Amritha Ashok

Amritha Ashok

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    HCPC Registered Speech-Language Pathologist | RCI Certified ASLP | Pursuing MPH at Queen's University Belfast | Mangalore University Graduate | Work, Internship, & Volunteering Background

  • Education

    • Amrita Vidyalaya - Kanhangad, Kerala, India

      2005 - 2015
      All India Secondary School Examination (AISSE)
    • Queen's University Belfast

      2023 -
      Master of Public Health - MPH Public Health
    • Christ CMI Public School - Kanhangad, Kerala, India

      2015 - 2017
      All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE)
    • Mangalore Academy of Professional Studies, Mangalore

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions First Class With Distinction
  • Experience

    • Pabba's Ideal Cafe

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
      Sales Assistant / Team Member

      RESPONSIBILITIES:Greet customers warmly, creating a welcoming atmosphere and initiating positive interactions.Effectively communicate the variety of ice cream flavors, toppings, and specials to guide customer choices.Operate cash registers, handling transactions accurately, and providing change promptly.Assist in maintaining a clean and organized store, including regular sanitization of equipment and serving areas.Prepare and serve ice cream cones, sundaes, and other treats with attention to detail and presentation.Manage inventory levels, restocking supplies as needed to ensure product availability.Address customer inquiries, resolve concerns, and provide information on ingredients and allergens.Collaborate with team members to achieve daily sales targets and enhance overall customer satisfaction.SKILLS:1. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, fostering a positive customer experience.2. Proficient in handling cash transactions and maintaining an organized cash register.3. Knowledgeable about ice cream flavors, toppings, and preparation techniques.4. Strong attention to cleanliness and hygiene standards in a food service environment.5. Effective communication skills to convey product information and address customer queries.6. Team-oriented mindset, actively contributing to a cooperative and efficient work environment.7. Adaptability in managing varied tasks, from serving customers to maintaining inventory. Show less

    • Reliance Trends - Official

      Sept 2018 - Dec 2019
      Sales Associate / Team Member

      RESPONSIBILITIES:Proactively engage customers, providing personalized assistance and fostering a positive shopping experience.Demonstrate in-depth product knowledge, offering detailed information on fabric types, styles, and current fashion trends.Utilize excellent communication skills to understand customer needs, recommend suitable products, and close sales effectively.Contribute to visual merchandising efforts, ensuring an appealing and organized store layout to enhance customer engagement.Handle cash transactions and maintain accurate records of sales transactions, ensuring till balance at the end of each shift.Collaborate with the team to achieve and exceed monthly sales targets, consistently contributing to the store's overall success.Address customer inquiries, concerns, and returns with a solution-oriented and customer-centric approach.Leverage time management skills to prioritize tasks, restock merchandise, and keep the sales floor impeccably organized.SKILLS:1. Exceptional interpersonal skills for building and maintaining customer relationships.2. Proficient in product knowledge, with a keen eye for fashion trends and fabric details.3. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written4. Proven ability to work effectively within a team-driven sales environment.5. Attentive to detail, ensuring accurate and efficient cash handling.6. Adaptability to fast-paced retail settings Show less

    • Malabar Hospitals - India

      Nov 2020 - Jan 2021
      Intern, Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist
    • Meitra Hospital

      Nov 2020 - Dec 2020
      Intern, Audiologist and Speech Language Patholohist

      Clinical postings in Department of Audiology and Speech-language Pathology, Department of Neurology, Department of Otolaryngology, Department of Radiology, Operation Theater and Intensive Care UnitCases Seen: Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Dysarthria, Cerebral Palsy, Stuttering, Voice disorders, Autism, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Wilson disease, Alzheimers disease, Down Syndrome,Tympanoplasty, Tracheostomy, Endoscopic transnasal transsphenoidal surgery, Microlaryngoscopy, Aphasia, Apraxia of Speech, Post seizure stroke, Dementia, Vocal chord polyp, Multiple lower motor neuron cranial nerve palsy, Parkinson’s plus syndrome, Mitochondrial disorder, dysphagia, Motor neuron disorder, Speech sound disorder, Vocal fold nodule, Guillain-Barré syndrome, Puberphonia, Vocal fold cyst, Cervical myopathyAssessment : Demographic data, Chief complaints, History (present,past medical/surgical, socio-economic, personal, family, environmental), General Observation, Formal evaluation using different test materials, Differential Diagnosis, DiagnosisManagement: Goals, Treatment plan, Counseling, Home Programme, Follow-up/Prognosis.Worked with team members like Otolaryngologist, Neurologist, Neurosurgeon and Radiologist, AnaesthetistAudiological and Speech-Language evaluation and management at Malabar Hospital, Calicut, India Show less

    • Koyas Hospital

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2021
      Intern, Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist
    • Guild of Service Speech and Hearing Centre

      Feb 2021 - Feb 2021
      Intern, Audiologist and Speech language Pathologist
    • National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences

      Mar 2021 - Apr 2021
      Intern, Speech Language Pathologist

      Department of Speech-language PathologyCases Seen: Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Dysarthria, Cerebral Palsy, Stuttering, Voice disorders, Autism, Down Syndrome,Aphasia, Apraxia of Speech, ADHD, global developmental delay, Delayed speech and language, Mild dysarthria with mild anomia, Dysphagia, Expressive Speech delay, Intellectual disability, Moderate recovering fluent aphasia, Acquired childhood aphasia, Intellectual disability with down syndrome, Acquired language impairment, Delayed speech and language secondary to global developmental delay with seizure disorder, Severe spastic dysarthria with oropharygeal neurogenic dysphasia secondary to definite Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Wilson disease, Alzheimers disease, Lead toxicity with encephalopathy with dysarthria, global developmental delay with Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, Cognitive linguistic deficitWorked with team members like occupational therapists and special educators while implementing programmes like water therapy, sensory stimulation etc.Assessment : Demographic data, Chief complaints, History (present,past medical/surgical, socio-economic, personal, family, environmental), General Observation, Formal evaluation using different test materials, Differential Diagnosis, DiagnosisManagement: Goals, Treatment plan, Counselling, Home Programme, Follow-up/Prognosis. Show less

    • TMC Hearing Care Centre

      Jul 2021 - Jul 2021
      Intern, Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist
    • Mangalore Academy of Professional Studies, Mangalore

      Sept 2021 - Sept 2021
      Intern, Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist

      Department of Audiology and Speech-language PathologyCases Seen: Dysarthria, Cerebral Palsy, Stuttering, Voice disorders, Autism, Down Syndrome, Aphasia, Apraxia of Speech, Dysphagia, Learning disability, Receptive and Expressive language delay, Intellectual disability,Dementia, Vocal chord polyp, Multiple lower motor neuron cranial nerve palsy, Parkinson’s plus syndrome, Mitochondrial disorderAssessment : Demographic data, Chief complaints, History (present,past medical/surgical, socio-economic, personal, family, environmental), General Observation, Formal evaluation using different test materials, Differential Diagnosis, DiagnosisManagement: Goals, Treatment plan, Counselling, Home Programme, Follow-up/Prognosis.Audiological and Speech-Language evaluations and management at Koyas Hospital, Calicut and Guild of Service Speech and Hearing Centre, Mangalore, TMC Hearing Care Clinic, Mangalore Show less

    • Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar Institute Of Speech and Hearing

      Oct 2021 - Oct 2021
      Intern, Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist

      Department of Audiology and Speech-language PathologyCases seen: Cochlear Implant and Hearing aids ( Auditory verbal therapy), Dysarthria, Cerebral Palsy, Stuttering, Voice disorders, Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Delayed speech and language, Intellectual disability, Moderate recovering fluent aphasia, Alzheimers disease, Cognitive linguistic deficitAudiological and Speech-Language evaluation at Vani Vilas Hospital, Bangalore and Government School Doddabellapura, KarnatakaAssessment : Demographic data, Chief complaints, History (present,past medical/surgical, socio-economic, personal, family, environmental), General Observation, Formal evaluation using different test materials, Differential Diagnosis, DiagnosisManagement: Goals, Treatment plan, Counselling, Home Programme, Follow-up/Prognosis. Show less

    • SRAVANA HEARING AID CENTRE

      Nov 2021 - Nov 2021
      Intern, Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist
    • Block Resource Centre, Bekal

      Mar 2022 - Jul 2023
      Speech Language Pathologist

      I served the role of speech-language pathologist at Block Resource Centre (BRC) a Samagra-Shiksha Kerala Project under the Department of General Education of the Government of Kerala, India. Block Resource Centre (BRC) is a project initiated by the Indian government to support rural schools and children in rural areas (who are unable to afford and assess rehabilitation services), through resources, training, and innovative practices. I worked with preschool and school-aged children with special needs. My key responsibilities were to provide assessment and management for children referred to me, and advice, support, and provide counseling for parents, teachers, and support workers. My service users at BRC include children with: Childhood Language Disorders like Receptive language disorder, Expressive language disorder, Receptive and Expressive language delay, Intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Specific language impairment, Learning disability, Down syndrome, Acquired Childhood Aphasia, Speech Sound Disorders like Articulation disorder and Phonological process disorder, Motor Speech Disorders like Cerebral Palsy and Childhood Apraxia of speech, Fluency Disorders like Stuttering (Developmental Stuttering, Neurogenic Stuttering, and Psychogenic Stuttering), Cluttering and Normal Non-fluency, Voice Disorders, Feeding and Swallowing Disorders, Cleft Lip and Palate, Cochlear Implant ,Hearing aids.Services I provided at BRC include: Screening and assessment of children, Plan therapy sessions, Speech and language therapy in neurological conditions, Post-surgical speech and language therapy after cochlear implant surgery, Speech therapy after hearing aids, Speech and language therapy in voice disorders, fluency disorders, child language disorders, child motor speech disorders, dysphagia and feeding disorders, cleft lip and palate, Providing effective home therapy plans, Counseling for parents/guardians, Patient and caregiver education. Show less

    • Staff Nursing Ltd | Staff Training NI

      May 2024 - now
      Adult Residential Care Worker
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Indian Speech and Hearing Association

      Indian Speech and Hearing Association
      Jul 2023
    • Rehabilitation Council Of India

      Rehabilitation Council Of India
    • HCPC- The Health and Care Professions Council

      The Health and Care Professions Council
      Dec 2023
    • Northern Ireland Social Care Council

      Government of the United Kingdom
      Jun 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Amritha Ashok
      Queens University Belfast Scholarship worth 3500 pounds Queens University Belfast May 2022
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Staff and Speech Language Pathologist

      Issued by Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan on Mar 2022
      Samagra Shiksha AbhiyanAssociated with Amritha Ashok
    • Volunteer Staff

      Issued by National Service Scheme on Dec 2017
      National Service SchemeAssociated with Amritha Ashok
    • Audiologist and Volunteer

      Issued by Lions Club of Bangalore Prerana on Oct 2021
      Lions Club of Bangalore PreranaAssociated with Amritha Ashok
    • Volunteer Staff

      Issued by Saanidhya Residential School & Training Centre for the Mentally Challenged, Mangalore on Sept 2018
      Saanidhya Residential School & Training Centre for the Mentally Challenged, MangaloreAssociated with Amritha Ashok
    • Volunteer Staff and Speech Language Pathologist

      Issued by Lions Special School, Surathkal, Mangalore on Dec 2018
      Lions Special School, Surathkal, MangaloreAssociated with Amritha Ashok
    • Volunteer Staff and Speech Language Pathologist

      Issued by The Rays Montessori House of Children, Surathkal, Mangalore on Jul 2018
      The Rays Montessori House of Children, Surathkal, MangaloreAssociated with Amritha Ashok
    • Sustainability Volunteer - Renew and Retreat

      Issued by Queen's University Belfast on Apr 2024
      Queen's University BelfastAssociated with Amritha Ashok
    • Resident Care Assistant

      Issued by Staff Nursing Ltd | Staff Training NI on May 2024
      Staff Nursing Ltd | Staff Training NIAssociated with Amritha Ashok