Nasheka Powell
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Atlanta, GA 30345
Health Communication/Marketing Specialist
Strategic Planner Content Manager Project Manager
PROFILE
Dynamic and multi-skilled project/task manager for a government agency. Strong managerial and
entrepreneurial skill set. Thrives in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated leadership and success in the
areas of: 1) strategic planning and implementation; 2) task and project management and prioritization;
and 3) health communication strategies. Strong interest in the fashion industry.
EDUCATION
Lamar University, Beaumont, TX Dec 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Health Communication Specialist May 2007 - present
National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM), Office of the Director, U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)
Work in the Office of the Director to assist with activities to support Federal public health marketing and
communication initiatives, specifically:
Provides management support to the executive team by organizing events and high-profile
meetings, tracking projects, assignments, and priorities;
Leads the project prioritization and implementation process for NCHM senior leadership
Manages and leads the meeting management component for all senior leadership and high-
profile meetings
Content manager for the SharePoint server in our office (only used for senior managers)
Implements, coordinates, and oversees a variety of complex management programs impacting
agency activities; develops and coordinates planning activities
Develop documents that support all aspects of the project, coordinate internal and external
communications; develops, coordinates, and manages stakeholders relationships with external
stakeholders
Interprets science-based content to translate for target audiences; test communication messages
with identified audiences; conduct audience research through focus groups to gain insight into
audience’s knowledge, attitude and beliefs; use information gained from focus groups and
audience research to modify messages as necessary
Coordinate and plan the development of public health communication and marketing materials,
including newsletters, blogs, fact sheets, brochures, and Web content for the CDC National
Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)
Review, edit and clear documents for internal and external audiences; ensure conformity to
agency’s policies and branding standards; interface with external media audiences; serve as the
media point of contact for NCHM; handle inquiries and adhere to agency’s guidelines for
communicating consistent external messages to media and public relation representatives
Freelance Marketing Specialist Sept 2006 – Dec 2008
MJMB & CO., Atlanta, GA
Develop marketing and communication strategies to increase awareness and build and strengthen
customer base, specifically:
Coordinate, plan and manage marketing activities, develop marketing strategy for the company;
write content tailored for audience base; utilize various communication channels to disseminate
information (i.e. print, Web, and electronic materials); edit print documents before distribution
Work with web developer to create website; develop graphic look and feel for website; assist with
logo creation and company’s branding identity; prepare written business documents and strategic
business statements (i.e. mission statements, vision statements, and business plans)
Identify opportunities for company to leverage resource with external partners; build customer
base
Mortgage Loan Processor – Company downsize Nov 2006 – Mar 2007
MORTGAGE FUNDS DIRECT, Atlanta, GA
Processed and managed mortgage loan packages through each phase of the origination process,
specifically:
Served as a liaison between the borrower, loan officer, realtor or builder; analyzed mortgage loan
submissions; verified closing costs to ensure compliance with state and federal lending laws
Maintained effective communication with internal and external clientele to develop stronger
business relationship and fortify brand image; assisted management in tracking departmental
strategies to achieve departmental goals and objectives
File Intake Specialist - Temporary Position Mar 2006 – Oct 2006
INDYMAC BANK (AppleOne Staffing Agency), Norcross, GA
Assembled mortgage loan packages for national mortgage wholesale lender to determine compliance
with state and federal lending laws, specifically:
Reviewed Federal and state lending regulations, policies, and procedures to determine
compliance
Calculated broker fees, loan origination fees, front- and back-end yield spread points and title
charges for accuracy; assembled packages according to underwriting guidelines; solved closing
costs issues with brokers
Document Control Technician - Temporary Position Oct 2005 – Mar 2006
IMMUCOR (Action Staffing Employment Agency), Norcross, GA
Maintained company’s library and databases for global manufacturing company to improve work
efficiency, specifically:
Assisted management in tracking departmental strategies to achieve departmental goals and
objectives; prepared monthly and quarterly reports for senior management
Improved document storage process by revamping the company’s filing procedures; developed
departmental Standard Operating Procedures to improve work efficiency
FASHION RETAIL EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate, Gap, Inc. Spring 1997- Fall 2001
Sales Associate, Express Christmas Season 2001
Volunteer, Atlanta International Fashion Week September 2009
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