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Savannah, Georgia Area

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Savannah, Georgia Area

Federal contractor position supporting U.S. Army Public Health Center, Public Health Assessment Division. Plan and execute program evaluation activities related to U.S. Army public health issues, including public health infrastructure and systems development, health promotion education programs, the built environment, health promotion policy, and chronic disease prevention and wellness initiatives. Provide technical consultation to Army organizations and units to best ensure appropriate program… Show more Federal contractor position supporting U.S. Army Public Health Center, Public Health Assessment Division. Plan and execute program evaluation activities related to U.S. Army public health issues, including public health infrastructure and systems development, health promotion education programs, the built environment, health promotion policy, and chronic disease prevention and wellness initiatives. Provide technical consultation to Army organizations and units to best ensure appropriate program development, implementation, and evaluation. Show less

Savannah, Georgia Area

[Previously Armstrong State University.] Instruct the following in-person and online courses: Epidemiology (HSCC 3140), Health Issues and Resources (HSCC 2500), Research Methods (HSCC 3100). Prepare all course material including syllabi, curricula, interactive learning activities, grading rubrics, and assessments. Mentor and advise students on academic and career development opportunities.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Direct and manage the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting associated with a grant-funded teen pregnancy prevention project. Work with community partners to increase the availability and accessibility of youth-friendly reproductive health services, develop and implement referral systems, and increase awareness of youth-friendly reproductive health services in Chatham County. Conduct ongoing quality assurance and improvement and ensure all… Show more Direct and manage the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting associated with a grant-funded teen pregnancy prevention project. Work with community partners to increase the availability and accessibility of youth-friendly reproductive health services, develop and implement referral systems, and increase awareness of youth-friendly reproductive health services in Chatham County. Conduct ongoing quality assurance and improvement and ensure all grant deliverables are met. Show less

Fort Stewart, Ga

Federal contract position supporting U.S. Army Public Health Center. Developed, monitored, and analyzed health promotion program data and reported quarterly findings and recommendations to senior commanders to guide resource allocation and policy decisions. Developed a data management system that streamlined the collection, analysis, and reporting of 20 distinct metrics. Oversaw the implementation, compliance, and reporting of brigade-level health promotion programs for six brigades… Show more Federal contract position supporting U.S. Army Public Health Center. Developed, monitored, and analyzed health promotion program data and reported quarterly findings and recommendations to senior commanders to guide resource allocation and policy decisions. Developed a data management system that streamlined the collection, analysis, and reporting of 20 distinct metrics. Oversaw the implementation, compliance, and reporting of brigade-level health promotion programs for six brigades, representing approximately 15,000 Soldiers. Facilitated communication between three distinct installation components to enhance agency collaboration and reduce service redundancy. Show less

Savannah, Georgia Area

Utilized all state of Georgia databases to locate and contact STD- infected patients to ensure treatment adherence. Interviewed patients regarding sexual histories and drug use behavior per Centers for Disease Control protocol and provided individualized risk reduction counseling and education. Obtained consent for and administered Ora-Quick HIV testing.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Performed administrative, professional, and technical tasks in directing the administration of standardized tests. Provided guidance to incoming graduate assistants in the absence of a department director and created a training manual by which all new graduate assistants were trained. Collaborated with faculty and staff members to implement operational and marketing changes in order to grow Gender & Women's Studies departmental interest. Increased visibility and support through the use of… Show more Performed administrative, professional, and technical tasks in directing the administration of standardized tests. Provided guidance to incoming graduate assistants in the absence of a department director and created a training manual by which all new graduate assistants were trained. Collaborated with faculty and staff members to implement operational and marketing changes in order to grow Gender & Women's Studies departmental interest. Increased visibility and support through the use of social and print media, survey design and administration, and public awareness events. Show less

Billings, Montana Area

Worked with community partners to encourage healthy sexual behaviors and attitudes within the population through orchestrating workshops, presentations, support groups, and outreach activities. Developed and modified age-appropriate lesson plans to address various reproductive health topics. Networked with national and local grantors to secure funding for evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention program and to transition resource library from private to public use.

Yellowstone National Park

Collected, reconciled, and remitted all visitor fees associated with general park use in Yellowstone National Park. Educated visitors on park rules, regulations,and best practice measures in maximizing recreational use while maintaining personal safety.

Jekyll Island, Ga

Utilized multiple learning theories in the creation and presentation of interpretive ecological courses for students in second through eighth grades.

Master'S Degree, Public Health

Activities and Societies: Chair of Graduate Student Coordinating Council, Tobacco Free Campus Implementation Team, Feminists United.

Certificate, Sexuality Education

Bs, Environmental Studies