Mary Aquino
Pembroke Pines
Summary
Public Health Leader with skills in all areas. Ready to be part of a community that helps change health outcomes in Florida. Professional health education expert with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Proven ability to develop and implement impactful health programs. Adept in public speaking, curriculum development, and community outreach. Reliable, adaptable, and driven by passion for enhancing public health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Health Educator
Florida Department of Health of Miami-Dade County
03.2024 - Current
- Assist in the Tobacco Education and Prevention Programs
- Collaborate with the Florida Health Department for the Public School Health Fairs
- Completed Social Media Posts for the Consortium for a Healthier Miami Dade
- Assisted the No Barriers booth for the sensory area in the Orlando Health Fair Harvest Festival
- Attended Coalition and DOH meetings
- Completed Logic Model on Baby Sleep Safety Initiative for Healthy Baby Taskforce Miami Dade County
- Presented a Literature Review on Climate and environmental changes and their effect on black infant mortality rates
- Lead health education initiatives in Chronic Disease, Healthiest Weight, Injury Prevention, Health Disparities, and Infant Mortality
- Developed and implemented community mobilization strategies, fostering partnerships with local organizations
- Conducted needs assessments, analyzed data, and developed program evaluations
- Support the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for Miami-Dade
- Represent the Health Department on statewide and local health committees
Intern
Florida Department of Health Miami-Dade County; Coalition for a Healthier Miami Dade, Healthy Baby Taskforce
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Clinical Assistant
University of Miami Health System
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: ENT Clinic
- ENT Clinic
- Improved patient satisfaction by handling queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to implement quality improvement initiatives that enhanced overall clinic performance metrics.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff, and patients.
- Coordinated with appropriate administrative staff to address clinical, operational, and financial questions.
Education
Master - Public Health
NOVA Southeastern University
12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Southern Adventist University
Chattanooga, TN12-2019
Skills
- Logic Model
- Literature Review
- Health Promotion Products
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Analysis of data
- Social media marketing and promotion
- Health promotion
- Behavior change
- Partnership development
- Training facilitation
Certification
Mental Health First Aid, 12/01/23
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Health Educator
Florida Department of Health of Miami-Dade County
03.2024 - Current
Intern
Florida Department of Health Miami-Dade County; Coalition for a Healthier Miami Dade, Healthy Baby Taskforce
08.2023 - 01.2024
Clinical Assistant
University of Miami Health System
01.2020 - 01.2022
Mental Health First Aid, 12/01/23
Master - Public Health
NOVA Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Southern Adventist University
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