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Northern Illinois

Received extensive training for Community Health Outreach Worker position to manage people within a health insurance database. Tracking difficult to reach or unresponsive people to coordinate their care needs. Conduct field interviews to verify information in database. Provide community information. Explain basic Medicaid policies. Work as a cultural translator to explain the American health care system to newly immigrated individuals. The temporary position became permanent in February 2018… Show more Received extensive training for Community Health Outreach Worker position to manage people within a health insurance database. Tracking difficult to reach or unresponsive people to coordinate their care needs. Conduct field interviews to verify information in database. Provide community information. Explain basic Medicaid policies. Work as a cultural translator to explain the American health care system to newly immigrated individuals. The temporary position became permanent in February 2018, and now includes the responsibilities of a Community Training Lead responsible for training new hires. Show less

Mchenry County Illinois

Received extensive training for Community Health Outreach Worker position to manage people within a health insurance database. Tracking difficult to reach or unresponsive people to coordinate their care needs. Verify information in database. Provide community information. Explain basic Medicaid policies

Mchenry County Illinois

Street Outreach in McHenry County Illinois• Supported people who have mental health and substance abuse issues, using harm reduction and housing first principles• Provided assistance in accessing health, housing, and social services• Maintained log of outreach activities and contacts• Collected and documented data and assisted in compiling statistical data.• Bridged community agencies and resources for best client outcomes. • Client advocacy. • Employee of the month… Show more Street Outreach in McHenry County Illinois• Supported people who have mental health and substance abuse issues, using harm reduction and housing first principles• Provided assistance in accessing health, housing, and social services• Maintained log of outreach activities and contacts• Collected and documented data and assisted in compiling statistical data.• Bridged community agencies and resources for best client outcomes. • Client advocacy. • Employee of the month recognition. Show less

Philippines

• Worked with government and private sector stakeholders to identify community vision and goals for ecotourism. • Developed ecotourism data gathering instruments for field visits. Evaluated past and existing efforts on ecotourism and collaborated with key stakeholders for completion of comprehensive ecotourism plan.• Provided recommendations for development of social media platforms for marketing and information sharing & offered step-by-step strategies for implementing… Show more • Worked with government and private sector stakeholders to identify community vision and goals for ecotourism. • Developed ecotourism data gathering instruments for field visits. Evaluated past and existing efforts on ecotourism and collaborated with key stakeholders for completion of comprehensive ecotourism plan.• Provided recommendations for development of social media platforms for marketing and information sharing & offered step-by-step strategies for implementing plan. Show less

Whitman Mission National Historic Site

• Managed daily operations of visitor center. • Assisted with museum exhibits and storage of collections.• Created displays to enhance and extend museum learning experiences to onsite book store, resulting in doubled sales. • Trained, monitored and mentored Pathway and SCA Interns, seasonal workers, and volunteers.• Conducted research from primary sources to develop and lead guided tours for visitors of varying backgrounds and ages, including school groups and international… Show more • Managed daily operations of visitor center. • Assisted with museum exhibits and storage of collections.• Created displays to enhance and extend museum learning experiences to onsite book store, resulting in doubled sales. • Trained, monitored and mentored Pathway and SCA Interns, seasonal workers, and volunteers.• Conducted research from primary sources to develop and lead guided tours for visitors of varying backgrounds and ages, including school groups and international visitors. Prepared multimedia presentations for groups using principles of the Interpretive Development Program.• Won N.P.S. Star Award for adult education seminar on topics that included U.S. as a multi-ethnic nation and cultural conflict resolution; nominated for second award prior to leaving for Peace Corps Response.• With assistance from the Tamastslikt Cultural Center on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, rewrote audio guided tour of the grounds. • Using NPS Interpretive Program and anthropological measures, audited interpretive products.• A lead team member in partnering with schools to provide environmental and cultural programming. • Developed and managed Facebook page for the Site: http://facebook.com/whitmanmission. Show less

Kasungu National Park In Malawi

• Organized and facilitated school group and international tours of the park focused on interpretive presentations of the area's ecological resources and conservation challenges. • Developed information room/visitors’ center at gate of Kasungu National Park. • Coordinated outreach programs with Malawi National Parks, Malawi schools, and Peace Corps programs to promote educational, health, and environmental goals. • Trained and mentored Kasungu National Park staff in development of… Show more • Organized and facilitated school group and international tours of the park focused on interpretive presentations of the area's ecological resources and conservation challenges. • Developed information room/visitors’ center at gate of Kasungu National Park. • Coordinated outreach programs with Malawi National Parks, Malawi schools, and Peace Corps programs to promote educational, health, and environmental goals. • Trained and mentored Kasungu National Park staff in development of interpretive environmental education programs for Malawi and international tourists. • Researched, evaluated, purchased equipment and implemented installation of a solar system at the secondary school in the village to power computers and lights. • Prepared proposals and managed funding for the solar system project. • Facilitated cooperative working relationships between school staff responsible for maintenance of the solar system and businesses supplying replacement parts and future upgrades. • Analyzed potential barriers to longevity of solar system and recommended and implemented a small business to raise funds to maintain the system. • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop rules governing use and maintenance of the solar system. • Trained school staff in the basics of computers skills.• Learned bee keeping skills and set up a bee keeping club to raise funds from honey harvest sales. • Collaborated with local bee keeping trainer to redesign bee suits using locally available materials, making it possible for more people to harvest and sell honey. • Collaborated on train-the-trainers projects to arrest spread of HIV-AIDS, teach safe water practices, and provide nutritional information. Show less

Devils Postpile National Park -- Summers Only

• Participated in opening the park for the summer; directed traffic; staffed the welcome center and the ranger station; issued wilderness and backpacking permits; dealt with high degree of visitor complaints regarding an interagency shuttle bus services; and performed maintenance duties.• Researched and presented orientation, interpretive, and regulatory information for visitors. • Growing responsibilities in developing and presenting interpretation programs using IDP principles… Show more • Participated in opening the park for the summer; directed traffic; staffed the welcome center and the ranger station; issued wilderness and backpacking permits; dealt with high degree of visitor complaints regarding an interagency shuttle bus services; and performed maintenance duties.• Researched and presented orientation, interpretive, and regulatory information for visitors. • Growing responsibilities in developing and presenting interpretation programs using IDP principles, including development of a campfire program on the administrative history of the Monument and the relationship between the U.S Forest Service and the National Park Service. • In 2007, initiated collection of oral histories of repeat visitors and continued project in the second summer. Collected personal stories leading to understanding of the daily struggles of individuals during historic events. Project resulted in a sustained oral history program at the site. Received training in search and rescue techniques; participated in several search and rescues. Show less

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

• Development of varying interpretive programs using the principles of the IDP program.• Received certification in the U.S. Parks Service Interpretive Development Module 210. • Led tours of up to 90 people in developed caves and small tours in less developed cave.• Provided visitor assistance and answered questions while roving cave trails.• Staffed information desk, assisting visitors in making the most of their Carlsbad Caverns visit.

Monongahela National Forest - Cheat Ranger District

• Collected data and analyzed impact of visitors on Dolly Sods Wilderness, locating backcountry campsites from 10 year old GPS maps, finding new sites and marking with GPS.• Landscape analysis on all sites, old and new.• Educating users of wilderness areas regarding minimum impact backcountry camping.• Trail maintenance.• Training in basic first aid and CPR; ethics and management of national forests. • Prepared Environmental Impact Statements and Assessments.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Cultural Anthropology With A Focus On Natural Resource Management, 3.88 Out Of Maximum Of 4

Coursework: Cultural Anthropology, Cultural Ecology, Natural Resource Management Ethics, Ethnography, Environmental Assessment.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Cultural Anthropology Major / Environmental Studies Minor, 3.85 Out Of A Maximum Of 4

Coursework: Significant coursework tying anthropology with environmental studies. Honors thesis: Metropolis, a changing City: Tourism.