Sam Crowson Mph, Cspr, Cph Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As a seasoned professional in public health, I have been recognized as the Regional Commissioning Manager, where I oversee the procurement of School Aged Immunization Services (SAIS) and Child Health Information Services (CHIS) programs. In this role, I have successfully led diverse contract and commissioning teams through various public health initiatives.One of my notable achievements was leading a multi-disciplinary team through the development and implementation of an evidence-based SAIS program, managing a $70 million budget. I also oversaw the mobilization of 14 large-scale vaccination services across the country.In addition to managing successful public health initiatives, I have operationalized an innovative equitable financial model aimed at increasing vaccination uptake. This model has successfully improved health inequalities and service outcomes.Furthermore, I have streamlined internal processes, resulting in a more efficient team and increased productivity by over 50%. As a result, I have been able to effectively review and analyze the effectiveness of public health services and recommend creative solutions to enhance long-term goals.

With a deep passion for public health and a commitment to excellence, I managed and ensured the success of a range of public health programs, including Section 7(a) NHS immunization and screening programs. I successfully managed payment to over 200 general medical practices for childhood vaccines, utilizing technology to streamline daily tasks and maintain open lines of communication. Additionally, I spearheaded the development of a cross-functional database that housed contractual information, enabling us to more effectively evaluate provider performance and ensure peak effectiveness of public health programs.My expertise and leadership were instrumental in many successful initiatives, including providing technical contract development expertise that was critical to the rollout of the regional Covid-19 vaccination. Furthermore, I was selected to negotiate over 120 secondary care service contracts with a budget of $40 million, showcasing my ability to manage complex projects and deliver successful outcomes.I took great pride in utilizing local intelligence and feedback to inform public health initiatives, submitting feedback that influenced the public health community and decreased the need for start-of-year action plans by 30%.

As a dedicated public health professional, I championed principles and practices that were implemented into government workstreams. In my role as a support staff member, I provided high-quality, consistent support to senior management, helping to ensure successful program implementation and delivery.Employing a data-driven model for grant fund allocation, I was able to analyze public health programs and generate innovative evaluation strategies, contributing to the overall effectiveness of our initiatives. Additionally, I led a team of (number of team members) members that successfully provided support to vulnerable community members throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.My contributions have had a significant impact on public health outcomes, including being an integral member of a team that intellectualized and implemented a $500,000 stop smoking initiative that achieved a 3% reduction in smoking rates in the first year of implementation.Furthermore, I oversaw contract performance worth over $1 million, demonstrating my ability to manage complex projects and ensure successful outcomes.

Northallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

In this position, I was responsible for developing and implementing innovative policies and procedures that advanced long- and short-range corporate goals across various public health programs. I maintained up-to-date knowledge of issues impacting public health, which allowed me to make informed decisions that improved program outcomes.Collaborating cross-functionally, I played an instrumental role in creating smoke-free policies for the Football Association. I also managed and oversaw the annual Director of Public Health Report, which was considered frontrunning in the industry.One of my most significant accomplishments was collaborating with a diverse team to advance sexual health frameworks throughout the country. I took complex evidence and translated it into practice, resulting in improved sexual health outcomes for the communities we serve.Another notable achievement was conceptualizing, developing, and realizing a framework for breastfeeding-friendly venues. This innovative approach markedly improved breastfeeding rates throughout the country and had a positive impact on maternal and infant health.Throughout my tenure in this position, I was committed to advancing public health initiatives and making a positive impact on the communities we served. My ability to collaborate with diverse teams and translate complex evidence into practice has led to improved health outcomes and made a significant impact on the public health industry.

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Served as a public health intern within the NHS in urgent care collaborating with medical professionals to gain an understanding and application of secondary care. Supported research and analysis for the hospital. • Collaborated and successfully built networks with hard to reach communities to collate data to inform a health needs assessment. • Lead the analysis and interpretation of large-scale survey and semi-structured interviews of qualitative data, using thematic analysis. • Concisely wrote reports for senior management to influence decisions on the walk-in center. • Lead and developed comprehensive report developing a framework for measuring physical activity levels on a city-wide population base.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

A city wide formal review of the health services in Sheffield using quantitative and qualitative data. Selected contributions: - Collaborated and successfully built networks with hard to reach communities allowing me to obtain health information to improve the accuracy of our service review report. - Lead the analysis and interpretation of 250+ surveys and semi-structured interviews of qualitative data, using thematic analysis. - Concisely wrote executive summaries for the weekly updates of the report for the rest of the team.

Chester, United Kingdom

Served as a public health intern within the departments for children and young people and substance misuse and alcohol contributing to the corporate strategies. • Supported senior management in producing a health needs assessment for substance misuse and alcohol. • Interpreted and presented complex statistical data on health inequalities to inform future priorities for Children and Young People. • Delivered health education sessions in deprived neighborhoods on obesity and physical activity in adolescents and children. • Planned and delivered focus groups in a local rehabilitation center for substance misuse and alcohol. • Successfully granted funding for sporting equipment with Derbyshire’s substance misuse rehabilitation center.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

I specialized with working with clients who wanted to improve overall wellbeing. Through effective communication and behaviour change strategies. A remunerable example was I helped a client lose 10% body fat in 12 weeks which improved her confidence.

Master Of Public Health (Mph), Public Health

Dissertation: What are the perceived barriers to physical activity participation in obese adults in the UK?: A narrative review Core.

Bsc Health Related Exercise And Fitness, Health And Wellness, General, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Course RepDissertation: The determinants of physical activity in college age students on a range of vocational.

Fdsc Health Related Exercise And Fintess, Public Health Education And Promotion, Pass

Two year foundation degree to allow access onto the BSc (HONS) Health Related Exercise and Fitness

Education record

Maths - C English - C (Language and literature) Science (BTEC) - PASS Physical education - C