Charles Saseun
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Innovative manager with extensive experience in community building and engagement. Proven track record in problem-solving and a strong understanding of policies and procedures. Skilled in assessing complex spatial analysis and managing critical projects to successful completion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Data and Impact Analytics
Food Forward
North Hollywood, California
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Engineered and supervised data dashboard systems, reports, and visualizations to track produce donation metrics for staff, senior leadership, and board of directors.
- Directed organization-wide data pipelines to guarantee efficient processing of complete data requests across departments.
- Oversaw and refined monthly metrics dashboard.
- Managed complex problems tied to acquiring, analyzing, and sharing significant datasets.
- Evaluated food recovery intake and agency distribution data to pinpoint trends and service gaps, geospatially, via ArcGIS Online.
- Conducted weekly meetings with outside consultants to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Established innovative processes for gathering and maintaining data from diverse software programs utilized by Food Forward and external agencies.
- Aggregated and assessed partner agency questionnaire data, producing data visualizations through ArcGIS Survey123.
- Developed foundational food insecurity map identifying most disadvantaged census tracts in Southern California.
- Performed spatial analysis on data sets to identify trends in population density, land use, and other variables.
- Collaborated with colleagues in various departments on mapping-related projects.
- Utilized scripting languages such as Python or VBScript to automate GIS processes and tasks.
Youth Educator Supervisor
Los Angeles County Department Of Public Health
Los Angeles, California
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed and trained six youth educators at four LAUSD high schools throughout Los Angeles County.
- Attended meetings with LAUSD school administrators to discuss program objectives and strategies.
- Facilitated workshops designed to help students navigate topics such as substance use, mental health, and sexual health.
- Developed and implemented youth-focused sexual and mental health curricula with Planned Parenthood, Los Angeles.
- Provided guidance and support for young people on academic, social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Motivated students by recognizing their individual strengths and interests through the Wellbeing Center Program.
- Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities while persevering through challenging tasks.
Public Health Specialist
Los Angeles County Department Of Public Health
Los Angeles, California
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Helped distribute COVID-19 vaccines to healthcare workers and community members over sixty-five in phase 1A at The Pomona Fairplex.
- Collaborated with the COVID-19 Case and Contact Interview Branch to assist with the COVID-19 pandemic throughout eighty-eight counties in Los Angeles.
- Informed and educated newly diagnosed patients about the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Health Officer Orders, Home Quarantine Instructions, Home Isolation Instructions, Social Distancing Instructions, and Testing Resources.
- Assessed newly diagnosed patients to determine whether positive COVID-19 patients are categorized as high risk under certain conditions, such as working or residing in a skilled nursing facility, being potentially exposed at work in healthcare facilities, and/or having underlying health conditions.
Youth Educator
Los Angeles County Department Of Public Health
Los Angeles, California
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed the quality, quantity, and chronic disease prevention programs at four Los Angeles County high schools: Azusa, Gladstone, Bassett, and Pasadena High Schools.
- Collaborated with my supervisor to narrow the focus of program development and define program goals and objectives around topics related to mental health and substance use.
- Conducted a series of health education classes focusing on reproductive health, mental health, and substance use at Azusa and Gladstone High School science classes.
- Conducted substance use prevention education addressing youth vaping and opioids in freshman and sophomore science classes at Azusa High School.
- Researched and implemented health education methods and techniques that were developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive to a diverse group of students.
- Referred students to community health resources such as free health clinics, STI testing at Planned Parenthood, and food pantries in the Covina area.
- Conducted outreach and recruitment for the Peer Advocacy Program at Azusa and Gladstone high school to get students interested in advocating for their own physical and mental health.
Goal 4 Health Coordinator
Institute for Community Partnerships
Loma Linda, California
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Recruited and directed student community volunteers to facilitate Healthy Living Activities twice a week at practices.
- Executed health assessments for all league players by leveraging FitnessGram software.
- Secured sponsorships from local businesses, and obtained grant funding for the Goal 4 Health League.
- Streamlined logistics and led orientation meeting for parents, referees, and coaches in collaboration with CAPS Director, Program Coordinator, and Goal 4 Health League Coordinator.
- Identified potential grant opportunities that could be used to support program activities.
Research and Development Lab Technician
Haliburton International Foods
Ontario, California
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Worked directly with the VP of R&D to cultivate innovative menu items for Fortune 500 food companies across the United States.
- Assisted in the development of new products and processes by conducting experiments, analyzing results, and preparing reports.
- Prepared samples for analysis using techniques such as chromatography, electrophoresis, or distillation.
- Maintained and categorized incoming and outgoing ingredients for customers through Excel spreadsheets.
- Monitored and commercialized production runs with the warehouse team to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Performed shelf-life studies to monitor the effectiveness of preservatives in specific food items.
- Analyzed food samples, testing for pH, viscosity, moisture, water activity, and other key analytical measures.
Education
Master of Public Health - Global Health
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05-2014
Skills
- Data visualization
- Spatial analysis
- ArcGIS expertise
- Program development
- Health education
- Innovative thinking
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager of Data and Impact Analytics
Food Forward
04.2023 - 08.2025
Youth Educator Supervisor
Los Angeles County Department Of Public Health
08.2022 - 05.2023
Public Health Specialist
Los Angeles County Department Of Public Health
03.2020 - 08.2022
Youth Educator
Los Angeles County Department Of Public Health
08.2019 - 08.2022
Goal 4 Health Coordinator
Institute for Community Partnerships
01.2017 - 09.2018
Research and Development Lab Technician
Haliburton International Foods
03.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Public Health - Global Health
Loma Linda University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Berkeley
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