Brittany Balzano

20 N. Grand Boulevard, Busch Student Center MSC #6942, St. Louis, MO 63103-2005
(847) 687-8655 Balzano@slu.edu

Summary of Qualifications

Over 160 observation hours of occupational therapy and therapeutic exercise.

Participant and leader in nine Saint Louis University student organizations.
Obtained four honors, awards in addition to a $3,000 annual scholarship for leadership and volunteer
work.
Active volunteer at three locations, each with diverse needs and skill sets.
Pursuing an internship or part-time job

Education
Bachelors of Science - Occupational Science
Masters of Occupational Therapy
Concentration in Interprofessional Experience (IPE)
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO

May 2017
June 2018
GPA: 3.60/4.00

Related Experience
Camp Counselor in Training
New View Owl Camp - Edmond, Oklahoma

July 2014

Teachers, Music Therapy, and Student Activity Aid Assistant, Volunteer, and Occupational Therapy
Shadow
The Childrens Center - Bethany, Oklahoma
June 2014-July 2014
Occupational Therapy Observation
HCR ManorCare - Arlington Heights, Illinois
Occupational Therapy Shadow
Summit Special Education School - Elgin, Illinois

May 2014-June 2014

June 2013

Leadership and Activities

Oriflamme Leader
April 2014 present
Developed quick problem solving capabilities.
Preformed under constant stress and heat for over a week.
Adjusted situations to make incoming freshmen and transfer students comfortable and feel welcomed.
University 101 Peer Instructor Internship
April 2014 present
Demonstrated weekly as a role model for freshmen on how to succeed in a college setting.
Coordinated class lesson plans weekly.
Presented a variety of lessons to the students each class.
Mediated conversation between students and faculty.
Consulted with students to ensure their transition is going smoothly and that they are enjoying their
college experience.
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity
February 2014 present
Collaborated with women weekly on ideas and activities that will better us individually and
collectively.
Developed skills on how to collaborate with other members of a large organization.
Maintained a close-knit sisterhood by ensuring everyone within the sisterhood is happy and loved.

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20 N. Grand Boulevard, Busch Student Center MSC #6942, St. Louis, MO 63103-2005
(847) 687-8655 Balzano@slu.edu
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iLead Servant Leadership Program

January 2014 present
Participated in weekly classes that articulated what it means to be a servant leader.
Demonstrated servant leadership weekly in my service of choice.
Catalogued service hours at one location in hopes to foster relationships and potential leadership
positions.
Listened to three influential speakers on their service to the world and how to make service a part of
our daily lives.
Club Tennis
September 2013 present
Adjusted to new partners in each practice and tournament to make players more versatile.
Preformed in a competitive setting to bring home a win for Saint Louis University.
Fostered a teammate relationship with the team by attending practices once or twice a week and
occasional tournaments on the weekends.
Intramurals
September 2013 May 2014
Organized game schedules and line-ups on a weekly basis.
Mediated concerns between players and the team collectively.
Utilized each players strengths to incorporate all players in each game and to make everyone feel
included and a part of the team.
Event Leadership Team Committee Relay For Life
August 2013 present
Contributed to a group discussion in weekly meetings to bring us towards our overarching goal.
Identified a goal with a large group and initiated steps needed to achieving this goal.
Adapted to working in a larger group and extracted each individuals talents to help achieve an
overarching goal.
Billiken Buddies
August 2013 May 2014
Hosted potential incoming freshmen overnight.
Directed a tour of campus for potential incoming freshmen and addressed any questions and concerns.
Attained a reputation as a partial ambassador of Saint Louis University
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)
August 2013 present
Collaborated with the Saint Louis University occupational therapy students and faculty to bring
awareness and support to our future profession.
Coordinated a disabilities awareness week to bring awareness to the student body of the population
occupational therapists treat and how others can help.

Honors/Awards
Deans List
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
National Residence Hall Honorary

Fall 2014
September 2014 present
April 2014 present

Leadership and Service Award: Omicron Delta Kappa New Student Leader Award
The Billiken Scholarship

Spring 2014

August 2013 present

Volunteer Work
Stray Rescue Saint Louis No Kill Dog Shelter
VA Medical Center: John Conchran Division

March 2014 present

September 2014 present

Paperwork is all turned in and registered. Looking to schedule a training date for the end of August early September 2015.