Emma Goers
Chicago,IL
Summary
Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Dependable with proven ability to design health education campaigns and programs to raise awareness of health issues. Experienced in assessing need for health education and developing strategies to promote health and wellness. Skilled in teaching, mentoring and developing relationships with individuals to support health initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Indiana
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Working directly with Executive Director and Chapter board to meet the needs of Indiana communities
- Structured and activated AFSP Indiana’s Chapter Needs Assessment to broaden reach to underserved communities
- Assisted with Out of the Darkness Walks by seeking community collaboration, reaching out to partners to provide resources, and facilitated sponsorship cultivation
- Responsible for outreach and community engagement
- Broadened the reach and impact of the Healing Conversations program in the State of Indiana
- Created deliverables that assisted with growing AFSP Indiana and deepened community impact.
Co-Chairman
American Foundation, Darkness Campus Walk
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Responsible for planning the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Campus Walk at Purdue University that occurs annually in the Spring
- Managed and recruited a team of 15 Purdue students who aligned with AFSP’s core values and followed safe messaging protocol
- Provided leadership and guidance to all committee members to ensure a successful Campus Walk
- Assisted with sponsorships and fundraising with local businesses and successfully achieved a yearly fundraising goal of $20,000
- Under my leadership, Purdue Out of the Darkness Campus Walks ranked 11th and 22nd for funds raised in the Country
- Grew the American Foundation for Suicide Awareness’s impact and mission in the Purdue area
- Created and collected materials to assist future Walk Chairmen in planning an Out of the Darkness Walk at Purdue.
HR Assistant/Payroll Assistant/Receptionist
Liquid Transport Corporation
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Assisted with the Human Resources department to create a welcoming and comfortable business/office atmosphere to improve company employee retention
- Organized past driver records and vehicle registration paperwork to confirm that all company drivers were up to date and driving legally
- Answered company lobby phones and redirected customers to the employee who would best help with their requests
- Responsible for paying fuel bills, tank washes, and tire replacements for company-owned semi tractors and trailers
- This allowed proficiency in dealing with company funds and keeping track of purchases with company software and Microsoft Excel.
Vice President
Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Beta Chapter
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Oversaw the Chapter’s academics with duties of making sure each member met minimum GPA requirements for each quarter
- Created semesterly plans with each member to hold themselves accountable for academic success
- Worked alongside the Chapter Standards Board by calling in members who do not meet intellectual development requirements and establishing an academic contract using the Procedural Fairness Process
- Utilized a networking system where members could find other members who were taking the same classes or had the same major to encourage study partners
- Utilized and organized study materials for members
- Encouraged study tables and revised study tables system to be more efficient
- The Alpha Beta chapter was able to obtain and retain a grade ranking in the top 3 when compared to all other Panhellenic Organizations at Purdue.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Sociology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN08.2023
Skills
- Teamwork
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patience
- Adaptability
- Strong Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office Applications: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Intern
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Indiana
05.2023 - 08.2023
Vice President
Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Beta Chapter
11.2020 - 11.2021
Co-Chairman
American Foundation, Darkness Campus Walk
07.2019 - 05.2023
HR Assistant/Payroll Assistant/Receptionist
Liquid Transport Corporation
06.2019 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Sociology
Purdue University
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