Dervisa Sisic
Email: ********@**************.***
Address:
City: Waterloo
State: IA
Zip: 50701
Country: USA
Phone: 319-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Recent graduate with excellent research, time management and problem solving skills. Ability to function at a high level in a wide variety of settings.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls IA 1/2001 to 5/2012 (Public Policy)
High School Dipolma from University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls IA 1/2001 to 12/2012
Job History / Details:
Summary
Recent graduate with excellent research, time management and problem solving skills. Ability to function at a high level in a wide variety of settings.
Highlights
Public policy background
Data collection and analysis
Citizen engagement
Health policy development
Project management
Community development
Fluent in Bosnian language
Group facilitation, presentation, and organizational skills
Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft applications
Proficient computer skills
Sensitive to cultural differences
Team player and self-motivated
Planning/coordinating
Team leadership
Quick learner
Professional demeanor
Verbal communication skills
Organizational planning
Detail oriented
Critical thinker
Excellent research skills
Well organized
Strong decision maker
Community health background
Self-starter
Valid Iowa driver's license
Able to work independently and as a member of a team
Comfortable with diverse populations
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent relationship building skills
Exemplary people management skills
Compassionate and active listener
Experience
October 2011
People Community Health Clinic Waterloo, Iowa
Member of the Board of Directors for People Community Health Clinic
Attended and participated in community meetings and groups.
Collaborated with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs. Maintained a problem-solving, solution-oriented attitude in all aspects of work.
October 2011
Peoples Community Clinic Waterloo, IA
Member of the Quality Assurance Committee
Oversaw implementation of patient management plans. Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote the organization's community service programs.Monitored program budgets and costs to verify expenses were within budget parameters.
October 2011
Peoples Community Health Clinic Waterloo, IA
Member of the Human Resource Committee
Worked with senior-level management to create fair and consistent HR policies and procedures. Attended monthly meetings to develop strategies that would positively influence workplace relationships.
March 2011 to April 2012
Iowa State Senate IA
Intern for Iowa State Senator Jeff Danielson
Cooperated with other health related agencies and organizations in community activities.Ensured the accuracy of public information and materials.Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.Drafted and revised reports, articles and background papers. Research and evaluation of the major governments programs.
March 1999 to May 2005
Tyson Food Inc, Waterloo, IA
Assembly Line
Ensured the most cost-effective production methods were employed.
Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.
Education
2012 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa
Master of Public Policy Public Policy
Bachelor of Arts University of Northern Iowa, 2010
Member, Golden Key National Honor Society
Internship for Iowa Senator Jeff Danielson
On the Board of Directors for Peoples Community Health Clinic in Waterloo Iowa
Program Certificate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Graduated with a GPA of 3.6
As a result of outstanding achievement awarded Roy J. Carver Scholarship in December 2008
Lifetime member of PSI CHI, The National Honor Society in Psychology
Dean's List, 7 semesters
Member: the University of Northern Iowa Public Policy Club
Affiliations
The National Honor Society in Psychology