Carmen Ortiz Machuca
Pittsboro,NC
Summary
Compassionate community and social service health facilitator with background in developing and implementing programs that serve diverse populations. Skilled in health prevention, health management, and program development to address socioeconomic issues. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with community members and stakeholders leading to enhanced support networks and improved outcomes for community members. Have made contributions along health facilitators through innovative problem-solving and commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
KidScope
09.2019 - 06.2024
- Responsible for the supervision and learning experience of children while their parents attend parent education sessions
- Engage in educational activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development. Encouraging positive behavior, using redirection strategies to address challenging behaviors
Health Coach Navigator
Fresh Start Program at East Carolina University
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Recruited and enrolled Hispanic individuals with pre-diabetes and diabetes in communities of Eastern NC
- Offer educational materials about nutrition and physical activity, along with personalized 1:1 health counseling to achieve a healthier lifestyle
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Showcase cutlery through direct sales or referral marketing to promote and sell products
- Generate market leads, provide amicable customer service, and collaborate with staff
- Conduct market research, identifying target audience as well as company competitors
Secretary and Board Member
Latino Student Union, East Carolina University
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Record-keeping and correspondence, ensuring meetings are well-documented and communications are handled efficiently
- Promote inclusiveness, strengthen the Latino community, and spread cultural awareness at ECU. Organize networking events, allowing work, volunteer, and academic opportunities
General Volunteer
Association Casa El Salvador of North Carolina
05.2017 - Current
- planning events and fundraisers, connecting Salvadorans with social, economic, and career opportunities
- Worked alongside Salvadoran Consulate officials processing passports, power of attorney forms, and national identification applications
- Occasional mail service
Spanish Liaison and Program Delivery
Fresh Start Program, Eastern NC
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Attend group classes to serve as a translator for Spanish-speaking patients
- Support patients by filling out documents and collecting surveys needed for data collection
- Translating and creating documents from English to Spanish
- Prepare recipes and cook nutritional foods before group class delivery, catering to patients
- Set up classroom with models showcasing serving sizes for macronutrients
- Encourage a safe and comfortable environment
Medical Food Pantry Volunteer
ECU Health Medical Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Promote healthier eating habits by providing handouts with alternatives to meet their diet accordingly
- Organize dietary bags with low-sodium, low-carbohydrate, or maintain weight to reach their nutritional goals
- Answer phone calls and assist walk-in patients
Medical Interpreter
St. Thomas More Church
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Served as a liaison between medical personnel and family members with language barriers
- Assisted Hispanic patients in filling out health forms
- Organize health fairs to provide screening services, emotional support groups, and social networking
- Care-taking of children when needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Pre-Health Profession
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2024
High School Diploma -
Carrboro High School
Carrboro, NC05.2020
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Conversational in French
- Proficient in editing software like Lightroom and Photoshop
- Microsoft 365
- North Carolina Driver's License
- CITI Training in Human Research
- Fitness & Health Coach
- First Aid CPR AED Certified
Affiliations
- Passionate about health, fitness and nutrition
- Lacto-vegetarian
- Content Creation
- Health and Fitness education
Certification
Topic: Analysis of Greek Life and its Impact on Social, Physical, and Emotional Health Among U.S. College Students
Timeline
Secretary and Board Member
Latino Student Union, East Carolina University
07.2023 - 05.2024
Health Coach Navigator
Fresh Start Program at East Carolina University
11.2022 - 05.2024
Spanish Liaison and Program Delivery
Fresh Start Program, Eastern NC
11.2022 - 05.2024
Medical Food Pantry Volunteer
ECU Health Medical Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing
10.2020 - 01.2021
Childcare Provider
KidScope
09.2019 - 06.2024
Medical Interpreter
St. Thomas More Church
10.2017 - 05.2020
General Volunteer
Association Casa El Salvador of North Carolina
05.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Pre-Health Profession
East Carolina University
High School Diploma -
Carrboro High School
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