Hardworking Health Educator & Advocate passionate about improving individual and community health through education and public awareness. Good teacher and relationship builder with excellent communication skills. Ready to offer 10+ years of related experience to a fast-paced position with a growing organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Spirit Health Educator
Division Of Indian Work
Minneapolis, MN
10.2020 - Current
Crisis Intervention Referrals Advocacy System Navigation
Funding Coordination
Community Outreach & Advocacy
Created a Family Spirit Healing Circle for community members
Taught health education classes for community members of public.
Helped the Family Spirit program improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids.
Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
Developed and improved continuing education programs and new employee training on specific health issues.
Managed applications, demographics and participant information of health education programs.
Maintained mailing lists and subscriptions to facilitate program functions.
Identified process improvements in day-to-day functioning of department.
Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
Gave public talks on importance of health education.
Peacemaking Sustainability Coordinator
Little Earth Residents Association
Minneapolis , MN
07.2020 - 01.2021
Developed sustainability project goals, objectives or strategies in collaboration with other professionals.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
Generated monthly grant writing activities reports and submitted documentation to director to promote funding program transparency.
Tracked in-process and previously submitted grant applications to obtain status updates.
Researched appropriate funding sources such as government programs and private foundations.
Prepared and submitted grant applications to solicit grant monies for organization.
Completed grant writing course, gaining practical experience to obtain knowledge of grant application policies and procedures.
Gained familiarity with organization's operational and financial challenges and opportunities to improve grant writing knowledge base.
Interacted with internal partners and obtained detailed information about organization's mission and goals to form solid foundation for grant applications.
Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts and contracts.
Secured $50,000 in grant money for the Peacemaking project.
Developed impactful grant applications to enhance organization's potential for funding awards.
Obtained pertinent organizational financial reports and other data to support grant applications and funding proposals.
Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Family Spirit Health Educator
SouthSide Family Nurturing Center
Minneapolis, MN
07.2019 - 10.2020
Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
Identified process improvements in day-to-day functioning of department.
Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
Helped programs improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids.
Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
Maintained mailing lists and subscriptions to facilitate program functions.
Legal Advocate - Little Earth
Domestic Abuse Project
Minneapolis, Minnesota
12.2019 - 07.2020
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Supported individuals with legal, physical or mental health concerns in dealing with routine needs and complex problems.
Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce legal petitions.
Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
Attended therapeutic educational group meetings.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of clients.
Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
Organized supporting documentation for individuals under evaluation and coordinated paperwork transfers to correct entities.
Onboarded and monitored program participants and guided each through entry-level stages.
Reached out to individuals via on call MPD referral during times of crisis.
Managed required paperwork to help individuals sign up for services.
Created professional and error-free business correspondence to communicate with prospective and currently enrolled participants.
Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
Coordinated referrals and direct support for dometic violence clients.
Educated participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
Detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive recordkeeping.
Collaborated on program operations and relayed participant feedback for improvements.
Community Advocate
White Earth
Ogema, MN
08.2017 - 02.2018
Detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive recordkeeping.
Coordinated referrals and direct support for clients.
Collaborated on program operations and relayed participant feedback for improvements.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Supported individuals with legal, physical or mental health concerns in dealing with routine needs and complex problems.
Organized supporting documentation for individuals under evaluation and coordinated paperwork transfers to correct staff members.
Onboarded and monitored program participants and guided each through entry-level stages.
Head Teacher & Family Worker
Southside Family Nurturing Center
Minneapolis, MN.
10.2016 - 07.2017
Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of students & families.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Adhered to strict safety measures.
Promoted family comfort during challenging times to enhance healing.
Delivered high level of quality service to diverse populations.
Conducted weekly/biweekly home visits to assess conditions.
Maintained current assessments of families and children.
Helped to educate parents and assisted with educational planning and decision making for children.
Assisted with crisis intervention services by performing emergency assessments as needed.
Made recommendations and referrals to aid clients in locating proper therapeutic services.
Maintained records of client care by documenting visits and interviews and preparing reports of evaluations and observations.
Engaged families and clients in skill-building activities to enhance family dynamics and client's quality of life.
Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles.
Visited over 12 homes per week to inspect independent living situations, home safety, proper hygiene and vocational opportunities.
Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs.
Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
Collaborated on program operations and relayed participant feedback for improvements.
Compiled socioeconomic data for specific program eligibility determinations and large-scale research purposes.
Service Training Manager
Common Roots Catering
Minneapolis, MN
04.2014 - 08.2015
Design and construct current staff break room Working with customers to create event plan
Implementation of event plan in coordination with a number local venues.
Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules and training assessments to upper management.
Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
Directed training programs and development paths for managers and supervisors.
Created in-depth training manual for all employees.
Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 50 employees.
Education
BA - English
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
12.2006
No Degree - Holistic Health & Clinical Social Work
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
Skills
Presentation skills
Interventions understanding
Program support
Research abilities
Health education classes
Prevention strategies
Community outreach
Excellent Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Self-Motivated
Written Communication
Certification
Certified Family Spirit Health Educator, John Hopkins University Center for American Indian Health
Certified Reiki Master
Healing Touch Level 4
Zumba Instructor
Domestic Violence Advocate
Sexual Assault Advocate
SCOUT Peacemaker
Licensed in Life, Accident and Auto Insurance
Timeline
Family Spirit Health Educator
Division Of Indian Work
10.2020 - Current
Peacemaking Sustainability Coordinator
Little Earth Residents Association
07.2020 - 01.2021
Legal Advocate - Little Earth
Domestic Abuse Project
12.2019 - 07.2020
Family Spirit Health Educator
SouthSide Family Nurturing Center
07.2019 - 10.2020
Community Advocate
White Earth
08.2017 - 02.2018
Head Teacher & Family Worker
Southside Family Nurturing Center
10.2016 - 07.2017
Service Training Manager
Common Roots Catering
04.2014 - 08.2015
BA - English
St. Catherine University
No Degree - Holistic Health & Clinical Social Work
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