Professional Profile Education - Department of Occupational Therapy

Armenthis Y. Lester
(352) 514-6535 (cell)
Armenthis@ufl.edu
CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
Professional Profile
I am an energetic, motivated, and personable professional with degrees in both
clinical and communication disciplines. I am able to communicate efficiently and
effectively with individuals from various cultural, professional, and educational
backgrounds. I excel in the realm of creativity and problem solving.
Certified and Licensed Occupational Therapist since 2000.
Has knowledge of communication and journalism theories and the ability to
apply these theories appropriately.
Experienced in use of the Internet, computer software, social media, CPRS
and VistA.
Gifted instructor who is enthusiastic and dynamic. Capable of captivating an
audience.
Education
University of Florida- Gainesville, FL
Master’s of Arts Mass Communications, Specialty: Science/Health Communications
(Course work Completed)
Thesis Completion in December 2011
Life Christian University- Lutz, FL (Satellite Campus in Gainesville, FL)
Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling, 2002
University of Florida-Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, 2000
Licensed and certified to practice Occupational Therapy in Florida
Work Experience
1
Transition Patient Advocate
Prepare and manage complex reports for the OEF/OIF Program that
monitor and track military personnel who are transitioning from DoD to
VHA.
Author and disperse professional and audience specific correspondence to
internal/external VHA customers and vendors.
Plan and coordinate VA, DoD and community based outreach events for
returning combat veterans throughout all of the North Florida/ South
Georgia VA Health Care System.
Conduct live radiobroadcasts with local media while briefing on VHA issues
and programs.
Design and conduct audience specific VHA benefit presentations to DoD
personnel, service members, family members, and community officials.
Communicate complex VA benefits and medical concepts to veteran and
family members using non-technical language to facilitate understanding.
Devise creative and appropriate use of the internet, social media, and HIPPA
approved electronic correspondence to reach returning combat veterans and
relay critical VA benefit information.
Armenthis Y. Lester | 6003 NW 41 Lane * Gainesville, FL 32606

Utilize Microsoft office suite to create correspondence, presentations, reports
and tracking systems to facilitate effective systems thinking.
Experienced Educator and Presenter
Develop and lecture a PowerPoint presentation on Occupational Therapy
treatment for patients during hospice care at the University of Florida’s
College of Occupational Therapy, OTH 5002 Foundations of OT (annually).
Provide interactive and tailored presentations to master's students at the
University of Florida’s College of Occupational Therapy concerning career
paths in the field, OTH 6641 OT Intervention 2 (annually).
Develop and lecture a PowerPoint presentation on the Management of
patients and family during death and dying for the University of Florida’s
College of Health Related Professions (bi-annually).
Facilitate various EES classes throughout the North Florida/South Georgia
Veterans Health Care System which include:
o “Teach for Success;” “7 Habits of Highly Effective People;” “Crucial
Conversations;” “CDL;” “Stepping with Pride” and “7 Habits for
Associates”
Maintain stellar teaching evaluations within the VA, University of Florida and
community because of the aforementioned teaching endeavors.
Computer Skills
Software (PC): Microsoft Windows® , Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
PageMaker.
Working knowledge of the Internet, social media, YouTube, Facebook, etc.
VHA Programs: VistA, CPRS and PATS.
Employment
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, MALCOM RANDALL
VA MEDICAL CENTER – Gainesville, FL
OEF/OIF Transition Patient Advocate, 2008 to Present
SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION CENTER –
Gainesville, FL
Occupational Therapist, 2000-present
SENIOR HOMECARE –Gainesville, FL
Occupational Therapist, 2009-present
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, MALCOM RANDALL
VA MEDICAL CENTER – Lake City, FL
Occupational Therapist, 2008-2004
SURREY PLACE REHABILITATION CENTER –
Ocala, FL
Occupational Therapist, 2004-2002
2
Professional Training
VHA Web Communication, 2009
Competency Development for Future Leaders, 2008
Certified VHA Coach, 2008
Accelerated Learning, 2007
Armenthis Y. Lester | 6003 NW 41 Lane * Gainesville, FL 32606