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Maria Schlichtholz

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Paddleboarding
  • Biking And Cycling
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Rock Climbing
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Yoga
  • Ice Hockey
  • Travel And Tourism
  • Martial Arts
  • Resin Art
  • Nutrition and Health
  • Crafting
  • Journaling
  • Reading
  • Dog Training
  • Business And Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Marketing

Reading

  • Academic
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Art
  • Chick Lit
  • Crafts
  • Design
  • Drama
  • Environment
  • Fantasy
  • Cookbooks
  • Folklore
  • Family
  • Health
  • Cultural
  • How-To
  • Humor
  • Marriage
  • Novels
  • Romance
  • Self-Help

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

From a young age, I have been captivated by the profound impact that healthcare and education can have on individuals and communities. This fascination has shaped my career aspirations, driving me to pursue a path that merges both fields to catalyze positive change. My ultimate career aspiration is to become a registered nurse and channel my expertise into improving healthcare outcomes for underserved communities. To achieve this, I plan to continue pursuing my nursing degree, equipped with the knowledge and skills required to provide compassionate and effective care to diverse populations. Simultaneously, I aim to establish outreach programs that bring quality healthcare education to marginalized populations, bridging the gap between healthcare access and education. In the realm of healthcare, I plan to advance the field by becoming a registered nurse who is dedicated to addressing healthcare disparities and improving patient outcomes. I am committed to delivering culturally sensitive care and advocating for the health and well-being of underserved populations. Through volunteering at local clinics, and engaging with community health initiatives, I intend to contribute my skills to those in need while promoting health equity.

Education

National University

Bachelor's degree program

2023 – 2025

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Minors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
GPA4.0 GPA

San Diego Community College District-District Office

Associate's degree program

2022 – 2022

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
GPA4.0 GPA

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Associate's degree program

2019 – 2019

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
GPA3.8 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Web Designer & Virtual Assistant

    Marketing and Advertising · Your VA Squad LLC (my own business)

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Project Manager/Team Leader

    Professional Training & Coaching · HeartCore Worx

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

  • Staffing Coordinator/Recruiter

    Hospital & Health Care · ATC Healthcare Services

    Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

  • Customer Service Representative

    Logistics and Supply Chain · Sherwin-Williams

    Jan 2016 – Jan 2017

  • Manager's Assistant / Sales Associate/ Visual Merchandiser

    Apparel & Fashion · Adidas

    Jan 2013 – Jan 2014

  • Camera Operator/Photographer/ Translator

    Motion Pictures and Film · Taaaka Ryba TV Program

    Jan 2011 – Jan 2012

  • Event Assistant/ Merchandise Sales Representative in Gdansk & Krakow & Warszawa, Poland

    Music · Coke Live Music Festival / Opener Music Festival/ Selector Music Festiwal

    Jan 2010 – Jan 2010

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
Registered Nurse
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Pettable Pet Lovers Scholarship Fund
College Showdown Scholarship
Bold Generosity Matters Scholarship
You know those people that never share what they have, speak loudly about how hard they've worked to get this far, and then put it away for later? Yeah that's not me! I believe in the power of sharing with others. Not only you put a smile on someone's face, but you might be providing them with something that they really need and either can't afford it or a maybe don't have access to. Generosity means that you're willing to share a chunk of yourself with the world around you to make a difference, have an impact on someone else's life and their happiness. As a result it should also make you happy! There was this movie that I watched when I was a kid, called "Pay it forward". I absolutely feel in love with it. It's about a teacher of social studies that gives his students an assignment to come up with an idea to make a difference in the world, make it a better place, and then to implement that idea and see what happens. One particular student has this brilliant idea of doing something good for three people and asking them to pay it forward to three others. He starts this whole movement of generosity being spread in a beautiful way and changing lives of people he's never heard of. This movie inspired me back then and keeps reminding me every day of the importance of giving and the huge impact it has on the world. I think sharing your time is a great way of being generous as well. Volunteering has always been a huge part of my life, and I try to give my time towards a good cause whenever I can. I also encourage others to join me. I'm known as a volunteering pro!
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