My objective is to obtain a leadership or support position where I can use my computer, administrative, project planning and team building skills to effectively execute the mission of an organization.

Experience

April 2009 – Present Southeast Chicago Development Commission (SEDCOM)

Project Coordinator:

Coordinate and manage all logistical aspects of a CDC funded Health Disparities Project. Plan and execute monthly Steering Committee meetings, Quarterly Coalition meetings, workshops, seminars and health education trainings. Produce and distribute event announcements, flyers and registration materials. Develop attendee tracking tools for workshops and trainings. Monitor and guide the work load of two Community Outreach Specialists. Coordinate project information for a health information section (LIFESTYLE page) in the Southeast Chicago Observer Newspaper, which includes a health topic article in English and Spanish, a healthy recipes and health and wellness tips. Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with 100+ coalition partners, who represent more than 45 community organizations. Gather event data from community partners to produce a quarterly “Coalition Event Calendar” that is distributed electronically in a PDF format and posted on the project’s website, and uploaded to the project’s Google calendar. Participant in the design and development of the project’s website. Work with Community Action Coalitions to develop a sustainability plan for the continuation of project goals beyond 2012. Designed and developed a community health and wellness resource guide based on the social determinants of health.

July - August 2010 Southeast Chicago Development Commission (SEDCOM)

Temporary Project Director:

Directed all program activities, meetings, community events, and workshops. Supervised Community Outreach Specialists. Asked by new Project Director to retain oversight of several projects initiated while in the role as Temporary Project Director.

While serving as in this position I initiated the following projects: Workplace Wellness Program (launched April 2011), developed a “Green Activity” Community Garden at Pilgrim Baptist Church for the 10th Ward’s 2011 Green Summit (garden installed June 2011) and collaborated with community partners at Aunts Martha’s Healthcare Network (Kenneth Williams, Director of Marketing) to develop a Social Marketing Campaign (Your choice, Their Future) which focused on healthy eating. The campaign was launched in February 2011, with a New Orleans themed “Make Fat Tuesday, A Health Tuesday” community wellness event.

April 2003 - Present Bryn Mawr Community Church

Administrative Assistant: (Part-time weekends)

Serve as support staff for the Pastor and congregational leaders. Develop and implement special events (Annual picnic, VBS, Angel Tree, Annual dinners), generate payroll, maintain vendor accounts, order office supplies and produce a weekly bulletin for worship. Develop and manage congregation membership database.

December 1995 - May 1999 Associates In Cardiology

Administrative Assistant:

Served as support staff for one cardiologist in a practice of eight cardiologists. Scheduled meetings, conference calls, transcribed correspondence, maintained files/documents, made travel plans, processed travel reimbursements, maintained case files, processed billing statements and scheduled depositions for the doctor’s work as an expert witness.

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November 1995 - June 1996 Chicago Osteopathic Hospital

Research Assistant:

Hypertension Study; measured blood pressures, collect participant data, entry data and follow-up.

________________________________________February 1994 - April 1995 ________________________________________Cook County Hospital

Project Administrator:

Managed all administrative duties, tracked budgetary spending for a $7 million budget, hired and trained clerical/data entry staff. Made travels arrangements and processed travel reimbursements.

Employment Skills________________________________________

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining composed

• Competence in written and verbal communications

• Efficient in planning and scheduling meetings, conferences trainings and workshops

• Competence in creating and maintaining filing systems including medical records

• Ability to create and maintain excellent client relations; develop rapport and act as a liaison

• Ability to diplomatically resolve client complaints

• Ability to follow instructions as well as make informed decisions without supervision

• Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities to employees to ensure company’s goals

• Ability to prioritize task, set and meet deadlines

Education and Certifications:

Registered Pharmacy Technician - November 2011

Retail Pharmacy Technician Training (Chicago State University) - November 2011

Hospital Pharmacy Technician Training (Illinois Institute of Technology) - January 2012

UIC Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (D.E.E.P) Certificate - March 2011

MicroTrain – Medical Office Administration Training - October 2009 – April 2010

(Training included: insurance verification, coding/billing and medical terminology, etc.)

NCCT Certified Medical Office Assistant – NCMOA ID #714190 June 2010 - Score 94%

IC3 Internet and Microsoft Applications Certifications - November 2008 - June 2009

To verify certification go to www.verify.certiport.com enter code: AG5N-wWWT

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL

References: References are available on request

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