Sami Rundo

Experience

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  Procter & Gamble

  Nov 2005 - Apr 2006

  Talent Supply Administration Assistant - Co-op
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  Procter & Gamble

  Apr 2007 - Jul 2014

  During my time in this position my main priorities included providing administrative support to 1 Director, 2 Associate Directors, multiple Section Heads and myself, including travel, expenses, calendar, meeting logistics, WebEx, and Organization Charts. My second focus was directed on building positive culture and connections through department events and celebrations ranging from intimate celebrations to 300+ attendee corporate functions. Other responsibilities included, but were not limited to:- Provide strong support and execution for events and meetings by collaborating and building solid networks with peers and facilities team- Lead organizer for 100+ employee department events, key team member for annual corporate events and celebrations- Develop, maintains and executes event budgets to completion- Innovate and create corporate tools to increase overall productivity, collaboration and wellness- Collaborate across agencies, cross-functional resources and various levels within numerous projects to move plans forward to completion- Member of the 2013 Corporate Arts Wave campaign that raised a record –breaking company pledge of $1 Million- Prepare and execute annual calendar including multiple global meetings, agendas and logistics- Produce, update and facilitate training's to departments and individual employees - Anticipate capability gaps in department and implement effective organizational solutions to improve systems, culture and build the business- Designed and executed an interactive creative space for the R&D Pet Care organization to maximize ideation and collaboration, The Edison Room.Specialties: Assisting in building global communication capabilities through SharePoint and GroupGenie. Creating simplification systems to improve the Administrative community. Increasing satisfaction in the workplace by bringing fun into the office and finding those moments in it the day that build a community within an organization. Show less Support for three Associate Directors, each in different organizations; Marketing, Product Supply and Research & Development, that make up part of the Hair Care Front End Innovation Team. Along with the three Associate Directors I help support the Innovation Diamond Management Team and the following functions:- Maintain Associate Directors calendars, travel, expenses and meeting arrangements. - Owning the Global Annual Calendar for my R&D manager.- Maintain the distribution list for my annual calendar; I owned and managed the One Hair Group Genie tool separating our One Hair Organization into categories Band III and above.- Creator and administrator for two global SharePoint sites, utilized by global networks. Show less

  • Pet Care, Research & Development

    Nov 2010 - Jul 2014

  • Global Hair Care, Front End Innovation

    Apr 2008 - Nov 2010

  • HR Solution Systems

    Apr 2007 - Apr 2008
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  Cincinnati Arts Association

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Membership Manager - Development Department

  Primarily responsible for directing the Membership program including but not limited to acquisition of new members and corporate sponsors as well as providing service and sales to CAA existing members, corporate sponsors, donors and other clientele of CAA; serve as a liaison between the Development and Ticketing Services departments while assisting in the overall operation of the Development Department.

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  Boys & Girls Clubs of America

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Assistant Program Lead

  First and Second Grade Assistant Program Lead - managing and facilitating tutoring, developmentally appropriate activities, and play! These amazing children are enrolled in the after school program based on need. Each kiddo is provided a snack and meal, tutoring services, support and fun. Worked with the students on coping and developmental growth by championing their success; meeting them where they are developmentally and providing opportunities for empowerment. This position ended at the completion of the school year. Show less

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  Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC)

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Child Life Practicum Student

  Accepted into the five week practicum program at CCHMC, one of the leading Pediatric Hospitals in the Country, with one of the largest Child Life Programs in the world. Attended seminars, participated in directed learning activities, and gained knowledge and experience observing multiple certified child life specialists in various areas. Observed in Same-Day Surgery, Emergency Department, Josh Cares, Cancer & Blood Diseases Institute (CBDI), Environmental Health Clinic. Extended observational areas include: Transitional Care Center, Psych In-Patient, Pediatric Primary Care Center, Foster Care Center, and Pet Center. One week of the practicum was dedicated to CBDI Medical Camp at Camp Joy, where I was one-to-one with a camper for the entire week.Goals and objectives met as part of the CCHMC Child Life Practicum: - Become familiar with the child life profession and the Child Life Department at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.- Discuss and understand family centered psychosocial care as the foundation of child life.- Gain an understanding of the impact of health care on the emotional and developmental needs of children.- Observe a variety of clinical experiences in order to develop a foundation of understanding child life’s role in a health care setting.- Have the opportunity to interact with patients on a one-to-one basis and in group situations.- Recognize creative and flexible programming that meets patients’ and families’ psychosocial needs.- Develop an understanding of team effort in affecting positive experiences for children in the medical environment.- Practice providing an acceptable, non-judgmental approach to promote healthy interactions between child, staff and family. - Develop professional therapeutic boundaries, growth, maturity and judgment.- Evaluate oneself under the guidance of experienced professionals.- Develop a professional mission statement that will drive one’s future education and work. Show less

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  The Children's Home of Cincinnati

  Aug 2016 - May 2017

  After School Counselor
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  Rooted Yoga

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  200-hr Registered Yoga Teacher
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  Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Child Life Internship - 640 hours

  Completed 640 hours of Child Life Internship at ACLP Accredited Child Life Internship Site. Rotations included 6-weeks in the Hem/Oc Day Hospital with periodic Clinic and Dialysis coverage, 1-week overnight camp at Flying Horse Farms, 1-week in The Proton Therapy Center, and 6-weeks in the NICU Josh Care's Program. Shadowed in the following areas: PICU, PICCS, ED (overnight), NICU, Starshine Hospice, and two weekend's observing multi-unit coverage. - Involved in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate therapeutic activities, procedural preparation, support, and distraction utilizing multiple methods (real and play medical equipment, puppets, expressive activities, and more). - Involved in special programming during "Flying Pig Camp" week, assisting with closing campfire on-air (broadcasted across hospital network).- Engaged in quality patient support utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach by attending rounds, team-meetings, engaging in quality communication, and actively participating in patient care planning.- Provided developmentally appropriate support to patients and families with new diagnosis and treatment process .- Engaged in sibling and family therapeutic activities and support in primary Activity Center.- Developed therapeutic relationships with children and families of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds utilizing interpreter services, cultural competency, and play.- Continued professional development, attending various professional in-services presented by a variety of seasoned CCHMC Certified Child Life Specialists and members of the multidisciplinary team. - Presented a case study, evidence based research, and project (Prep Book) to the Department of Child Life and Integrative Health. Show less

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  Nationwide Children's Hospital

  Jan 2018 - May 2023

  Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

  - Current population coverage in the Emergency Department, second shift.- Med/surgical unit specialist: Ortho, ENT, Urology, Plastic, Gen Peds, and Specialty Pathogens- Previous House and ED weekend coverage- Active in student development- Safety Coach- Lead for 2019 department goal focusing on research- 2019 NCH DiscoveryX Speaker, Toys as Tools: Helping Kids Cope with Medical Experience - Co-contributor for U.S. News & World Report, "5 Tips to Help Navigate Difficult Conversations About Health and Illness During the Holidays" - Media package for Navigating Difficult Conversations About Health and Illness During the Holidays with an audience reach of over 36 million. Show less

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  The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

  Jun 2023 - now

  Certified Child Life Specialist

  A Certified Child Life Specialist working in a unique role supporting patients and families navigating life with a diagnosis of cancer. Working in the ambulatory setting of The James providing support to child relatives of adult patients and pediatric patients undergoing radiation therapy.