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, IL05-2023
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
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