Professional with strong background in Public Health, adept at developing and implementing health programs that drive positive outcomes. Known for effective team collaboration and adapting to evolving needs, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned towards common goals. Skills include program management, community outreach, health education, and data analysis. Valued for reliability, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator
District Heights Recreation Department
07.2023 - Current
Supervisor: Teresa Williams 240-978-6802
Built and maintained a database of customer contacts, supporting effective public outreach during health campaigns.
Designed and automated mass communication systems (texts, emails) to streamline outreach during public health emergencies, enhancing response efficiency and engagement.
Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
Maintained recreation management system calendar of events and activities, coordinating logistics and resources as needed.
Conducted education and outreach activities to support workforce development, engaging with diverse audiences to promote program objectives.
Emergency Preparedness Specialist
Caroline County Health Department
09.2024 - 12.2024
Fall 2024 12 Week Internship Program
20 hrs a work week
Supervisor: Holly Trice DNP, RN
Work closely with the Deputy Health Officer and Director of Nursing to update emergency preparedness policies.
Developed procedural recommendations for policy updates, directly contributing to operational preparedness for disaster responses.
Coordinate with local health department personnel and external jurisdictions as needed.
Coordinated and collaborated with public health personnel to update emergency preparedness policies and Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), ensuring alignment with best practices based on state's health department guidelines and recommend improvements as necessary.
Led cross-departmental efforts in updating Point of Distribution Planning and job action sheets, improving disaster response readiness.
Vaccine Outreach Coordinator
Institute of Public Health Innovation
06.2021 - 02.2023
Contractor - work 40 hrs. a week
Supervisor: Nephtalie Dorceus
Supervised logistics and inventory management for emergency vaccination initiatives, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely replenishment to meet high demand.
Developed and managed a comprehensive database of customers and contacts to facilitate outreach and engagement for vaccination programs.
Conducted data analysis and provided recommendations for resource optimization, directly influencing policy adjustments for efficient disaster response.
Coordinated with community and governmental agencies to align vaccination outreach strategies, contributing to the emergency response framework
Facilitated procurement processes, soliciting quotes and proposals to support vaccinations preparedness initiatives.
Collaborated with various agencies to assess community needs and contribute to the development of emergency vaccination plans.
Generated reports outlining community needs and recommendations for officials.
Program Management Specialist
The Universities at Shady Grove
07.2022 - 11.2022
Managed work orders and served as a point of contact for facility-related customer inquiries, resolving issues and providing guidance as needed.
Monitoring, and generating reports for Facilities work order system responsible for Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) MicroMain;
Answering facilities central phone to assist callers, create work order or move the issue forward to others for assistance.
Maintain the work control database CCMS and preventive maintenance.
Print out monthly preventative maintenance work orders and track completion.
Work with Facility Management (FM) staff to enter work hours per task int the CCMS work order system daily/weekly.
Assist in tracking inventory and/or assist databases in CCMS.
Prepare weekly work order status report for staff meetings.
Manage utility cost database
Download and electronically file FM Energy utility billing from the website into excel database for tracking utility usage and costs.
Laboratory Support
Tour laboratories weekly to observe equipment operations and report any alarms/repairs to the Facilities Manager.
Coordinated communication with facilities management and academic partners, ensuring service continuity and prompt responses to urgent repair needs.
Assist FM with equipment relocations requests from academic partners.
Communication:
Maintain regular communication with the Director of Facilities and Planning.
Inform the Director of any changes and/or modifications that may impact building operations or physical damage to facilities.
Complete special project and other duties as assigned.
Contractor - work 16 hrs. a week
Community Health Worker
Institute of Public Health Innovation
04.2021 - 06.2021
Contractor – work 40 hrs a week
Supervisor: Abby Charles
Developed and maintained comprehensive records in compliance with HIPAA, supporting efficient follow-up care and emergency response tracking.
Served as a liaison with interpreter services, ensuring clear communication for non-English speaking clients during emergency service provision.
Coordinated on-site logistics for COVID clinics, ensuring safety protocols were followed and client needs were met, especially for diverse and underserved populations.
Work with stakeholders to ensure the dissemination of important information to the community.
Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.
Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic communication skills, and active listening techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health specialization in Community Health
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
07-2019
Master of Science - Public Health
George Washington University
Washington, DC
01-2026
Skills
Project management
Training coordination
Strategic planning
Resource allocation
Health education
Policy advocacy
Health promotion
Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Affiliations
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
Timeline
Emergency Preparedness Specialist
Caroline County Health Department
09.2024 - 12.2024
Program Coordinator
District Heights Recreation Department
07.2023 - Current
Program Management Specialist
The Universities at Shady Grove
07.2022 - 11.2022
Vaccine Outreach Coordinator
Institute of Public Health Innovation
06.2021 - 02.2023
Community Health Worker
Institute of Public Health Innovation
04.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health specialization in Community Health
Government Relations/Community Outreach Specialist at Prince George's Community CollegeGovernment Relations/Community Outreach Specialist at Prince George's Community College