Mackenzie F.

Ackerman
mackenzie.ackerman@osumc.edu • 513-404-7973 • 103 King Ave Columbus, OH 43201
EDUCATION
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, OH May 2020 - Present
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Student | GPA: 4.00/4.00
Specialization in Pediatrics
THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, GA May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science | GPA: 3.80/4.00
THE UNIVERSTIY OF NEW ORLEANS, Innsbruck, Austria June - August 2016
Summer Study Abroad Program

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY RELATED EXPERIENCE

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Rehabilitation Aide March 2019 – April 2020
• Assisted with and supported the provision of physical and occupational therapy services under direct supervision of a
licensed physical therapist or occupational therapist
• Specifically, have assisted with intubated mobility in the CICU and PICU, splinting and casting in the NICU, TICU,
CICU and PICU, mobilizing tracheotomy patients in the TICU, PICU and CICU and early mobility to spinal cord
patients in the PICU
• Supported department personnel in maintaining a clean and organized department.
Skills on the Hills Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Arlington, VA and Washington, D.C. May – Aug 2017
Intern
• Shadowed 10 occupational therapists for 300+ hours, assisting in the administration of Handwriting Without Tears,
social – emotional play therapy and SOS Feeding Therapy
• Assisted therapists run a 6-week day camp for children ages Pre-K through Kindergarten, focusing on fine and gross
motor skills; auditory processing; oral motor and feeding skills; and sensory processing abilities
• Completed administrative tasks including office organization, cleaning and session prep

HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Aug 2018 – March 2019
Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Development Intern
• Assisted development officers with event planning and execution, including the reveal of the My Special Aflac Duck,
Arnie’s March, Polo in the Pines, Swim Across America and Delta North Pole
• Executed administrative and operational tasks during the January 2018 statement donation drive. Assisted with raising
more than $1 million for the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
• Creates marketing materials to increase program awareness, donor involvement, and patient family involvement
• Created a donor coverage report template now used Foundation-wide
• Administrative tasks including mass mailings, office organization, donor communications, e-store distribution

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Student Occupational Therapy Association, Columbus, OH December 2020 – Present
Vice President
• Appoint and manage committee members and their respective committees
• Organize a first year and second year mentorship program, as well as a meet and greet for incoming students for their
first summer semester
• Assists the president with constitution review, facilitation of monthly meetings and ???
Pi Theta Epsilon, Columbus, OH March 2020- Present
Lambda Chapter Member
• Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) is a specialized honor society for occupational therapy students and alumni. Its mission is to
promote research and scholarship among occupational therapy students. PTE recognizes and encourages superior
scholarship among students enrolled in accredited educational programs across the United States.
 • Contribute to the advancement of the field of occupational therapy through scholarly activities, such as research
development, continuing education, and information exchange between student and alumni members
Lululemon, Columbus, OH November 2020 – Present
Educator
• Provide education about products, events, and brand while creating an exceptional customer experience
• Process payments, refunds, and exchanges while ensuring stock replenishment in work areas
• Receive and organize product creating a story and visual appeal for guests
Alpha Chi Omega – Beta Sigma Chapter, Athens, GA
Vice President of Membership Programming Nov 2015 – Dec 2016
• Oversaw sisterhood events for 270 members, creating a positive sense of community amongst sorority members
• Planned Parents Weekend events for 500 people, including members and their parents
• Worked with a budget of $11,000
Resource Chair Jan – Dec 2015
• Assisted the Vice President of Intellectual Development in planning and facilitating a student – facility dinner for 50
members and their respective professors
• Helped create a mentorship program, matching freshman and juniors who were pursuing the same major