Kim Cardenas

Detail-oriented undergraduate Medical Sciences student with a passion for vision care and clinical experience. Proficient in administrative tasks, laboratory work, customer service, and healthcare volunteer programs. Seeking summer position to assist with patient care and clinic operations in an optometric setting.

Vice-President of Internal Affairs; 04/2023 - 04/2023
Crafting for a Cure Western University – London, ON

• Coordinated biweekly wellness-focused craft sessions for children and families at six health and shelter organizations, including Children’s Hospital London and Parkwood Mental Health Institute.
• Managed a team of nine volunteers and ensured the timely creation and distribution of 200+ crafting kits monthly.
• Strengthened leadership, organization, and communication – skills essential for patient engagement in a clinical setting.

Program Director; 09/2022 - 04/2023
Crafting for a Cure Western University – London, ON

• Led volunteer teams in creating care kits for pediatric patients and women’s shelter residents, supporting emotional well-being through creativity.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered programming in hospital and community environments.
• Developed coordination and interpersonal skills through consistent contact with vulnerable populations and care staff.

Thrift Store Volunteer; 09/2020 - 08/2021
Regeneration Outreach Community Thrift Store – Brampton, ON

• Maintained a clean, organized retail environment, applying attention to detail in product sorting and display.
• Assessed and prepared merchandise for customer-facing presentation, improving efficiency and visual clarity, akin to maintaining clinic flow.
• Provided one-on-one assistance to customers, strengthening verbal communication, empathy, and front-desk support skills.