Emily Gillam
Beverly,NJ
Summary
Graduate from Temple University pursuing a Masters Degree in Public Health with experience in project management and organizational facilitation and a passion for serving others. A creative communications expert with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Offers global experience and a deep understanding of other cultures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Coordinator
Temple University Health System - Careers
2023.12 - 2024.04
- Assisted with School-based Wellness Center initiative, establishing relationships between clinic and school members.
- Coordinated community health events, resulting in increased awareness of available resources and improved public health literacy.
- Served as liaison between Temple University and local communities served, fostering trust and open communication channels.
- Collaborated with schools, businesses, faith communities, and other organizations to create supportive environments that promote healthy behaviors.
Director of Communications
HUGS (Humanity United 4 Global Support)
2020.05 - Current
- Representative of HUGS at local events and meetings
- Assist with grant writing and applications for funding
- Developing and executing marketing and communication strategies
- Managing organization's events, fund development, and coordination of sponsorships.
Clinical Research Assistant
Clinical Research Philadelphia
2023.04 - 2023.10
- Assist with daily research-related preparation in clinic
- Organize potential clients through EMR Mining
- Author of weekly clinical blogs on website
- In charge of coordinating and executing social media initiative with team.
Behavior Specialist
Devereux
2022.10 - 2023.09
- Assist with developing therapeutic treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities and needs to address behavioral issues
- Supporting patients throughout the treatment process and families to implement treatment plans
- Monitoring and recording treatment progress
- Conducting assessments to determine patients' improvements
- Maintaining patient records and treatment reports
- Collaborating with other healthcare specialists and support organizations
- Observing and assessing patients' behavior.
Volunteer Clinic Administrator/Flow Coordinator/Translator and Interpreter
Puentes De Salud Clinic
2019.06 - 2022.08
- Responsible for initial clinic set-up (welcoming volunteers, providers, and patients, set up sign-up sheets, access provider's schedule calendar)
- Interacted with clinic flow, laboratory charges, made and managed appointments - Navigated patient record system, walk-ins and how patients are monitored
- Assigned providers consultation rooms for each shift, adjusted and coordinated pre-clinic walk-throughs
- Give provider in-take forms, take patients to appropriate specialist rooms
- Assign and adjust Clinical 1 medical students to specific providers
- Translate physician/patient interactions during appointments.
Co-founder, President
Association Of Latinos Unidos Por La Diversidad
2020.03 - 2021.05
- Networked with graduate schools and professionals to implement mentorship program that has successfully partnered Temple Latino undergraduate students with respective professionals in all healthcare paths (pre-PA, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-nursing, pre-dental, etc)
- Set policies and strategic direction for organization
- Led organization's planning processes
- Developed, implemented, monitored, and assessed sound and compliant programs, financial management, fundraising practices, etc.
President
Asociación de Estudiantes Latinos, Professional Latinx Umbrella Organization at Temple University
2019.05 - 2021.05
- Recognized as Student Organization of the Year by Temple University (May,2021)
- Largest active member population for this organization (2021)
- Led weekly meetings with members as well as gave speeches at large events held by Temple University
- Directed and supervised overall operations and staff activities
- Planned, created, and implemented highly effective development plan alongside team
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Life Center Academy
2016.09 - 2019.01
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Collaborated with 2 teachers to promote appropriate care and education for 30+ children.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2021
Skills
- Leadership experience
- Facilitator experience
- Internal/External Communications
- Multiple languages
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
- Personable
- Self-motivated
- Thrives in team settings
- Proficient in online software/programs such as Planning Center, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Spreadsheets, etc.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Community Health Coordinator
Temple University Health System - Careers
2023.12 - 2024.04
Clinical Research Assistant
Clinical Research Philadelphia
2023.04 - 2023.10
Behavior Specialist
Devereux
2022.10 - 2023.09
Director of Communications
HUGS (Humanity United 4 Global Support)
2020.05 - Current
Co-founder, President
Association Of Latinos Unidos Por La Diversidad
2020.03 - 2021.05
Volunteer Clinic Administrator/Flow Coordinator/Translator and Interpreter
Puentes De Salud Clinic
2019.06 - 2022.08
President
Asociación de Estudiantes Latinos, Professional Latinx Umbrella Organization at Temple University
2019.05 - 2021.05
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Life Center Academy
2016.09 - 2019.01
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Temple University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience
Temple University
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