Rebecca P. Stewart
Columbia, SC 29206
Mobile: 843-***-****
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OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a career that allows the opportunity to utilize personal
education and skills to develop,
implement, and evaluate health and wellness programs and initiatives
creating a healthier and
more prosperous environment that extends to enriching individuals'
personal and family lives.
EDUCATION:
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Master of Science in Public Health
Concentration in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
Anticipated May 2010
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Concentration in Promotion and Education
G.P.A in major: 3.44/4.00
ASSISTANSHIP/INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:
University of South Carolina Columbia, SC
Graduate School Practicum - 250 Hours January 2010-
present
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Graduate Assistant - 20 Hours/Week September 2009-
December 2009
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
. Developed, implemented, and evaluated StairWell to Better
Health Campaign
. Researched information and published content for monthly
wellness newsletters.
. Executed and revised procedures necessary for program
process improvements.
. Organized, implemented and evaluated health promotion
activities/programs (blood drives, mammography, flu
vaccines, lunch and learns, prevention programs, etc.)
University of South Carolina Columbia, SC
Graduate Assistant - 10 Hours/Week August 2008-May
2009
Richland County School District One
. Created health and wellness promotion materials for
employee events
. Coordinated employee health screenings and vaccinations
. Wrote health and wellness section of Richland One weekly
newspaper
Partners for a Healthy Community Anderson, SC
Health Promotion Assistant - 90 Hours Summer 2003
. Organized and marketed health screenings and fund raising
. Counseled people regarding their health screening results
. Marketed and executed annual community health awareness
events
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Clarendon Eye Center Manning, SC
Optometric Technician August 2006-
August 2008
. Performed examinations using specialized equipment for
advanced diagnosis of optometric conditions and diseases
. Educated and trained patients about prognosis and treatment
of conditions and diseases
. Responsible for maintaining detailed and current records
for patients
March 2006 - August 2006 - Relocated to pursue internship opportunity
at Clarendon Eye Center and to explore Graduate School possibilities
Value Medical, Inc. Mount
Pleasant, SC
Customer Service/Sales Support Representative September
2004 - February 2006
. Maintained and serviced customers and physicians' offices
. Marketed pharmaceutical and diabetic products
. Coordinated insurance filing and accounts receivable
processing
. Responsible for customer training for diabetic products and
customer service
HONORS & ACTIVITIES:
Active volunteer with the South Carolina HIV/AIDS Council (SCHAC),
March 2010
Active volunteer with the SC Tobacco initiative Campaign, 2009-present
Cum Laude graduate of Clemson University 2004
Deans List Fall 2000
South Carolina Life Scholarship Recipient 2001-2004
Presidents List Spring 2003, Fall 2003
Eta Sigma Gamma National Professional Health Education Honorary
Fraternity
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Poster presenter at the 2004 National Convention & Exposition for
AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance)
Volunteer Tutor for Middle School Truancy Prevention Program, 2002-
2003
SKILLS:
Computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAS, Microsoft Access,
Outlook, TAO.
CPR/AED certified.
Personal Trainer Certification through American College of Sports
Medicine (ACSM) anticipated May 2010.
REFERENCES
Attached
References
Sarah Beiderwell, MPH, CWPD
Former Wellness Supervisor
BlueCross BlueShield of SC
I-20 @ Alpine Rd.
Columbia, SC 29219
Cell: 803-***-****
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Sarah Corwin
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Health Promotion, Education and Behavior
Health Sciences Building 216 E
800 Sumter St.
Columbia, SC 29208
Work: 803-***-****
Fax: 803-***-****
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Steven J. Wearden, O.D.
Clarendon Eye Center
1774 Paxville Hwy.
Manning, SC 29102
Michael Zolman, O.D.
1269 Lakefront Dr.
Charleston, SC 29412
Cell: 865-***-****
Charlene Jackson
8700 Hurricane Manor Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Work: 423-***-****
Cell: 423-***-****
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Kathleen Meyer, M.S.
Senior Lecturer & Internship Coordinator
Department of Public Health Sciences
531 Edwards Hall Box 340745
Clemson, SC 29634-0745
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