Dulce Gonzalez Cadena
Richmond,CA
Summary
Able to provide services and prevention skills to the community served through health education and offering access to resources. Successful at working with community agencies, leaders and groups to enhance health services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutrition Assistant
Contra Costa County
02.2020 - Current
- Conduct health and needs assessments and offer a variety of referrals, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
- Led and guided engagement at local farmers market event to establish community-based participation and maintain redemption rate above 90 percent.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.
- Taught health education classes for families, pregnant or breastfeeding mother, infants, and child based on their health goal.
Community Health Worker
LifeLong Medical Center
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Develop, conduct, and compile data from surveys that allowed us to create health education program based on findings.
- Work closely with nurses, social workers, and school staff to serve high trauma students with additional assistance and necessary resources to improve their overall health.
- Evaluate effectiveness of health education program created and make recommendations for improvements to site manager.
- Manage program funding resources and prepare donations letters to allocate additional funding.
Enrichment Instructor
Making Waves Academy
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed classroom of over 30 students in after school program.
- Offer Spanish translation services and disseminate information regarding school resources to students and families.
- Communicated effectively with parents, teachers, staff, and coworkers to ensure students reached academic goals.
- Improved student retention rates with targeted interventions and individualized support strategies.
Education
B.S. Health Science with a concentration in Community Health -
California State University East Bay
Hayward, CA05.2019
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Community Education
- Pregnancy Nutrition
- Community Outreach
- Public Speaking
Certification
W.I.C. Nutrition Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nutrition Assistant
Contra Costa County
02.2020 - Current
Community Health Worker
LifeLong Medical Center
11.2019 - 02.2020
Enrichment Instructor
Making Waves Academy
04.2018 - 11.2019
B.S. Health Science with a concentration in Community Health -
California State University East Bay