1. Deborah Brown, COTA
5707 146th Place SW Edmonds, WA 98026
(c) 210-416-3534
d.barnett.brown@gmail.com
Education and Certification:
Associate of Occupational Science​: Occupational Therapy Assistant, October, 2016
Pima Medical Institute – Renton, WA
Associate of Arts Degree​: Liberal Arts, December, 2009
San Antonio College – San Antonio, TX
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy: ​Certified, December, 2016
American Heart Association:​ Basic Life Support For Healthcare Providers, September, 2015
Suicide Prevention:​ Screen, Assessment, Intervention and Referral, July, 2015
HIPAA, HIV/AIDS and OSHA: Bloodborne Pathogens in Healthcare Facilities​, September,
2015
Professional Memberships, Awards & Recognitions
Washington Occupational Therapy Association Member
Student Occupational Therapy Association Co-President, Pima Medical Institute
Excellence Award, Pima Medical Institute
Graduate with Honors, Pima Medical Institute
Dean’s List for Academic Excellence, San Antonio College
Outstanding Quality Award, Washington Mutual
Clinical Education
Good Samaritan MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Therapy Unit​, Puyallup, WA-400 hours
Planned and implemented treatment in one-on-one as well as group sessions in a pediatric outpatient
setting. Treatments focused on increasing independence with self-care skills, interactive and exploratory
play skills, and education for varying diagnoses including: sensory processing disorder, autistic disorder,
cerebral palsy, mixed developmental disabilities, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, Cri Du Chat
syndrome, and Fragile X syndrome. Group therapy sessions held with groups sizes ranging from 4 to 15
participants for children aged 3 to 16 and addressed sensory integration, social skills, transitional skills,
zones of regulation and alerts, and feeding skills.
Good Samaritan Healthcare Center​, Yakima, WA-320 hours
Planned and provided one-on-one treatment for adults in a skilled nursing setting with intervention
focused on increased independence with ADLs and functional activity tolerance for varying diagnoses in
the adult population including: CVA, THA, bone fracture, CABG, BKA, CHF, back surgery. Implemented
preparatory activities, as well as contrived and purposeful activities in order to promote goal attainment.
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Inpatient Rehab​, Snoqualmie, WA-40 hours
Observed skilled treatment interventions focused on ADLs, increased functional activity tolerance, and
muscle strength for a wide range of diagnoses in the adult population. Participated in treatment planning
and intervention administration.

2. Active Day Adult Day Health​, Tacoma, WA-40 hours
Provided group intervention for adult mental health with various diagnoses including traumatic brain
injuries, dementia, and variable cognitive delays
Children’s Country Home-Volunteer​, Woodinville, WA 150+ hours
Assisted staff caretakers with daily tasks at this home for medically fragile children. Provided assistance
with school tasks, social interaction, and extra care to children aged 2 to 18.
Employment History:
Assistant Manager
September 2009-June 2014, Spec’s Wine Spirits and Finer Foods, San Antonio, Austin, Marble Falls, TX
Scheduled, trained and managed staff of 15 employees; provided performance reviews; tracked financial
records and budget; offered exceptional customer service; placed and maintained appropriate stock
orders; coordinated with vendors and customers regarding special orders
Customer Service Representative
July 2007-September 2009, Washington Mutual, San Antonio, TX
Primary Role: Telephone and email response banker: Assisted customers with questions regarding
banking, policies and procedures; maintained accurate documentation of all calls in appropriate
databases; handled customer complaints; provided timely customer care in a thorough and accurate
manner; promoted and sold financial products and services
Secondary Role: Project assistant for small hand selected transitional team during bank merger:
Corrected email templates, researched and proofread all templates to ensure content accuracy, ensured
communication alignment with regulatory standards; expertise in online customer communication
Guest Services
October 2006-July 2007, Hampton Inn and Suites, San Antonio, TX
Greeted guests and carried out room transactions and purchases; kept confidential guest records; handled
guest requests and complaints in a courteous and timely manner; maintained inventory in the hotel shop;
trained incoming employees
Assistant Teacher
November 2005-July 2006, Kids R Kids, San Antonio, TX
Provided care for typically developing children of varying ages; kept detailed daily records of each child’s
activities and behaviors; communicated with parents and guardians daily about each child’s day; designed
activities to improve gross and fine motor skills, social skills, and cognitive development
Volunteer Experience:
● Children’s Country Home, Woodinville, WA
● Here and Now Project Spinal Cord Injury Forum, Auburn, WA
● United Way Day of Caring, Cannon House, Seattle, WA
● WOTA Conference 2015, Tacoma, WA
References: ​Clinical, academic, and professional references available upon request.