Gracie Bautista

Tempe, AZ 85282(785)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Global HealthGraduated Dec. 2015

Certificate in Human Rights, Arizona State University, TempeMagna cum Laude

● Dean’s List

Relevant Courses

Women’s International HealthMedical AnthropologyWomen and HealthWomen’s International Human Rights

Study Abroad: Cross-Cultural Studies in Global HealthTrans border Community Development and Health

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

Community Health and Medical Anthropology Field School- GuatemalaSummer 2015

  • Performed reproductive health research and family planning in the rural village of Acatenango, Guatemala. This research included teaching four classes in local elementary and middle school classrooms for a family planning art project.
  • Assisted in data collection, ethnographic field work including a visit to a health clinic in the region, as well as archaeological and environmental sites.
  • Mapped town to be used in primary study and connected with community members.

Language Proficiency

  • Fluent in Spanish – reading, speaking, and intermediate writing
  • Working proficiency in Spanish – reading, speaking, and intermediate writing

Travel Abroad

  • Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Optometric Technician/Assistant ManagerDecember 2014 - Present

Zymlinski Eye and Contact Lens Center, Tempe, AZ

● Assist Doctor of Optometry and team with front desk management and patient flow.

● Schedule appointments and patient follow ups.

● Process payments, verify insurances, claims, and billing

● Provide contact lens training and increase contact lens sales.

Doctor of Chiropractic AssistantDecember 2011 – November 2014

Chandler Chiropractic, Chandler, AZ

  • Assisted Doctor of Chiropractic with digital chart notes, developing x-rays, conducting exams, consultations, insurance verifications, front desk assistance answering phones, processing payments, product knowledge, scheduling appointments, and training staff.
  • Managed patient care, and patient flow.
  • Facilitated treatment plans and exercises for Chiropractic and Physical therapy patients.
  • Coordinated and participated in outreach events, marketing, orientation, training, lectures and workshops.

INTERNSHIPS AND INVOLVEMENT

Communications SpecialistDecember 2015-Present

Bernie Sanders Campaign- ASU Chapter

Advocacy Intern

Planned Parenthood- Phoenix, TempeAugust 2015- Mid December 2015

  • Implemented and cultivated affiliate’s Health Center Advocacy Program (HCAP)
  • Coordinated Healthy Neighborhood Canvasses and local events
  • Collected, shared, and utilized patient experiences to build supporter base
  • Assisted in data entry
  • Managed and recruited Planned Parenthood volunteers

Gracie Bautista

Tempe, AZ 85282(785)

Student LobbyistApril 2015

Population Connection, Capitol Hill-Washington D.C.

  • Lobbied AZ Senators & Representatives on International Reproductive Rights for Women and Family Planning.

Member

Amnesty International, Arizona State UniversityAugust 2015- Present

Member

Global Health Student Association, Arizona State UniversityAugust 2014- Present

Member/Volunteer

Project Humanities, Arizona State UniversityJanuary 2015- Present

Project StrategistAugust 2013 – September 2014

Davenport Public Relations Firm, Scottsdale, AZ

  • Assisted President with business development, community outreach, public relations and provided marketing support.
  • Responded to client inquiries, requests and conducted internet research support for trainers including clients.
  • Developed company visibility, attended networking and other community events, handled seminar registration, follow-up along with gathering and assembling of company event bags.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Master Massage Therapist and Reiki Master Certified
  • Chiropractic Assistant and Physiotherapy Specialty Certified
  • HIPAA Certified
  • CITI- Social and Behavioral Research Certified
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook including Social Media outlets.
  • Event planning, Public relations, and Marketing experience
  • Non-profit experience in membership coordination, volunteer recruitment and development
  • Ethics and Compliance

Areas of Interest/Concentrations

  • Education
  • Children’s health and rights
  • Human Rights
  • Poverty Alleviation
  • Social Services
  • Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
  • Women’s Health
  • Behavioral Health
  • Arts and Culture
  • Environment and Sustainability
  • Animal Welfare