Experience

AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tobacco Cessation Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Present

  *Develop program/project scope statements and project charters for tobacco cessation services, which resulted in higher quit rate percentage compared to national average. *Conceptualize and create project duration, activities, sequence, and dependences to achieve desired outcomes, while remaining within changing budgets and time constraints. *Write grants and manage budget to fund Tobacco Cessation Department, expanding staff by 200% and bringing in over $5 Million in funding to… Show more *Develop program/project scope statements and project charters for tobacco cessation services, which resulted in higher quit rate percentage compared to national average. *Conceptualize and create project duration, activities, sequence, and dependences to achieve desired outcomes, while remaining within changing budgets and time constraints. *Write grants and manage budget to fund Tobacco Cessation Department, expanding staff by 200% and bringing in over $5 Million in funding to sustain program for over a decade. *Manage cross-functional teams and developed culturally-tailored curriculum to provide quit smoking services to over 2,400 patients annually in five languages (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Farsi), in partnership with 30+ facilities countywide. *Collaborate with funders and stakeholders to continuously refine processes and strategies for implementation to identify and mitigate risks for 1-866-NEW-LUNG program. *Monitor, track, and report monthly on milestones and outcomes throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adherence to established quality standards and participant satisfaction. *Act as program innovator and mentor for diverse teams, providing mentorship and performance reviews to improve project outcomes, both at the individual and company level. Show less *Develop program/project scope statements and project charters for tobacco cessation services, which resulted in higher quit rate percentage compared to national average. *Conceptualize and create project duration, activities, sequence, and dependences to achieve desired outcomes, while remaining within changing budgets and time constraints. *Write grants and manage budget to fund Tobacco Cessation Department, expanding staff by 200% and bringing in over $5 Million in funding to… Show more *Develop program/project scope statements and project charters for tobacco cessation services, which resulted in higher quit rate percentage compared to national average. *Conceptualize and create project duration, activities, sequence, and dependences to achieve desired outcomes, while remaining within changing budgets and time constraints. *Write grants and manage budget to fund Tobacco Cessation Department, expanding staff by 200% and bringing in over $5 Million in funding to sustain program for over a decade. *Manage cross-functional teams and developed culturally-tailored curriculum to provide quit smoking services to over 2,400 patients annually in five languages (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Farsi), in partnership with 30+ facilities countywide. *Collaborate with funders and stakeholders to continuously refine processes and strategies for implementation to identify and mitigate risks for 1-866-NEW-LUNG program. *Monitor, track, and report monthly on milestones and outcomes throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adherence to established quality standards and participant satisfaction. *Act as program innovator and mentor for diverse teams, providing mentorship and performance reviews to improve project outcomes, both at the individual and company level. Show less



Eagle Broadcasting Corporation

• Philippines
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer/Correspondent

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  *Create and produce content for National Basketball Association (NBA) games, primarily covering Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers. *Create and produce content for National Basketball Association (NBA) games, primarily covering Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers.



Sarsis

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Health Promotion Officer

  • Aug 2019 - Feb 2023

  *Represented the company as the public health subject matter expert, thought leader, and point person. *Conceptualized and created program documents, pilot tests, evaluation tools, traceability matrix, user training materials, and other related documentation for "Tech for Seniors" and "Tech2Connect" programs, which were programs that taught older adults how to use iPads and technology as a tool to combat social isolation and loneliness. *Co-managed, wrote articles for, and… Show more *Represented the company as the public health subject matter expert, thought leader, and point person. *Conceptualized and created program documents, pilot tests, evaluation tools, traceability matrix, user training materials, and other related documentation for "Tech for Seniors" and "Tech2Connect" programs, which were programs that taught older adults how to use iPads and technology as a tool to combat social isolation and loneliness. *Co-managed, wrote articles for, and implemented Choose Well San Diego program, which provided a web-based tool and mobile application that established a quality measures system to rate assisted living facilities so that families can find distinguished long-term care for their aging loved ones. *Provided skills training to health educators to increase their expertise in providing appropriate technology training to older adults in diverse settings. *Spearheaded grant writing and capital request process by presenting cost-benefit analysis and business cases to stakeholders, which brought in over $500,000 in funding to increase staff and community reach. Show less *Represented the company as the public health subject matter expert, thought leader, and point person. *Conceptualized and created program documents, pilot tests, evaluation tools, traceability matrix, user training materials, and other related documentation for "Tech for Seniors" and "Tech2Connect" programs, which were programs that taught older adults how to use iPads and technology as a tool to combat social isolation and loneliness. *Co-managed, wrote articles for, and… Show more *Represented the company as the public health subject matter expert, thought leader, and point person. *Conceptualized and created program documents, pilot tests, evaluation tools, traceability matrix, user training materials, and other related documentation for "Tech for Seniors" and "Tech2Connect" programs, which were programs that taught older adults how to use iPads and technology as a tool to combat social isolation and loneliness. *Co-managed, wrote articles for, and implemented Choose Well San Diego program, which provided a web-based tool and mobile application that established a quality measures system to rate assisted living facilities so that families can find distinguished long-term care for their aging loved ones. *Provided skills training to health educators to increase their expertise in providing appropriate technology training to older adults in diverse settings. *Spearheaded grant writing and capital request process by presenting cost-benefit analysis and business cases to stakeholders, which brought in over $500,000 in funding to increase staff and community reach. Show less



UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graduate Mentor Fellow - Hispanic Health Opportunities Learning Alliance (H2OLA)

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012



California State University, Long Beach

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Social Media Specialist

  • 2011 - 2012

  *Launched social media campaign to promote Latino health, which increased NCLR/CSULB Facebook page likes by 3,000%. *Developed Latino Health Equity Campaign blog, which showcased online gallery of individuals who want to achieve health equity (LatinoHealthEquity.wordpress.com). *Consolidated work of 50+ staff to create monthly e-newsletters and online press releases to increase information sharing between the Center and greater university community. *Engaged local, national, and… Show more *Launched social media campaign to promote Latino health, which increased NCLR/CSULB Facebook page likes by 3,000%. *Developed Latino Health Equity Campaign blog, which showcased online gallery of individuals who want to achieve health equity (LatinoHealthEquity.wordpress.com). *Consolidated work of 50+ staff to create monthly e-newsletters and online press releases to increase information sharing between the Center and greater university community. *Engaged local, national, and international Latino community through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blogs, and website platforms for promotion, initiatives, and strategies on health disparities.

• Graduate Assistant

  • 2010 - 2012

  *Co-authored article entitled, "Global Diffusion of Smoke-Free Bars Laws That Prevent Exposure to Secondhand Tobacco Smoke," in The Praeger Handbook of Environmental Health (4 volume set). *Co-investigator in research team that integrated theoretical frameworks (Community Readiness Model, Stages of Change, and Community-Based Participatory Research) for largest Cambodian American study (n=1,414) for journal and peer-review publication. *Co-presented at the 2012 National Hispanic Science… Show more *Co-authored article entitled, "Global Diffusion of Smoke-Free Bars Laws That Prevent Exposure to Secondhand Tobacco Smoke," in The Praeger Handbook of Environmental Health (4 volume set). *Co-investigator in research team that integrated theoretical frameworks (Community Readiness Model, Stages of Change, and Community-Based Participatory Research) for largest Cambodian American study (n=1,414) for journal and peer-review publication. *Co-presented at the 2012 National Hispanic Science Network Annual Conference on “Migration, mental health, and substance use in the U.S. and Mexico: Methodological issues in cross-national research." *Coordinated 22nd Annual Long Beach Research Symposium, which brought together over 300 researchers and participants from local medical centers, hospitals, and academic institutions.



Kaiser Permanente

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern - Consultation and Implementation

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  *Worked with physicians, researchers, and health educators on tobacco cessation workgroup to create tobacco quit rates collection model, which ensured consistency across all 13 Kaiser Permanente medical centers. *Collaborated with Publications Branding Unit to develop implementation toolkit CD-ROM for 1) Healthy Lifestyles for Families and 2) Lifestyle and Weight Management curriculum. *Developed health education resource guide of nutritional information for fast food chains. *Worked with physicians, researchers, and health educators on tobacco cessation workgroup to create tobacco quit rates collection model, which ensured consistency across all 13 Kaiser Permanente medical centers. *Collaborated with Publications Branding Unit to develop implementation toolkit CD-ROM for 1) Healthy Lifestyles for Families and 2) Lifestyle and Weight Management curriculum. *Developed health education resource guide of nutritional information for fast food chains.



City of Long Beach

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern - Childhood Obesity Prevention and Advocacy (COPA) Program

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011



UCLA Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• CPR and First Aid Instructor

  • 2006 - 2009

  *Certified over 100 individuals in American Heart Association Adult/Child/Infant CPR. *Led over 20 certification courses to certify individuals in AED and First Aid. *Certified over 100 individuals in American Heart Association Adult/Child/Infant CPR. *Led over 20 certification courses to certify individuals in AED and First Aid.



Cedars-Sinai

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• OB/GYN Research Assistant

  • 2006 - 2007

  *Understudied Dr. John Williams III M.D. researching less invasive Chorionic Villus Sampling techniques. *Trained with Research Nurse, Sharon Lebo R.N., to recruit over 30 patients to participate in clinical research study. *Understudied Dr. John Williams III M.D. researching less invasive Chorionic Villus Sampling techniques. *Trained with Research Nurse, Sharon Lebo R.N., to recruit over 30 patients to participate in clinical research study.