Jena Paige Buck

Buck.204@osu.edu|1494 N. High Street| Columbus, OH 43201| (859) 912-0238

Education:
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Expected May 2020
 Specialization in Global Health and Pediatrics
o CPR Certified

The Ohio State University Columbus, OH

Bachelors of Science in Human Ecology May 2017
 Minor in Disability Studies
o Latin Honors: Magna Cum Laude
o 3.70 Cumulative GPA
o Dean’s List: 6 terms
Occupational Therapy Volunteer Experience:
New Perceptions Inc. Edgewood, KY
Volunteer Occupational Therapy Assistant Summer 2013, 2014, 2016
 Observed and assisted Occupational Therapists in a children’s rehabilitation facility to gain more
knowledge about their careers as well as respond to the patient’s needs
 Conducted Independent Research Study
o Monitored preschool aged kids and their behaviors (due to over-stimulation) during several
transitional points in the day and then organized an effective routine to decrease the
transitional time-gap.
 Total Hours: 71

St Elizabeth Medical Center Florence, KY

Volunteer Physical/Occupational Therapy Assistant Fall 2012
 Observed Physical and Occupational Therapists (in-patient and out-patient) in a hospital setting to
gain more knowledge about their careers as well as respond to their needs
 Managed the front office of the out-patient unit making reminder phone calls about upcoming
appointments, scheduling reoccurring patient appointments, and filing medical records/charts of
current patients
 Total Hours: 169
Occupational Therapy Field Experience:
LEVEL I (~40 hours per setting):
Mental Health Fieldwork February-April 2018
 Ohio State Medical Center East- Talbot Hall

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Buck.204@osu.edu|1494 N. High Street| Columbus, OH 43201| (859) 912-0238

Work Experience:
Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH
Retail Associate for the Blue Jackets Hockey team September 2015-Present
 Assist customers in making a purchase by recommending and displaying the merchandise
 Hours per week: 12 | Contact: Brittany Snyder

Childcare Columbus, OH
Babysitter for local families in the area August 2014-Present
 Establish positive relationships with children by leading games and crafts in addition to
maintaining the child’s health and well being by assisting with meals, hygiene, sleep, and daily
routine
 Hours per week: Varies 5-20| Contact: Per Request
Honors, Awards, & Research:
 Order of Omega Honorary Fraternity April 2016-May 2017
 Pre Occupational and Physical Therapy Club September 2013-May 2017
 National Collegiate Honor Society September 2014-May 2017
Additional Activities:
 Student Occupational Therapy Organization
Ways and Means Executive Board Position| Diversity Committee November 2017-Presnet
o Responsibilities of the Ways and Mean position include: organize and order OT
department apparel, establish class fundraisers throughout the semester and assist
other positions in smaller tasks
o Responsibilities of the Diversity Committee include: facilitate an event surrounding
the diversity topic of the month (i.e. sexuality, cultures, religions, etc.), sending out
monthly newsletters of diversity events around campus for students to attend, and
promote a positive and accepting environment in the OT department and
throughout the school of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
 Kappa Delta Sorority January 2014-May 2017
Scholarship Executive Board| Assistant VP of Membership Education| SET Leader
 Service Trips
o Israel: 2011, 2015 | Total Hours: 35
o Costa Rica: 2016 | Total Hours: 20
 International Experience:
o Leisure Western European Tour May-June 2016
o Partial semester abroad to London, England and Scotland May 2014
Skills:
 Advanced computer knowledge in Word, PowerPoint, Excel
 Fluent understanding of basic Hebrew

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