etc.

-Registered ATM machine checks, cash, and payment deposits. Also, served as a Spanish translator.

Community Service and Clubs:

Homeless Winter Clinic (Sponsored by Venice Family Clinic)

General Clinic Assistant December 2016- March 2017

Responsible for setting up night clinic, patient recruit and registration, taking vitals and medical questionnaire, performing HIV test, preparing and distributing medications, shadowing and assisting physicians during patient examination.

Medicos Para el Pueblo “MEDPEP” at UCLA

Active Pre-Med Mentee & Volunteer August 2016-April 2017

Monthly full-day conferences covered topics on current health issues, personal goal setting, time management, pre-med resources and planning. Attended pre-med conferences and received counseling.

UCLA-Harbor Summer Urban Health Fellowship Program, Family Medicine Department

Intern Summer 2015

-Fundraised and conducted two health fairs in medically underserved communities.

-Lead Spanish heath talks on smoking cessation, shadowed clinic doctors, performed vitals, attended community medicine related lectures, and presented on chronic diseases at health summit.

-Performed research on formerly incarcerated/gang affiliated individuals at Homeboy Industries and presented poster data at the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine Poster Day.

-Mentored high school students in career counseling and the college application process.

Medicine & Community in Bolivia

Volunteer Summer 2011

-Shadow hospitalist physicians, assisted nursing room in impoverished clinic by taking vitals and administering vaccines. Also, provided vaccines to middle school children at local schools.

-Educated indigenous communities on common local diseases (Chagas and Tuberculosis) and other health issues such as maternal care, sexually transmitted diseases, child nutrition, and sanitation.

Chicanos/Latinos for Community Medicine at UCLA (CCM)

Financial Director September 2008- September 2010

-Organized and directed fundraisers such as food sales, TV tapings, quarterly parties, raffles, etc.

-Managed CCM's finances by writing and presenting grants proposals, maintaining a bank account, reimbursing and collecting members’ fees, and requesting monetary and material donations.

-Coordinated fundraising committee for CCM’s Annual Minority Health Conference and Banquet.

Special Latino Student Health Project (LSHP)

General Member September 2007-September 2011

-Set up and conduct health clinics in the underserved communities of LA and Tecate, Mexico. Responsible for taking family history, vitals, giving health presentations, translating/shadowing physicians, and managing food and clothes donations.

Skills:

-Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English speaking/writing.

-Computer skills: Type 70 wpm. Proficient with Internet and Microsoft Office programs

-Advanced medical terminology and general knowledge

References: Available upon request.

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