Career

 

Currently I am in my 2nd year of undergraduate education at The Ohio State University. I am pursuing a degree in Biology on the pre-health professional track. My career goals include attending medical school to become a pediatrician.

My previous work experience includes being an Office Assistant through the Office of Resident Life at The Ohio State University, a pool server at Union Country Club, and a concession stand employee at Dover City Parks and Recreation. Through these various employments, I have gained valuable skills that will lead to my success as a pediatrician. I learned time-management, customer service, organization, team-work, and a greater sense of responsibility.

In addition to work, I have had volunteer experiences that inspired my career choice as well as prepared me for its rigor. For 4 years, I coached youth soccer in my community for grades kindergarten through 5th. After coming to college, I got involved with I Am My Brothers Keeper,  which is an organization that works with disadvantaged youth in the Columbus community. Both of these volunteer experiences reaffirmed my love of working with children and showed me the importance of a strong sense of community in a child’s life. Through my volunteer experiences at The James Cancer Hospital, I got a glimpse into the work environment of medical professionals. It’s hectic and challenging, but in the end, incredibly rewarding, and I know its the career path I want to pursue.

Through both work and service experiences I have gained skills that will prove beneficial in my future career. My college curriculum has demanded a strong work-ethic, self-motivation, and an achiever mentality. My top strengths include learner, restorative, achiever, intellection, and adaptability. All five of these are relevant to my career goals, and through present and future opportunities, I hope to refine and grow my understanding of these strengths. Learning how to best use my strengths and acquired skills will prove advantageous in my future career as a pediatrician.