Gabriela Chavez Munden
Port Saint Lucie,USA
Summary
Experienced health education professional skilled in improving health outcomes and implementing effective programs. Strong communicator with diverse backgrounds and extensive public speaking experience. Recognized for inspiring management teams and fostering creative work environments. Expertise in counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and care coordination. Proficient in interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Seeking to contribute to the success of this position through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT
Department of Health IRC
04.2024 - Current
- Use expertise in health and education to develop strategies and programs that promote healthy behavior, prevent diseases, and improve quality of life
- Organized health promotion campaigns and events for the public with an emphasis on disease prevention.
- Maintained relationships with external stakeholders involved in promoting healthy lifestyles among individuals and families.
- Advised patients on available community resources that could help them better manage their overall wellbeing.
Minister of Pastoral Counseling
EXPERIENCE MINISTRIES
01.2013 - Current
- Provided Christian counseling, teaching, and empowerment
- Opened family-oriented groups in Palm Beach, St Lucie, and Indian River counties
- Conducted weekly meetings with church staff and congregation to discuss upcoming events, services, and activities.
Social Services Counselor
Healthy Start at Department Of Health Martin County
01.2015 - 03.2024
- Care Coordinator to pregnant women and families providing education and support services: Lactation consultation, nutrition education, post-partum depression and mood disorders, tobacco cessation, ASQ3 Questionnaire, Inter-conceptional Counseling, etc
- Participated and collaborated in the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) as a member of Healthy Start in Martin County
- Developed individualized treatment plans to meet the specific goals of each client.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
Group leader Facilitator
CASTLE
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Facilitated parenting classes, recruited families, organized family programs and events
- Certified Strengthening Families Program Facilitator
- Families First facilitator for the Mandatory Parenting DCF course
- Trained, supervised, and evaluated group facilitators
Medical Case Manager
Project Response Ryan White/St Lucie DOH
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Worked with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to HIV/AIDS clients and coordinated referrals with health providers to obtain medical care, pharmaceuticals, dental care, mental health counseling, and substance abuse counseling
Group Supervisor/Group Facilitator
Diocese of Palm Beach
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Developed parenting workshops for 5 counties, collaborated with the Hispanic Ministry Supervised by Jaime Zapata in the first Parenting School for the Diocese of Palm Beach
Customer Service Representative
Palms West Hospital
West Palm Beach, USA
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Provided screening to clients, applied for financial assistance programs, collected revenue for more than one million per quarter, maintained customer satisfaction and ensure that patients are informed, updated, and assisted
Customer Service specialist
Bank of America
01.2003 - 01.2004
Writer, Author, and Editor
Contigo de Corazon Magazine
01.2000 - 01.2003
Personal Assistant
Federal Labor Court
01.1989 - 01.1999
- Served as the Personal Assistant to Magistrate Alfonsina Berta Navarro, a highly esteemed member of the Supreme Court of Mexico
- Acted as the right hand to the Magistrate, managing an extensive range of responsibilities to ensure seamless operations
- Oversaw the relocation of offices and organized housing for new employees
- Screened phone calls, inquiries, and requests, acting as the first point of contact for the executive, performed various tasks to support the Magistrate’s efficiency and effectiveness in both personal and professional capacities
Education
CERTIFIED LACTATION COUNSELOR -
ALPP
03.2019
Certified Community Health Worker -
The Florida Certification Board
02.2016
M.A. - Pastoral Psychology
Maranatha Christian College
01.2012
B.A. - Clinical Psychology
University of Guadalajara
01.1997
Associate of Science - Human Development
Human Development Institute Affiliate To L’Szondi in Zurich, Switzerland
01.1993
Skills
- Excellent teambuilding strengths
- Recordkeeping and reporting
- Service Planning
- Preventive maintenance services
- Resource Coordination
- Empathy Development
- Self-Care Strategies
- Client Advocacy
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Effective Communication
- Individual Counseling
- Case Management
- Stress Management
- Active Listening
- Goal Setting
- Program Evaluation
- Community Outreach
- Managing email and physical mail inbox
- Psychosocial assessment
- Parenting Support & Education
- Certified Interventionist
- Public Speaking
- Family Support
- Team Collaboration
- Group Facilitation
- Problem Solving
- Computer Literacy
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Mental Health Awareness
- Crisis Intervention
- Multicultural Competence
- Conducting Interviews
- Family Services
- Client Needs Assessment
- Community Referrals
- Home Visits
- Family Planning Counselor
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Community Resources
Certification
- Certified Interventionist, 2023
- Loss & Grief in Pregnancy (PSI), 2023
- Post-Partum Depression and Mood Disorders (PSI), 2022
- Ordained Minister of Pastoral Counseling, 2013
- Certified Group Leader/Facilitator, Strengthening Families, 2014
- ASQ Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Trainer for the trainers, 2017
- Mothers and Babies Facilitator, 2018
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), 2019-Current
Recommendations
- Jennifer Furtwangler, 772-219-1834, Department of Health Martin County
- Samantha Suffich, 954-651-7947, Healthy Start Martin County
- Cynthia Poitier, 772-464-0420, HIV/AIDS St Lucie DOH, Supervisor
- Dr Kevin Norton, 954-822-1223, Maranatha Christian College
- Dr David M. Sumin, 423-558-0808, Experience Ministries
- Fr. Mark Szanyi, 772-878-1215, St Lucie Catholic Church
Timeline
HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT
Department of Health IRC
04.2024 - Current
Social Services Counselor
Healthy Start at Department Of Health Martin County
01.2015 - 03.2024
Group leader Facilitator
CASTLE
01.2014 - 01.2021
Medical Case Manager
Project Response Ryan White/St Lucie DOH
01.2014 - 01.2015
Minister of Pastoral Counseling
EXPERIENCE MINISTRIES
01.2013 - Current
Group Supervisor/Group Facilitator
Diocese of Palm Beach
01.2009 - 01.2013
Customer Service Representative
Palms West Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006
Customer Service specialist
Bank of America
01.2003 - 01.2004
Writer, Author, and Editor
Contigo de Corazon Magazine
01.2000 - 01.2003
Personal Assistant
Federal Labor Court
01.1989 - 01.1999
- Certified Interventionist, 2023
- Loss & Grief in Pregnancy (PSI), 2023
- Post-Partum Depression and Mood Disorders (PSI), 2022
- Ordained Minister of Pastoral Counseling, 2013
- Certified Group Leader/Facilitator, Strengthening Families, 2014
- ASQ Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Trainer for the trainers, 2017
- Mothers and Babies Facilitator, 2018
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), 2019-Current
CERTIFIED LACTATION COUNSELOR -
ALPP
Certified Community Health Worker -
The Florida Certification Board
M.A. - Pastoral Psychology
Maranatha Christian College
B.A. - Clinical Psychology
University of Guadalajara
Associate of Science - Human Development
Human Development Institute Affiliate To L’Szondi in Zurich, Switzerland
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