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PREVENTION SPECIALIST
Work History
Community Health Department
Health Science Department
Cytology and Microbiology Department
Professional Summary
Current prevention specialist professional with a background in community outreach, case management, and education. Over four years of experience in planning and facilitating health education activities and conducting community workshops.
Skills

  • Oral presentation delivery in individual, small group, and large classroom settings.
  • Advanced written and communication development.
  • Drug/Alcohol Studies Certificate awarded Aug 2013.
  • Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, SPSS software.
  • AED/CPR & First Aide, current until 5/2020.
Work History
Prevention Specialist Feb 2018 - Current
San Diego Youth Services San Diego, CA
  • Implement evidence-based sexual health curricula with a diverse population of youth ages 11-18 in middle schools, high schools, and community-based settings.
  • Coordinate and participate in community outreach events with service partner agencies.
  • Provide intervention, advocacy, health information, referrals, and other services to youth and their families.
Adjunct Faculty Feb 2017 - Current
National University San Diego, CA
  • Teach accelerated undergraduate courses in Health Promotion and Healthcare Administration for the Community Health department.
  • Serve as a teaching assistant to tenured faculty in order to proctor course exams and conduct academic record keeping.
  • Subject matter expert for an asynchronous development team, redesigned a new online course.
Graduate Intern Jan 2016
California State University Fullerton, CA
  • Developed health marketing materials and presentations to educate students on health topics including: partner communication, STD/HIV testing, and birth control as part of healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Conducted and evaluated campus needs assessment with 100 students on health care access.
  • Coordinated six outreach events implementing health promotion activities including: group discussions and lectures, wellness booths and campus health fairs.
  • Tracked and analyzed quantitative data on stress management and STD prevention for the completion of the CSUF Student Health Education Annual Report.
Graduate Assistant Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
California State University Fullerton, CA
  • Analyzed HIV risk reduction program data from a community based organization to renew a grant proposal.
  • Served as an assistant for tenured faculty to facilitate classroom instruction and academic record keeping.
  • Developed and administered 20 classroom surveys utilizing Qualtrics and Survey Monkey software programs to gather assessment data on undergraduate health science courses.
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Certified Facilitator Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency Chronic Disease Self-Management Program of Stanford University Tulare, CA
  • Obtained Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) certification through a 40-hour training.
  • Facilitated six-weekly group workshops to assist individuals in managing chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes.
  • Formally presented to over 60 healthcare professionals on the topic of "Effective Communication with Healthcare Providers" at the Chronic Disease Summit with Community Stakeholders event.
  • Collaborated with local organizations and institutions for the Nutrition Education Obesity Prevention-Network Leaders on the Move to implement the first farmers market in Dinuba, CA.
Peer Health Educator Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
California State University Fresno, CA
  • Conducted 15 weekly one-on-one education sessions with students to increase knowledge of reproductive health issues.
  • Coordinated and facilitated 10 outreach events with community agencies including: Planned Parenthood.
  • Collaborated on the development and distribution of sexual health access information to targeted student groups by utilizing brochures, video presentations, and in-class activities.
  • Discussed eligibility requirements and enrolled over 400 students into the Family Planning, Access, Care, and Treatment (Family PACT) program.
Laboratory Technician Jan 2007 - Jan 2014
OMNI Women's Health Medical Group Fresno, CA
  • Provided administrative office support for a medical practice that treated 300 plus patients daily.
  • Verified over 1,000 patients' insurance eligibility for HPV screening on a monthly basis.
  • Maintained and processed 1,200 pap smears for cervical cancer detection per month.
  • Trained and supervised 6 other members in the Cytology department.
  • Supported the Microbiology department with STD testing/treatment.
  • Implemented programming for the new Cytology department of an expanding medical practice.
Education
Master of Public Health: California State University Fullerton
Bachelor of Science: Health Science May 2016
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention track California State University Fresno Fullerton, CA
Health Science Magna Cum Laude
Skills
academic, administrative, Adobe Acrobat, brochures, cancer, Oral, Community Health, CA, CPR, delivery, diabetes, grant proposal, Health Education, Health Promotion, health promotion activities, instruction, insurance, managing, market, marketing materials, Access, Microsoft Office, office, needs assessment, Network, presentations, programming, record keeping, SPSS, stress management, Summit, surveys, teaching, video, workshops, written and communication
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Community Health Department
  • Health Science Department
  • Cytology and Microbiology Department
  • San Diego Youth Services
  • National University
  • California State University
  • Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency Chronic Disease Self-Management Program of Stanford University
  • OMNI Women's Health Medical Group

School Attended

  • California State University
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention track California State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Prevention Specialist
  • Adjunct Faculty
  • Graduate Intern
  • Graduate Assistant
  • Certified Facilitator
  • Peer Health Educator
  • Laboratory Technician

Degrees

  • Master of Public Health :
    Bachelor of Science : Health Science May 2016

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