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Maria Vela

Maria Vela

Chicago

Summary

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Rehabilitation Sciences and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Excelled in roles requiring communication, caregiving and leadership skills. Proven ability to multitask and manage time effectively, enhancing community health and support. Fluent in English and Spanish. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Leave of Absence

Unemployment
05.2023 - 02.2025
  • Served as a full-time caregiver to my grandmother
  • Provided assistance in meeting her daily needs such as grocery shopping, assistance with mobility, preparing meals, dispensing medicines, and cleaning her incisions
  • Acquired skills in caregiving

Intern

Disability and Immigration Taskforce of Illinois
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Received education about disability and immigration issues
  • Contributed to a Storytelling project by interviewing someone with a disability
  • Assisted in collecting stories that could be shared at legislative meetings helping Healthy Illinois' mission of expanding health insurance coverage and health equity
  • Acquired knowledge in the importance of advocacy

Public health ambassador

Increase the Peace
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Participated in planning and hosting community events such as food pantries, clothing drives, job and resource fairs amongst many other events
  • Enhanced my communication and social skills after engaging in residential and commercial canvassing
  • Helped provide safe spaces in multiple neighborhoods in the Southwest Side of Chicago
  • Assisted community members with answering questions, signing up for youth programs, and signing up for COVID-19 vaccines


Education

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2023

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal and social skills
  • Flexible schedule
  • English ans Spanish fluency
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Active listening
  • time management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Leave of Absence

Unemployment
05.2023 - 02.2025

Intern

Disability and Immigration Taskforce of Illinois
01.2023 - 05.2023

Public health ambassador

Increase the Peace
08.2021 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science

University of Illinois At Chicago
Maria Vela