MELISSA ZEPEDA

1467 E. Hollow Dale Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84121 | C: 801-647-6419 | melissa.zepeda4@gmail.com

SUMMARY
Occupational Therapy student due to graduate in May 2018. Previous clinical experience in acute
ortho-trauma and pediatric outpatient settings while attending The University of Utah. Eagerly seeking a
role as an Occupational Therapist in an inpatient health setting.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2015 Bachelor of Science: Psychology
University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
Master of Science: Occupational Therapy
University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
Expected graduation May 2018

Clinical Rotations while attending the University of Utah MOT program

Level I: Grace Mary Manor, Mental health
Level I: Intermountain Healthcare, Pediatric home health
Level I: Canyons School District, School-based
Level I: Cascades at Riverwalk, Skilled Nursing Facility
Level II: University of Utah Hospital; Inpatient Acute Care (Ortho-trauma)

EXPERIENCE
08/2016 to Current Student Therapist
Life Skills Clinic Salt Lake City, UT
Student therapist at an outpatient pediatric OT clinic responsible for maintaining
clinic space, running treatment sessions under the supervision of an occupational
therapist, and completing all associated documentation.
07/2014 to 08/2016 Certified Nurse Assistant
Sandy Health and Rehabilitation Sandy, UT
Certified nurse assistant responsible for answering all patient call lights, giving
showers, taking vitals, toileting, feeding and overall patient care.
05/2011 to 03/2014 Customer Service Representative/ Pricing Specialist
Old Navy Midvale, UT
Customer service and facilities duties throughout the store
Main cashier responsible for a till
Pricing specialist (Aug- Oct 2013) In charge of marketing and signage tasks
throughout the store. Led a team to complete such tasks and closed the building
regularly.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
University of Utah; Neuroscience Program, Brain Awareness Week (Mar. 2015).
University of Utah UFIT Volunteer (Jan. 2011-Dec. 2015). Physical activity partner
for children with disabilities. Color group leader responsible for managing
volunteer-participant pairings, reviewing participant goals and weekly progress,
and facilitating UFit activities.
University of Utah; Sets and props leader for LEAP Fine Arts production with
Neighborhood House (Aug. 2010-Apr. 2011). Worked to design and build set
pieces for a production. Leadership duties included keeping record of the
finances, guiding a large group to complete projects in a timely manner and
moving finished sets on and off stage on performance night.
Pediatric Therapy Network; "Camp Escapades" (2006) Palos Verdes, CA
Volunteer at a Summer camp for children with disabilities.

ORGANIZATIONS
Student Occupational Therapy Association - Secretary (Sept. 2015-May 2017)