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Portland, ME, US

Portland, Maine, United States

Program Coordinator for the Tobacco* Prevention and Lead Poisoning Prevention programs at Portland Public Health. In my day-to-day I manage grants, review budgets, communicate internally amongst staff, and communicate externally with community partners and residents who benefit from free public health information.My favorite aspects of this role include.

Portland, Maine Area

• As a prevention educator, I taught students and community members how to prevent and respond to sexual violence utilizing the Public Health Model. This objective was to reduce violence by altering social norms and.
• I delivered programming to 9,124 students (44 schools) throughout York & Cumberland Counties in the 2018-2019 school year.
• I developed curriculum and facilitated an 8-hour parent-focused education series twice a year. (8-12 parents per group)
• I researched and co-developed a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response Training to provide local schools in order to meet Maine’s Department of Education mandate requirements. (1-2 hours per session; audience size.
• I continued to deliver mandated trainings and advanced Training of the Trainers education. (2.5 hours per session; 12-50 faculty per session)

Portland, Maine Area

• As an advocate for SARSSM's 24/7 Crisis and Support Line, I provided support and guidance for survivors of sexual violence and concerned others. When supporting individuals in crisis, I demonstrated quick problem.
• Completed 40-hour "Help in Healing" advocate training
• Hundreds of hours of on-all shifts

Portland, Maine Area

• Work directly with youth who have an array of emotional and behavioral disorders
• Implement individual treatment plans aimed at developing the greatest degree of developmentally-appropriate, independent functioning with the intent of returning clients to their family setting
• Maintain safe and therapeutic environment and routines
• Participate in reflective practice and supervision
• Contribute to the management of the residence
• Pass medications as appropriate

• Assist customers, including the construction of custom assortments and knowledge of products.
• Handle cash register.
• Maintain positive and composed attitude in fast-paced environment.This is a 1-month seasonal position

Fredericton, New Brunswick

• Successfully troubleshoot computer questions and other technology-related issues for staff, faculty, and students.
• Provide AV support for various lectures and events held by the university. This requires the operation of lights, projectors, and sound systems.
• Overlook proper management of lab equipment.
• Manage telephone calls and delegate to various lab technicians based on the issue.
• Record each task and issue it into our filing system.

Fredericton, NB

• Positively represent the St. Thomas University campus with professionalism and respectable etiquette.
• Lead tours for prospective students and their families, capably answering any inquiries about the school and the surrounding city. Tours ranged from 2 to 10 members.
• Provide personal anecdotes to share with the tours, relating them to the interests of the student.

Fredericton, NB

• Competently answer questions regarding the English language (re: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation) and aid with examples in a program of 150 to 200 students.
• Independently run 4 grammar lab tutorials 4 days a week with approximately 12 students per class. Utilize technological aids and provide clear communication with students of lower comprehension levels on the.
• Design and execute events which incorporate both education and interest for the students of all ages.
• Collaborate with staff to promote the events and achieve maximum participation.
• Respect and enforce the strict technology and immersion rules.This is a summer position

Brisbane, Australia

• Patiently and flexibly work with vulnerable people of all ages, backgrounds, and needs.
• First response to answer phone calls, capably answer questions regarding the programs, and provide information to clients from a range of situations.
• Shadow and assist social workers on various aspects of working with clients, including intake, referral, and outreach.
• Help conduct the 500 Lives 500 Homes survey with voluntary clients, requiring clear communication and the ability to obtain trust.
• Compile lists of emergency relief information for the city of Brisbane and the surrounding area, making the available resources more accessible to clients.

Master'S Degree, Public Health

Graduate level course load included: -American Health Systems -Health Program Planning & Management -Health Literacy & Communication.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Criminology And English Literature

Activities and Societies: Research & Ideas Participant (2015); General Welcome Week leader, 2013; Vanier Hall Treasurer, 2012-2013; Vanier.

Grant Writing Certification Program

Study Abroad

Activities and Societies: McAuley Student Association • Studied at the Brisbane campus for 1 semester between February and June 2014. •.