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LaShaunda Battie

Oaklawn,IL

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in roles demanding high responsibility and adaptability. Proven track record of thriving in dynamic environments and delivering results under pressure. Eager to leverage skills in a challenging role that encourages innovation and career growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

City of Chicago (Priority Populations)
12.2024 - Current
  • Public Health Project Manager supporting the Community Health Services (CHS) Division within the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). Led targeted interventions aimed at ending the HIV epidemic and reducing disparities related to HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis, TB, and mpox among priority populations in the Chicago Eligible Metropolitan Area (CEMA). Collaborated cross-functionally with internal teams, community organizations, and leadership to drive equity-focused programs, increase awareness, and improve healthcare access for marginalized groups including Black and Latino women, transgender individuals, Black and Latino gay/bisexual men, older adults with HIV, and people who use drugs.
  • Key Achievements & Responsibilities
  • Led the Equity Initiative coordinating public health campaigns targeting HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis, TB, and mpox among high-risk populations within CEMA.
  • Managed and aligned programming across six community-based organizations, ensuring efforts met CDPH strategic goals and addressed the specific needs of priority populations.
  • Planned, organized, and executed 15+ community engagement events, educating over 500 individuals on HIV prevention and promoting health equity.
  • Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with CHS program monitors, public health staff, SID leadership, and external community partners to enhance outreach effectiveness.
  • Monitored program performance, tracked key metrics, and prepared detailed reports that informed program adjustments, resulting in a 25% increase in HIV prevention awareness and a 30% improvement in healthcare access for targeted groups.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental efforts between epidemiology, outreach, communications, and external vendors to ensure timely project delivery and risk management.
  • Oversaw project planning, budgeting, and implementation to support grant-funded and community health initiatives focused on reducing health disparities.

Project Manager

Chicago Recovery Plan (Covid-19)
09.2022 - 12.2024
  • Coordinated internal resources and third parties/vendors to plan and execute Covid-19 projects.
  • Ensured that assigned projects were delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
  • Assisted in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
  • Developed a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
  • Managed changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
  • Created and maintained appropriate project documentation, developed spreadsheets, diagrams and processed maps to document needs.
  • Manage and directs a major and large-scale program or project of significant size and scope in terms of budget, operations and/or staffing.
  • Develops and negotiates contract terms and monitors services provided by private contractors ensuring contract provisions meet program specifications
  • Leads projects in public health informatics, specifically targeting communicable disease surveillance and preparedness. Represents the department in collaborations with state, foundation, and academic partners, actively engaging in high-level discussions on the use of informatics.

Assistant Director (Youth Programs)

The Night Ministry
02.2015 - 01.2022
  • Co-designed program initiatives with Adolescent staff team and Director of Adolescent programs in support of meeting internal and external goals as well as grant and contractual obligations.
  • Helped to build and sustain collaborative relationships with outside organizations to develop and enhance programs and opportunities around peer education, academic success, employment, and enrichment.
  • Spearheaded intake and implementation of individual participant plans, monitored progress towards goals and troubleshoot barriers to completion of goals.
  • Assisted Director in monitoring and addressing issues of attendance and attrition; oversee outreach efforts around Youth Leader engagement.
  • Coordinated collection of data for impact evaluation and reporting and assisted with completing program reports.
  • Supported database management: ensured timely entry for all program data in contractual and TNM database systems.

Education

Master of Business Administration - undefined

National Louis University
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Leadership

National Louis University
Chicago, IL

Associate of Applied Science - Gerontology

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Skills

  • Crisis Management, Revenue Growth, Compliance, Scheduling, Case/Account Management, Complaint Resolution
  • Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Computer Networks, Relationship Building, Staff and Team Management
  • Team Building, Adaptability, CRM Software Record-Keeping, Eligibility Verification and Strategic
  • Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Software Programs/Technology (Zendesk, Teams, MSO) and Collaborative
  • Live Chat Engagement, Payroll Processing, Email Support, Quality Assurance and Customer Centric
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Project Manager

City of Chicago (Priority Populations)
12.2024 - Current

Project Manager

Chicago Recovery Plan (Covid-19)
09.2022 - 12.2024

Assistant Director (Youth Programs)

The Night Ministry
02.2015 - 01.2022

Master of Business Administration - undefined

National Louis University

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Leadership

National Louis University

Associate of Applied Science - Gerontology

West Virginia State University

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