Dynamic, patient-focused and service-driven public health specialist with a proven track record of outstanding achievement in community health and clinical settings. Helping with public health projects, awareness campaigns, and special events. Assists with projects, campaigns, and special events. Proficient in gathering public health data, updating spreadsheets and writing internal and external communications to support and enhance organizational objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Services Manager
Aramark
08.2023 - Current
Manages patient food service activities, complying with established standards in an 800-bed facility
Conducts rounds on patients/departments to ensure high Press Ganey Scores
Oversees diet office and service ambassador program
Supervises tray line operation and room service program
Identified process improvement opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness and improve team productivity
Liaison for Children's Hospital to build rapport and long-term relationships, and achieve patient/staff satisfaction
Training and mentoring 40 food service workers in various departments of kitchen
Supervisor
CEDA WIC
01.2019 - 08.2023
Provides direct on-site supervision to program employees at assigned WIC clinic
Assesses diet-related health problems and available resources to determine present and forecast future needs.
Budgets multiple source nutrition funding (ie, WIC, grant, and contract funds) in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.
Participates in developing agency health policy and assuring that food and nutrition-related issues are included.
Develops, implements, and monitors standards for nutritional services.
Prepares grant proposals and contracts to obtain funds for the expansion of nutritional services.
Reviews proposed legislation, guidelines, and standards by federal, state, and local organizations affecting nutritional services.
Develops, conducts, and/or evaluates training related to nutrition policies, procedures, standards, and compliance to improve program effectiveness and efficiencies.
Public Health Intern
Boone County Health Department
03.2023 - 06.2023
Program planning over 3 months involving funding, coordination, and designing of the program
Assisted with the development of awareness and outreach programs focused on specific groups and health concerns
Helped members of the public connect with program resources
Supported the development and execution of special community events
Educated community members on disease prevention, vaccines, and mental health resources
Helped develop community awareness and outreach programs targeting specific demographics or health issues
Assisted with planning and implementation of special events.