Hi, I’m
Erin Yenser
Public Health Strategist
Beloit,WI
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Summary
Public health and government professional with extensive experience working in Africa and a commitment to improving community health through evidence-based interventions and effective policy implementation. Skilled in research, data analysis, and training, with a strong multicultural competency that allows for navigating complex socio-political contexts and designing innovative solutions that address diverse population needs. Brings a collaborative and data-driven approach to all aspects of work, with a focus on achieving sustainable and equitable outcomes. Collaborates effectively with local stakeholders and international partners to achieve shared goals.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Rock County Public Health DepartmentJanesville, WI
Public Health Strategist
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Convene diverse partners to identify, implement, and evaluate health promotion strategies to address Social Determinants of Health and specific health topics or prioritized health needs.
- Serves on health department teams to develop, implement, and evaluate internal plans, including department's strategic communication plan.
- Researches funding sources to enhance programs, assists with writing grant proposals and implementation of grant activities.
- Collected and organized quality data from multiple sources and disseminated to appropriate individuals internally and externally.
- Conducted community surveys to determine needs and include community voice in projects.
- Lead and/or supports coalitions addressing specific health topics.
- Recruited and re-engaged coalition members to assist with maternal and infant welfare in the1st 1000 days.
- Engaged and involved team members in meetings and activities that moved coalition toward goals.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to evaluate community health needs.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
AmeriCorps VISTAJanesville, WI
Public Health Educator
03.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Helped programs improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Collaborated in promotion and writing of Community Health Assessment for Rock County
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained mailing lists and subscriptions to facilitate program functions.
- Assisted local and state governments and community agencies with developing health education programs.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
United States Peace CorpsBassar , Togo
Community Health Educator
06.2018 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Supported clinic staff in best practices to sustain vaccine confidence and access to at risk communities
- Worked towards quality improvement of program and training via coordinating institutional memory database
- Coordinated and managed malaria treatment and prevention program that included 25 local Community Health Workers within 5 clinic zone
- Partnered with local and international agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials for future volunteers
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services specific to community needs.
Starbucks Coffee Co.Nashville , Tennessee
Shift Manager
06.2015 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Trained and mentored over 30 new employees to maximize team performance.
- Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly
- Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
- Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.
- Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements.
- Checked building to confirm maintenance and cleaning met code and regulations.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
Education
Beloit CollegeBeloit, WI
Bachelor of Arts from International Relations
08.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Multicultural Competency
Training
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Data Management
Flexible and Adaptable
Organization and Time Management
Public health knowledge
Timeline
Public Health Strategist
Rock County Public Health Department
04.2022 - Current
Public Health Educator
AmeriCorps VISTA
03.2021 - 03.2022
Community Health Educator
United States Peace Corps
06.2018 - 03.2020
Shift Manager
Starbucks Coffee Co.
06.2015 - 04.2018
Beloit College
Bachelor of Arts from International Relations
08.2011 - 05.2015