My college resume...so far

Ernestina Gambrah
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ernestinagambrah@aol.com
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Objective To pursue a fulfilling post secondary education in a diverse environment. I seek experiences that contribute to my intellectual growth and development into a highly ethical leader in my community.

Work/ Volunteer History
Philadelphia Ghanaian Seventh Day Adventist Church 2007-current
Childcare Assistant
• Provide daily nourishment
• Communicate with clients
• Mediate conflicts

Cancer Treatment Centers of America (Eastern Regional Center) 2010-current
Patient Activities Volunteer
• Transport patients within the hospital to receive treatment
• Greet and orient patients and their families
• Facilitate recreational activities with patients

Temple University, Information Technology and Society Research Group (ITSRG) Summer 2010
Building Information Technology Skills (bITS) Intern (bits2010sustainability.blogspot.com)
• Collected and compiled data about water facilities on Temple’s campus
• Researched environmental issues concerning the materials economy of bottled water
• Produced an online portfolio (ernestinag.blogspot.com)

EducationGeorge Washington Carver High School of Engineering & Science 2008-current
• Current GPA 3.8
• United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
• Medical Program Track: courses include Anatomy, Honors Biology, and Chemistry

Certifications & Memberships
Red Cross Club January 2010-current
• Taught AIDS prevention curriculum to 9th grade students
• Assisted phlebotomist with donor care at annual blood drive

American Red Cross CPR Certification February 2010
Red Cross Blood Drive Training Certification May 2010

Technology Skills
Skilled in the use of:
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Google Blogger

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8/3/10

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am interested in the position being offered this summer at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania as a pre-med intern.

I have excellent people skills and I love to help others. I also have some experience in hospitals due to some volunteer work i have done ( CTCA Eastern Regional Center). My work at the CTCA has enhanced my need to provide quality service to patients with a smile. I find that the greatest satisfaction you can have in this line of work is cheering a patient up. Furthermore, I am CPR certified (until feb 1st 2011; but I plan on getting the certification renewed), which I am sure will be an asset in this particular job setting. I am a very good time manager and like to finish projects ahead of time, so that I will have time sufficient enough to edit and revise.

I believe that my love of the field, time-management skills etc will be an asset to the hospital Thank-you for your consideration. I can be reached at ernestinagambrah@aol.com. I hope to hear from you soon.


Cordially,


Ernestina Gambrah

Former Mayor Street Visits BITS.

Yesterday afternoon, former mayor (of Philadelphia) John F. Street dropped in on the students in the BITS program. About 300 or more of us were gathered in one of the large Gladfelter Hall auditoriums, from 2:00 to 3:00.

Based on the things that were discussed during this meeting, i think the intention of Mayor Street's visit was to teach the BITS students a few lessons about life, and encourage us to keep moving forward towards our life goal, but in a fun interactive way.

When I first heard that the former mayor was planning to visit the BITS students, I was reluctant to go. I thought that he would ramble on and on about his experiences as mayor or some other topic that wouldn't really catch my interest. Contrary to my prior belief, Mayor Street presented a wonder program. It was a nice blend of fun and powerful life lessons. I liked it a lot. At the end of the program Mayor Street left us with an insightful quote about life. He said, "A man (or woman) who stops to throw a stone at every barking dog, will never reach his destination." Think about it ...