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Deena Westby
Technology Adoption Team, AbbVie
Location: Waukegan, IL United States
Joined: Jun 30th, 2025

About (request update)

I’ve gained valuable work experience through roles at AbbVie and the Waukegan Park District. At AbbVie, I supported the Mobility Operations team in 2022 and 2024, and currently work with the Strategic Delivery Team, helping manage projects and improve digital tools. In 2023, I worked as a camp counselor, leading youth activities and building strong communication and leadership skills. These roles taught me how to work with different teams, stay organized, and adapt to different environments, all of which will help me succeed in my future career in sports medicine.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

My goal in life is to make a real impact by helping others stay healthy, active, and confident in their bodies. I’m working toward a career in sports medicine, where I can support athletes through injury recovery, performance improvement, and overall wellness. I want to be someone people can trust, both on and off the field. Professionally, I hope to become a certified athletic trainer and eventually open my own sports performance or recovery center. I also want to give back to my community by mentoring young women and students who look like me and need that extra push of support. I’m driven by purpose, passion, and the belief that with hard work, anything is possible.

Education (request update)

North Carolina Central University class of 2028

Undergrad Major: Physical Therapy

Claim To Fame:

My claim to fame in college is being the girl who was always involved and always had a smile on her face. I stayed active in clubs, volunteered often, and made sure to show love and support to everyone around me. People knew they could count on me for good energy, a helping hand, or just a good talk. I was not just busy. I was present, kind, and made people feel seen and appreciated.

Most Memorable Moment:

Some of my most memorable college moments have come from the simple things that made campus feel like home. Late-night talks with friends, laughing until we cried in the dorms, and the excitement of campus events brought so much joy.

Experience

I currently work with AbbVie as Technology Adoption Team
I have 3 years of experience working in the industry.

Business Technology Solution- Strategic Delivery Team | AbbVie
From May 2025 to August 2025 • 0 year(s)
In this current role, I support project coordination, manage SharePoint content, and help improve digital workplace tools used by employees across the company.

Business Technology Solution – Mobility Operations | AbbVie
From May 2024 to August 2024 • 0 year(s)
I returned to AbbVie in the summer of 2024 to continue my work with the Mobility Operations team. With a year of experience already behind me, I was able to take on more responsibility and contribute to improving user support and device management systems.

Camp Counselor | Waukegan Park District
From May 2023 to August 2023 • 0 year(s)
This experience allowed me to work closely with children, lead activities, and manage daily schedules, all while creating a fun and safe environment. It strengthened my leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills in a hands-on, high-energy setting.

Business Technology Solution – Mobility Operations | AbbVie
From May 2022 to August 2022 • 0 year(s)
Sorted through phones and ipads and restored them back to factory settings.

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