Clinton Whatley
Denver,CO
Summary
Forward-thinking public health professional with experience writing grants, managing teams/budgets and overdose prevention program development and implementation. Well-versed in community outreach and engagement practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Harm Reduction Program Manager
Arapahoe County Public Health
10.2017 - Current
- Established first harm reduction program in Aurora, Colorado
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and supervised program staff
- Successfully managed budgets and resources to maximize program productivity and sustainability
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for future program initiatives
- Identified and applied for grants to fund an overdose prevention mobile unit
- Developed program specific policies and procedures
- Responsible for writing monthly reports and meeting all contract deliverables
- Improved community health by creating a county wide overdose prevention plan and media campaign
- Worked closely with students and administrators in Arapahoe County to pilot a student-led overdose prevention training
HIV Prevention Specialist
Tri-County Health Department
02.2015 - 11.2017
- Provided HIV, Hep C, STI testing and counseling, syringe exchange services, and overdose prevention education to participants
- Improved program effectiveness by regularly reviewing and updating prevention materials
- Established successful testing partnerships with multiple community organizations
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, connecting individuals with appropriate resources during critical moments
Diabetes Educator
Tri-County Health Department
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Utilized evidence-based practices to design innovative educational materials and tools that increased patient comprehension of diabetes-related topics
- Stayed current on emerging research related to diabetes treatment and education
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated care for diabetic patients
- Established strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the education process.
- Analyzed health data and created reports to present to community leaders and stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
CU Denver/Walden University
Denver, United States05.2016
Skills
- Program management
- Budget coordination
- Overdose prevention education
- Syringe exchange program operations
- Policy and procedure development
- HIV, HEP C, Syphilis, and STI testing and counseling
Timeline
Harm Reduction Program Manager
Arapahoe County Public Health
10.2017 - Current
HIV Prevention Specialist
Tri-County Health Department
02.2015 - 11.2017
Diabetes Educator
Tri-County Health Department
02.2013 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
CU Denver/Walden University
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