Jason Nehal
Program Professional
Seven Hills,OH
Summary
Program Development and Management Specialist with 20+ years in public health and community initiatives. Expertise in Volunteer Management, Community Engagement, and Leadership. Proven track record in program development, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven solutions. Skilled in coordinating diverse teams and enhancing volunteer performance. Analytical and practical thinker, fostering authentic interactions. Flexible and resilient, adept at navigating complex environments and driving impactful community outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Planner/MRC Volunteer Coordinator
Cuyahoga County Board of Health
Parma, OH
12.2020 - 04.2025
- Responsible for coordinating the Medical Reserve Corps, a volunteer force supporting public health initiatives.
- Developed and implemented onboarding, training, and deployment plans for a diverse volunteer force, ensuring operational readiness.
- Enhanced volunteer engagement through periodic communication, targeted surveys, and tailored training sessions.
- Planned regional events, including a Regional Conference for area MRCs, aligning strategic objectives with organizational goals.
- Maintained Deliverables and reported on activities for sponsored emergency management activities
- Supervised a team of Covid-19 case investigators, overseeing case assignment, training, and quality control.
- Coordinated COVID-19 immunization clinics in communities with high social vulnerability.
- Curated and analyzed outreach data and presented at the NACCHO Emergency Preparedness Conference.
Lead Census Field Manager
US Bureau of the Census
Cleveland, Ohio
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Led all field operations for the 2020 Census in Greater Cleveland, ensuring accurate population counts.
- Managed 5 distinct Census enumeration operations, ensuring comprehensive population counts.
- Planned, executed, and oversaw training and deployment of +1000 enumerators and supervisors.
- Collaborated with community organizations for recruitment and training of community enumerators.
- Developed relationships with community and faith-based organizations to facilitate training.
- Set up and delivered training for Census Field Supervisors, enhancing team effectiveness.
- Deployed Census phones and iPads for Supervisors, ensuring technological readiness.
Package Handler
FedEx Corporation
Twinsburg, Ohio
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Worked on the unloading, sortation, and van loading lines at FedEx, focusing on safety and efficiency.
- Emphasized safety and efficiency in unloading, sortation, and van loading operations.
Table Games Coach
Horseshoe Casino Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
07.2013 - 12.2014
- Oversaw a team of dealers in a gaming pit, ensuring compliance with gaming laws and customer satisfaction.
- Supervised a team of dealers, monitoring performance and compliance with gaming laws.
- Ensured positive experiences for players and guests, maintaining adherence to game rules.
Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio
10.2008 - 07.2013
- Ensured compliance with Federal laws and institutional policies on research protections.
- Submitted correct and compliant progress reports for Federal and Non-Federal awards.
Delivery and Customer Service Supervisor
United States Postal Service
Kailua, Hawaii
06.2006 - 08.2008
- Supervised delivery, maintenance, and retail staff at a USPS post office.
- Managed resources and costs against workload, prioritizing delivery items.
Special Projects Manager | Budget Control
Hawaii Medical Services Association
Honolulu, Hawaii
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Administered a system-wide pharmacy re-contracting project, ensuring project success within budget constraints.
Public Health Advisor
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Honolulu, Hawaii
09.1991 - 06.2005
- Developed data collection and analysis methods for the CDC, enhancing public health infrastructure and disease prevention.
- Developed means for collecting and analyzing surveillance data for health agencies.
- Performed contact tracing for STDs and Tuberculosis, conducting interviews in diverse communities.
- Ensured treatment of newly reported cases and evaluation of contacts.
- Collected, managed, and analyzed data for decision-making and awareness building.
- Collaborated with community organizations to develop culturally appropriate interventions.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Epidemiology and Biostatistics
06-2001
- Completed additional coursework toward Master's in Public Health
- GPA: 3.9
B.A. - Political Science and Spanish
01.1990
- Completed Major Requirements individually for Political Science and for Spanish
Skills
- Volunteer Management
- Community and Stakeholder Engagement
- Staff and Volunteer Engagement
- Leadership
- Program Development and Management
- Data-Driven Solutions
- Enhancing Volunteer Performance
- Fostering Inclusive Interactions
- Resilience
- Navigating Complex Environments
- Driving Community Outcomes
- Communication/Presentation
- Data Analysis/Presentation
- Training and Develoment
- Targeted Outreach
- Conference Planning
Certification
CDC Sponsored Graduate Certificate, Surveillance And Epidemiology, 2001
Volunteer Experience
- Member Of Council, St. John Lutheran Church, 01/01/04, 01/31/06, Worked with members of St John to guide both the business aspects of the church and also developing outreach and evangelism programming, notably working with a national organization to mobilize resources and offer space to shelter homeless families.
- Volunteer/Trustee /Vice President, Broadview Heights Spotlights, 01/01/02, 12/31/17, Performed, Directed, Produced, and worked on theater productions, ticketing, maintenance, and other aspects of a Community Theater. Served on the Board as a trustee and Vice-President, managing the business of the organization.
- Board Member, Chairman, Human Relations Commission of Evanston, Illinois, 12/01/99, 01/31/01, Appointed by the Mayor of Evanston and served, then Chaired a Citizen board tasked with working with the community, the City Council, the Office of Human Relations, and local businesses to guide policy and discuss issues of social justice, discrimination, and access as well as landlord/tenant relationships with the goal of minimizing social conflict and fostering positive discussion.
Languages
Spanish, Conversational
Personality Strengths
- Conventional - Adheres to established processes and methods
- Opportunistic - Comfortable with ambiguity and dynamic environments
- Engaged - Excels in teams and one-on-one interactions
- Considerate - Balances personal needs with empathy for others
- Even-tempered - Generally calm, with moments of passionate expression
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridRemoteSimilar Profiles
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