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Lauren R.

Ritchie
Current Address:
Address:
Fox ridge Apartments
10800 Apt. B Blue Ridge Dr.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION

Permanent

lauren95@vt.edu

540-908-1229

257 Valley Church Rd.


Weyers Cave, VA 24486

To obtain a spot in the Occupational Therapy graduate program at James Madison University.
B.S., Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise
Minor: Leadership and Social Change
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (expected May 2017)
Current Cumulative GPA: 3.18

WORK EXPERIENCE Retail Associate Ross, Christiansburg, VA 2014-Present


Interact with all customers, assisting them whenever it is needed
Maintain the esthetic appearance and organization of a section of the store
Train new associates for various jobs
Process new merchandise in the stock room
Uphold the values and principles of an employee of Ross Stores
Retail Associate Sterling Silver Jewelry Rockys Gold and Silver, Weyers Cave, VA Summer 2016
Interact with all customers in sterling silver jewelry
Calculated by hand totals, tax, and repair cost of jewelry and antiques
Maintained the security of the department by preventing theft
Landscape Worker James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, Summer 2015
Had a responsibility for the maintenance of a specific area on campus
Learned how to plant and care for different species of plants
Cashier Super Save Grocery, Weyers Cave, VA 2010-2012
Interacted with customers on a daily basis, assisted them when needed
Had a responsibility for the overall experience a customer received
Prom Consultant Amandas Touch Bridal and Formal, Verona, VA
Seasonal- 2012-2013
Assisted customers in the shop, helped them find their dress/accessories
Learned sales strategies and gained experience with high-pressure sales
Used people skills to give customers a positive shopping experience
COMPUTER SKILLS -Windows 8 - PC - Microsoft Office 2015 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
RELATED EXPERIENCES
Job Shadowing at Western State Hospital (Occupational Therapy Department)
Staunton, VA Summer Session 2016
Interacted with clients during group and individual therapy sessions
Learned about the mental health care system in VA
Learned about WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)
Went on an outing with some clients to interact with them outside of the hospital setting
Participated in Art therapy classes and living skills classes for clients
Job Shadowing at Woodrow Wilson Workforce Rehabilitation Center (Occupational Therapy Department)
Fishersville, VA Winter Session 2015
Interacted with clients during therapy
Assisted a client with cerebral palsy in preparing/cooking a meal for themselves
Learned more about the profession itself, the education required, and about the different mental disorders/physical
disabilities that Occupational Therapists work with on a daily basis
Internship at Advantage Physical Therapy and Sports Performance
Weyers Cave, VA Winter Session 2014
Interacted with patients by timing their exercises, making sure they were comfortable, and building valuable people
skills
Learned more about the profession itself, the education required, and about the kinesiology of the human body
through observation and questions

ACTIVITIES

Mentorship at Middle River Veterinary Clinic


Verona, VA Spring 2013
Assisted the Veterinarian in physical exams
Assisted the Veterinary Technicians by drawing vaccinations, sterilizing the exam/operating room area, and keeping
the clinic clean and operable.
Engaged in active observation during surgical procedures such as: Spays, Neuters, and Polyp Removals
Interacted with the owners of the pets in exam rooms and during euthanizations
Learned how to conduct myself professionally in emotional situations

Service Chair-Renovation Alliance of Roanoke 2016-2017


Brother of Alpha Phi Omega, national coed service fraternity
Happy Humans Co-chair 2016-present
Friendship Chair of Pledge Class Fall 2015
SERVE Residential Learning Community 2013-2014
HALT (Helping Animals Learn to Trust) Club 2013-2014
Big Event 2014 and 2015
Relay for Life 2014-2016
HONORS/AWARDS
Deans List Spring 2015 and Fall 2015
DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Good Citizen Award 2013
National Honor Society 2011-2013
William and Mary Leadership Award 2012

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