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Work History
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Certification
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Yama Barekzi

Managing Member
North Charleston

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a background in biological sciences, healthcare support, and operational leadership. Passionate about reentering the clinical field with strong skills in infection control, patient care, and compliance. Eager to contribute to a patient-centered medical team through the role of a patient care or clinical support staff.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Managing Member

ValuePro Appraisals LLC
10.2020 - Current
  • Oversee daily business operations, manage contracts, and ensure legal and financial compliance.
  • Lead employee supervision and maintain fiduciary responsibilities, including duty of care and good faith.
  • Represent the company in legal and client-facing matters, maintaining alignment with LLC's operating agreement.

Trainee Appraiser

MGMiller Valuation
08.2016 - 10.2020
  • Supported licensed appraiser in property inspections and valuation report preparation.
  • Conducted market research and analysis using USPAP standards and appraisal software.
  • Maintained detailed logs for licensure while upholding professional ethics.

Labratory Intern

Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Improved data accuracy through careful sample preparation, analysis, and documentation.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by meticulously organizing and maintaining lab equipment and supplies.
  • Worked on one of two global Cotesia congregata raising food and ensuring the health of the colony.
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews to inform experiment design and methodology.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques as needed for specific experiments or projects.
  • Gained hands-on experience with specialized equipment operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures to support overall lab functionality effectively.

Patient Comfort Personnel

Medical College Of Virginia
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Provide emotional support and a calming presence to patients undergoing chemotherapy.
  • Offer my company and provide friendly conversations to reduce anxiety and loneliness.
  • Maintain a comfortable atmosphere and clean setting in the treatment areas
  • Ensure treatment chairs or beds are sanitized and comfortable before and after use.
  • Notify nurses or physicians if a patient shows signs of distress, discomfort, or complications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
01.2014 - 01.2017

No Degree - Psychology

Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA
05.2013 - 01.2014

High School Diploma - undefined

Riverbend High School
Fredericksburg, VA
01.2009 - 01.2013

Certified Residential -

Appraisal Institute
Chicaho, IL
05.2001 -

Skills

Meetings and presentations

Operations management

Public speaking

Workforce planning

Team leadership

Decision-making

Chemical handling

Equipment sterilization

Quality assurance procedures

Sample preparation

Laboratory techniques

Scientific writing

Accomplishments

  • Successfully founded and managed an appraisal firm under a registered LLC, earning state certifications in Virginia and South Carolina
  • Graduated with University Honors from Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Contributed to published research on blue catfish ecology in collaboration with the University of Michigan.

Certification

Certified Residential Appraisal

Publications

Barekzi, Yama, et al. "Animal Diversity Web." https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ictalurus_furcatus/

Timeline

Managing Member

ValuePro Appraisals LLC
10.2020 - Current

Labratory Intern

Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
08.2016 - 03.2017

Trainee Appraiser

MGMiller Valuation
08.2016 - 10.2020

Patient Comfort Personnel

Medical College Of Virginia
08.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Virginia Commonwealth University
01.2014 - 01.2017

No Degree - Psychology

Bridgewater College
05.2013 - 01.2014

High School Diploma - undefined

Riverbend High School
01.2009 - 01.2013

Certified Residential -

Appraisal Institute
05.2001 -

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