Brandon Barge
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Empathetic and motivated Psychology student with an experience in performing psychological client assessments, assisting in psychotherapy, monitoring clients/students’ progress, and maintaining great client experience and satisfaction. Offers great critical thinking skills and exceptional teamwork abilities. Effective communicator seeking a psychology-related internship and/or position.
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
Competent at giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Participates and understands the importance of working as a team member within the hospital structure (i.e., communication with supervisors and faculty for enhancing productivity and quality patient care.
Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly, positive attitude.
Experienced in Veterinary Medical Hospital, experience with animal restraint and handling, standard emergency care, and teaching, and/or supervisory experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Yerkes National Primate Research Center
Veterinary Technician II May 2015 – Present
Diligently interprets and conducts radiographs and X-rays while using precautionary measures to prevent disease spread.
Actively supports in wound care & dressing, executes non-invasive surgeries, and assists veterinarians in supervising and analyzing primates.
Effectively works on-call shift and handles primate care records & documentation while completing daily & weekly reports.
Responsibly participates in weekly team meetings to discuss various needs & cases and recognizes primates’ nutritional needs.
Significantly gathers urine, feces, tissues, and blood sample for research as well as identifies common diseases and discusses with supervising veterinarian.
Banfield Pet Hospital
Veterinary Technician Mar 2011 – Jun 2015
Proficiently groomed and cleaned animals to look for any physical abnormalities and injuries while preparing, processing, & evaluating laboratory samples.
Competently provided initial intake assessment comprising diagnostic imaging completion, lab samples, observe behaviors, and draw blood.
Accurately facilitated education to the public about diseases, spreading from animals to human and recommended health maintenance and disease prevention plans for pet owners.
Appropriately oversaw machines during operations, supported with anesthesia, setup surgery equipments, and cleaned up the area after the surgery.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
The City of Stone Mountain Back-to-school event
Indian Creek Elementary (Volunteer)
EDUCATION
Educational Psychology
Purdue University Global
2019 – 2020
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science / Chemistry
Alabama A & M University
2005 – 2011
CERTIFICATION
BLS Certification
Institution (NationalCPRFoundation)
AFFILIATIONS
American Psychological Association (APA)
Psychology Club (Purdue University Global)
CORE COMPETENCIES
Compassionate & Empathetic Observation Time Management Patience Individual & Group Behavior Knowledge Exceptional Communication Skills Activity Designing & Documentation Monitoring Skills Enthusiastic Leadership Skills Problem Solving Customer Service Expert Conflict Resolution Analytical Skills MS Office (Word, Excel) Research skills Organizational Skills Psychology Theory & Practice Psychological assessments
REFERENCES
Tashaun Johnson
Kindergarten Teacher, Indian Creek Elementary
Shannon Terence
2nd Grade Teacher, Bethleham Elementary
Devon Owens
Veterinarian, Yerkes Primate Research Center