Kelly Pieczynski
Aurora,IL
Summary
Public health professional with experience in government affairs, maternal-child health, community engagement, and policy communication. Skilled in legislative monitoring, stakeholder coordination, advocacy messaging, and cross-sector partnership development. Adept at translating research into actionable policy recommendations and supporting program implementation across diverse populations.
Bringing compassionate and energetic approach to educating others about nutrition and wellness. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of nutritional science and effective communication skills. Committed to fostering positive health outcomes and empowering individuals to make informed dietary choices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutrition Educator
Community Health Care
Davenport, Iowa
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create tailored nutrition plans for clients.
- Support implementation of federally funded WIC nutrition programming and contribute to grant applications, reporting, and documentation to demonstrate program impact and secure continued funding.
- Coordinate referrals and cross‑sector partnerships with healthcare providers, Medicaid managed care organizations, and community agencies to address social determinants of health and improve service access.
- Assisted in organizing community health events, raising awareness about the importance of good nutrition and its impact on overall health.
- Evaluated participants' dietary habits to identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations.
- Facilitated one-on-one counseling sessions to drive behavior change in dietary choices.
Maternal Health Intern
Scott County Public Health Department
Davenport, Iowa
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted research and analysis on maternal health policies, programs, and service gaps to inform evidence‑based recommendations aimed at improving maternal health communication, and needs assessment.
- Developed educational materials, public health messaging, and outreach content to translate maternal health policies and clinical guidance into accessible information for diverse community populations.
- Assisted with stakeholder engagement efforts, including outreach, meeting preparation, and dissemination of program information to families and community partners.
Blood Donor Data Specialist
American Red Cross
Peoria, Illinois
10.2023 - 10.2024
- (This role demonstrates data accuracy, compliance, and community engagement - still relevant but not central.)
Public Health Intern
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative
Des Moines, Iowa
01.2023 - 05.2023
Public Health Intern January 2023-May 2023
- Supported statewide nutrition security initiatives, including the Produce Prescription (PPPX) and Double Up Food Bucks programs
- Conducted research on nutrition incentive models, public health policy, and healthcare disparities to inform advocacy and program improvement efforts
- Collaborated with community partners and government agencies to identify gaps in healthy food access and strengthen program sustainability strategies
- Assisted in reviewing and strengthening implementation materials to support consistent program delivery across community partners
Education
MPH -
BS - undefined
Skills
- Government Affairs & Advocacy
- Public Health Program Implementation
- Strategic Communication & Briefing Materials
- Project Management & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Data Collection, Evaluation & Reporting
- Community Partnerships & Outreach
- Maternal & Child Health
- Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health
- Health promotion
- Individual counseling
- Pediatric nutrition
Certification
- Lactation Specialist (Expected 2025-08)
- CPR & AED (2024-10)
- Responsible Conduct of Research (2024-12)
Timeline
Nutrition Educator
Community Health Care
10.2024 - Current
Maternal Health Intern
Scott County Public Health Department
08.2024 - 01.2025
Blood Donor Data Specialist
American Red Cross
10.2023 - 10.2024
Public Health Intern
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative
01.2023 - 05.2023
BS - undefined
MPH -
Recommended Resume Order for Maximum Impact
- Absolutely - let's reorganize your resume so it tells the strongest possible story for policy, advocacy, and government affairs roles, while still honoring your public health background. Right now, your experience is strong, but the order doesn't fully showcase your policy-relevant competencies up front.
- Below is a strategic, high-impact resume structure that will position you as a competitive candidate for government affairs, policy, advocacy, or public health leadership roles.
- Recommended Resume Order for Maximum Impact
- 1. Professional Summary (NEW - optional but powerful)
- A crisp 3-4 line summary that frames you as a policy-minded public health professional.
- Example:
- Public health professional with experience in government affairs, maternal-child health, community engagement, and policy communication. Skilled in legislative monitoring, stakeholder coordination, advocacy messaging, and cross-sector partnership development. Adept at translating research into actionable policy recommendations and supporting program implementation across diverse populations.
- 2. Core Competencies / Skills (NEW)
- This section helps ATS systems and hiring managers immediately see your strengths.
- Examples:
- - Government Affairs & Advocacy
- - Legislative Monitoring & Policy Analysis
- - Stakeholder & Coalition Engagement
- - Public Health Program Implementation
- - Strategic Communication & Briefing Materials
- - Project Management & Cross-Functional Coordination
- - Data Collection, Evaluation & Reporting
- - Community Partnerships & Outreach
- - Maternal & Child Health
- - Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health
- 3. Government Affairs & Policy Experience (MOST RELEVANT -> FIRST)
- Place the Government Affairs & Policy Specialist role at the top of your experience section. This is your most policy-aligned role and should lead your resume.
- (Use the polished bullet list I created in the previous message.)
- 4. Public Health Experience (Grouped Together)
- After your policy role, list your public health positions in reverse chronological order.
- Community Health Care - Nutrition Educator
- Davenport, Iowa | Oct 2024 - Present
- (Your existing bullets fit well - they already show program implementation, data management, and cross-sector coordination.)
- Scott County Public Health Department - Maternal Health Intern
- Davenport, Iowa | Aug 2024 - Jan 2025
- (Your bullets here are strong and align with evaluation, communication, and needs assessment.)
- Iowa Healthiest State Initiative - Public Health Intern
- Des Moines, Iowa | Jan 2023 - May 2023
- (This role shows policy-adjacent work - keep it as is.)
- 5. Additional Experience (Less Policy-Focused but Still Valuable)
- Place this after your public health section.
- American Red Cross - Blood Donor Data Specialist
- Peoria, Illinois | Oct 2023 - Oct 2024
- (This role demonstrates data accuracy, compliance, and community engagement - still relevant but not central.)
- 6. Education
- List your MPH and BS here.
- 7. Certifications & Licenses
- - Lactation Specialist (Expected Aug 2025)
- - CPR & AED (Oct 2024)
- - Responsible Conduct of Research (Dec 2024)
- Why This Order Works
- - Puts your policy experience first, which is essential for government affairs or advocacy roles.
- - Groups your public health experience, showing a clear, cohesive trajectory.
- - Moves less policy-aligned roles lower, while still highlighting transferable skills.
- - Adds a summary + skills section, which dramatically improves ATS performance and recruiter readability.
- - Creates a narrative: public health foundation -> policy/advocacy specialization -> leadership potential.
- If you want, I can also:
- - Rewrite your professional summary
- - Create a skills section tailored to a specific job posting
- - Format the entire resume into a clean, modern structure
- - Draft a matching cover letter
- Just tell me what direction you want to take next.