Christina-Angele Kalonji
Houston,TX
Summary
I am a determined young woman with experience in health-related fields. I have always been passionate about wanting to see the people around me living healthy lives. As a public health science major, it is necessary to use my coursework to gain a better understanding on the communications side of healthcare. My experience will help me better create messaging that will lead to improved healthcare outcomes for everyone. My ultimate goal is to make a change in our healthcare systems not only in the United States, but throughout the world.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Progam Manager
Congo Mission International
Rosenberg, TX
07.2018 - Current
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Performed program research and analyzed data collection to develop cost estimates and budgets.
- Networked in local community to identify fundraising and outreach opportunities.
- Mentored and led new employees to enhance fundraising efforts.
- Engaged with donors, partners and constituent groups to create positive, trusting and professional relationships.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Research & Communications Assistant
Xavier University/Tulane Prostate Cancer Screening Research
New Orleans, LA
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Developed recruitment and enrollment programs for prospective participants
- Successfully recruited over 100 patients into the study
- Evaluate patient and physician screenings
- Engaged with patients and contacted them directly to address their experience with the study
- Track participants’ progress in the study by administering surveys
- Perform administrative tasks such as handling correspondence between patients and physicians
Health Communications Fellow
PhRMA
Washington DC
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Tracked and analyzed health equity bills and policies to determine how they fit into PhRMA’s health equity initiative
- Attended and recorded written summaries at health equity summits/conferences/meetings
- Created recommendations for program implementation regarding health equity at PhRMA
- Created recommendations for health equity initiative at PhRMA
- Reviewed and managed legislation from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to further understand their role on health equity
- Wrote legislation summaries from health equity policies introduced to the house
- Drafted policy one-pagers, and other written materials, to support the policy and research department.
Intern
Louisiana OPH Legislative
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Identified Office of Public Health Sanitarian rules in need of revision and/or update
- Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support department.
- Participated in a Crash Course to Rulemaking Review
- Developed a mock rule to include NOI, FEIS, Insertion Order and Final Rule
- Created an essential public health services legislative proposal
- Sorted, organized and maintained files.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
Cashier
Kroger
Rosenberg, TX
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Mentored new team members on sales software system operation.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
Public Health Science, Business Administration
Xavier University of Louisiana
Skills
- Administration and Reporting
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Technical Proficiency
- Managing Reception
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Strategic Planning
- Program Planning
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
- Promotion and Advertising
- Web Content Creation
- Google Analytics
- Internal and External Communications
Accomplishments
- XULA Houston Alumni Association – Corresponding Secretary
- Bills for Babies - Founder
- Public Health Student Association – President
- XULA Student Government Association – Publicity Chair
- XULA African Student Union – Social Media Chair
Timeline
Health Communications Fellow
PhRMA
06.2021 - 09.2021
Intern
Louisiana OPH Legislative
05.2021 - 08.2021
Cashier
Kroger
04.2021 - 06.2021
Research & Communications Assistant
Xavier University/Tulane Prostate Cancer Screening Research
04.2020 - 05.2022
Progam Manager
Congo Mission International
07.2018 - Current
Public Health Science, Business Administration
Xavier University of Louisiana
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