Kimberly Plough, M.Ed., CHES

Community Health Program Management and Team Leadership

• Enhanced community health through targeted programs like SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life).
• Expanded SAIL program to three senior centers, engaging up to 30 seniors weekly. Coordinated logistics for team of three SAIL teachers, ensuring efficient program implementation.
• As wellness team lead, orchestrated planning and execution of four 2023 wellness programs, achieving up to 50% staff participation and garnering positive feedback from participants.
• Directed and executed car seat program, managing installations, education and inspections of 50 seats (Aug-Dec 2023). Oversaw surge in inspections and appointments over two years, maintaining ongoing commitment to car seat activities.
• Conducted up to four annual car seat installation training sessions for new employees at partner agencies in 2022, 2023 and ongoing in 2024.
• Led Cribs for Kids program, coordinating bookings, conducting educational sessions, and surveying caregivers upon receipt for successful implementation in 2022, 2023 and currently continuing into 2024.

Community Health Education

• Executed year-round awareness campaigns on topics including Food Safety, Stormwater Education, Tick Awareness, utilizing social media, billboards, and flyers for effective audience outreach and engagement.
• Planned workshops, including the 2023 Contractor Meeting and Sensible Salting events.
• Participated in Good Neighbor Meetings, actively engaging children with fun and interactive questions.
• Contribute to annual bike helmet distribution grant, partnering with local agencies to provide helmets for underserved children and offering education on proper helmet use.
• Contributed to planning and actively participated in Portage County Emergency Preparedness Symposium.
• Contributed to accreditation team in 2019.
• Foster employee engagement and communication via monthly newsletters [2019-present].

Incident Command Staff

• Served as Public Information Officer (PIO) for Ohio Department of Health (ODH) drill in a simulated incident.
• ICS Command Staff Scribe for COVID-19: Ensured accurate documentation.
• Coordinated and executed mass clinics during COVID-19 pandemic.

• Conduct individual and group yoga sessions, catering to various skill levels and age groups teaching up to 3 classes per week.
• Instructed meditation sessions at Kent State University and University Hospitals in Cleveland, guiding participants in mindfulness practices to enhance well-being and stress management.
• Built loyal client base since start of yoga teaching career, fostering strong sense of community.

• Demonstrated flexibility by accepting last-minute substitute assignments willingly.
• Delivered quality instruction and managed classrooms effectively as substitute teacher, fostering positive learning environments across various subjects.
• Addressed disruptions and behavioral issues with quick, decisive problem-solving within school policies.

• Enhanced organizational performance through development and delivery of training programs.
• Successfully drove productivity and P&L growth by providing comprehensive sales team training and development, leading to consistent outperformance of peers.
• Hired to facilitate profitable store expansion program.
• Managed all aspects of store operations, encompassing interview processes, recruitment, hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Facilitated team and individual sessions, ensuring alignment with talents, achieving targets and keeping staff informed on business updates.
• Received 'Sustainable Business Award' at National Sales Meeting in [Cambridge, MA].