Experience

Texas Health Action

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

• Program Manager

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  - Conduct outreach through community events, coordinate staff and volunteers as appropriate for community events and attend as needed. - Develop and maintain systems for community training / event participation requests. - Build and maintain relationships with community members and organizations, connect community organizations and THA leaders to further the mission, vision, and goals of THA. - Ensure we are inclusive of community, that we are present and listening to community not ‘talking at’ community. - Report on measures and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of efforts of community engagement and meeting community needs, including community-based HIV/STI testing programs. - Utilize and promote infection control measures and universal precautions to maintain high quality of health and safety during outreach events. - Select and maintain qualified personnel in all positions who report directly to them. - Assure staff quality and performance results by coaching, counseling, mentoring, planning, monitoring, and evaluating job performance. - Foster a success-oriented and accountable environment within the organization. - Represent the organization at community functions and increase visibility of the organization within the communities it serves as directed. - Maintain an approach of cultural humility toward marginalized and underserved populations. - Assist in development and implementation of HIV Testing and Linkage to Care policy and procedures. - Connect and network with community partners to provide HIV testing events within high risk/highly affected communities. - Assist with monitoring programmatic grant requirements and progress. - Maintain certification as an HIV Test Counselor, and regularly provide testing. - Act as Site Supervisor for testing events on a regular basis. Show less

• Clinical Supervisor

  • Feb 2022 - Sep 2023

  - Establishing systems for community training and event participation requests.- Cultivating relationships with community members and organizations.- Ensuring staff quality and performance through coaching, counseling, mentoring, planning, monitoring, and evaluation.- Expertise in serving marginalized and underserved populations.- Assisting in the development and implementation of HIV Testing and Linkage to Care policies and procedures.- Regularly acting as a Site Supervisor for daily clinical operations and testing outreach events. Show less

• Testing & Outreach Specialist

  • Oct 2020 - Feb 2022

  - Conducted weekly interactions with 200-300 patients, providing HIV counseling, testing, and referrals to at-risk populations while adhering to Department of Health and HIPAA confidentiality standards.- Conducted targeted digital and in-person outreach to identify and assess high-risk individuals, including those living with HIV/AIDS in Texas.- Played a strategic role in increasing company-sponsored at-risk culture groups by 460% through effective marketing.- Obtained certification in Phlebotomy after completing 200 hours of training, enabling blood work for Austin residents. Show less



B.E.A.T AIDS (Black Effort Against the Threat of AIDS)

• San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

• Lead PrEP Navigator

  • Apr 2019 - Oct 2020

  - Develops a comprehensive network of PrEP/PEP resources for clients in need, establishing connections with providers. - Ensures access, follow-up, and adherence to PrEP/PEP, including supportive services that enhance risk reduction and behavior change. - Facilitates access and active referrals for STI screenings. - Collaborates with project staff to promote the HIV testing program through advertising and media, including geo-social networking. - Conducts on-site HIV antibody testing and outreach testing in community settings, such as local LGBTQIA+ bars/clubs, frequented by target populations. - Provides HIV and STI test results to individuals and offers Partner Services for those who test positive for HIV and syphilis. - Conducts follow-up risk assessments with individuals who test positive or negative for HIV to reinforce their realistic perception of risk. Show less



B.E.A.T AIDS (Black Effort Against the Threat of AIDS)

• San Antonio, TX

• Health Intervention Specialist

  • Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

  - Engage in community events and street outreach, providing HIV and STI risk reduction counseling and information. - Facilitate local courses and educational groups on HIV, STIs, and sexual health in various settings. - Collaborate with health agencies in San Antonio serving the PLWH and LGBTQIA+ community, planning events and sharing information. - Conduct screenings for PrEP readiness and address barriers to care. - Collaborate effectively with PrEP care team to support high-quality programming and adherence. Show less



Starbucks

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shift Supervisor

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2018

  - Improved customer mood while crafting exceptional beverages with a strong work ethic. - Greeted customers warmly with a positive attitude, even during early hours, and built professional relationships. - Collaborated with upper management to maintain consistent, high-quality customer service. - Certified to train new baristas to provide quality customer service and uphold the Starbucks experience. - Received Top Barista Award for performance and leadership throughout the entire company. Show less