Kiara Janel Garcia
Director Of Field Operations
McAllen,TX
Summary
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION Committed professional; self-motivated in achieving set goals and maintains initiative. Ability to affirm guidance, cooperative team leader and team player. Multi-tasker; Coherent and excellent communication skills. Approached work with an open mind and willingness to learn.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Director of Field Operations
Monica De La Cruz For Congress Campaign
2024.01 - Current
- Secured campaign success through effective management of volunteer recruitment and training programs.
- Evaluated campaign analytics regularly, making data-driven decisions when adjusting field tactics or reallocating resources.
- Enhanced community participation by developing and implementing strategic engagement initiatives.
- Led cross-functional teams in coordinating large-scale events, resulting in increased attendance and fundraising revenue.
- Recruited trained, and managed a diverse group of volunteers to support various community initiatives effectively.
- Increased public awareness of organization''s mission by organizing and promoting community events.
- Collaborated with marketing department to create compelling promotional materials for community events and campaigns.
Unification Specialist
The Providencia Group
2023.11 - 2024.04
- Ability to handle crisis intervention, conflict, confrontation, or other complex people situations with compassion and decisiveness.
- Complete all assessments with minor and family/sponsors, in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to support a diverse group of clients, including refugees or other minority families.
- Initiate, coordinate, and maintain direct contact with unaccompanied child refugees and their family members while the minor is in ORR care, while efficiently working to safely release the minor from client care and reunify the child with its family.
- Report significant incidents in accordance with client policies and procedures.
Public Health Educator
CDC Foundation
2022.12 - 2023.06
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of individuals and families served due to drug overdose.
- Provided education on needs and advocation for patient rights in healthcare, legal and community-based settings.
- Prepared reports to summarize statistical analysis on mental health status and treatment programs.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve drug overdose state epidemic.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected individuals and families to appropriate resources.
Epidemiologist I - Team Lead
CDC Foundation, Inc. (Texas Department Of State He
2022.03 - 2022.10
- Team Lead of DSHS Epidemiology Response and Surveillance Team.
- Direct and supervised team of 10 engaged in COVID-19 quality assurance and program development.
- Establish open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Instruct junior team members on protocols and procedures of each station to maximize contributions.
- Manage schedules accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Perform advanced analyses using statistical software (SAS, SQL, R, Tableau, and Microsoft Access), interprets results, and writes articles, reports, and presentations.
- Work with agency staff and external partners to characterize medical, clinical, and public health efforts from various data files and sources.
Epidemiologist
CDC Foundation, Inc, Health Services, DSHS
2021.12 - 2022.03
- Member of DSHS Epidemiology Response Team and Surveillance Team.
- Assisted in facilitation and improvement of regional surveillance systems through assessment, formulation, and coordination of regional strategies.
- Built, consulted, and maintained collaborative relationships with variety of epidemiology and surveillance partners including local health departments, infection prevention, physicians, laboratories, school nurses and others public or private healthcare providers.
- Developed, implemented, and presented training programs targeted to improve reporting and surveillance systems at regional and local level.
- Maintained data, reporting and quality assurance standards throughout investigations.
- Participated in exercise of regional plans related to all-hazards preparedness for responses to bioterrorism events, infectious disease outbreaks, and other public health threats and emergencies.
- Prepared reports and presentations to disseminate findings.
- Received and analyzed medical records for verification of diagnoses, appropriate personnel notification, collection and submission of patient/environmental samples, administration of questionnaires, and recommendation of appropriate control measures.
- Surveilled notifiable infection conditions and outbreaks in Texas Region 11 with over 2,500,000 people.
Case Investigation Team Lead | Lead Epidemiologist & Case Investigator Coordinator
CDC Foundation, Inc, Hidalgo
2020.08 - 2021.12
- Oversaw all COVID-19 epidemiological issues regarding all school districts, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, human resources, child, and adult daycare's.
- Actively listened to school districts and daycare facilities requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Formulated action plans and provide mitigation guidelines.
- Managed school districts on COVID-19 vaccine logistics and administration for pediatrics.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote COVID-19 mitigation.
Data Analyst
Hidalgo County Health Department
2020.01 - 2020.08
- Conducted COVID-19 tasks pertaining to epidemiological, public health, geo-spatial, and biological analysis functions.
- Analyzed to evaluate and determine actions plans for well-being of county citizens with use of Tableau and other data software.
- Collaborated with county leaders to identify and prioritize problems.
- Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to county officials for concise explanations for needed resources.
- Developed required policies and procedures to reflected actual goals, tasks, and workflows, while meeting all regulatory compliance requirements for COVID-19.
- Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful COVID-19 reports.
Migrant Tutor
McAllen ISD
2019.08 - 2020.03
- Conducted tutorial services for migrant students to provide academic support.
- Encouraged students and parents to participate in community engagement opportunities.
- Helped students prepare for quizzes and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
- Lead educational workshops using variety of methods such as visual and verbal presentations, collaborations, and discussions to use strategical techniques for accelerated learning targeting staff and students.
Graduate Research Assistant
UTRGV School Of Medicine
2019.02 - 2019.08
- Conducted researched regarding acute shortage of healthcare in rural and under-served communities in Rio Grande Valley region.
- Analyzed and presented results to field experts at UTRGV - Area Health Education Center.
- Coordinated health education, seminars, and services for community outreach.
- Directed students in performing and completing assigned tasks.
- Promoted health education using flyers, brochures, social media content, ad’s, internet, special and social events.
Opioid & Substance Abuse Disorder Coordinator
UTRGV School Of Medicine
2019.02 - 2019.08
- Assembled educational, vocational, and community seminars to bring awareness on opioid and substance abuse.
- Developed and maintained coordination of services provided for promotion and education against substance abuse throughout South Texas.
- Directed in developing community organizations, design implementation, and evaluation of substance abuse programs in health, community and educational institutions and organizations.
- Provided community leadership through coalitions, committees, and networks to develop cooperative relationships for responsive prevention services.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
Pharmacy Care Representative, Business Center Rep | Cashier
H-E-B Grocery
2013.08 - 2019.04
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions.
- Processed and provided prescriptions to customers, distributed medication information and facilitated medication consultations.
- Supported pharmacists with day-to-day activities and management functions.
- Updated database with patient information.
Education
Master of Science - Health Science, Nutrition
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX 2018.01 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry & Psychology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
TX 2014.08 - 2018.12
Skills
Team Leadership & Development
Statistics background
Data Entry, Organization & Analysis
Dependable and Responsible
Interpersonal Communication
Written Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Miss Texas North America 2024
Crowned Miss Texas North America 2024, representing excellence, poise, and commitment to community service. As an ambassador for the North Texas region, fulfilled duties with grace and professionalism, embodying the values of leadership, advocacy, and empowerment. Engaged in various philanthropic endeavors, promoting causes such as education, healthcare awareness, and youth development. Leveraged platform to inspire positive change and foster unity within diverse communities.
Additional Information
Organizational Involvement:
· Rio Grande Valley Women Chamber Development Position: Vice Chair of Governmental Affairs
· Rio Grande Valley Republican Women Position: Board Member – PAC Treasurer
· Salvation Army Board Member
· Leadership McAllen Class 43 Member
· Hispanic Women of Texas Member
· HCGOP Outreach Committee Member
Timeline
Director of Field Operations
Monica De La Cruz For Congress Campaign
2024.01 - Current
Unification Specialist
The Providencia Group
2023.11 - 2024.04
Public Health Educator
CDC Foundation
2022.12 - 2023.06
Epidemiologist I - Team Lead
CDC Foundation, Inc. (Texas Department Of State He
2022.03 - 2022.10
Epidemiologist
CDC Foundation, Inc, Health Services, DSHS
2021.12 - 2022.03
Case Investigation Team Lead | Lead Epidemiologist & Case Investigator Coordinator
CDC Foundation, Inc, Hidalgo
2020.08 - 2021.12
Data Analyst
Hidalgo County Health Department
2020.01 - 2020.08
Migrant Tutor
McAllen ISD
2019.08 - 2020.03
Graduate Research Assistant
UTRGV School Of Medicine
2019.02 - 2019.08
Opioid & Substance Abuse Disorder Coordinator
UTRGV School Of Medicine
2019.02 - 2019.08
Master of Science - Health Science, Nutrition
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
2018.01 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry & Psychology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
2014.08 - 2018.12
Pharmacy Care Representative, Business Center Rep | Cashier
H-E-B Grocery
2013.08 - 2019.04
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