Essential Employability Skills
Adaptable and resourceful, I excel in facing challenges and collaborating seamlessly in diverse work environments. My problem-solving mindset and commitment to continuous learning make me a valuable asset in any workplace. I bring a proactive approach and effective communication skills to contribute meaningfully to team success.
Spoken Communication
-
Additional opportunities for communication occurred during my active duty as a paramedic. In this role, I had to engage in both verbal and written communication when dealing with patients.
-
My responsibilities included not only communications with patients to inform them about their situation but also relaying crucial information to the hospital personnel regarding the incident and the patient’s progress.
-
I had to accurately document each case by writing detailed reports.
-
These reports served as essential documentation for the entire medical team, ensuring they had comprehensive information about the patient’s conditions and treatment.
Project Briefs
Written Communication
-
Raven Beard strategic brief for a functional company
-
This seven-page document outlines essential information about the company
-
Graphic Communication
-
Its competitors, project objectives, target audience, production and creative considerations, and the projects timeline.
Motion Graphics
Written Communication
-
I created a representation of myself.
-
This project incorporates motion, written text, and music the represents the ear in which I was raised.
-
It demonstrates my ability to write about myself, highlighting my strengths and weaknesses, and providing insight into my personal identity.
-
It also shows my capacity to fill creative and person expression into a project that reflects who I am.
Mindmapping
Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
-
Breaking down complex design problems into smaller manageable components
-
I create a mind map first for most of the projects that I design
-
Exploring unconventional and imaginative solutions
-
Experiment with different visual styles and concepts is what you can see in this project
Paramedic
Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
-
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential as a paramedic, where quick decisions can mean the difference between life and death.
-
An example of these skills in action occurred during a complex medical emergency.
-
In this high-pressure situation, I had to rapidly assess the patient’s condition and formulate a treatment plan.
-
Collaborating with my partner, we determined that we needed assistance from co-workers who were an hour away.
-
My ability to think critically allowed me to prioritize tasks to help the patient and address the challenges until I could work co-workers.
-
There was no time to wait; I quickly stabilized the patient, placed them in the ambulance, and met my co-workers enroute.
-
Demonstrating these skills under pressure exemplifies my proficiency in problem-solving in critical healthcare situations.
Group Projects
Interpersonal
-
Essential skills in showing respect for diverse opinions values
-
Belief system when collaborating with clients, peers, and stakeholders
-
I collaborated with a group of peers to create these designs
-
This project required each of us to design a section of the final product, needing an effective teamwork and communication
-
Collaboration was strongly encouraged, with both giving and receiving feedback professionalism was a requirement
Group Projects
Interpersonal
-
Essential skills in showing respect for diverse opinions values
-
Belief system when collaborating with clients, peers, and stakeholders
-
I collaborated with a group of peers to create this video designs
-
Each of us was to design a section of the final product, needing an effective teamwork and communication
-
Collaboration was strongly encouraged, with both giving and receiving feedback professionalism was a requirement
-
This video image shows multiple images that was used in a motion graphic with a group
Reflection
Personal
-
In my approach to design projects, I place a strong emphasis on effective time management.
-
I implement a structured schedule for each project, while revisiting my strategic brief to reaffirm the project’s objectives and align my efforts accordingly.
-
Prioritization plays a role in my time management strategy, allowing me to focus on the most critical tasks and allocates resources efficiently.
-
These practices not only enable me to meet project deadlines consistently but also ensure that the final design product aligns with the initial goals and objectives set in the brief.
Reflection
Personal
-
An example of my adeptness in time management and organizational skills come from my experience as a swimming instructor
-
I was responsible for following a structured curriculum designed to ensure that every child achieved specific skills by the end of the session
-
I created a weekly lesson plan
-
I managed class schedules, a tricky task considering the number of classes taking place at the same time during my time as a supervisor
-
This experience helped my ability to efficiently allocate time and resources to meet both individual and organization.