Shane Begaye
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Skilled Prevention Specialist focused on promoting healthy behaviors and preventing disease. Experience includes implementing health education programs, conducting community outreach, and collaborating with various teams to address public health concerns. Strong in communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional teamwork. Previous work has contributed significantly to reducing risk factors in communities served through effective program development and management. Hardworking and highly motivated professional with combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven approach, with a passion for growth and efficiency, aiming to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HIV Prevention Specialist
First Nations Community Healthsource
Albuquerque, NM
07.2023 - Current
- Provide HIV/STI Prevention and Harm Reduction education services to at risk populations in various communities.
- Administered Rapid HIV, Syphilis, and HEP C testing to high-risk populations.
- Utilized social media platforms to spread awareness about available resources for those considered At Risk.
- Conducted prevention presentations to groups and community organizations; this also includes outreach activities in the community setting.
- Collaborated with satellite offices and supportive organizations within the community.
- Disseminated harm reduction supplies to a population that needed safer usage supplies.
- Provided Narcan and testing strips for the detection of Fentanyl and Xylazine.
- Provided resources to community members who were seeking education or referral to treatment.
- Provided warm handoffs to programs within the clinic setting.
- I attended evidence-based curriculum trainings to later conduct them with the population being served.
Cashier
Four Winds Travel Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Childcare Teacher
All Seasons Day School
Albuquerque, NM
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Early Childhood Teacher
NAPPR.INC
Albuquerque, NM
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Front End Supervisor
Elite Laundry
Gallup, NM
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with their needs or inquiries.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
Education
Associate of Arts In Early Childhood Education -
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Albuquerque, NM01.2017
High School Diploma -
Gallup High School
Gallup, NM01.2004
Bachelor Of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Health Education
- Suicide Prevention
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Mental health awareness
- Outreach Planning
- Providing community referrals
- Outreach activities
- Community Engagement
- Crisis Intervention
- Life Skills Training
- Community Resources
- Motivational Interviewing
- Goal Setting
- Crisis Management
- Intervention Planning
- Client Confidentiality
- Referral Coordination
- Boundary Setting
- Behavior Modification
- Individual Counseling
- TWIST Intervention Workshop - Transgender Women Involved in Strategies for Transformation
- Healthy Relationships Workshop - Co-Facilitation
- Many Men, Many Voices Workshop - Co-Facilitation
- Native Sistas Workshop - Co-Facilitation
- Rapid HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis C testing with linkage to care in the event of a Preliminary Reactive result
- Discussion of sensitive topics which include sex, MSM sex, Transgender sex, Substance use, sex work, being unsheltered
- Community engagement
- Substance use education
- Recovery support services
- Behavioral health
- Developmental needs
- Team collaboration
- Maintaining safety
Certification
- Counseling and Testing
- Harm Reduction
- TWIST Intervention
- Social Network Strategy for HIV Testing Recruitment
- Evidence Based Intervention
- CPR Training
- Food Handlers Training
Volunteer Work
- Navajo AIDS Network, Community Outreach, Gallup, NM
- First Nations Community Health, Community Outreach
Volunteer Detals
- Distributed condoms and information on harm reduction concerning HIV/STI's Involved in Native Sistas and other LGBTQ workshops to learn about HIV/STI's
- Facilitated open discussions and activities at workshops for HIV/STI prevention
- Event Planning
- Community Organization
- Outreach Initiatives
- Participated in regular community outreach through the Navajo AIDS Network.
- Handed out condoms and information on harm reduction and HIV/STI's.
- Engaged in various workshops to learn about HIV/STI'.s
- Actively led discussions and activities at workshops displaying the knowledge gained from participating in workshops myself.
- Volunteered for First Nations Community Healthsource by recruiting people to use the services provided by FNCH.
- Actively hand out condoms to my immediate community as well as providing information on harm reduction and testing sites
References
- Mattee Jim, (505) 410-2588, Corrections/Community Harm Reduction Program Manager, silverrain1223@gmail.com
- Stella Martin, (505) 862-6490, HIV Services Program Manager, Stella.Martin@doh.nm.gov
- Kynedi Ben, (505) 879-6176, HIV Prevention Program Manager, Kynedi.ben@fnch.org
Timeline
HIV Prevention Specialist
First Nations Community Healthsource
07.2023 - Current
Cashier
Four Winds Travel Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Childcare Teacher
All Seasons Day School
04.2022 - 06.2023
Early Childhood Teacher
NAPPR.INC
01.2021 - 04.2022
Front End Supervisor
Elite Laundry
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Counseling and Testing
- Harm Reduction
- TWIST Intervention
- Social Network Strategy for HIV Testing Recruitment
- Evidence Based Intervention
- CPR Training
- Food Handlers Training
Associate of Arts In Early Childhood Education -
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
High School Diploma -
Gallup High School
Bachelor Of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University Of New Mexico
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