Riordan Barner
@riordanbarner
Dedicated Certified Medical Assistant with crisis response experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and reliable Certified Medical Assistant and social work student with hands-on crisis response experience. My goal is to leverage my safety training, trauma-informed client support, and interdisciplinary coordination skills in a field-based role within disaster response and emergency services.
Currently, I am pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work at Wayne State University, expected to graduate in December 2025. My experience includes working as a Welcoming Specialist and Medical Assistant at Common Ground, where I provided direct client care and crisis intervention in high-volume contexts. I have also volunteered with Team Rubicon, supporting disaster recovery efforts and participating in ongoing training related to emergency management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Volunteer Emergency Service Grayshirt
Team Rubicon
May 2025 - Present (2 months)
Provided disaster recovery support following natural disasters such as fires and tornadoes. Engaged in collaborative teamwork to accomplish large-scale projects in a short period of time.
Intern
Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH)
May 2025 - Present (2 months)
Assisted SASH leadership in coordinating member events, meetups, and conferences. Interacted with members to answer questions related to professional certification processes and membership benefits.
Welcoming Specialist/Medical Assistant
Common Ground
Sep 2022 - Apr 2025 (2 years 7 months)
Provided direct client care, crisis intervention, and reassurance in high-volume crisis contexts. Assessed individual risk and collaborated with others to coordinate emergency responses.
Volunteer
St. Clair County Homeland Security/Emergency Management
Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Helped distribute emergency water supplies to residents impacted by contamination. Supported Covid-19 community vaccination site operations.
Phlebotomist I
Beaumont Hospital Outpatient Lab
Apr 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Completed blood draws with precision and calm under pressure. Trained new staff on sterile technique and safety protocols.
Cashier
Dunham's Sports
Mar 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Reviewed customer documentation to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws regarding controlled purchases, such as firearms and ammunitions. Provided customer service and handled cash transactions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work degree at Wayne State University, with an anticipated graduation in December 2025. This program is preparing me for a career in social work, focusing on client support and interdisciplinary coordination.
Oakland Community College
Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technology
Currently enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician program at Oakland Community College, with an anticipated completion in December 2025. This training is enhancing my skills in emergency and crisis response.
Macomb Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Applied Science
Completed an Associate of Applied Science degree at Macomb Community College in April 2022. This program provided a foundational understanding in applied sciences.
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Certificate, Phlebotomy Technician
Earned a Phlebotomy Technician Certificate from Phlebotomy Training Specialists in September 2020. This certification provided specialized training in phlebotomy techniques and patient care.
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