Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Software
Certification
Interests
CDC WONDER PUBLIC HEALTH 101
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Althea Walters

Public Health Advisor
New York,NY

Summary

Progressive Health Education Specialist with experience helping families and individuals lead healthy lives. Monitored and evaluated programs that teach healthy lifestyle choices. Dedicated global health/public service professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Alliance Maintenance & Services
Manhattan, NY
05.2022 - Current

Attended orientation

Placement and duty station, indeterminate

Janitorial Worker

Collins Building Services Inc.
Manhattan, New York
04.2022 - 04.2022
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
  • Wiped light switches, switch plates, door knobs, door frames and door jambs.
  • Removed spots from glass doors, mirrors and windows by spraying cleaner and wiping.

Classified

CDC Foundation
Atlanta, GA
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
  • Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory parameters in complex projects with overlapping policies.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Provided fiduciary oversight to remain within budget constraints, recommending project adjustments where necessary.
  • Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.

NYC Vaccine P.O.D Employee

New York City Health Dept
Staten Island, NY
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
  • Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
  • Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
  • Managed applications, demographics and participant information of health education programs.
  • Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.

Gas Station Associate

Bj's Wholesale Club
Westborough , MA
07.2021 - 07.2021
  • Trained to give assistance to Bj's Club Member
  • Check customer identification for alcohol, cigarette
  • Built trustful relationships with customers
  • Maintained clean and orderly work station.

Confidential

Integrated Resources, Inc, IRI
Edison, NJ
07.2021 - 07.2021
  • Trained in medical terminology in [Language] to improve communication and care for non-native English speaking patients.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.

Enumerator

US Department Of Commerce
Queens, NY
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Brought relevant language skills and cultural familiarity to successfully access neighborhood residents.
  • Communicated with Census takers via phone to answer questions and expedite process.
  • Visited assigned neighborhoods and knocked on doors to encourage participation in Census.
  • Attended team meetings to develop job knowledge.
  • Served as last line of defense to obtain accurate count for federal funding and fair political representation.
  • Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of Census, ask questions and record answers.
  • Leveraged smartphones to record information.
  • Performed field staff duties critical to completing accurate count in hard-to-reach communities.
  • Met with supervisor to review procedures, report issues or concerns and receive instructions.
  • Explained questions in better detail for interviewees to allow truthful answers.
  • Delivered information from script regarding surveys for on-demand phone project assignment.
  • Completed surveys by rechecking contact information before ending each call.
  • Obtained updated contact information from all subjects and verified data for accuracy.
  • Observed participants and recorded results.
  • Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.

Pantry Aide

Vizient
Manhattan, NY
03.2020 - 03.2020
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
  • Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
  • Lifted and carried heavy materials.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Adhered to procedures in preparing food items.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • FIFO adherence maintained

Community Health Worker

Interim Home Health Care
White Plains, NY
08.2016 - 03.2019
  • Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
  • Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
  • Planned, assigned and directed work, as well as evaluated employee performance.
  • Obtained demographic, insurance and financial information from community members to offer thorough and personalized assistance.
  • Acted as resource for field staff, referral sources, physicians, patients and families for clinical issues and concerns.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Managed operations and staffing to meet key performance indicators for patient and customer satisfaction and quality care.
  • Guided staff in documentation processes required for clinical outcomes.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Consistently met demands of clients by providing sufficient numbers of direct care providers.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.

School Crossing Guard

New York City Police Department - 5th Precinct
Manhattan, NY
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Instructed children to safely cross streets using crosswalk and watching traffic lights.
  • Used signs, hand signals and flags to control car and foot traffic conditions.
  • Discouraged children from behaving unsafely near traffic to reduce injuries and accidents.
  • Reported on-campus vehicle infractions to public safety administration.
  • Interrupted traffic to allow students, parents and other pedestrians to safely cross streets.
  • Protected safety of students by identifying potential conflicts and working collaboratively with community resource networks to diffuse situations.
  • Withstood adverse environmental conditions.
  • Developed key relationships with both adults and children through effective communication and purposeful engagement.
  • Monitored traffic flow to identify safe crossing gaps.
  • Reported reckless motorists or anyone creating unsafe situations for students to constabularies
  • Controlled drivers' speed, movement and routes with hand signals and signs.
  • Escorted pedestrians and young children across streets near school.
  • Guided or controlled vehicular or pedestrian traffic at street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
  • Identified unsafe drivers and documented vehicle information for authorities.
  • Worked with superiors to develop optimal traffic routing and control plans for each site.
  • Educated pedestrians about crossing rules and road safety.

Home Health Aide

Oyster Bay Manor
Oyster Bay, NY
10.2015 - 11.2015
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.

Visual Merchandiser

Hallmark
Kansas City, MO
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Educated staff about coordinating clothing racks and related displays to boost effectiveness of promotions.
  • Presented store update suggestions and layouts to management and stakeholders.
  • Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
  • Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
  • Arranged consistent shelves, bins and racks at [Number] locations by following established planograms.

Home Health Care Aide

Visiting Nurse Services Of New York
Manhattan, NY
11.2011 - 12.2011
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.

Education

Master of Science - Remote Or Correspondence Format

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2015 - 03.2016

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Monroe College
The Bronx, NY
01.2008 - 08.2012

Skills

    Commercial equipment operations

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Accomplishments

  • Achieved Flat line of COVID 19 infections by introducing behavioral for project completion tasks.

Affiliations

American Public Health Association

American Public Health Laboratories

Software

Advanced computerised interface user\

Certification

CPR /BLS AED - American Heart Association

Interests

Epidemiological Data Analysis for Public Health Response and Pandemic Surveillance

CDC WONDER PUBLIC HEALTH 101

The public health 101 course provides an introduction to public health practice and covers the sciences essential to public health practice. The fundamental scientific components span topics in epidemiology., public health informatics, and surveillance, health economics, public health laboratory science and related fields. This series is designed for: Public health professionals who have not had formal training in a particular core area or who would like a refresher, persons new to public health, public health educators and instructors, persons interested in pursuing public health careers. Materials are offered in different formats for use by learners and instructors.

Timeline

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Alliance Maintenance & Services
05.2022 - Current

Janitorial Worker

Collins Building Services Inc.
04.2022 - 04.2022

Classified

CDC Foundation
11.2021 - 12.2021

Gas Station Associate

Bj's Wholesale Club
07.2021 - 07.2021

Confidential

Integrated Resources, Inc, IRI
07.2021 - 07.2021

NYC Vaccine P.O.D Employee

New York City Health Dept
04.2021 - 10.2021

Enumerator

US Department Of Commerce
07.2020 - 10.2020

Pantry Aide

Vizient
03.2020 - 03.2020

School Crossing Guard

New York City Police Department - 5th Precinct
09.2017 - 12.2017

Community Health Worker

Interim Home Health Care
08.2016 - 03.2019

Home Health Aide

Oyster Bay Manor
10.2015 - 11.2015

Master of Science - Remote Or Correspondence Format

Capella University
01.2015 - 03.2016

Home Health Care Aide

Visiting Nurse Services Of New York
11.2011 - 12.2011

Visual Merchandiser

Hallmark
06.2011 - 06.2012

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Monroe College
01.2008 - 08.2012

CPR /BLS AED - American Heart Association

Althea WaltersPublic Health Advisor