Brigitte Galindo
Community Outreach Specialist
Atlanta,GA
Summary
An organized, bilingual, goal-oriented program coordinator with 2+ years of experience with significant leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills well suited to a demanding environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Language
Work History
Community Outreach Specialist
Georgia Prevention Project
Atlanta, GA
09.2019 - Current
- Coordinates and oversees the Teen Advisory Council (TAC) program, including recruitment, lesson plans, surveys, certificates, community service hours, and events
- Schedules and facilitates all TAC meetings on a monthly basis including virtual meetings with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution
- Educates TAC groups in meetings on substance misuse, mental health, the Strategic Prevention Framework, and the Positive Youth Development to increase awareness and develop substance prevention projects and school events
- Manages emails and documents all TAC meetings, attendance, and participants
- Outreach calls and manages emails to TAC members and school faculty
- Plans, writes, and edits the monthly TAC newsletter and blog
- Manages GPP’s Facebook social media account
- Creates and designs flyers for TAC and community events
- Assist in coordination of YMCA Summits and Teen Reality Parties
- Network with local organizations, schools and students, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships
Brand Ambassador
WellStar Health System Inc
Marietta, GA
08.2018 - Current
- Register community members for screenings at WellStar Community events
- Promote and educate the public in community events on various programs and services offered by WellStar
- Serve as bilingual speaker for various community health events
- Educate and assist with health promotion, health education, and injury prevention programs
- Investigated and organized health service resource booklets for patients with and without insurance
- Educated elementary school students on various topics such as nutrition, physical activity, car and bike safety, hand hygiene, germ prevention, and mental health
- Coordinated and assisted with WellStar’s school health program by contacting teachers, scheduling, packing educational materials, teaching, and coordinating specific objects for the program focusing on nutrition, physical activity, and distracted driving
Women’s Health Specialty Service Associate
WellStar Health System Inc
Marietta, GA
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Communicated and provided information on breastfeeding services and support groups, formula options, community resources, postpartum depression, WellStar pediatrician practitioners and services, and birth certificate information and forms
- Provided direct education to mothers and families on the basics of car seat installation and proper use and referencing to the manual
- Interpreted resources and car seat education in Spanish for Spanish-speaking patients
- Greeted, guided, and provided pertinent information through hospital tours focusing on the main floor, labor, and delivery and mother baby units
- Provided relevant information on labor and delivery and mother/baby units and hospital resources
- Charted patient’s information on WellStar’s Epic system
- Charting information on mother baby visits, car seat education, and tours
- Deliver quality telephone follow- up calls to patients after four weeks of hospital discharge by answering any questions or concerns they may have
Intern
WellStar Health System Inc
Marietta, GA
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Reviewed program evaluations and entered results on Excel for programs such as Speaking about Wellness, Healthy Aging, and Goodlife Club
- Organized binders and incentives for Speaking about Wellness events
- Registered, recruited, and assisted with marketing for all health prevention programs
- Promoted community education programs, CPR classes, and distributed WellStar health education and prevention handouts
- Researched, analyzed, and created Excel spreadsheets for all organizations sponsored by WellStar from 2016
- Updated Employees phone list and birthday list
- Educated children about water safety and bike safety through Safe Kids Cobb
- Attended and shadowed numerous education classes such as car seat education and safe sleep
Study Abroad Student
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
05.2018 - 05.2018
- Utilized bilingual communication skills to translate for both peers and communities about physical activity, nutrition, stress management, and environmental health in Dominican Republic
- Provided support to Health Horizon’s organization throughout the Puerto Plata communities on community service events and sport’s activities
- Conducted interviews among community members on water supply needs and services
- Developed skills on flexibility and adaptability in unfamiliar environments and embraced cultural differences
Daycare Teacher
Young Life Academy
Roswell, GA
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Proficient communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, parents and children, ages two and three; Facilitated lesson plans in after-school program
Certified Peer Health Educator
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Educated Kennesaw State University students on safe sex, nutrition, and stress management through various health promoting events and presentations
- Assisted and registered students for HIV and Hepatitis testing
- Entered participant’s program evaluation data on Excel
Sales Associate
Belk
Cumming, GA
07.2015 - 05.2018
- Provided exemplary customer service; competent multi-tasker with ability to work simultaneously as a cashier, assist customers with fitting room requests, and assist with locating merchandise, and Belk credit card registration or credit card concerns
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
Kennesaw State University (KSU)
Kennesaw, GA 08.2016 - 07.2018
Medical Interpreter
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 02.2019 - 03.2019
Global Engagement Certification - Study Abroad
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA 05.2018 - 05.2018
Skills
Fluent in Spanish (Reading, Writing, and Speaking, Interpreting)
Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, WellStar’s Epic System, and Excel
Refined skills in engaging with wide range of individuals from different cultures and backgrounds
Committed team player and leader and multi-tasker
Knowledge of and adherence to Code of Ethics for Interpreters and Public Health Educators
Patient-focused support and care
Excellent interpersonal ,communication, sales, time- management and organization skills
Skilled multi-tasker and prioritizes projects within high pressured environments
Timeline
Community Outreach Specialist
Georgia Prevention Project
09.2019 - Current
Medical Interpreter
University of Georgia
02.2019 - 03.2019
Women’s Health Specialty Service Associate
WellStar Health System Inc
01.2019 - 08.2019
Brand Ambassador
WellStar Health System Inc
08.2018 - Current
Study Abroad Student
Kennesaw State University
05.2018 - 05.2018
Global Engagement Certification - Study Abroad
Kennesaw State University
05.2018 - 05.2018
Intern
WellStar Health System Inc
04.2018 - 08.2018
Daycare Teacher
Young Life Academy
09.2017 - 05.2018
Certified Peer Health Educator
Kennesaw State University
06.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
Kennesaw State University (KSU)
08.2016 - 07.2018
Sales Associate
Belk
07.2015 - 05.2018