Joy Noel Hurst
Outreach worker
Hurlock,MD
Summary
Dynamic Breastfeeding Peer Counselor with a proven track record at Mid-Shore WIC Program, specializing in lactation consulting and community outreach. Expert in developing impactful health education materials and fostering partnerships. Passionate about promoting nutrition and empowering individuals through education, enhancing community health outcomes. Strong communicator with a commitment to excellence in service delivery.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Mid-Shore WIC Program
08.2022 - Current
- Helped participants daily with breastfeeding questions and offering encouragement.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.
- Educated and trained healthcare providers on health education practices for patients.
Cake Decorator/Bakery Manager
Jump For Joy Bakery
06.1992 - 01.2019
- Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders, and ordering conflicts.
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Daycare Provider
Jump For Joy Daycare
04.1999 - 10.2014
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Bakery Manager
Super Walmart
01.1995 - 04.1999
- Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
- Established performance goals and empowered bakers to exceed targets.
- Guaranteed all baked goods were cooked according to customers tastes and needs.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
- Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.
- Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.
Baker
Super Walmart
06.1996 - 02.1999
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
Line Cook Supervisor
Unos Pizza
05.1993 - 06.1996
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
Prep Cook
Holiday Inn
05.1989 - 06.1992
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - IBCLC
LER Lactation Walden University
Online03-2026
High School Diploma -
Calvert High
Prince Frederick, MDHigh School Diploma -
Calvert High Culinary Votec
Prince Frederick, MDSkills
- Breastfeeding education
- Community outreach
- Nutrition education
- Health education
- Train employees
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
Timeline
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Mid-Shore WIC Program
08.2022 - Current
Daycare Provider
Jump For Joy Daycare
04.1999 - 10.2014
Baker
Super Walmart
06.1996 - 02.1999
Bakery Manager
Super Walmart
01.1995 - 04.1999
Line Cook Supervisor
Unos Pizza
05.1993 - 06.1996
Cake Decorator/Bakery Manager
Jump For Joy Bakery
06.1992 - 01.2019
Prep Cook
Holiday Inn
05.1989 - 06.1992
Associate of Science - IBCLC
LER Lactation Walden University
High School Diploma -
Calvert High
High School Diploma -
Calvert High Culinary Votec
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