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Webster City, Iowa, United States

Manage multiple grants providing prevention services to 9 counties;responsible for delivery of prevention services.Responsible for maintaining public relations between the agencyprevention department and community resources.Provide support, consultation, reinforcement and coordination to areacommunities, task forces, and agencies in an effort to unite andcoordinate substance abuse prevention activities.Responsible for maintaining continuous contact with the IowaDepartment of Public Health and prevention specialist(s) to assist in thedevelopment of new prevention programming.Attend State and Regional Prevention Meetings.Responsible for supervision and performance evaluations of thePrevention Staff at CFR.Keep informed regarding new information relevant to substance abuseprevention and communicate updates to staff.Demonstrate ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously andprioritize tasks and demands.Understand and enforce all CFR policies and procedures; develop andwrite policies and procedures related to the Prevention Department asneeded.Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports that may be requiredby the Iowa Department of Public Health for certification and grantmanagement.Responsible for keeping informed of current budget to actual situationconcerning the prevention budget and advising the Controller of fiscalneeds; assist in annual budget preparation and securing additionalfunding.Responsible for preservation of prevention resources; such as books,audio-visual equipment, films, tapes, etc.

Webster City, Iowa, United States

Interpret grant requirements from written documentation and providethe services outlined in the work plan.Develop service goals and objectives in conjunction with the preventionteam for various grants and funding sources.Coordinate and plan logistics of community events, activities and initiatives - including communication and collaboration between partners, businesses, and organizations, as well as negotiating contractswith vendors and speakers.Maintain public relations between the agency prevention project andcommunity resources; provide information on problem gambling andsubstance abuse services available in the community.Assist community coalitions and businesses in making environmentalchanges in their communities; train coalition members on recruitmentand community advocacy in regards to alcohol and drug abuse, tobaccouse, and gambling.Provide group presentations and education in schools, industry,community groups and human services and other appropriate groupsin the area of substance abuse, tobacco and gambling.Provide professional training to the public, community coalitions, areaagencies, support groups, and schools in regard to preventionstrategies.Provide support, consultation, reinforcement and coordination to areacommunities, task forces, and agencies in an effort to unite andcoordinate all funded programming requirements.Complete grant reporting and required programming paperwork forvarious grants and funding sources.Maintain appropriate records of programming services and requireddocumentation; maintain prevention program materials and resources.

Webster City, Iowa, United States

Administrative duties:Acted as a first point of contact: greeting visitors, dealing with correspondence, making appointments, scheduling, keeping records, handling paperwork and carrying out similar tasks.Prepared, proof-read and generated confidential correspondence, medical reports and other specialized documents for patients.Listened to comments and complaints from patients and followed appropriate action to resolve and/or refer such complaints to the Prime Life Director in a courteous and timely manner.Recorded and updated information on a variety of forms, logs, journals, and ledgers; prepared payroll and personnel records as directed.Collected/processed payments, reconciled bank statements and prepared daily deposits.Managed databases and filing systems, as well as assisted in the creation of office processes and procedures for Prime Life employees.Provided additional support and assistance to the Prime Life Director as needed.Health & Wellness Coaching:Provided holistic nutrition and lifestyle coaching to clients through one-on-one coaching sessions via in-person, over the phone and follow-up through email.Used general knowledge of medical conditions, nutrition, and lifestyle behaviors to identify necessary habit change and create effective solutions to improve client health and well-being.Educated clients on proper nutrition and beneficial lifestyle practices, created specific individualized plans, and provided guidance, support, and encouragement to help clients transform their lives and implement those changes over time.Developed social media marketing materials, as well as informational documents for clients on nutrition and holistic wellness practices.Organized and facilitated public educational workshops, presenting information to the community.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Coordinated the activities and operations of the bicycle/pedestrian education program; planning, coordinating, overseeing special events and activities related to bicycle and pedestrian safety and education.Performed educational training to schools and communities and supervised/lead volunteers for community events.Monitored and implemented delivery of comprehensive school and bicycle/pedestrian programs, with grant partners, to pilot schools and the general public.Created and improved existing safety and bicycle/pedestrian mode education curriculums, web-based reporting, tracking and trip planning tools.Assisted in the design of performance objectives and implemented programming to meet projected goals and outcomes in grant targeted communities.Implemented state-wide initiative and successfully expanded the regional program to the entire state.Participated in developing, implementing, and maintaining bicycle and pedestrian program policies and procedures.Prepared and processed requisitions for supplies and other materials; maintained records of expenditures and inventory.Assisted in managing contracts and work scopes; preparing monthly and annual reports to various funding agencies and assisting with the preparation of financial reports and budgets.Prepared, updated, and revised a wide variety of business documents, reports, and/or other related information.Participated in/on a variety of meetings, task forces, committees, coalitions, and promotional events, as well as one-on-one meetings with individuals (parents, teachers) and partners (schools, communities, organizations) to foster positive working relationships and improve program coordination.Maintained a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of communities and partners.Provided technical assistance and program support to community organizations working on general bicycle and pedestrian transportation planning.Provided administrative support to the Grant Administrator as needed.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Developed and implemented systemic public health strategies to improve school safety for children traveling to and from school through the Safe Routes to School program.Examined environmental conditions around schools to conduct projects that improve safety, as well as aid in the reduction of traffic and air pollution and increase physical activity for children.Analyzed community needs assessments and practiced evidence-based community level strategies.Developed yearly outreach plans to schools and communities according to program needs and capacity and assisted with the development of curriculums, public relations, marketing and communications strategies to support program goals.Planned, organized, and directed school health and safety program activities to achieve program goals and objectives.Performed school-based and community-based educational training and events. Assisted in the management of fiscal operations including budget monitoring and development, supply orders, and tracking of expenditures.Maintained accurate and timely records of activities and inventory of program materials and completed quarterly written grant reports and monthly financial reports to funders.Collaborated with diverse partners at the state and community level to improve health and safety through evidence-based programs.Developed and maintained effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders to facilitate partnerships, coordinate program activities and multi-agency agreements.Acted as a liaison between schools, communities, and various agencies within the County.Attended strategic planning meetings and steering committees to ensure best practice strategies were integrated into community level programming and assured progress toward federal performance measures.Provided organizational support to the non-profit organization Safe Kids Maricopa County; recording board meeting minutes, assisting with coalition meetings and community events and activities.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Assisted in nutritional education trainings for staff of childcare centers within Maricopa County through the S.N.A.C.K. (Safety, Nutrition, Activity and Care for Kids) Program; presented parts of the nutrition curriculum to childcare workers/employees and prepared program materials (i.e. surveys, certificates, goodie bags, etc.).Assisted in Child Passenger Safety trainings and events by becoming a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, helping to answer questions during trainings and volunteering with community car-seat safety events; prepared educational materials, assisted with data entry and reporting.Conducted research; data gathering, monitoring and reporting for projects; organized and maintained program supplies and inventory.Performed routine office duties such as: filing, copying, printing notices, sending letters, proof‐reading professional documents, and coordinating/organizing meetings.Proficiency with computers and all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Diploma, Holistic Wellness Practictioner

Life Coaching Certification Holistic Nutrition, Urban Farming & Conscious Living Program

Bachelor'S Degree, Health Promotion

Emphasis: Women's Health Minor in Family Studies