Experience

ASHwell

• United States
• Health and Human Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data Specialist

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Texas Health Action

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research and Grants Coordinator

  • Jun 2022 - May 2023

• Research Assistant

  • Feb 2020 - Jul 2022



Texas Health Action

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grant Writter

  • Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  Awarded large grant from the Department of State Health Services, specifically for non-profits to conduct CORE HIV Prevention and PrEP/nPEP Programs.• Coordinated and tracked project items in order to effectively meet all deadlines for application. • Prepared forms, exhibits, and documents required for application by studying requests for applications (RFAs) and attending strategy meetings with current staff in order to generate new reports, budgets, graphics, and internal polices/procedures.• Drafted, revised, and enhanced narratives for the 125-page application.• Conducted final assembly and submission of application for two funding opportunities, 1) Core HIV Prevention and 2) PrEP and nPEP programs with a combined amount over $500,000 to be renewed up to 5 years.• Assisted in identifying new funding prospects that would support Texas Health Action programs.• Assisted in special projects such as Trends in Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) use, adherence, and discontinuation. Show less

• Research Assistant Intern

  • Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Conducted pilot study to help the Kind Clinic better understand barriers to PrEP access and improve care at the clinic.• Prepared summary report of Kind Clinic patients who have discontinued PrEP in order to describe demographic trends and inform community outreach strategies on HIV prevention.• Managed and analyzed de-identified secondary data from electronic health records • Conducted literature review, and designed an evidence-informed assessment tool, that the research team can use to help understand barriers to PrEP access and adherence and inform future interventions.• Awarded International Review Board (IRB) approval from the University of Texas Health Science Center to conduct a study based on a de-identified information from a patient-based questionnaire.• Developed the protocol, letter of information, annotated survey, and patient questionnaire for the study.• Assisted on special projects, including various epidemiologic tasks and statistical analyses. Show less



Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite Technical Assistance and Support Program

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Graduate Reseach Assistant

  • Apr 2017 - Mar 2019

  Managed the designation process for employers seeking official recognition as a Mother-Friendly Worksite by analyzing lactation support policies and programs. Assisted in the designation of 551 worksites in 21 months. • Directed team in accurately evaluating worksite policies and facilities to determine designation eligibility while actively monitoring timelines to ensure timely completion. • Increased number of worksite designations by providing individualized feedback and support to worksites through active, working relationships. • Managed and responded to project-related emails, including internal and external communication, while abiding by the communication protocols from the project, employer, and funder. • Continually increased efficiency of designation process internally by assessing, developing and improving useful tools such as one-pagers, progress trackers, and communication templates. • Ensured consistent, legally-compliant external communication by developing a catalog of template responses. • Attended and exhibited at local and regional conferences to promote the Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite brand and resources as well as establish partnerships with local municipalities and businesses to increase Texas Mother-Friendly designation. • Contributed to the Dell Center’s blog by writing employer spotlight posts. • Used Atlas.ti software to code sustainability research for qualitative data analysis. • Created and maintained RACI and Workplans to monitor team responsibilities and timelines for projects. • Trained new team members on designation processes, external communication, and project management protocols. • Conducted literature reviews to support research regarding maternal and child health, including breastfeeding outcomes. • Optimized project management systems such as manual of procedures, workplans, responsibility assignment matrix, and standard operating procedures and protocols Show less



Bernard Health

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Healthcare Advisor

  • Mar 2016 - Feb 2017

  • Researched individual healthcare plans while being adaptive to the changing healthcare industry, including federal and state laws. • Utilized communication skills to identify expectations and inspire confidence in client success. • Analytically created strategies for clients to plan for health insurance and related expenses. • Effectively utilized Salesforce to manage client services and measure performance. • Consistently met revenue goals and improved business practices. • Researched individual healthcare plans while being adaptive to the changing healthcare industry, including federal and state laws. • Utilized communication skills to identify expectations and inspire confidence in client success. • Analytically created strategies for clients to plan for health insurance and related expenses. • Effectively utilized Salesforce to manage client services and measure performance. • Consistently met revenue goals and improved business practices.



Department of Health, City of St. Louis

• Greater St. Louis Area

• Environmental Health Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Assisted with environmental health projects and administrative projects: •Trap-Neuter-Release Program, Ordinance Guide •Healthy Eating and Active Living Logo Design •Summer Food Safety Program, Inspection Listing Coordination •Chameleon 32 Software, Rabies Vaccination Registry Assisted with environmental health projects and administrative projects: •Trap-Neuter-Release Program, Ordinance Guide •Healthy Eating and Active Living Logo Design •Summer Food Safety Program, Inspection Listing Coordination •Chameleon 32 Software, Rabies Vaccination Registry



Grand Center Arts Academy

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Saint Louis University Tutor (Federal Work Study)

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

  •Tutored through the Community Service Volunteer Federal Work Study program to provide help and instruction during class time as well as class activities to students. •Assisted Makerspace, a class based on inspiring technological innovation. •Assisted students during academic free period on chemistry, physics, and Makerspace. •Created an online catalog and check out system for the school library. •Organized and cataloged entire non-fiction and fiction sections. •Tutored through the Community Service Volunteer Federal Work Study program to provide help and instruction during class time as well as class activities to students. •Assisted Makerspace, a class based on inspiring technological innovation. •Assisted students during academic free period on chemistry, physics, and Makerspace. •Created an online catalog and check out system for the school library. •Organized and cataloged entire non-fiction and fiction sections.