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Alexis Mers

Statesboro,GA

Summary

Strategic and mission-driven public health professional with over 8 years of experience in program coordination, stakeholder engagement, community outreach, and nonprofit leadership. Proven ability to lead health equity initiatives, implement innovative solutions, and foster inclusive environments. Adept at cross-sector collaboration and driving systemic change for underserved populations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advisory Board Member

One Boro Commission
Statesboro, GA
09.2024 - Current
  • Contributes to advancing the Commission's mission of promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity within the Statesboro community
  • Collaborates with community leaders to foster innovation and public policy based on democratic principles, ensuring all citizens' voices are heard and valued
  • Works to enhance communication and collaboration across diverse perspectives to improve the overall experience for residents of Statesboro
  • Supports the creation of inclusive opportunities and connections across the community, prioritizing respect and the elimination of discrimination and harassment in alignment with federal, state, and local laws
  • Plays a key role in advocating for policies and initiatives that cultivate an environment where all individuals feel safe, respected, and empowered

Online English Tutor

Freelance
Remote
01.2024 - Current
  • Developing and implementing interactive lesson plans to engage students and ensure comprehension of topics
  • Utilizing a variety of teaching methods to ensure students of all learning styles were successful
  • Assisting students with developing and refining their skills in a variety of computer programs

Enrollment Coordinator

FELT
Remote
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Maintained an organized database of student records, updating information as needed and ensuring data integrity
  • Followed up with leads generated through marketing campaigns or referrals to provide personalized assistance throughout the enrollment process
  • Assisted students with the application process, ensuring all necessary documents were submitted accurately and on time

English Teacher

Triam Udom Suska Samut Prakan
Samut Prakan
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Drove significant advancements in English language proficiency for Thai high school students, equipping them with enhanced reading, writing, speaking, and listening capabilities
  • Assessed student progress through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments and provided constructive feedback
  • Created a positive learning environment that promotes active participation, critical thinking, and creativity
  • Implemented a variety of teaching methods, diverse materials, and technology to engage students and enhance their learning
  • Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to support student learning and maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress

Training and Capacity Building Coordinator

Black AIDS Institute
Atlanta, GA
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Coordinated the BAI Learning, Empowerment, and Development (LEAD) Program
  • Assisted the TCB Sr
  • Manager in program implementation efforts, including facilitating the production of training module content, interviewing and performing qualitative research, tracking school and student progress throughout the LEAD process, and tracking program progress across deliverables
  • Assisted the TCB Sr
  • Manager in engaging LEAD partners and participants, including: drafting monthly funder monitoring reports, drafting quarterly informational newsletters, and scheduling regular partner, funder, and participant meetings
  • Maintained updated LEAD student alumni contact information and coordinated Broad Information Dissemination for the AAHU Team
  • Also ensured the African American University (AAHU) webpage and its subpages were updated regularly
  • Tracked metrics for AAHU-related events, webpages, advertisements, and social media
  • Developed and implemented program marketing strategies to increase awareness and participation

Executive Assistant/Vaccine Administrator

Vax21 Llc
Atlanta, GA
12.2020 - 01.2022
  • Exceeded expectations by meticulously following established protocols for vaccine administration, ensuring precision and efficiency in healthcare delivery
  • This included appropriate patient identification, registration, preparation, and administration
  • Post-clinic reporting and recording of vaccinations administered, including reporting data into Popularis Health Technologies EMR system
  • Championed the successful launch of new vaccine sites, expanding the impact of healthcare accessibility within marginalized communities
  • Coordinated the logistics for vaccine distribution to 15 clinics, managing correspondence with pharmaceutical administrators and ensuring a seamless delivery schedule that contributed to a 25% increase in community immunization rates
  • Educated patients on medication instructions, post-treatment care, and preventive measures

Administrative Coordinator II

Department of Health and Human Services
Atlanta, GA
05.2018 - 09.2019
  • Company Overview: Fulton County Government
  • Provided administrative/secretarial support to the HIV Health Services Planning Council staff, executive leaders, committees, volunteers, or other meetings, which included preparing meeting agendas, packets, and related documentation
  • Conducted an extensive needs assessment survey for consumers of Ryan White services
  • Maintained calendars and scheduled meetings, appointments, interviews, and other activities
  • Assisted with grant reports and prepared for dissemination to the Financial Allocation committee
  • Coordinated travel arrangements, accommodations, conference registrations, or related plans for department staff
  • Verified and informed clients of core and support services based on eligibility through screening processes
  • Assisted and executed the resource guide, mobile application, and vendor participation for the 2018 Atlanta Area Outreach Initiative (AAOI)
  • Fulton County Government

Program Associate

National Minority AIDS Council(NMAC)
Washington, DC
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Provided logistical support for the Conferences Division, Treatment Division, and the Leadership Pipeline, respectively
  • Drafted correspondence for scholarship recipients and coordinated travel, hotel lodging, and volunteer efforts
  • Acted as the main point of contact for the Youth Initiative program, and graded scholarship applications for the Youth Initiative, and Aging scholarships
  • Maintained department webpage, social media, and Conference Application; uploaded pictures, schedules, brochures, and other events and information
  • Acted as Volunteer Coordinator for 2017 USCA
  • Provided administrative support by managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements for program managers

Program Coordinator

Department of Health
Washington, DC
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Performed program implementation efforts to support the Ryan White Planning Council and its committee for the HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis STD Tuberculosis Administration (HAHSTA) to include:
  • Applied broad and extensive technical procedures to support managers and high-level specialists
  • Researched information that provided supportive materials to be used for special reports and briefings
  • Prepared, reviewed and verified all relevant records and minutes in collaboration with the PC Chair and Community Chair, grantees, and contractors
  • Worked as a Condom Distribution Specialist before being promoted to Program Specialist
  • Developed and maintained program documentation, including reports, schedules, and status updates
  • Established and maintained relationships with program partners, vendors, and external stakeholders
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration among program team members, ensuring efficient project delivery

Youth Counselor

The Ali Forney Center
New York, NY
09.2013 - 11.2014
  • Established trusting relationships with residents by actively listening to their concerns/needs while maintaining professional boundaries
  • Assisted in the development of life skills training programs focused on independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking, job readiness, etc
  • Participated in regular staff meetings and trainings to enhance knowledge of best practices in youth counseling and trauma-informed care
  • Implemented behavior management techniques based on positive reinforcement strategies to encourage pro-social behaviors among residents
  • Maintained accurate documentation of residents' progress
  • Provided direct care and supervision to a diverse group of residential youth, ensuring their safety and well-being

Education

M.P.H - Public Health

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL
01-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05.2011

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Event coordination
  • Adobe Acrobat proficiency
  • Public health knowledge
  • Client relations and support
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Time management skills
  • Leadership abilities
  • Data collection techniques
  • Interviewing skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Travel coordination expertise
  • Project management methodologies
  • Medical terminology understanding
  • Teaching experience
  • Program implementation strategies
  • Curriculum development expertise
  • Administrative coordination skills
  • Stakeholder engagement strategies
  • Urban development knowledge
  • Document management systems proficiency
  • Case management techniques
  • Public speaking skills
  • Database management proficiency
  • Qualitative research methods
  • Program development expertise
  • Basic HTML knowledge
  • Front-end development basics

Certification

  • Microsoft Office Specialist, 02/01/18, Present
  • MOS-Microsoft Word Expert
  • Adobe Certified Associate, 05/01/18, Present
  • ESL Certification, 07/01/22, Present
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, 06/01/16, Present
  • Crisis and Intervention Counseling Certificate, 11/01/22, Present
  • 420-Harm Reduction, 03/01/15, Present
  • 151- Trauma Informed Care

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Advisory Board Member

One Boro Commission
09.2024 - Current

Enrollment Coordinator

FELT
04.2024 - 10.2024

Online English Tutor

Freelance
01.2024 - Current

English Teacher

Triam Udom Suska Samut Prakan
05.2023 - 01.2024

Training and Capacity Building Coordinator

Black AIDS Institute
03.2022 - 04.2023

Executive Assistant/Vaccine Administrator

Vax21 Llc
12.2020 - 01.2022

Administrative Coordinator II

Department of Health and Human Services
05.2018 - 09.2019

Program Associate

National Minority AIDS Council(NMAC)
02.2017 - 02.2018

Program Coordinator

Department of Health
01.2015 - 01.2017

Youth Counselor

The Ali Forney Center
09.2013 - 11.2014

M.P.H - Public Health

Benedictine University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Virginia Commonwealth University

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