Project Manager Health

JOSEPH R. HIMON

*** ************* ******, ****** ****, AR 72210

651-***-**** - Cell or 501-***-****-Home

aboddy@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly motivated, coachable business professional with tons of experience

marketing various public health programs; Knowledgeable of building solid

professional business relationships; A proven public

speaker/lecturer/trainer; Great team-player; Excellent people skills;

Extensive experience utilizing various computer programs, software, and

automation systems.

City of North Little Rock, North Little Rock, Arkansas

11/2010 - 12/2012

Project Manager: Provided executive level administrative direction for the

City's Community Putting Prevention to Work Obesity Grant ($1.5 million

dollars);

. Managed day-to-day operations for the Fit 2 Live/CPPW grant

initiative in North Little Rock

. Created and executed policies, systems and environmental changes

centered around evidence-based strategies for healthy lifestyles

. Promoted and marketed the Fit 2 Live campaign for healthy eating

and active living

. Designed models for healthy eating and active living within

community

. Worked closely with Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and

the Arkansas Department of Health for grant reporting

American Heart Association, Little Rock, Arkansas

11/2007- 06/2010

Relationship Manager: Responsible for the overall management and

implementation of the Healthy Schools Program in Arkansas; Marketed and

Promoted the Healthy Schools Program Initiative; Developed key

professional relationships with stakeholders throughout the region;

Provided direct technical assistance to clients through workshop/training

presentations; Presented the Healthy Schools Childhood Obesity Program at

key conferences, meetings, and tradeshows;

. Recruited school districts into the Healthy Schools Program

. Cultivated and developed key relationships within the obesity

prevention arena

. Developed workshops and technical assistance support to all

enrolled clients

Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, Minnesota

06/1999 -11/2007

Vendor Consultant: Provided day-to-day consultation to retail pharmacy

vendors, retail grocery stores, and local health clinics as it related to

improving the quality of life for families utilizing the Special

Supplemental Nutrition WIC Program;

. Developed a system for providing specialized training to over

1100 vendor accounts

. Conducted routine face-to-face site visits to all accounts

. Served as lead mediator in resolving all vendor/client

complaints and issues

. Presented WIC trainings to various groups at conferences,

workshops or in-services

. Co-Managed over 1100 public health WIC accounts

Arkansas Department of Education, Little Rock, Arkansas

12/1996 - 06/1999

Program Advisor: Managed the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program that

provided funding to 311 school districts and educational cooperatives in

the areas of public health education and prevention.

. Managed and disbursed a $4 million dollar grant to school

districts statewide

. Provided onsite technical assistance in designing community

action plans

. Served on various boards, workshops, and coalitions

Arkansas Department of Health, Little Rock, Arkansas

09/1992 - 12/1996

Health Educator: Developed public health educational programs that

promoted awareness among schools, civic groups, and communities throughout

the state of Arkansas. Provided technical assistance, consultation, and

training to groups seeking science based public health programs.

. Facilitated and coordinated tobacco prevention/smoking cessation

programs in school districts, health clinics, and community-

based projects

. Managed the compliance check team that surveyed retail tobacco

outlets

. Marketed and promoted community outreach programs

VOLUNTEER WORK

Baker Elementary School

West Central Sports Complex

Seabrooks YMCA

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Public Health Education; Minor: General Business,

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, Arkansas

CERTIFICATIONS

Texas All-Lines Adjusters License

AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS

Communities Putting Prevention to Work Leadership Award, 2012

Little Rock Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Service Award,

2011

Pine Bluff Arkansas Fire Life Saving Award, 2008

American Red Cross Arkansas Heroes Award, 2008

Arkansas Officials Association

Minnesota Department of Health Service Award, 2007

Willing to travel & relocate

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