Health education professional with a strong commitment to advancing public health objectives through effective teaching and advocacy. Proven ability to organize and collaborate on health programs, leveraging extensive knowledge of research strategies and current health trends. Demonstrated success in addressing community health needs and implementing impactful educational initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IDD Tailored Care Manager
Daymark Recovery Services
Charlotte
10.2023 - Current
Educated family members on patient's condition, treatments, and available resources.
Monitored client's medication compliance as prescribed by physician or psychiatrist.
Provided crisis intervention services through effective de-escalation techniques.
Conducted comprehensive assessments of client's needs across multiple domains.
Coordinated with health care providers to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing needs for timely access to services.
Facilitated referrals for essential services such as housing and healthcare.
Assisted in developing individual service plans tailored for IDD population.
Lead Exceptional Children Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
Charlotte
09.2020 - 10.2023
Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and guidelines for exceptional children (EC) programs
Managed and maintained comprehensive documentation and records for exceptional children’s program
Advocated for school-based I/DD, LD, and OHI resources to address the needs of the Exceptional Children program.
Administered data-driven I/DD, LD, and OHI professional development for school-based staff
Provided technical assistance, training, and coaching
Supervised and managed the Exceptional Children team
Processed referrals, reevaluation, and eligibility for existing services.
Collaborated with parents, educators, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with the needs and services delivered in the Exceptional Children Program
Exercise Physiologist Intern
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem
11.2018 - 05.2019
Educated patients on lifestyle modifications related to nutrition, physical activity, stress management.
Maintained a safe environment by ensuring all equipment was properly maintained and stored correctly after use.
Performed fitness assessments to evaluate patient health status and determine appropriate exercise routines.
Analyzed data from fitness tests to identify areas of improvement for individuals or groups.
Documented patient information such as medical history, vital signs, and progress notes.
Education
Master of Science - Health Education And Promotion
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
05-2019
Skills
Case management
Crisis intervention
Medication management
Comprehensive assessments
Service coordination
Regulatory compliance
Stakeholder collaboration
Data analysis
Healthcare analytics systems
1915(i) Innovations Waiver
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Power BI, Outlook, Teams)
Certification
CPR/AED Certification- December 4, 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IDD Tailored Care Manager
Daymark Recovery Services
10.2023 - Current
Lead Exceptional Children Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
09.2020 - 10.2023
Exercise Physiologist Intern
Wake Forest Baptist Health
11.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Health Education And Promotion