Amanda Secchiutti
Summary
Dependable professional with interdisciplinary experience and proven ability to manage, develop, and implement public health programs, specifically harm reduction initiatives. Additional experience includes the comprehensive care and care management of complex cases, and related staff training and supervision, with additional experience in Philadelphia's Department of Public Health engaged in the coordination of policy initiatives relating to infectious disease prevention and containment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Implementation Coordinator
Philadelphia Department Of Public Health
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted staff trainings regarding the application and implementation of COVID-19 mandates throughout various programs.
- Helped solve policy challenges through innovative, accurate, timely and high-quality research.
- Developed recommendations through collecting and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data.
- Reviewed literature and technical reports to uncover key policy information.
- Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
- Reviewed legislative and regulatory documents, analyzed implications and shared findings.
Grants Manager and Program Assistant
The Everywhere Project
07.2022 - Current
- Established goals and procedures for requesting funding, funds management and disbursement.
- Determined target demographics and devised strategic marketing initiatives to reach target audiences.
- Promoted program to funders through direct appeals and special publications or online appeals.
- Wrote funding requests and grant applications to obtain additional funds for operating needs.
- Assigned work to fundraising staff and monitored performance to meet targets.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts and contracts.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
Grants Consultant
AIDS Support Group Of Cape Cod
06.2023 - Current
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts and contracts.
- Researched appropriate funding sources such as government programs and private foundations.
- Tracked in-process and previously submitted grant applications to obtain status updates.
- Interacted with internal partners and obtained detailed information about organization's mission and goals to form solid foundation for grant applications.
- Developed impactful grant applications to enhance organization's potential for funding awards.
- Designed annual grant award strategy as key component of organizational funding initiatives.
- Generated monthly grant writing activities reports and submitted documentation to director to promote funding program transparency.
Clinical Staff Trainer and Medical Assistant
Inspira Health Network
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
- Developed effective training plans based on department needs and objectives.
- Developed individualized training plans to achieve staff readiness.
- Tracked attendance and evaluated progress for assigned trainees.
- Implemented diverse instructional methods, optimizing trainee engagement.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Inspira Health Network
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Education
Master of Public Health - Global Health
Drexel University
Philadelphia03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Community Health And Prevention
Rowan University
Glassboro12.2020
Skills
- Best Practices Implementation
- Timeline Development & Performance Tracking
- Staff Management & Assessments
- Public Health Policy Analysis & Evaluation
- Harm Reduction Subject Matter Expert
- Social Justice Advocacy
- Analysis of Data and Research Findings relating to Public Health Issues
- Grant Writing & Management
- Community Outreach
- Training Coordination & Program Support
- Public Health Program Development
Timeline
Grants Consultant
AIDS Support Group Of Cape Cod
06.2023 - Current
Policy Implementation Coordinator
Philadelphia Department Of Public Health
11.2022 - Current
Grants Manager and Program Assistant
The Everywhere Project
07.2022 - Current
Clinical Staff Trainer and Medical Assistant
Inspira Health Network
01.2019 - 11.2021
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Inspira Health Network
01.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Public Health - Global Health
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Community Health And Prevention
Rowan University