About Me

Hello! My name is Hunter Birk and I’m currently enrolled in the Health Services Administration Program at Santa Fe College. I am driven to contribute effectively with any team, delivering results that elevate any organization, in addition to my own professional journey. My goal upon graduation is to work in a hospice-related healthcare company.

Three Things I Have Learned

  • How to Edit

    As I began brainstorming ideas for my portfolio, I wanted to design my site to have a color palette that is a mix of modern, sleek tones, keeping things in balance so that it is cleaner to the eye and more comfortable for the user’s brain. I view websites and e-portfolios as electronic business cards, and I wanted my e-portfolio/website to reflect my professionalism and attention to detail.

  • My Skill Set

    During the process of forming my portfolio, I expanded and reorganized my résumé, and upon doing so, I realized that the quantity of both hard and soft skills I possessed was much more expansive than I originally thought. Once I laid it out in front of me, it was rewarding to realize how many different skill sets I had obtained over the course of my college career.

  • Online Presence

    While social media apps such as Instagram and X are a staple for many for their "internet presence," it is equally important to have a "professional" internet presence. Websites such as LinkedIn and Jobcase are both great options to display your accolades and achievements for potential job prospects. However, in order to stand out amongst others, you must develop your own website and/or e-portfolio.

According to the personality framework website, “16 Personalities,"  I am described as having an “architect-like” personality. Based on the description on the website, those with an architect personality are “imaginative and strategic thinkers with a plan for everything.” Upon reflection, I find this description to be accurate, as I always try my best to be one step ahead for every situation, and if something doesn’t go according to plan, I am able to reassess situations and act accordingly at a rapid pace. I believe this attribute will bode well for me in a healthcare setting, as healthcare is a constantly evolving industry and having the ability to make timely decisions in a stressful environment is extremely important. 

Personality Evaluation

“The Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire is a self-reported personality test developed over several decades of empirical research by Raymond B. Cattell, Maurice Tatsuoka and Herbert Eber”.

https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

Graduate

My top priority as I approach my final year of college is to improve my grades in order to graduate with honors and to have a GPA that reflects my hard work. I am looking forward to implementing the skills I acquired from my time at Santa Fe College into my future career.

VITAS Healthcare

As a result of the interview process for interviewing a Healthcare Administrator, I received a job offer as a Junior Sales Representative for VITAS Healthcare in Gainesville, Florida.

The Future

VITAS Healthcare is an excellent option for starting my career. However, I will continue to develop the necessary skills to make me an attractive candidate for other job prospects. As a licensed Realtor, working in real estate has allowed me to further develop my social skills by forming interpersonal relationships between myself and customers, a necessary attribute to have in a healthcare-related setting.

My Résumé

Upon receiving feedback on my résumé, I have made improvements to the following:

1.) Swapped the positioning of the “Skills” and “Education” sections, in order to draw more attention to the latter.

2.) Removed aspects of the “Skills” section, more specifically, the “Follow-Up Skills” and “Meeting Coordination” subsections.

3.) Moved the website links to the bottom of the résumé and added a heading above to give context.

What People Are Saying…

Jacqui Knowles, Ph.D. Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors

352/258-0110

knowles.jacqui@gmail.com

“I have known Hunter for approximately five years. During that time, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Hunter personally as well as professionally. Hunter is reliable and motivated. He is eager to complete tasks in a timely manner and delivers high-quality work while doing so. He has a genuine interest in learning and improving, always proactively seeking feedback for jobs in progress. He also takes the initiative to make thoughtful decisions on his own when problems arise, which is a critical skill in the fast-paced environment of residential real estate. I would absolutely recommend Hunter for employment without hesitation and believe he would make a significant contribution to any organization.”

Marilyn Wodlinger, Destination Florida Magazine

352/672-0788

wodlinger@mmwodlinger.com

“I wish to take this opportunity to say how very grateful we are to Hunter Birk. My husband and I owned a small family business wherein we published and distributed travel magazines. We were on deadline for the delivery of an issue, but my husband became ill. When Hunter learned this, he offered his assistance. We needed to load pallets of magazine boxes into our vehicle for delivery several times each day. Hunter was punctual, extremely efficient, and organized. While the work was rigorous and time-consuming, Hunter never complained. He offered meaningful suggestions on how to organize the boxes for the best utilization of space and ease of transit and handling.”

“Because of Hunter, we completed our deliveries in a timely manner and in advance of our deadline! We highly recommend Hunter for any position, as, in addition to all of the above, he has integrity and is a team player. He has excellent organizational skills and intuitive thought processes!”

 

Taylor Fouts, Chief Operating Officer, Kiwi Inc

352/331-5588

TFouts00@gmail.com

“I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Hunter Birk for employment within your organization. I have had the privilege of working closely with Hunter for the past four years at Park Place Car Wash and I am continually impressed by his exemplary dedication, willingness to learn, and execution of service strategies to best suit our customers.”

“Hunter has consistently proven himself to be an asset in our sales team, and his contributions have had a significant impact on our company’s growth and success. His expertise for developing and implementing sales strategies is truly exceptional, and he possesses a deep understanding of these techniques. Hunters’ consistent delivery of outstanding results is a testament to his proficiency in this department. He exudes impressive qualities for inspiring our sales team, creates a collaborative environment amongst his peers to accomplish goals larger than oneself, maintains a unique talent for problem-solving and ability to identify sales opportunities, along with developing effective solutions in a dynamic environment to drive our campaigns to success.”

“I have every confidence that Hunter will excel in your company and will continue to deliver exceptional results. He has consistently demonstrated his commitment to excellence, professionalism, and a strong work ethic. I am certain that Hunter will be a valuable addition to your team.”

 

Professional Development Activities

In the Health Services Administration Program at Santa Fe College, we are challenged academically with frequent projects and papers. For the purpose of this assignment, I have selected one of each that stood out to me the most.