Hi, I’m
Shewana McSwain
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Community Health background with extensive experience in design, delivery and evaluation of complex educational programs. Successfully manages education program budgets, identifies areas of growth and coordinates events to promote improved quality of life. Demonstrated experience in organizing departmental initiatives and collaborating with community leaders to make data-driven decisions.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
SNAP-ED Coordinator
03.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Collated feedback and performance data to create insightful program reports.
- Spearheaded outreach activities to expand educational opportunities and promote SNAP-ED programs and services.
- Implemented new evaluation collection processes, which increased reporting by 95% and aided in program success.
- Attended professional educational and developmental meetings to support accreditation and grant writing.
- Developed community education programming events and other activities to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Monitored expenditures to remain within budgets and improve forecasting accuracy.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for anarray of services and activities.
- Planned, formulated, and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFN
03.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Participated in grant writing and research projects related to nutrition.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide optimal nutritional education for patients.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community partners to build program scope.
- Led outreach activities to target specific demographics and promote health initiatives.
- Collaborated with local organizations to expand health services and resources.
- Wrote and distributed informational materials on chronic diseases, infant mortality, substance abuse, and other community health concerns.
- Participated in health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health issues.
- Developed and implemented training classes to educate team members and community residents.
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Unit Coordinator
01.2008 - 03.2013
Job overview
- Led and directed staff to encourage internal and external customer service through positive interactions in the community.
- Conducted performance by observing staff on units and providing ongoing formal and informal feedback, direction, and assistance.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Developed strategic plans based on VCE guidance and direction.
- Communicated clearly with employees, stakeholders, and county manager to keep everyone on thesame page and working toward established community goals.
- Reviewed operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Family and Consumer Science Agent
01.2004 - 03.2013
Job overview
- Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
- Educated students on principles and methods of cooking different types of dishes.
- Taught students about topics such as food science and nutrition based on latest information.
- Planned and revised courses to incorporate changing information on family and consumer science topics.
- Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
- Improved students' understanding of care of babies and young children by teaching childcare classes.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to students on child care, nutrition and food science.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
Virginia TechBlacksburg, VA
Master of Arts from Health Promotion
12.2008
Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA
Bachelor of Science from Exercise Science
12.2001
Skills
- Learning Management System Proficiency
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Observation Reports
- In-Service Programs
- Develop Programs
- Promote Community Health
- Manage, monitor, track, and analyze the status and performance of EFNEP and SNAP-ED grant
Core Competencies
Manage, monitor, track, and analyze the status and performance of EFNEP and SNAP-ED grant
Timeline
SNAP-ED Coordinator
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
03.2021 - Current
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFN
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
03.2013 - Current
Unit Coordinator
Virginia Cooperative Extension
01.2008 - 03.2013
Family and Consumer Science Agent
Virginia Cooperative Extension
01.2004 - 03.2013
Virginia Tech
Master of Arts from Health Promotion
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science from Exercise Science