Experienced health education professional fluent in Spanish and English and dedicated to teaching, reaching and advocating in support of public health objectives. Organized, driven and collaborative with in-depth understanding of program needs, research strategies and trends in health issues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Education specialist
IMPERIAL COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
EL CENTRO, CA
12.2022 - Current
Developed and implemented health education sessions for diverse populations.
Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for health education sessions.
Provide resources to community partners.
Facilitated group workshops on various topics related to smoke-free and dangers of tobacco.
Assisted with the development of new initiatives for community-based health education activities.
Conducted research on current trends in public health issues and strategies for promoting healthy lifestyles.
Analyzed data from surveys and other sources to evaluate program outcomes and make recommendations for improvement.
Collaborated with community partners to coordinate outreach efforts targeting at-risk populations.
Delivered presentations at meetings, and other events to promote awareness of Tobacco Retail License policy and Smoke-free Multi- Unit Housing policy.
Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts for community-based projects related to health promotion.
Participated in interdisciplinary teams providing technical assistance in areas such as policy development, program planning, evaluation design.
Assists with implementation of policies that ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding public health services.
Established partnerships with local businesses and organizations to promote healthier living habits among their employees and members.
Monitored progress toward achieving goals established by the organization's strategic plan for improving population health indicators.
Spoke with health community workers and members of public about importance of health, prevention and treatment.
Revised training programs and curricula to reflect new industry information and trends.
Checked accuracy of public data and materials, making immediate changes upon discovery of outdated information.
Collected data through key informant interviews, public intercept surveys and conduct data summary and reports.
Assists program develop coalition subcommittee and lead meetings.
Lead tobacco youth committee and provide educational trainings.
Project Coordinator
Rite track youth services
EL CENTRO, CA
03.2020 - 05.2023
Oversees the Workforce Inspired Student Edification program (WISE) under the Youth Reinvestment Grant (YRG) funded by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
Responsible for guiding, monitoring, and ensuring the program outcomes align with the proposed original grantee goals and objectives
Supervision of program staff
Responsible for leading groups and day-to-day contact and supervision of the youth assigned to the program
Leads therapeutic groups such as Thinking for a Change (T4C), Social Skills and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Aggression Replacement Training (ART), Intervention for Aggressive Youth, and Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse
Leads customer service and sales training under the National Retail Federation RISEUP with a three-year accreditation
Develops training materials and provides mentoring services and training to over 175 youth
Administer certificate exams, collect data, schedule team meetings, and generate quarterly grant reports
Responsible for the recruitment of youth, business hosts, and supervision of work contracts between the youth and business hosts
Leads the recreation element
Coordinates activities with other program staff
Document all client, parent, and collateral contacts
Reviews all incident reports, ensures policy compliance, disseminates, and stores Collect program data through monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), demographic Excel spreadsheets, and program files
Develop the program’s budget requests, strategic plans, and control expenditures
Develops monthly reports such as key performance indicators and the program's quarterly progress report
Coordinates program meetings with staff and attends quarterly stakeholders’ meetings
Identify the risk, need, and responsiveness through an evidence-based Child and Adolescent Strengths and Needs Assessment Tool (CANS)
Develops individualized plans that will assist youth in personal development and help them reach their short- and long-term goals
Leadership Committee: participate in interview panels, select potential candidates for job offers, provide development training, and coordinate events.
Analyzed data related to projects in order to identify areas for improvement or optimization opportunities.
Monitored performance metrics such as cost, timeline, quality control and customer satisfaction levels.
Performed regular reviews of project documentation and communicated results with relevant personnel.
Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives related to future projects.
Behavioral Health Interventionist
360 Behavioral health|California psychare
EL CENTRO, CA
01.2019 - 02.2020
Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy to clients with autism spectrum disorder
Support clients in improving their social and independent skills
Applied strategies to reduce negative behaviors and increase positive reinforcers
Developed daily progress notes, graph percentages and ratio behaviors of clients completing their short and long-term goals
Developed incident reports and implementation of individual ‘s objectives
Provided support, monitoring and training applying intervention strategies and problem-solving skills
Provided one-on-one support sessions at client’s residency
Assigned tasks and strategies for clients to achieve goals.
Assistant Manager
WIRELESS CALEXICO LLC Metro by-tmobile
Calexico, CA
08.2017 - 02.2020
Key Holder, assisted customers in selecting mobile devices suitable their needs
Review customer’s mobile plan accounts and assist them in adding phone lines and upgrading their mobile devices
Help customers resolve any issue on their accounts
Sell mobile devices with additional features and benefits
Keep accurate inventory of merchandise, supervise employees, prepare reports, and organize paperwork
Responsible for opening or closing store
Operate physical inventory during opening or closing shift
Prepare end-of-date selling report and collect cash
Receive merchandise and verify packing slips
Greet customers into the store and provided excellent customer service.
Cashier Lead
TOMMY HILFIGER PVH CORP
El CENTRO, CA
06.2013 - 01.2018
Assisted customers in selecting merchandise, take cash payments and made change for customers, keep accurate inventory and order merchandise, operate merchandise exchanges and cash returns, audit associate’s cashier, print Net Sales per hour reports and apply strategies to increase hourly sales, motivate associates to operate great customer service, supervise floor and associate, give directives to sale associates, change promotions every week, answer phone calls.
Intern Jury Department
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF IMPERIAL
El CENTRO, CA
05.2015 - 12.2015
Under Jury Commission Department, performed clerical and customer service duties while coordinating and preparing jurors for jury selection
Data entry, answering questions, answering phone calls from jurors who needed assistance
Prepares and mails summons for jury service, responds to requests of prospective jurors to be excused or disqualified from jury service
Reviews documents for completeness and rejects incomplete documents
Use computerized system to formulate and process residents’ data information and update records in the jury management system.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Applied Arts and Sciences Criminal Justice -
San Diego State University
05.2016
Associates in Science Tnsfr/ CSU with honors in admin of justice for transfer -
Imperial Valley College
12.2015
Associate degree in arts with honors in university studies in behavioral and social SCIENCES -
Imperial Valley College
07.2015
Skills
Leadership
Responsible
Dependable
Initiative
Adaptability
Administrative
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Planning and Organizing
Communication and writing skills
Program Optimization
Training Coordination
Report creation
Report Preparation
Strategic Planning
Process Improvements
Needs analysis
Campaign Development
Team Oversight
Mailing Address
P.O BOX 3733, El Centro, CA, 92244
Trainings Certificates
California integrated practice child and adolescent needs and strengths (Cans) assessment tool – certificate of completion
APRIL- 2022 PRAED FOUNDATION COLLABORATIVE TRAINING WEBSITE (TCOM)
Endorsement of proficiency thinking for a change - FEBRUARY 2022- UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE
Mandated reporter online training for child care providers (AB1207) - certificate of completion - MARCH 2020 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CERT-00415127
Aggression replacement certification of training/facilitator - MARCH 2021- RITE OF PASSAGE|Improving the lives of youth
Mental Health First Aid USA Training - National Council for Behavioral Health, Expiration Date: March 12, 2023
Customer Service and Sales Credential - Certified Specialist - NRF Foundation RISEUP, Expiration Date: June 08, 2023
Computerized Accounting Certificate - Outstanding Student - 2011 - Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program
Imperial Valley EITC/Volunteer Income Tax Assistant VITA Project - 2011
Typing Certificate
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Health Education specialist
IMPERIAL COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
12.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator
Rite track youth services
03.2020 - 05.2023
Behavioral Health Interventionist
360 Behavioral health|California psychare
01.2019 - 02.2020
Assistant Manager
WIRELESS CALEXICO LLC Metro by-tmobile
08.2017 - 02.2020
Intern Jury Department
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF IMPERIAL
05.2015 - 12.2015
Cashier Lead
TOMMY HILFIGER PVH CORP
06.2013 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science in Applied Arts and Sciences Criminal Justice -
San Diego State University
Associates in Science Tnsfr/ CSU with honors in admin of justice for transfer -
Imperial Valley College
Associate degree in arts with honors in university studies in behavioral and social SCIENCES -
Imperial Valley College
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