Candice McAleavey
Fresno,CA
Summary
Dedicated health education professional eager to leverage strong understanding of health promotion and public health principles, theories and best practices. Skilled in creating educational materials and delivering presentations with sharp eye for detail. Strong background in health promotion, community outreach, and program development with commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing health disparities. Personable with strong work ethic, leadership skills, and the ability to build positive relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Health Educator
Kaiser Permanente
08.2015 - 07.2023
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Developed and distributed health education materials to increase awareness and understanding.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles and prevent chronic diseases through online classes and health education materials.
- Gave public talks on importance of various health topics and disease prevention.
- Developed and implemented health education strategies to reach target audiences.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education services to clients.
- Educated and trained healthcare providers on health education practices for patients.
- Managed team schedules, department projects and online classes.
- Educated patients on proper use of health apps and online tools.
- Through my leadership, the Fresno Service Area saw an annual increase in intimate partner violence identification rates by physicians and mental health follow-ups by mental health clinicians.
- Gave interviews and food demonstrations for local TV stations.
Nutrition Education Coordinator
Central California Community Food Bank
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Provided nutrition education and cooking demonstrations in the community, focusing on low-income areas.
- Preceptor for the Dietetic Internship for CSUF and WIC.
- Presentation of various Public Health and Nutritional topics throughout Fresno County.
- Managed the USDA grant that funded the program.
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial documents.
- Advised food bank customers on available services and resources to maximize use.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Kept documentation updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Increased nutrition education services by 50%.
- Provided a food demonstration and interview for a local PBS tv show.
After School Program Coordinator
Hart Ransom Elementary School
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Managed ACES grant compliance of these components: Academic, Enrichment, and Physical Activity daily.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and energize student participation.
- Experience directing and managing program operations of the after-school program for grades K-8, including attendance, enrollment, program activities and supervision of staff.
- Exhibited ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Kept program in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Trained staff on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Received the coordinator of the year award in 2012 from The Stanislaus County of Education.
Education
Masters Degree - Health Administration/Health Education
University of Phoenix - Online
Modesto, CA2012
Bachelors Degree - Kinesiology
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA2006
Skills
- Expertise in Health Issues
- Public Health Education
- Prevention Programs
- Resource Advocacy
- Create Educational Materials
- Social Skills
- Health Promotion
- Train Employees
- Activity Organization
- Office Operations
- Conducting Meetings
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- Staff Supervision
- Customer Interaction
- Administrative Support
Certification
- 40-Hour Domestic Violence Counselor Training, Marjaree Mason Center - 2017
Timeline
Senior Health Educator
Kaiser Permanente
08.2015 - 07.2023
Nutrition Education Coordinator
Central California Community Food Bank
04.2013 - 08.2015
After School Program Coordinator
Hart Ransom Elementary School
01.2008 - 01.2013
Masters Degree - Health Administration/Health Education
University of Phoenix - Online
Bachelors Degree - Kinesiology
California State University - Fresno
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