Dinikia Savage
Salisbury,NC
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate health professional with 8+ years of public health leadership and 3 years of direct experience in staff supervision, recruitment, onboarding, wellness coordination, and employee benefits. Recognized for leading accreditation, strategic program management, and fostering employee engagement and compliance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Promotion Supervisor
Iredell County Health Department
01.2022 - Current
- Supervises and recruits staff, including onboarding new hires and coordinating training
- Creates wellness initiatives for staff and the community to improve health outcomes
- Introduces and explains employee benefits during new hire onboarding
- Revises job descriptions and support classification reviews to align with compensation structures
- Leads accreditation efforts by collecting and submitting health promotion evidence and documentation
- Leads community health coalitions and develop public health programs and policies
- Oversees grant funding, program implementation, and data-driven strategies
- Creates and analyzes county/state health reports to support strategic planning and improvement
- Manages staff and budgets aligned with public health and organizational goals
Psychiatric Technician (PRN)
Atrium Health Behavioral Health
01.2015 - Current
- Supports clients with mental health and substance use disorders
- Facilitates therapeutic group activities and de-escalation strategies
- Monitors vitals, intake assessments, drug screens, and behavioral documentation
Public Health Educator
Anson County Health Department
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Implemented county-wide wellness campaigns and CDC-aligned health interventions
- Authored CHA, SOTCH, CHIP reports; led accreditation readiness
- Delivered culturally competent education, health fairs, and resource materials
- Published local newspaper columns on prevention and health equity
Education
Master of Health Administration -
University of Phoenix
BS - Public Health Education
North Carolina Central University
UNC Field Epidemiology Certificate - undefined
Certified QuitSmart Tobacco Coach - undefined
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- EPIC, Canopy, STAR EHR Systems
- Community Health Assessment (CHA), CHIP, SOTCH
- Program Development HR Coordination Grant Oversight Public Speaking
Affiliations
- Member: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- North Carolina Public Health Association NCPHA
Certification
UNC Field of Epidemiology
Timeline
Health Promotion Supervisor
Iredell County Health Department
01.2022 - Current
Public Health Educator
Anson County Health Department
01.2017 - 01.2022
Psychiatric Technician (PRN)
Atrium Health Behavioral Health
01.2015 - Current
BS - Public Health Education
North Carolina Central University
UNC Field Epidemiology Certificate - undefined
Certified QuitSmart Tobacco Coach - undefined
Master of Health Administration -
University of Phoenix
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