Kelly Samson
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Organized team leader and experienced educator with a passion for helping others. Excellent trainer and mentor. Polyglot with exceptional language skills and cultural competency.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead, Lactation Consultant
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- I am the team lead for our lactation department
- I am responsible for making work assignments, handling problems that arise, assisting teammates, service recovery with patients, and improving our workflow
- I provide lactation care and support for new mothers and their babies
- I provide Lactation Services inpatient at the hospital and on an outpatient basis.
Adjunct Faculty
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
01.2021 - 01.2022
- I taught Science, Social Studies, and Reading GED classes to adult learners
- I taught virtual classes in Blackboard and assisted my students in earning their GED and improving their lives.
Health Educator and Lactation Consultant
Floyd Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2019
- I was responsible for all Health Education for the Mother Baby Unit at Floyd Medical Center
- I taught Childbirth, Newborn Care, Breastfeeding, Infant CPR, and Discharge classes
- I wrote and developed all patient education curriculum for Women’s and Children’s Services
- I provided Lactation Services inpatient in the hospital and on an outpatient basis
- I managed and facilitated the new mother’s support group for Floyd Medical Center
Childbirth Educator
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2011
- I taught Childbirth, Newborn Care, and Breastfeeding classes to expectant parents
- I was instrumental in developing Kennestone’s curriculum for the women’s health classes.
U.S. Marine
United States Marine Corps
01.1988 - 06.1996
- I served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Admin Clerk, MOS 0151
- Honors include: meritorious promotion, meritorious mast, Sharp Shooter
- Honorable Discharge
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
08.2021
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Georgia Highlands College
05.2020
Master’s Level Certification - Women's Health Education
University of South Florida
08.1999
BA History -
Georgia State University
01.1992
Skills
- Spanish - Fluent
- Portuguese - Conversational
- French - Conversational
- German - Polite
- Martial Arts [black belt in Taekwondo]
- Blackboard and BB Collaborate
- Type 105 words per minute
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
Certification
- Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, 1999-2019
- American Heart Association CPR Instructor, 2011-2019
- Certified Lactation Counselor, 2013-2018
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, 2018-present
Volunteer Positions
- Lifeline Animal Project, Atlanta, GA; Level 3 dog volunteer; new volunteer mentor and trainer, June 2023-present
- Marine Corps League, Rome, GA; junior vice commandant; social media manager; recruiter, 2018-2023
- La Leche League International; group leader, member of Book Evaluation Committee, 1999-2011
- The Elizabeth Ministry; founder and leader, 2005-2008
- Attachment Parenting International; group leader, 2003-2006
Timeline
Team Lead, Lactation Consultant
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
01.2021 - 01.2022
Health Educator and Lactation Consultant
Floyd Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2019
Childbirth Educator
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2011
U.S. Marine
United States Marine Corps
01.1988 - 06.1996
BA History -
Georgia State University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Georgia Highlands College
Master’s Level Certification - Women's Health Education
University of South Florida