Margaret Rento
Castleton On Hudson,NY
Summary
Dynamic Public Health Educator with a proven track record at Rensselaer County Department of Health, excelling in community engagement and project management. Expert in fostering collaborative partnerships and developing impactful educational materials. Strong communication skills drive successful outreach initiatives, enhancing public health awareness, and addressing critical health challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Educator
Rensselaer County Department Of Health
Troy, NY
05.2022 - Current
- Assists in the development and maintenance of the Rensselaer County Community Health Improvement Plan.
- Continuously developing and fostering collaborative partnerships with community organizations.
- Facilitates trainings and educational presentations to support the community and health education curriculum in local school districts.
- Engages with entities focused on community health and fosters collaborative efforts to address public health challenges.
- Plans and schedules outreach events for targeted audiences.
- Leads field visits for public health outreach initiatives, addressing major health concerns in Rensselaer County.
- Develops toolkits for public health detailing initiatives with relevant literature to distribute to community health providers and organizations.
- Assists in creating promotional materials (i.e., infographics, brochures, flyers).
- Assists in administrative support with the Heroin Coalition and networks with substance use prevention partners.
- Supervises and mentors student interns.
Administrative Assistant
Hudson Valley Community College
, Office Of Institutional Advancement
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted with the preparations for Alumni Night, Leadership Donor Reception, and Annual Gala.
- Organized scholarship recipient mailings.
- Updated online profiles for past and present donors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University At Buffalo
05-2022
Skills
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listener
- Detailed-Oriented
- Organization
- Professionalism
- Microsoft Office
- Community Engagement
- Administrative Support
- Canva
- Zoom
Timeline
Public Health Educator
Rensselaer County Department Of Health
05.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Hudson Valley Community College
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University At Buffalo
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