Antoinette Watkins is a driven nutrition and diabetes professional with a broad range of experience in non-profit development, program & project management, health ambassadorship, wellness counseling, and patient education.
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Antoinette Watkins
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
The Diabaddie Organization
Business Founder
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Founder of a registered 501(c)3
- Fundraise for Children to attend Diabetes Camps nationally
- Created strategies and campaigns for Diabetes awareness
- Develop a support community for minorities and adolescents with T1D.
- Successfully fundraised over $5000 virtually and $1000 through in-person events
- Mentored 2-3 college students in their management with T1D.
- Experienced chief executive officer with knowledge of business strategy, revenue growth, and change management.
- Implements an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking approach to philanthropy and health science programming for diabetes.
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, MD
Diabetes Navigator Researcher
12.2023 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Provided diabetes education to 56 patients across five locations, distributing toolkit materials and facilitating the use of five insulin pumps and six continuous glucose monitors.
- Coordinated 224 patient communications via MyChart, phone, email, and text, ensuring timely follow-ups and streamlined scheduling through an independently developed booking system.
- Collaborated with 65 healthcare professionals to address patient needs, optimize diabetes technology, and support family accommodations.
- Completed 15 hours of EPIC training, 13 institutional IRB modules, and extensive protocol reviews to enhance patient care delivery.
- Participated in 95 team meetings (4 weekly) and implemented daily task updates to improve communication and efficiency.
- Shadowed 11 physicians, integrating best practices across five clinical sites.
Chris Dudley Foundation: NBAVernonia, OR
Nutrition Specialist
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Dietary supervision during an overnight camp
- Developed Macronutrients and Nutritional data for 25 Meals
- Spearheaded nutritional initiatives for an annual 1-week summer program, including a 3-week preparatory training phase.
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional data analysis to inform personalized patient treatment and care plans.
- Collaborated with the supervision of an endocrinologist to assess and optimize medical charts.
- Managed and customized 75 individualized meal plans for athletes participating in the diabetes camp.
Office of Residence Life, MSUBaltimore, MD
Administrative Assistant Intern
06.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Administrative Support to the Dean: provide clerical assistance to organize daily 9-5 operations.
- Team Management: Supervised up to 10 individuals to enhance fostering a collaborative environment between 5 departments.
- Communication: Verified and responded to 50 voicemails and 200+ emails daily.
- Filing systems: Maintained the filing of 100 confidential documents weekly and documented 30 time cards.
- Inventory and Supplies: Proactively assessed office stock levels, anticipating monthly needs, evaluated new products, and expedited orders.
- Executive Team Support: Organized administrative support to the executive team of 5 and organized biweekly meetings, and scheduled monthly review meetings.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Expertly trained in upholding and supplying confidentiality agreements to institutions and other entities.
YMCAMiami, FL
Youth & Sports Program Director
08.2017 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Managed 2 Key Largo District schools
- Supervised 50 children daily
- Conducted up to 5 team members
- Implemented 5 group procedures for children ages 5–14 years old.
- Developed 3 fundraising campaign opportunities to support program initiatives.
- Accounted for $10k in grants
Publix PharmacyPetersburg, VA
Pharmacy Technician
09.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Medication Inventory Management: Maintained a daily inventory of 300 medications, ensuring accurate tracking and timely replenishment.
- Data Entry and Patient Billing: Conducted daily data entry for 50 patient profiles and billing information.
- HIPAA Compliance: Professionally trained in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), ensuring strict adherence to privacy and security standards in healthcare operations.
- Healthcare Customer Service: Accumulated 1 year of experience as a healthcare customer service representative, addressing over 500 patient inquiries and concerns.
- Data Documentation: Filed electronic and manual data documentation on a weekly basis.
Petersburg City Public SchoolsPetersburg, VA
Clinical Nurse Assistant
10.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Medication Administration and Health Education: Administered medications for 10 students in adherence to verified prescriptions and health protocols.
- Student Management: Supervised health needs of 200 elementary and middle school students (ages 5-14).
- COVID-19 Mitigation and Contact Tracing: Implemented a COVID-19 mitigation system, overseeing contact tracing for over 30 classrooms.
- Special Needs Support: Provided intricate care for 10 individual students with special needs, addressing their unique health requirements.
- Collaborative Teamwork: Worked in partnership with 8 nurses within the school district to a coordinate analogous systems of healthcare management for students & teachers .
- Individualized Health Management: Conducted personalized 1-on-1 meetings with students parents to address health concerns and provide guidance on care management.
Education
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL
Bachelor of Arts And Science from Human Health & Education
05.2023
University Overview
- 3.0 GPA
- Dean's List
- $20k Johnson Scholarship Recipient
- Participated in National Student Exchange
Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, VA
National Student Exchange Internship from Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
05.2022
University Overview
- Principles of Biology 1 & 2
- Principles of Genetics
- General Chemistry 1
- Life Cycle Nutrition
- Meal Management
Skills
- Prescription Filling
- Problem-solving skills
- HIPAA
- Healthcare regulations
Timeline
Diabetes Navigator Researcher
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
12.2023 - 12.2024
Administrative Assistant Intern
Office of Residence Life, MSU
06.2023 - 10.2023
Nutrition Specialist
Chris Dudley Foundation: NBA
05.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse Assistant
Petersburg City Public Schools
10.2021 - 08.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Publix Pharmacy
09.2021 - 07.2022
Business Founder
The Diabaddie Organization
08.2019 - Current
Youth & Sports Program Director
YMCA
08.2017 - 05.2023
Florida International University
Bachelor of Arts And Science from Human Health & Education
Virginia State University
National Student Exchange Internship from Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Kaiser Permanenete -Atlanta, GA: Advisory Board | November 2021 - Present
- Board Engagement: Monthly attendance at board meetings to contribute insights and stay informed on organizational matters.
- Agenda Review: Review meeting agendas for focused board discussions.
- Survey Participation: Participate in surveys to gather valuable data and contribute to organizational assessments.
- Data Analysis and Review: Conduct thorough data analysis and reviews, and providing informed recommendations.
- Social Perspective and Patient Feedback :Offering social perspective and provide feedback to enhance care for minority patients with Type 1 Diabetes, emphasizing a patient-centered approach.
Metropolitan Business League-Richmond, Virginia: Advisory Board | January 2021 - Present
- Strategic Decision-Making: Develop organizational strategies with an understanding of business objectives and long-term goals.
- Policy Development and Program Guidance: Contributed to the formulation of new business policies, providing valuable insights into effective operational practices.
Black Sports Business Symposium: ESPN sponsored - Atlanta, GA | June 2022 & June 2023
- Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Scholar: Academic distinctive invitation to attend an annual Black professionals and students seminar for the sports business industry.
HBCU Battle of the Brains: NFL sponsored - Austin, Texas | March 2022
- Academic Achievement Recognition: Invitation to 3 day workshop experience.
- Social Engineering Training: Received training in social engineering, cybersecurity skills, and expertise in human-focused threat detection.
- Computer Science Workshop Participation: Engaged in a comprehensive computer science workshop to gain practical experience in new developed technology.
- Sports Analytics Training: Introduced to a strong foundation in data analysis and its applications within the sports industry.
- Business Development: Participated in hands-on practice of refining skills in strategy, market analysis, and building effective client relationships.
Diabetes Research Panelist: Diversity in Diabetes 501c3 Dallas, TX | December 2021
- Advocation for Type 1 Diabetes Education: Spoke to 50 individuals on the significance of children's participation in diabetes camps and the financial ability to attendance for minority patients.
- Collaboration with Healthcare Stakeholders: Discussed Collaborated with pharmaceutical companies about the importance of fostering partnerships to support diabetes education.
References
References
References available upon request.