Lisa Carlson
Aurora,CO
Summary
At the Veterans Hospital, I excelled as a Health Education Specialist, fostering wellness through innovative workshops and strategic partnerships. My creation of a comprehensive online portal and culturally tailored materials significantly enhanced community health literacy. Skilled in training facilitation and health promotion, I empowered peers and diverse populations, achieving notable improvements in health management and behavior change. Dedicated health education professional eager to leverage strong understanding of health promotion principles, theories and best practices. Skilled in creating educational materials and delivering presentations with sharp eye for detail. Strong interpersonal skills for building positive relationships with focus on counseling. Personable with strong work ethic.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Education Specialist
Veterans Hospital
07.2024 - 09.2026
- Promoted a culture of wellness within the workplace by facilitating employee workshops on stress management, nutrition, and exercise.
- Developed strategic partnerships with local organizations to promote community health initiatives and increase program reach.
- Created culturally sensitive educational materials that effectively addressed the unique needs of diverse populations.
- Developed an accessible online health education portal that provided valuable resources to users, increasing knowledge and self-efficacy in managing personal health.
- Designed engaging training sessions for fellow Health Education Specialists to improve their knowledge and skills in the field.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
South University
Savannah, GA09.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08.2006
Skills
- Health literacy
- Health Promotion
- Training facilitation
- Behavior Change
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised a team of 25 staff members.
Certification
- Certified Master Training Specialist - U.S Navy 2003-2006
Timeline
Health Education Specialist
Veterans Hospital
07.2024 - 09.2026
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
South University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Phoenix