Experience

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  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Associate Director

    • Aug 2020 - Present

    Administer all program efforts for the Faculty Wellness Program* Provide strategic/project management on multiple complex projects from development to completion* Deliver leadership expertise to influence policy and organizational changes to improve health * Conduct data collection, analysis, and reporting to drive program planningo Design survey tools and marketing materials, develop/disseminate reports, and present key findings* Propose and craft policies in response to advance the organizational need to promote health* Develop and evaluate key performance indicators for baseline and trend data to monitor program progress* Conceptualize and execute policies, procedures, affiliation agreements, and reports o Crafted procedures/policies to meet compliance and streamline processes o Established a five-year educational experience affiliation agreement. Field supervisor to student interns; develop learning objectives, guide/monitor practicum projects for students to fulfill their educational requirements and complete projects for the program* Supervise all data management and reporting databases for compliance and confidentiality; managed the migration from paper files to a cloud-based system to organize and house all files* Cultivate positive working relationships with internal and external partners* Carry out extensive research to develop subject matter expertise for program recommendations * Strategically plan and deploy internal health communication campaigns* Recommend educational approaches to learning. Present, facilitate/coordinate virtual medical/nursing education wellness sessions; completed 42 sessions* Create online asynchronous courses and videos, and design educational materials* Generate/modify the content of the Faculty Wellness Program webpages* Supervise/mentor staff to improve skills, provide learning opportunities and professional growth

  • Section Coordinator

    • Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

    Operationalized and stood up the Faculty Wellness Program* Self-directed by utilizing pertinent data, conducting extensive research of best practices, and identifying key organizational factors to define the direction and framework of the Faculty Wellness Program * Established a strategic plan for the program; operational procedures and policies; and developed key performance metrics to monitor program progress and long-term measurable objectives* Followed theory and evidence-based informed strategies in managing health promotion initiatives* Took charge of tracking and reconciling account balances for all purchases of the Faculty Wellness Program* Coordinated and facilitated wellness presentations for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center* Formulated and executed content and curriculum for monthly virtual educational sessions* Presented virtual educational sessions on health promotion and prevention; healthy lifestyle topics* Produced wellness videos and educational programming to support the faculty during the COVID-19 pandemic; worked collaboratively with key medical partners to deliver key messaging

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  Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

  • Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, Arizona

  • Health Promotion Officer

    • Mar 2014 - Sep 2016
    • Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, Arizona

    Operationalized/administered a comprehensive health promotion program for Fort Huachuca, U.S. Army post* Applied analytical skills to existing policies, regulations, and federal laws to assess and advise senior leadership on organizational policy needs * Functioned as a subject matter expert for workplace health promotion* Built and drove an organizational structure (charters, committees, work plans)* Established, facilitated, and managed large consensus-driven advisory committees that worked on policies and initiatives* Assembled and led a cross-functional data team to achieve accurate measures for tracking progress* Coordinated and executed complex interventions that were promoted through social media communication campaigns * Developed and maintained relationships with internal and outside partners; local, county, and state officials * Guided partners in developing SMART objectives, strategies, and work plans * Demonstrated efficiency in designing and implementing workplace policies; as well as standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operation orders (OPORDs) * Developed survey tools for conducting assessments to make informed recommendations; compiled/analyzed all data, prepared/disseminated all reports, and presented findings * Employed qualitative and quantitative techniques to measure the effectiveness of initiatives* Organized and led large public forums on health promotion policies and initiatives* Made recommendations and established priorities for data collection and analysis of baseline, long-term trend data, and reporting mechanisms* Conducted planning sessions and formulated a comprehensive Community Health Promotion Council strategic plans (2015, 2016)* Supervised/mentored staff regarding health promotion projectsCareer Highlights:* Contributed to the successful development of a $500K multi-use path for Fort Huachuca* Pioneered an installation-wide tobacco-free policy * Completed a research study of the Fort Huachuca workforce

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  University of Washington

  • Greater Seattle Area

  • Grant Support Specialist

    • Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
    • Greater Seattle Area

    Developed and submitted faculty research grants for the Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Department at the University of Washington* Interfaced with faculty to communicate grant submissions and organized all work according to priorities and deadlines* Employed keen attention to detail in proofreading, editing, and formatting all scientific and supporting documents, along with a final review of all grant submissions* Collaborated with departmental staff and faculty to resolve problems and create standard procedures* Formed excellent relationships with organizations and offices within the university

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  OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION

  • Portland, Oregon

  • Program Analyst II

    • Apr 2004 - Aug 2010
    • Portland, Oregon

    Administered the arthritis program. Oversaw regional grants for local public health and federally recognized tribes for the state of Oregon* Planned, developed, and implemented health promotion programs at the state and local level * Managed the state’s arthritis grant; crafted all grant proposals, performance measures, work plans, and technical/annual reports, monitored statewide data, tracked program outcomes* Oversaw all projects and planning for the program; developed grant budgets and monitored financial activities * Negotiated and established contracts and monitored the completion of all projects; scope of work, tracked invoices and budget expenditures* Identified and prioritized health issues based upon the needs of select state populations* Collaborated/partnered with key leaders on racial equity initiatives* Planned, coordinated, and conducted large statewide forums, regional meetings, workshops/training for statewide partners/key stakeholders* Led state-wide planning meetings with key stakeholders * Worked on quality assurance efforts for program effectiveness for a stateside program* Planned and designed educational presentations to increase arthritis awareness* Crafted articles, fact sheets, tools, and resources materials for dissemination to key partners* Coordinated a statewide arthritis coalition and published a strategic plan * Researched, compiled, and developed bill analysis and talking points during the legislative session* Carefully monitored assigned grants to ensure they met requirements:o Formulated program goals, evaluation measures, data management, and reporting structureso Established strong working relationships and provided technical assistance to Tribal and County Health Departmentso Recommended the approval of work plans and budgets, performed site visits, reviewed narrative/data reportsCareer Highlight:* Crafted funding proposals and acquired a highly competitive multi-year federal grant of over $400K