Allison Messerly, MS, CCLS

Experience

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  INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2014

  Waitress

  Traditional hosting and waitressing duties, as well as training new hostesses when hired. Duties as a Staff Manager included assisting wait staff with discounting meals, and assisting manager with errands and money.

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  Investors Title Company and Affiliates

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Receptionist

  Answered and redirected phone calls to appropriate departments, filed paperwork and mail, greeted guests and scheduled calls/appointments with title agents.

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  The White Stone Group, Inc.

  May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Marketing Intern

  Assisted marketing directors with campaigns, trade show preparation and execution. Individually designed an assessment survey to be used with potential customers and trained all employees on survey usage.

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  Texas State University

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Assisted two professors with research endeavors, including but not limited to reading and analyzing literature, creating tables for publications, and executing human subject studies. Supported professors in grading students' assignments.

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  Pure Barre

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Front Desk Attendant

  Assisted clients with checking in for classes, purchasing packages and retail, and questions about the company and workouts. Kept the studio clean and assisted instructors during classes.

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  The Children's Hospital of San Antonio

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Child Life Practicum Student

  Shadowed Certified Child Life Specialists in the kidney center and general medicine units. Introduced services, implemented developmentally appropriate activities, assessed patient/family needs, and observed procedural support.

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  Trussell Family

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Nanny

  Picked up two children, ages nine and eleven years, from school daily. Returned home and ensured that chores and homework were completed. Provided snacks, activities, entertainment, and transportation as needed.

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  Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Child Life Intern

  Completed at a facility accredited by the Association of Child Life Professionals. Completed rotations in Inpatient Oncology and Neurology supervised by Certified Child Life Specialists. Independently prioritized and provided developmentally appropriate assessments and therapeutic interventions. Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team. Created teaching tools, facilitated hospital-wide group activities, and completed assignments related to Child Life field.

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  Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

  Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

  Certified Child Life Specialist

  Worked on an as needed basis and served a variety of units throughout the hospital, including but not limited to Day Surgery, Inpatient Oncology, Outpatient Oncology, Pulmonary, and PICU. Served on the weekend coverage team, where I was the sole Child Life Specialist for all of the units throughout Children's.

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  Aurora Day Camp

  Jan 2019 - now

  Aurora Day Camp brings the joys of childhood back to children with cancer and their siblings through day camp, year-round and in-hospital programs all offered free of charge. Overseeing the registration process of campers and staff. Managing data, communicating with families, hospital personnel, and camp staff to provide support and ensure a safe and exciting camp experience.Overseeing office administrative duties and managing payroll for summer camp staff. Assisting with summer camp staff hiring process, staff training, and staff support.Assisting with logistics for camp and year-round programming, including open houses and staff meetings. Providing emotional support to camp families, including through bereavement of campers. Assisting with annual fundraising events, including running silent auction and managing event logistics for walk-a-thon and gala. Show less

  • Operations Manager and Family Liaison

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Operations Coordinator and Family Liaison

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2023