Health Manager

LaTonja Smith-Pettway

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Home: 770-***-****

Cell: 251-***-****

Email: **************@*****.***

Career Profile:

Highly motivated and results-driven individual seeking a position that will utilize my education and

previous experience.

Professional strengths:

• Experience developing new theories related to issues of healthcare associated infections.

• Experience of healthcare epidemiology and infectious diseases experience in developing methodology and

performance analysis.

• Experience with Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

• Experience conducting in the field surveys.

• Familiar with SAS system

• Ability to deal with social, legal, behavioral and economic issues.

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience in operating systems like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, MS Excel, Access and the Internet etc .

• Possess strong organizational and management skills.

• Knowledge of Patients confidentiality/HIPAA and OSHA

• In-depth knowledge of health, social and community services.

• Ability to work independently, set priorities and follow guidelines without direct supervision.

• In-depth knowledge of designing and implementing various clinical programs.

• Possess good problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure

Internships:

September 2012-May 2013

Georgia Department Public Health/ WIC Epidemiology and Maternal Child Health Program

• Conduct research and evaluation related to WIC and Maternal and Child Health Program.

• Analyze the collected data and interpret the details to decipher the behavioral trends and patterns.

• Collecting data for cross-sectional study design.

• Using probing techniques and providing proficient feedback.

Professional Experience:

Mobile Community Action Head Start

2006 till 2012

Family Advocate

• Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and

problems, to determine what services are required to meet their needs.

• Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients, and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity

and quality of services provided.

• Assessed health education needs to improve the health & well being of members.

• Tracked and maintained data reports and evaluations of health education programs.

• Participated in staff meetings, continuing education training, and program required meetings.

• Skilled at multi-tasking, remaining focused, and re-prioritizing as needed.

• Assisted participants' progress through the stages of change for at-risk behavior.

• Experience with and knowledge of epidemiological research.

• Responsible for accessing community and individual needs for health education

John L. LeFlore High School

2005 to 2005

Program Manager

• Assists students in selecting course work appropriate to their skill levels and career and academic goals.

• Assists students with an educational plan showing academic requirements for them to meet

their goals.

• Maintains contact with students during the term and provides academic advising assistance.

• Serves as a liaison with the Director of Advising and Career Services as needed to assist students.

• Performs some recruiting activities at area high schools and other agencies as requested.

• Provides information to students regarding financial assistance available to them.

• Develops contact with four-year colleges and other community colleges to assist with students transfers.

• Assists in developing strategies which address student retention issues.

Educational Summary:

• Completed the Master's Degree in Public Health Social/Behavioral Science from Capella

University in the year 2011

• Completed the Bachelor's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from Troy State University in the

year 2004

Reference:

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