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Melinda J. Armstrong
Physician Assistant, Georgia Cancer Specialists
Fayetteville, Georgia
melindaarmstrong(at)hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To assist an organization
in becoming a provider of choice by exceeding patients’ expectations.
EDUCATION
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies, Physical Education - All Levels
Minor Biology
Teacher’s Certification (11/95)
Physical Education - Secondary and Elementary
Biology - Secondary and Elementary
General Elementary
National Physician
Assistant Certification, (05-02)
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (08/99-08/01), Texas State
Technical College, Abilene, Texas.
BLS Certified, American Heart Association
(exp. Jan 07, 2002).
ACLS Certified, American Heart Association
(exp. Feb 24, 2002).
COMPUTER LITERACY
Proficiency with Office 2000, Windows 98, Word
Perfect, Power Point, Excel (PDA owner – personal/medical use)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Geaorgia Cancer Specialists, 05/02 - present.
American Airlines Employee (10/95 – 10/98)
Airline Station Agent (09/96 – 10/98):
American Eagle, Abilene, Texas. Domestic reservations, ticketing,
checking-in passengers, coordinating boarding and deplaning, and baggage/cargo
duties. Senior agent, in charge of monetary closeout.
Airline Reservation Agent (10/95 – 11/96):TeleService
Resources, San Antonio, Texas.
Airline Reservation Agent for American Airlines.
Making reservations; giving flight information; and responding customer
service inquiries. Transferred to American Eagle as Airline
Station Agent.
Cannery Worker (06/95 – 08/95): Great Pacific
Seafoods, Cordova, Alaska.(Seasonal work – temporary position).
After four weeks of salmon processing; promoted to Floor Foreman’s Assistant,
supervising Fresh & Frozen Special Orders.
Student Teacher (01/95
– 05/95): Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, Texas.
Cooper High School - Physical Education and Biology.
Lee Elementary - Physical Education.
Free-Time Monitor
(09/94 – 09/95):Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas.
Monitoring patrons,
equipment, indoor gyms, and racquetball courts at the Athletic Center.
University Activity Instructor (01/93
– 12/94): Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas.
Serving as an instructor
for physical education activity classes: one semester of Bowling and Racquetball.
Lab/Student Assistant
(08/93
– 05/94): Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas.
Responsible for various
health/fitness assessments, grading assignments and monitoring attendance.
Collegiate Athlete (08/90 – 05/94):Abilene
Christian University, Abilene, Texas.
Earned a four year Varsity Women’s Basketball scholarship.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Galveston County
Health Fair (04/99).
Nursing Health Fair (03/00).
Oncology Clinic (09/98 – 06/99).
Rural Health Clinic
(08/98
– 10/99).
Emergency Room &
Fast Track (03/98 – 05/99).
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Medical Clinic (01/02/98 – 01/11/98).
Fitness/Wellness Assessment (09/97 – 12/97).
AFFILIATIONS
2001 - Present:
Georgia Association of Physician Assistants
2000 - Present:
American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants
1998 - Present: Christian Medical & Dental
Society
1998 - Present:
Fellowship of Christian Physician Assistants
1997 - Present:
American Academy of Physician Assistants
2000 - 2001:
Web Based Technology Advisory Committee, Student Participant
1999 - 2001: Texas
Gulf Coast Physician Assistant Association
1999 - 2001: Texas
Academy of Physician Assistants
1998 - 2000: Rural Health Caucus
1998 - 2000: Public Health Service Academy
of Physician Assistants
1991 - 1995: Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity,
Abilene Christian University
1992-93 & 1994-95:
Wildcat Kids, Abilene Christian University (Big Brother Program)
HONORS & SCHOLARSHIPS
1999 - 2001: Texas
Academy of Physician Assistants, UTMB Student Representative
1998 - 2001: Abilene Regional Medical Center
Volunteer Scholarships
1994 - 1995: National Dean’s List
1994 - 1995: Sherrod
Scholarship, Education Department, Abilene Christian University
1990 - 1995:
Career Awareness Program Scholarship, Home Savings Bank of America
1992 - 1995: Dean’s Honor Roll (Six Semesters),
Abilene Christian University
1993 - 1994: NCAA National Tournament Appearance
1993 - 1994: Women’s Varsity Basketball Co-Captain,
Abilene Christian University
1993 - 1994: Who’s Who Among American
Colleges and Universities
1990 - 1994: (SAT) Academic Scholarships,
Abilene Christian University
1992 - 1993: All-American Scholar
1992 - 1993: Lone Star Conference All-Academic
Team
1990 - 1991: Lone Star Conference Champions
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