Kayla N. Swaar
Mason City,IL
Summary
Dedicated public health professional with experience in community outreach, health education, and implementing evidence-based programs to promote wellness and reduce health disparities. Skilled in building partnerships, managing public health initiatives, and using data to drive policy, system, and environmental improvements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SNAP-Ed Unit Educator
University of Illinois Extension
Springfield, IL
10.2016 - Current
- Develop professional collaborations with the community stakeholders and partners that serve the SNAP target population.
- Develop policy, system, and environmental interventions within the designated area geared toward SNAP-Ed eligible audiences.
- Work as part of a team to provide direct education to the designated audiences, specifically for SNAP-Ed program.
- Assist counties in the designated region in developing marketing plans and tools for the SNAP-Ed program.
- Comply with all reporting deadlines and requirements (e.g. plans of work, activity and impact reporting, etc.)
Loan Document Specialist
Ranstad/Wells Fargo
Springfield, IL
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Reviewed loan documentation for accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Utilized electronic filing systems to manage and organize loan files efficiently.
- Conducted regular audits of loan documents to ensure adherence to company policies.
Substitute Teacher
Springfield School District
Springfield, IL
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Instruct students according to lesson plans that have been prepared by the regular teacher.
- Oversee student behavior in classroom and surrounding areas.
- Ability to work flexible hours and manage multiple grade levels.
Maternal Health Intern
Healthcare and Family Services- Bureau of Quality Management
Springfield, IL
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided assistance with data analysis, program evaluation, and required reporting to federal, state and other authorities.
- Participated in several collaborative quality improvement projects (internal & external)
- Conducted web research for special projects.
- Provided administrative support to related projects.
- Provided key research for the development of several reports, issue briefs, and position papers.
Caterer/Diet Clerk
St. John’s Hospital
Springfield, IL
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Ensured that the nutritional needs of a patient were met.
- Worked hand-in-hand with dietitians and health care professionals in creating healthy meals for patients according to their nutritional needs.
- Checked the special diet trays to make sure they followed the dietary guidelines.
Food Service Director
Goddard School
Edwardsville, IL
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Created diverse menus for children ages 6 months to 4 years, while addressing specific dietary needs.
- Managed inventory and supply orders in order to meet kitchen needs and decrease inventory waste.
- Supervised the preparation of daily meals insuring quality, efficiency, and on time delivery for students.
- Assisted teachers in the classroom when short staffed.
Education
Master of Public Health - General
University of Illinois
Springfield, IL01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences – Dietetics
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL01.2010
Skills
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Public relations or community outreach
- Policy development
- Systems-level thinking
- Designing environmental interventions
- Creating outreach materials or tools
- Documentation and impact reporting
- Organizational and planning skills
- Working as part of a regional or cross-functional team
- Supporting county-level implementation
- Adhering to federal/state program requirements (eg, SNAP-Ed)
- Accurate record-keeping and reporting
- Building partnerships with stakeholders
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Public relations or community outreach
🔹 Policy & Program Development
- Policy development
- Systems-level thinking
- Designing environmental interventions
- Program planning & evaluation
🔹 Education & Facilitation
- Direct education delivery
- Health or nutrition education
🔹 Marketing & Communication
- Marketing strategy development
- Creating outreach materials or tools
🔹 Project & Time Management
- Meeting deadlines
- Documentation and impact reporting
- Organizational and planning skills
🔹 Teamwork
- Working as part of a regional or cross-functional team
- Supporting county-level implementation
🔹 Regulatory Compliance
- Adhering to federal/state program requirements (eg, SNAP-Ed)
- Accurate record-keeping and reporting
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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SNAP-Ed Unit Educator
University of Illinois Extension
10.2016 - Current
Loan Document Specialist
Ranstad/Wells Fargo
06.2016 - 10.2016
Substitute Teacher
Springfield School District
01.2015 - 05.2016
Maternal Health Intern
Healthcare and Family Services- Bureau of Quality Management
01.2014 - 01.2015
Caterer/Diet Clerk
St. John’s Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
Food Service Director
Goddard School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences – Dietetics
Eastern Illinois University
Master of Public Health - General
University of Illinois