1. Michelle L. Cotton,
BS RT(R,M,CT,MR); ILST; CFT, CFN
60 CoronaDrive, Milford, CT, 06460
cottonm74@gmail.com
203.521.7824
Objective
To find a placement where I can use all my abilities to my fullest, while also fulfilling my
potential caring for others.
Education
PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION, 2015
International Sports Sciences Association/Carpinteria, California
FITNESS NUTRITIONIST CERTIFICATION, 2015
International Sports Sciences Association/Carpinteria, California
INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINER CERTIFICATION, ABI/TBI SURVIVORS, 2006
State of CT ILST Training/ Branford, CT
BACHELORS DEGREE, JANUARY 2001
Charter Oak State College/ New Britain, CT
· Major in Radiology
· Minor in Computers
· GPA of 3.4
CERTIFICATION IN RADIOLOGY, JUNE, 1995
Saint Vincent’s College/ Bridgeport, CT
· GPA of 3.5
HONORS COLLEGE/FULL SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT 1992-93
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
· GPA of 3.2

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Experience
STAFF ILST/OWNER/ LIFE SKILLS UNLIMITED LLC
JANUARY 2006-PRESENT
· Staff Independent Living Skills Trainer for survivors of acquired and traumatic brain injury.
Assisting with daily needs and personal hygiene, planning and assisting with doctors’
appointments, community visits, social obligations, social cues, medicine administration,
family assistance, team meetings, physical therapy, nutritional planning, etc.
STAFF WRITER/ OBSTACLEMANIAC.COM
JANUARY 2016-PRESENT
· Associate, writer and sponsored ocr athlete
STAFF XR/MM/CT/MRI TECHNOLOGIST ADVANCED RADIOLOGY CONSULTANTS
JUNE 1995-JUNE 2016
· Staff technologist with X-ray, Mammography, Cat Scan and MRI experience. Experience in film
and digital radiology, and many different PACS systems. I have spearheaded QA for my office. I
was one of the first in the state to do CT cardiac and lung screenings. I was also on the team
that scanned the Barnum Museum Mummy, and was published for my work in AuntMinnie, CT
Post, NY Times, NBC news, etc. In recent years I have primarily worked in MRI. I was one of
the first in the state to work on a 3.0T MRI unit. My experience there has ranged from Hitachi
0.3T, GE 1.0T and 1.5T, and Siemens 3.0T units, most recently on the latter. I have worked in a
very fast paced productive group with higher end exams.
STAFF TECHNOLOGIST/ FIRST AID, TRUMBULL, CT
APRIL 1995-AUGUST 1995
· Basic healthcare duties in a busy walk in medical facility including blood pressures,
temperatures, health assessment and history. Assisting the physician in medical procedures as
well.
STAFF TECHNOLOGIST/ NORWALK IMMEDIATE HEALTH, NORWALK, CT
MAY 1995 – AUGUST 1995
· Basic healthcare duties in a busy walk in medical facility including blood pressures,
temperatures, health assessment and history. Assisting the physician in medical procedures as
well.
WAITRESS / KATHY’S LUNCHEONETTE, BRIDGEPORT, CT
AUGUST 1993 – JUNE 1995
· Waitress in a busy diner for breakfast and lunch shifts. Dishwashing, orders, server, cashier
and cook.
CASHIER AND SERVER / DONUT INN, STRATFORD, CT
AUGUST 1990 – JUNE 1994
· Cashier and server for busy breakfast shifts.
CASHIER AND SERVER / DUCHESS RESTAURANTS, MILFORD, CT

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SEPTEMBER 1989 - AUGUST 1990
· Cashier and server for fast food restaurant.
Leadership
· Parent Leadership Training Institute, Milford, CT, 2017-Present
· State of CT Advisory Board on Rare Diseases, 2014-Present
· Milford CT Parent Advisory Board, 2016-Present
· Milford CT PTA Council, 2016-Present
· PTA President, Orange Avenue School, Milford, CT, 2016-Present
· Orange Avenue School Community Outreach Chairperson 2015-Present
· Head Room Mother, Orange Avenue School, Milford, CT, 2015-16
· Milford Facebook Page Owner 2011-Present
· Everyday Hero/Spartan Race Fundraiser for FOD/SCADD, 2015
· Captain of Company Team - Making Strides for Breast Cancer ACS, 2000 -09
· Captain of Company Team - Relay for Life ACS, 2000-09
· Head of National Fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network, 1999
I have also assisted in local politics, many other fundraisers, and run countless social media sites.
References
References available upon request.