Emily Vining
Cameron
Summary
Dedicated Occupational Therapy graduate student with strong communication skills and genuine patient empathy. Achieved Dean's List recognition during academic studies. Passionate about helping individuals improve their quality of life through occupational therapy interventions. Has a strong foundation in occupational therapy principles and eager to apply theoretical knowledge to practical settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Smoke Em
10.2025 - Current
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
Server
Cork & Barrel
10.2025 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Personal Care Aide
Professional Care of Manning
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
Education
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC01-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of South Carolina
Columbia05-2024
Skills
- Patient Care
- Empathy
- Quality of Life
- Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Care Planning
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Youth Mental Health First Aid 2024-2027
- Adult Mental Health First Aid 2025-2028
Timeline
Server
Smoke Em
10.2025 - Current
Server
Cork & Barrel
10.2025 - Current
Personal Care Aide
Professional Care of Manning
06.2023 - 09.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
09.2021 - 06.2023
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Francis Marion University
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of South Carolina