Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Community Service
Certification
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Mikayla Grimm

Tempe

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong background in service-oriented roles, including experience in restaurants, nursing homes, and direct support for victims of crime and survivors of different types of trauma. Committed to making a meaningful impact by consistently providing compassionate, client-centered care across diverse settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Coordinator

Sex Trafficking Intervention Research
11.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw multiple projects from initiation to completion by effectively prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities.
  • Improved project outcomes by consistently monitoring progress and proactively resolving issues to ensure quality deliverables.
  • Designed and implemented detailed project plans, clearly defining scope, timelines, deliverables, and key milestones.
  • Founded and manage a mentorship program dedicated to supporting survivors of sex trafficking, providing guidance and empowerment.
  • Assist in the preparation and facilitation of therapeutic group sessions to foster healing and community among participants.

Victim Advocate Assistant

Victim Witness Services
04.2023 - 07.2024
  • Assisted clients (victims) in crisis situations, got them to a safe place, assisted them in mental help to get through their crisis, helped safety plan and make a long-term plan.
  • Assisted clients in court letting them know when court hearings were, what to do and say in court and what to expect.
  • Assisted clients with victim compensation, restitution, etc.
  • Assisted clients in receiving help for them or their families with mental health, drug/alcohol rehabilitation, etc.
  • Assist with coordination between attorneys and victims
  • Present our services to multiple agencies to build a community
  • Coordinate clients and minors to get safe child exams, SANE exams, etc.
  • Transport clients to a safe home or shelter

Body Shop Manager

Antelope Point Marina
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Assisted customers – received payments, scheduled customers for boat care
  • Ensured Supervised employees were completing tasks in a punctual and precise manner
  • Maintained accurate financial records/ customer information using Quick books.
  • Used effective communication and marketing techniques to improve sales.

Cashier/ Cook

DP Dough
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Shift leader- ensured all orders in restaurant / online were on track.
  • Trained new hires
  • Cooked and prepared meals in a timely manner

CNA, Nursing & Rehab Center of the Rockies
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Attended to numerous patients on daily basis
  • Assisted patients in daily care such as grooming, nutrition, and hygiene
  • Responded proactively to various medical and psychological needs of patients
  • Assisted patients with various daily tasks
  • Communicated with patient’s relatives regarding current status and care being administered

Education

Associate's degree - Medical Assisting

Independence University
05.2025

Skills

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Empathetic, compassionate, and effective communication skills
  • Proficient with hands-on situations as well as tasks involving technology
  • Able to follow orders and complete tasks with accuracy and efficiency
  • Team player who can also work independently
  • Problem-solving
  • Detail-oriented
  • Team coordination
  • Project management
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Research
  • Powerpoint presentations
  • Continuous improvement

Community Service

Nursing Club/ HOSA, President, Page, AZ, 2015-08, 2016-05, Proactively raised money for the club to be able to attend conferences / events., Volunteered with the nursing club on numerous occasions at nursing home., Assisted the director of the club in managing meetings / field trips.

Certification

  • CITI program- Human Research, IRB - Social and Behavioral Research Training.
  • Becoming an inspiring Mentor (Coaching and Mentoring)

Timeline

Project Coordinator

Sex Trafficking Intervention Research
11.2024 - Current

Victim Advocate Assistant

Victim Witness Services
04.2023 - 07.2024

Body Shop Manager

Antelope Point Marina
01.2020 - 05.2020

Cashier/ Cook

DP Dough
06.2019 - 11.2019

CNA, Nursing & Rehab Center of the Rockies
01.2019 - 05.2019

Associate's degree - Medical Assisting

Independence University
Mikayla Grimm