Martha Sherwin
Jasper,TX
Summary
Passionate Community advocate with commitment to supporting clients in all aspects of cases. Excellent communication and relationship building skills with diverse audiences. Friendly and engaging with strong team collaboration abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Advocate, CPST
Jasper Newton County Public Health District
Jasper, Tx.
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented community outreach programs and events.
- Oversaw marketing campaigns to raise awareness of available services.
- Coordinated fundraising efforts to support community initiatives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to address community needs and concerns.
- Researched and analyzed community needs to determine program directions and goals.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to enhance services.
- Established and maintained relationships to meet community needs and avoid service duplication.
- Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret purposes, programs, and policies.
- Provided individuals and families with information and resources to connect with available programs.
- Planned and managed different community meetings, public forums and outreach events.
- Developed and implemented programs to fill different community needs.
- Maintained existing and developed new partnerships with many local charity organizations to facilitate community involvement and awareness of non-profit missions and theatre events.
- Organized community outreach programs to drive awareness of Health Disparities initiatives.
- Maintained calendars and scheduled appointments.
- Answered phones, greeted clients, scheduled appointments and made travel arrangements.
- Used Micro soft 365 to produce reports and business correspondence.
Child Passenger Safety Technician
Jasper Newton County Public Health District
Jasper, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Assessed children's safety seat needs based on age, weight and height requirements.
- Delivered presentations on topics related to Child Passenger Safety Technician certification standards.
- Created reports summarizing service activities including number of clients served, type of services rendered.
- Demonstrated how to properly adjust harness straps for a snug fit around the child's body.
- Advised families on how to select appropriate booster seats for older children.
- Explained the importance of registering car seats with manufacturers for recall notifications.
- Provided information regarding state laws related to child passenger safety.
- Attended continuing education classes to stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
- Provided resources such as brochures, flyers, and websites that offer additional information about car seat selection, installation, and use.
- Organized special events to raise awareness about child passenger safety issues.
- Collaborated with other organizations and agencies involved in promoting safe transportation practices.
- Performed hands-on installations of car seats to ensure proper fit and secure attachment.
- Educated parents and caregivers on the correct installation of child safety seats in vehicles.
- Facilitated community outreach events such as car seat checkups at local businesses or health fairs.
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies and procedures related to CPST services delivery.
Education
GED -
Angelina College
Jasper, TX01-1993
Skills
- Training delivery
- Community Advocacy
- Non-Profit Operations
- Legal documentation and reporting
- Events Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Client Representation and Advisement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Effective Multitasking
- Effective Communication
- Building Trust and Relationships
- Order and request filing
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
Certification
- Certified National Child Passenger Safety Certification, Safe Kids Worldwide - 2023
Timeline
Community Health Advocate, CPST
Jasper Newton County Public Health District
07.2022 - Current
Child Passenger Safety Technician
Jasper Newton County Public Health District
07.2022 - Current
GED -
Angelina College
- Certified National Child Passenger Safety Certification, Safe Kids Worldwide - 2023
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