Vanessa Salazar
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Seeking a position where my experience, knowledge, and education are valuable to the community.
Resourceful candidate who excels in leadership, planning, and organization. A proven leader motivates and drives diverse teams in successfully scheduling and completing multiple tasks, both simple and challenging while interacting with persons of all business, educational and socio-economic backgrounds and levels. An organized, goal-oriented, authoritative individual with extensive experience in Athletics and Management. Diligent professionals easily maneuver and adapt to hectic and fast-paced environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Community Outreach Coordinator
Driscoll Children’s Hospital - Driscoll Health Plan
1 2021 - Current
- OUTREACH AND HEALTH EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Outreach Representatives:
- Assists in gathering statistical data pertinent to outreach activities for SBOs, FBOs, and CBOs.
- Assists in coordinating all FREW and CMFW/migrant efforts within the Service Areas and ensures that required State deliverables regarding the FREW and CMFW/migrant programs are met.
- Communicate in writing to identified entities, community leaders and organizers, health plan management and staff, and other stakeholders regarding DHP's participation in a variety of community programs.
- When required, conduct marketing and outreach training for volunteers, outreach staff, and other health plan staff.
- Identifies and participates in community meetings and forums that benefit or are involved in child health issues, Medicaid managed care, health plan programs, and community health initiatives.
- Identifies opportunities for DHP participation in community events that foster good community relations while promoting the Health Plan and its programs.
- Ensures that an adequate supply of promotional inventory is on hand.
- Reviews and approves new partnership opportunities with School Based Organizations (SBOs), Faith Based Organizations (FBOs), and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in Service Areas.
- Collaborates with community groups, grassroots organizations, schools, parent groups, social services groups, political action groups, health professional and paraprofessional individuals and groups to communicate issues appropriate to DHP programs, child health, Medicaid issues, and managed care issues.
- Health Education Specialist:
- Oversees that Health Education Specialists complete all monthly, quarterly and annual health education presentations.
- Ensures that Health Education Specialists support outreach efforts in the community when community outreach representatives request support.
- Ensures that staff is adequately trained to perform all duties in the community.
- Monitors that all staff is conducting themselves in the best interest of the health plan when participating in health presentations, showers, visits, community events, and any additional outreach efforts.
- Get Ready for Baby Program:
- Oversees and manages programmatic activities based on program goals, objectives, and strategies.
- Monitors program budget and expenditures and identifies strategies focused on improving processes to create efficiencies and cost savings.
- Assist the Manager with the Coordination of the following:
- Ensures an adequate number of monthly showers are scheduled in both Nueces and Hidalgo Service Areas.
- Ensures baby shower sits/locations are located within the community-targeted areas of members.
- Ensures members receive education to cover the First, Second, and Third trimesters of pregnancy.
- Responsible for ensuring that all monthly, quarterly and annual deliverables are met and that all reports are submitted accurately and timely.
- Monitors program to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Manages the Value-Added Service gift cards provided to members at a baby shower, home visits, and hospital visits.
- Oversees that Health Education Specialists complete all monthly, quarterly and annual health education presentations.
- Ensures that Health Education Specialists support outreach efforts in the community when community outreach representatives request support.
- Ensures that staff is adequately trained to perform all duties in the community.
- Monitors that all staff is conducting themselves in the best interest of the health plan when participating in health presentations, showers, visits, community events, and any additional outreach efforts.
- SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Manager in ensuring that all monthly, quarterly and annual deliverables are met.
- Assist the Manager in ensuring that all Community Outreach Representatives are educated on all outreach and STAR/CHIP and STAR Kids program requirements and adhere to the Uniform Managed Care Contracting Marketing and Outreach Guidelines.
- Ensures that all staff is educated on this Department's URAC and Uniform Managed Care Contracting requirements.
- Strong knowledge of and effective administering of Health System and Health Plan policies and procedures.
- Effectively administers performance management system including:
- Developmental feedback, goal setting, assesses competency, and progressive discipline.
- Responsible for sound management of human resources.
- Makes and implements decisions compatible with organizational goals.
- Maintains composure, effectiveness, and flexibility under pressure.
Outreach & Health Education Specialist
Driscoll Children’s Hospital - Driscoll Health Plan
2021.01 - 2021.01
- Responsible for meeting all required health education metrics in support of the “Get Ready for Baby” Education Program
- Responsible for organizing and coordinating all site locations for the classes
- Responsible for ensuring all member invites are processed timely.
- Responsible for recruitment and retention of a minimum of 25 participants attending each educational class
- Maintained accountability of all purchases and baby shower incentives and provided detailed reports of all the activities
- Make referrals and serve as an advocate for the participants as needed
- Develop collaborative relationships with entities, agencies, institutions, and individuals which can provide a service for the families
- Organize activities to foster a positive relationship with social service agencies, community agencies, and Independent School Districts
- Participate in community meetings and forums that benefit or are involved in the issues of child health, Medicaid-managed care, health plan programs, and community health initiatives
Event Coordinator
Main Event
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Partnered with Main Event Guests to create a tailored and memorable experience based on their needs
- Understood all aspects of Main Event packages, events, and add-ons, selling, scheduling, and coordinating corporate, group, and birthday events
- Utilized systems and programs to input sales revenue and guest information, and create follow-up tasks related to the business
- Partnered with the Sales Manager to exceed budgeted birthday, group, and event sales targets and achieve quarterly sales plans
- Prospected and cold calling to develop ongoing relationships for new and repeat business
- Attending and engaging in weekly sales meetings to share strategic ideas that support the business
Area Director for Laredo, Hebbronville, & Zapata
Special Olympics Texas
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Planned and executed all fundraising events, sports competitions, press releases, press conferences, Law Enforcement Torch Run meetings, and all board meetings
- Integrated programs like Young Athlete Program, Motor Activity Training Program, and more sports training in Laredo and surrounding areas
- Integrated Unified Champion Schools goals in the programming of all school districts, charter schools, and private schools
- Communicated with statewide staff to work as a team
- Cultivated relationships with partners in the community and networked with different community partners to create new relationships
Area Supervisor for the Parks and Recreation - Aquatics Division
City of Corpus Christi
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Oversaw and monitored the performance of seasonal and year-round pools and staff, including the Rec Coordinator and Pool Technician positions to ensure daily operations at pools were conducted according to the SOP of the aquatics department
- Maintained all the supplies needed by ordering via Purchase Order or Purchasing card, and managed what supplies pools were required to run programs and facilities efficiently
- Prepared bulletins and flyers for display on bulletin boards, the internet, and newsletters.
- Used different software such as Kronos, RecPro, Outlook, Jotforms, infor, and Trello
Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor/ Coach
Corpus Christi Independent School District
2015.01 - 2018.01
- Oriented 3rd-grade students about the importance and advantages of various swimming workouts and techniques to promote health and well-being.
- Focused on the growth and development of every swimmer by understanding their needs and pushing them to their goals
- Used effective leadership techniques
- Substitute Teacher
- Planned for successful student learning of daily objectives that included basic knowledge and skills and central concepts of the discipline
- Instructed classes in the subject assigned.
- Administrative Assistant/Intern
- Multi-tasked processing equipment quotes and servicing customers in person and through telephone calls
- Actively answered and routed phone calls, took messages, greeted, and directed visitors to the appropriate staff.
- Assisted coaches with correspondence, reports, logs, records, and other related documents
- Processed cash report sales, including a collection of fees and bank deposits
Lifeguard
YWCA- Corpus Christi
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Assisted with the cleanliness, maintenance, and organization of the aquatics department and equipment
- Responsible for all emergencies within the pool
Recreational Specialist
Laredo Job Corps
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Managed and administered 300 + students from 13-25 years old.
- Completed lesson plans for basic social skills
- Created program flyers for all different sports and activity programs
- Ordered and issued materials, supplies, films, and game equipment upon the supervisor’s review and approval
- Planned and organized weekly activity schedule
- Developed and operated weekly game activities and assisted in center-sponsored trips and event
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Sport Management
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Skills
Attention to Detail
undefinedCertification
Positive Parenting Program Provider, Level 2 Provider, 2022-Present
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List, 2013-2017
- All Stars Scholarship, 2014
Leadership Organizations
- Kite Festival, 2015-2016
- Special Olympics Volunteer, 2014-2015
- National Honor Society, 2010-2014
- Junior Achievement, 2015-2016
- Pumpkin Patch in the Water, 2018
- Car Passenger Safety Events, 2022
Research Course Projects
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Biomechanics, The demonstration and application of mechanical factors and principles affecting human motion. Qualitative and quantitative human motion analysis with emphasis on sport and fitness activities., Fall 2016
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Anatomy & Physiology, Demonstration and hands-on learning that introduced the scientific basis, techniques, and methods used in exercise physiology., Fall 2016
Leadership Experience
- Community Advisory Board, 2022-Present
- Success by 6 Coalition Meeting, 2022-Present
- Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby Committee, 2022-Present
- Maternal & Infant Health Committee, 2022-Present
- Maternal Health Workgroup, 2022-Present
Timeline
Outreach & Health Education Specialist
Driscoll Children’s Hospital - Driscoll Health Plan
2021.01 - 2021.01
Event Coordinator
Main Event
2020.01 - 2021.01
Area Director for Laredo, Hebbronville, & Zapata
Special Olympics Texas
2019.01 - 2020.01
Area Supervisor for the Parks and Recreation - Aquatics Division
City of Corpus Christi
2017.01 - 2018.01
Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor/ Coach
Corpus Christi Independent School District
2015.01 - 2018.01
Lifeguard
YWCA- Corpus Christi
2015.01 - 2016.01
Recreational Specialist
Laredo Job Corps
2015.01 - 2016.01
Community Outreach Coordinator
Driscoll Children’s Hospital - Driscoll Health Plan
1 2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Sport Management
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Positive Parenting Program Provider, Level 2 Provider, 2022-Present
Texas Department of State Health Services Certified Community Health Worker, 13085, 2022-Present
National Child Passenger Safety Certification- Safe Kids Worldwide; NHTSA, T813024, 2022-Present
Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor, 2022-Present
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