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San Francisco, California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Conducted annual audits of programs that received funding from the San Francisco Department of Public Health to ensure they met required objectives, deliverables, and compliance items. Managed anywhere from 10-30 reports at a time. Wrote monitoring reports of audits to support the agency analysis and assessment during regular Board of Supervisor and Health.

San Francisco, California, United States

8/2021-3/2023: COVID Task Force Information & Guidance Branch Project ManagerProject managed on average 8 projects of varying degree of difficulty to provide guidance to the public. Collaborated with content leads, clinical subject matter experts, attorneys, and policy leaders to protect the well-being of San Franciscans.10/2020-6/2021: Health Services.

San Francisco Bay Area

Division: Population HealthBranch: Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response (PHEPR)Focus on the logistics coordination and emergency communications for the department. This includes inventory maintenance, equipment management, coordination of activities, respond to emergencies, disaster volunteer coordination, development and update emergency plans.

Newark, CA

Oversaw ISO 14001, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 and R2 registration and certification for multiple ITRenew branch offices across North America, including select international facilities. In conjunction, environmental regulatory reporting and applicable permits, such as stormwater pollution program. Performed internal audits and downstream vendor audits. Initiated.

San Diego, CA

Created a training manual, presentation and field documentation for pilot Pollution Patrollers volunteer program. Program was launched in summer 2011. Engaged in local community events to educate public about water quality monitoring program, what is a watershed, and how to protect local coastal waters. Supported monthly water quality monitoring program by.

Campbell, CA

Managed four planning committees of 20 volunteers to organize a signature fundraising event called Relay For Life in their respective communities. Community outreach to recruit volunteers, local sponsors, teams, and procured in-kind donations; while promoting American Cancer Society Relay For Life through speaking engagements, partnerships with local.

Ventura, CA

Developed training and collateral materials catered to Relay For Life Managers about the mission of the American Cancer Society. Updated Relay For Life materials with information on cancer research, education, advocacy, and patient services. Designed educational activities and programs on early cancer prevention and detection, patient services, cancer.

Santa Barbara, CA

Worked on a pilot project called "Lungs are for Life, an Ex-Smoker's Story" by interviewing ex-smoker members from the Better Breather's Club. Created bibliography card from interviews to be presented to local elementary schools.

Irvine, CA

Designed handout on proper balance ball method for senior citizen mobility enhancement class. Conducted outcome phone calls with past participants of Stop Smoking classes and prepared success statistic report. Researched health literacy information and data for presentation.

Santa Ana, CA

Part of a planning committee to organize a one-day training for 80 student and adult volunteers. Co-facilitated a public speaking workshop at the training. Surveyed local restaurants to invite them to participate in the Smoke-free outdoor dining campaign and distributed free smoking cessation packets to businesses.

Santa Barbara, California Area

Coordinated UCSB Recreational Sports intramural tennis program. Promoted program to student body and faculty/staff through tabling on campus and at events and posters. Increased participation by 60% and initiated first Tennis on Campus with NJTL.

Mph, Public Health, Concentration In Environmental Health

Activities and Societies: Graduate School of Public Health Student Council, Engineers Without Borders

Bs, Biological Sciences

Activities and Societies: Circle K International, Vietnamese Student Association Minor: Exercise & Health Science