Optometric Technician
Resume:
MRIDULA CHINNAGURAVAGARI
*************@*****.***
Edison, NJ 08817
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences, May 2024
Minor: Psychology
GPA: 3.821, Magna Cum Laude
CERTIFICATIONS
Deans List, 09/2020- 05/2024
Omega Phi Alpha, Certificate of Recognition, 2021
Rutgers Health Outreach, Promotion, & Education (HOPE), Certificate of Achievement, 04/2024 Standford Online, Certificate of Achievement, 08/2020 WORK EXPERIENCE
Optometric Technician, July 2022– Present
Cohen’s Fashion Optical, Woodbridge, NJ
• Pre-screen patients by performing various preliminary vision tests.
• Check patients for certain vitals.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Effectively answer any of the patient’s concerns. Peer Mental Health Educator, January 2022–May 2024 Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
•Advocate for mental health safety among students
• Perform several presentations, workshops, and tabling events Class Assistant, September 2022–December 2022
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
•Taught students about the importance and functions of Functional Human Anatomy
• Helped students become comfortable with a human cadaver
• Answered and clarified any questions about human muscles, bones, etc. Physical Therapist Aide, September 2020–September 2021 A&A Physical Therapy, Edison, NJ
• Help treat patients by applying ice or heat packs.
• Demonstrate proper method of regular exercises.
• Monitor patients during electrical stimulation.
• Regularly schedule patients for visits on online scheduling software Primary Instruction Assistant, September 2019–October 2020 North Edison Kumon Center, Edison, NJ
• Mentored students in math and English.
• Gained leadership experience by working with young students. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer, August 2024–Present
Be My Eyes, Virtual Volunteering
• Remotely assist those who are visually impaired or blind through a live video call.
• Examples: describing the color of clothing, reading labels, and navigating unfamiliar environments.
• Improved skills such as clear communication, adaptability, and attention to detail. Volunteer, September 2021–May 2024
Omega Phi Alpha National Service Sorority, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
• Participate in various service initiatives which cater to underserved communities
• Attend weekly meetings to discuss upcoming events and ideas
• Part of the mental health committee which promotes stress-relieving activities Patient/Blood Donor Escort, November 2020–July 2022 New York Blood Center, Scotch Plains, NJ
• Walked alongside donors from the donor area to the canteen area.
• Monitored the patients for any physical symptoms post-blood donation.
• Provided blood donors with refreshments post-blood donation. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Clinical Research Assistant, September 2024–Present RWJ Barnabas Health, Children's Specialized Hospital Research Center, Newark, NJ
• Participate in a research study at Rutgers University focused on autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Work with young children from Quitman Street Community School (ages 3-4 years old) diagnosed with ASD and are minimally vocal.
• Aid in conducting Emergent Multi-Class Imitation Training, which taught young children diagnosed with ASD how to imitate others with the help of visual and vocal cues.
• Regularly assess participants' imitation skills to monitor the progression of imitation as a result of the interventions.
• Gather data and organize thorough notes during each trial. ADDITIONAL EXTRACURRICULARS
Student Observer, July 2022– Present
Cohen’s Fashion Optical, Woodbridge, NJ
Peer Mentor, October 2023–May 2024
Rutgers American Medical Student Association, New Brunswick, NJ Member, September 2023–May 2024
RUPOPS: Pre-Optometry Professions Society at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ Student Observer, September 2023–September 2023
Deyong's Eye World, Colonia, NJ
Short-Term Service Dog Foster, May 2023–June 2023
Rutgers University, Companion Animal Club for Merlin's Kids, New Brunswick, NJ SKILLS
Responding to concerns
Active Listening
Fluent in English and Telugu
Microsoft Office
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