Malina Montgomery
Indianapolis
Summary
I am a humanitarian with a strong focus on community engagement.
Boasting 7 years of employment, I consistently demonstrate versatility in various roles.
I gained skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. My medical humanities degree further prepared me to become an equitable, well rounded leader in health.
Overview
7
7
Years of Work Experience
4
4
Years of Volunteer and Community Work
Work History
Rural Health Volunteer
Peace Corps
08.2023 - Current
- Maternal Health Promotion
- H.I.V education & Prevention
- Train and Support Community Health Workers
- Engaged in Outreach efforts
- Collaborated with local organizations to expand health services and resources.
- Monitoring & Evaluating Program Effectiveness
- Grant & Project Management
Policy Analyst Summer Intern
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Research Support: Assisting in compiling data, reviewing literature, and analyzing policy.
- Editing and Proofreading: Reviewing and editing policy briefs, memos, and reports that present research findings and policy recommendations.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Helping to organize meetings and communicating with stakeholders
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Indiana School of Dentistry
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Recorded patient data and dental codes for a grant program aimed at low-income patients using excel
- Assisted dentists chairside
- Instructed students on the pediatric clinic's procedures
- Managed day-day clinic operations such as scheduling and inventory.
Bank Teller
Teacher's Credit Union
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Processed and caculated transactions
- Upheld banking standars
- Quality member service
Education
BA - Medical Humanities & Health Studies, Medical Sociology Minor, Philosophy Minor
05.2023
Key Courses: Cultural Competence in Healthcare; First Year Spanish; Health Communication; Health Economics; Medical Terminology; Social Organization of Healthcare
Certificate in Expanded Functions Dental Assisting -
05.2020
Key Course: Asepsis Technique; Practice Management, Ethics, & Jurisprudence; Preventative Dentistry & Nutrition, Written and Oral Communication
Skills
- Basic Life Support (CPR & AED trained)
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Adaptable
- Resourceful
- Teamwork
- Patient care
- Project & Grant Management
- Health education
- HIPAA compliance
- Pediatric care
Certification
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) - IN Dental Board.
- Infection Control Certification (ICE) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Radiation Health and Safety Certification (RHS) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Rural Health Volunteer - Peace Corps
08.2023 - Current
Policy Analyst Summer Intern - Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
05.2022 - 08.2022
Pediatric Dental Assistant - Indiana School of Dentistry
05.2021 - 08.2023
Bank Teller - Teacher's Credit Union
08.2018 - 01.2020
Indiana University Purdue University (IUPUI) - BA, Medical Humanities & Health Studies, Medical Sociology Minor, Philosophy Minor
Indiana School of Dentistry(IUSD) - Certificate in Expanded Functions Dental Assisting,
Awards
- IUSD Dental Assistant Clinical Achievement Award
- IUPUI Dean’s List High Honors (Fall 2020-Spring 2023)
- Outstanding Contributions to MHHS Award
Community And Volunteer
- Rural Health Volunteer, Peace Corps, Zambia, 08/23-Present
- Health Volunteer, MaximoNivel, IVHQ, San José, Costa Rica, 12/22
- Hospice Patient Volunteer, Brighton Hospice, Carmel, IN, 12/21-08/23
- Club President, IUPUI Medical Humanities Club, Indianapolis, IN, 10/21-05/23
- Research Volunteer, Jagathon, Indianapolis, IN, 09/21-12/21
More about me :)
Outside of work and academic, you could find me crocheting, writing, and reading.
I am a HUGE animal lover. I've had all kinds of pets from cats and dogs to chickens and rodents.
As a foodie, I never turn down a lunch date with friends!
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