Frederica Dampson
Bronx
Summary
Public health student with experience in community outreach, health communication, and program support. Skilled in engaging diverse populations, creating educational materials, and collaborating with teams to promote health equity. Brings strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities with a passion for advancing community well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Intern
West Hartford-Bloomfield District Health Division
08.2025 - Current
- Assist the Environmental Health team with field inspections to ensure compliance with public health and safety regulations.
- Support the Community Health Education team by tabling at outreach events, staffing vaccine clinics, and promoting wellness initiatives such as therapy dog clinic days.
- Contribute to public engagement by creating health promotion content for social media (“Wellness Wednesday” posts) to encourage community wellness.
- Develop and implement sustainable health projects designed for continued use by the Health District after the internship term.
Circulation Desk Assistant
Harrison Libraries
02.2025 - Current
- Oversee daily check-in/check-out of books and audio materials, maintain accurate inventory records, and organize returned items to ensure easy accessibility for patrons.
- Deliver excellent guest service by assisting visitors with inquiries, supporting active projects, and maintaining orderly shelves and records for efficient library operations.
Peer Support Workshop Leader
Center for Student Success
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitate weekly workshops for Statistics and Calculus, supporting 8 - 12 students in developing study strategies, mastering course material, and staying engaged.
- Lead sessions that reinforce course concepts in a collaborative, relatable setting, encouraging open discussion, confidence, and academic success beyond traditional lectures.
Tutor
University of Hartford Tutoring Services
09.2024 - Current
- Provide one-on-one tutoring in English, Biology, Math, and Psychology, helping students strengthen academic skills and improve course performance.
- Provide explanations to diverse learning styles, fostering student confidence and encouraging independent problem-solving.
Hillyer College Ambassador
Admissions Department
02.2024 - Current
- Represent Hillyer College at open houses, scholarship competitions, and virtual panels by sharing personal student experiences, answering questions from prospective students and families, and highlighting the value of the program.
- Engage with prospective students to provide relatable insights into campus life, foster a welcoming environment, and help students envision their own success at the University.
Healthcare Benefits, Policy, & ArrayRx Intern
Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Created and distributed health communication materials (flyers, social media posts, talking points) tailored to diverse communities to strengthen health literacy.
- Engaged with community members at outreach events and researched new tabling opportunities to build trust and expand awareness of affordable prescription resources.
- Coordinated and facilitated stakeholder meetings with town leaders and healthcare representatives for the Town vs. Town Challenge, showcasing organizational and communication skills.
- Developed and maintained spreadsheets tracking town resources such as pharmacies, food pantries, and drop-off sites for ArrayRx materials to support outreach efforts.
Customer Service Representative
Student Success/Residential Life
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Served as the first point of contact for students, parents, and visitors by answering calls, assisting walk-ins, and addressing inquiries.
- Managed operations including key distribution and lockout assistance, logging office activities, and coordinating errands between campus offices to maintain smooth daily operations.
Summer Youth Employment Program
North-Browne Consulting
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted in-depth research on Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and wound care for public health court depositions
- Compiled a comprehensive list of NYC and lower Westchester home care agencies, excluding NYP and VNSNY
- Researched and created a list of law firms in NYC specializing in healthcare law
- Remote
Social Media/Marketing Intern
Women Inspiring Supporting Empowering Network
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in planning, design, and execution of content such as infographics, videos, reels, and press releases on social media
- Utilized MailChimp to send out email blasts regarding WISE Conversations
- Assisted non-profit organization in empowering women through workshops, support services, and programs
- Tracked social media engagement and study analytics to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability
- Formulated high-quality creative written and visual content for each social media campaign.
- Remote
Education
Bachelor of Sciences - Health Sciences
University of Hartford, College of Education, Nursing, And Health Professions
05.2026
Associates of Science - General Sciences
University of Hartford, Hillyer College
05.2024
Skills
- Technical: Mailchimp, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva
- Interpersonal Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Analytical Thinking, Active Listening
- Organizational Skills, Adaptability, Conflict Resolution, Persuasion
- Spreadsheet Development
Languages
Twi (native) & English
Timeline
Student Intern
West Hartford-Bloomfield District Health Division
08.2025 - Current
Healthcare Benefits, Policy, & ArrayRx Intern
Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller
06.2025 - 08.2025
Customer Service Representative
Student Success/Residential Life
05.2025 - 08.2025
Circulation Desk Assistant
Harrison Libraries
02.2025 - Current
Peer Support Workshop Leader
Center for Student Success
01.2025 - Current
Tutor
University of Hartford Tutoring Services
09.2024 - Current
Summer Youth Employment Program
North-Browne Consulting
07.2024 - 08.2024
Hillyer College Ambassador
Admissions Department
02.2024 - Current
Social Media/Marketing Intern
Women Inspiring Supporting Empowering Network
11.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Sciences - Health Sciences
University of Hartford, College of Education, Nursing, And Health Professions
Associates of Science - General Sciences
University of Hartford, Hillyer College
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