MIKE Program Health Education Volunteer

• Aug 2020 - Present

Special Events Specialist

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

• Oversaw Discovery Lunches which included prospective donors.• Built and managed volunteer program specifically for Nike and Dornbecher Children’s Hospital's Freestyle event that raised $4 million annually

Chairman

• Nov 2016 - Jul 2018

Lead the development of oral health initiatives for underserved community members. Plan, coordinate and Chair coalition meetings, consistently facilitating communication and driving relationship building between dental and medical staff members, administrators, public health officials, and coordinated care organization regional managers. Research, identify, and apply for grants and other funding sources. Key Accomplishments:• Successfully secured two separate grants providing significant funding for community programs.

Oregon Children's Dental Health Initiative Program Coordinator

• Sep 2016 - Jul 2018

• Single handedly built oral health program, becoming chairman of the Columbia George Oral Health Coalition. • Achieved a 205% increase in the Oregon Health Authority’s sealant program after just two years of operations. • Selected as a presenter at the Oregon Community Foundation Annual Conference.• Saved community members in Hood River and Wasco counties $43,000+ in oral health costs in two years.• Coordinated the donation and distribution of dental supply kits to low income community members.

Nutrtition Education AmeriCorps Member

• Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

Led in-class instruction of nutritional programs, including development and execution of the Cooking Matters class. Developed and cultivated relationships with community associations to increase participate in the program. Documented and tracked activities and drafted reports for review by senior leadership. Developed marketing materials to promote the program in various communities. Oversaw training, scheduling, assignments, and performance management of volunteers and school pantry staff. Maintained enrollment documents and enforced program protocols and procedures. Key Accomplishments:• Secured a significant volume of class materials through financial and in-kind donations.

Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

• Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

Community Health Educator - Volunteer

• Oct 2014 - Feb 2015

Designed and published health education materials utilized by doctors and clinic staff in the treatment and long-term health planning of patients. Coordinated the planning and logistics for the annual children’s health fair in Northeast Portland. Designed a health education knowledge bank to streamline the distribution of materials to nurses and patients.

Recent Graduate in Health Education, CHES Credentialed

• Sep 2010 - Aug 2013

Volunteer - Farm Educator

• Apr 2013 - May 2013

Provided farm education to Title-1 Elementary Schools for the Portland School District. Within this volunteer position we provided kids with the opportunity to journey into the fields and learn about growing food, farming and the relationship both activities have to the land. The hands-on curriculum is organized to make use of small groups, allowing each child to get their hands dirty during each activity, including:Compost/Soil Investigation and Seed PlantingPlant Parts InvestigationFood Web: The interconnectedness of forest and farm food chainsSeed to Harvest: Students plant, tend and harvest vegetables from their own field, the Grow Lunch GardenPollinator Investigation

Basketball Coach

• Nov 2005 - May 2011

• Develop daily practice and game plans to prepare student-athletes for success• Organize and manage daily meetings to communicate daily plans and motivate student-athletes• Partner with parents and student-athletes to ensure success on and off the basketball court• Established and coached summer youth basketball camps for 3rd-8th graders interested in learning the fundamentals of basketball

Company Owner

• Apr 2008 - 2009

•Established, facilitated, and coached a youth basketball clinic for 7th and 8th graders •Worked with youth to better their abilities as a fundamental basketball player•A goal of building individual skills as well as team skills

Prep Cook

• Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

•Prepared lunch and dinner entrées, sauces, salads, and soups for high end plated events, banquets, weddings, and golf tournaments.•Provide customer service by answering questions, carving prime rib, turkey, and ham for members and guests•Set up, and planned banquet layouts