Motivated recent public health graduate with hands-on experience in designing and implementing effective health education campaigns and programs to raise awareness of critical health issues. Demonstrated expertise in assessing the need for health education and developing comprehensive strategies to promote overall health and wellness. Skilled in teaching health education, organizing community outreach events, mentoring, and fostering meaningful relationships to support and drive impactful health initiatives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Promotion Intern
New Hanover County Health and Human Services
01.2025 - Current
Support the health promotion team in conducting county assessments, including CHNA, SOTCH, and CHIP
Develop and deliver community education programs on communicable and non-communicable diseases to promote public health awareness and disease prevention
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education services to clients.
Developed community awareness and outreach programs targeting specific demographics or health issues.
Assisted with planning and implementation of special events.
Engaged members of public in available resources through friendly and knowledgeable support.
Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.
Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify health needs and risk factors for individuals and communities.
Provided extensive clerical support to manage correspondence, files, and communications.
Designed and conducted health education surveys to assess health needs and risk factors within communities.
Developed and implemented health education programs to help individuals and communities improve health and well-being.
Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
Health Equity Bonner Fellowship
UNCW
09.2023 - Current
Create programs for UNCW students which increase knowledge and awareness of public health and equity
Collaborate with community and campus partner to organize volunteer opportunities for students
Office Assistant
UNCW
08.2023 - 01.2025
Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Edited documents to keep company materials free of grammar errors.
Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Laboratory Assistant
North Carolina State University
05.2024 - 08.2024
Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
03-2025
Skills
Mixed-methods research approaches
Health and nutrition education
Health promotion
Program development
Social media engagement
Implementation of awareness initiatives
Data gathering
Outreach and education initiatives
Community outreach programs
Effective cross-cultural communication
Certification
EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
Social and Behavioral Health - November 2024
Social and Behavioral Health in Clinical Research certification- November 2024
Environmental Health certification- 2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
Advocacy Campaigns
Community Cleanup
Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
Environmental Conservation Projects
Health Equity
Health literacy among marginalized communities
Timeline
Health Promotion Intern
New Hanover County Health and Human Services
01.2025 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
North Carolina State University
05.2024 - 08.2024
Health Equity Bonner Fellowship
UNCW
09.2023 - Current
Office Assistant
UNCW
08.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of North Carolina Wilmington
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