PATRICIA (TRICIA) WHALEN105 Dances Bay Trail Elizabeth City, NC 27909| (910) 540-1219 | plwhalen@live.unc.edu

OBJECTIVE

EDUCATION

8/14-present BA in Exercise and Sport Science; BA in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Coursework Abnormal, child, and social psychology; emergency care, anatomy, physiology

SKILLS

Medical Certified in CPR-AED for Healthcare Providers (American Red Cross); Certified Autism Society of North Carolina employee (training in care associated with special needs); working with experimental mice including dissection and microscopic assessment; taking vital signs including blood pressure and temperature

Computer Proficient in SPSS software, StarRez, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher

Other 6 years in customer service

WORK EXPERIENCE

9/30/15- present Camp Counselor, Autism Society of North Carolina- Camp Royall

· Worked one on one with my own camper and adjust skills used based on personal assessment of the child’s needs; lived at the camp during sessions and developed strong communication skills with fellow workers

9/7/15- present Volunteer,  Project Achieve for Transitioning High School Students (PATHSS)

· Taught students to shop effectively, use transportation systems, cook and do household chores, and increase behavioral and social skills; assisted with speech therapy

4/20/15- present Office Assistant,  UNC DHRE Manning East

· Provided support and answers for students with questions about campus; maintained cleanliness; organized resources using StarRez software; answered calls

4/15/10-8/5/15 Server,  Kona Ice

· Assisted with the startup of the franchise; networked and planned events; trained new employees; excelled in customer service

LEADERSHIP ROLES AND OTHER EXPERIENCES

9/14- present Events Coordinator, Executive Board of UNC Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)

8/10-6/15 Student Body President, Student Government of Topsail High School

2/07-12/13 Founder and President, Holly Shelter 4-H Shooting Sports Team

6/13-7/13 Natural Sciences Student, North Carolina Governor’s School West

**References Available Upon Request**