Assistant Project

Christina Bastien

**** **** **, *** ****, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

***********@*****.***● 516-***-****

EDUCATION

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Master of Public Administration, May 2018

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, August 2016 RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Research Methods for Public Administration

Healthcare Finance

Human Resource Management

Nonprofit Management

Public Budgeting

Public Policy

Program Evaluation

Nonprofit Fundraising/Grant Management

Independent Research/Statistics

WORK/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Mayor’s Healthy City Initiative, Baton Rouge, LA October 2017 – April 2018 Intern

• Assisted the Director and Healthy BR members with the preparation of the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) with focus on social determinants of health and zip code disparities

• Conducted targeted literature reviews and create reports to summarize the scientific literature regarding community health

• Conducted statistical analyses of databases to establish public health trends, and translate research into accessible brief reports for the community

• Created an implementation plan agenda by selecting relevant community advocates or members that can contribute to the working group that will focus on the specific "Access to Care" needs in rural communities

• Assisted and sometimes conducted meetings with community organizations dedicated to reducing health disparities in the community E.J. Ourso College of Business, Baton Rouge, LA August 2016 – April 2018 Graduate Research Assistant

• Provided summaries of peer-reviewed articles and literature reviews on two public policy research projects

• Contributed to research design and provided updates on challenges and resolutions in ongoing projects

• Collected and cleaned data for a large multi-year dataset A Kingdom Connection Changing Lives, Baton Rouge, LA March 2017 - July 2017 Project Assistant

• Maintained constant communication with donors and collaborative partners

• Managed communication with key stakeholders, including potential donors, Board Members, and Sustaining Members

• Coordinated the Math and Reading Bootcamp for elementary and middle schoolers from low income families

• Presented AKCCL goals, objectives, and impacts on children and the community to stakeholders

• Oversaw financial operations of the organization

• Coordinated different components of the organization to ensure the successful implementation of after-school programs and summer enrichment program NONPROFIT EXPERIENCE/LEADERSHIP ROLES

Service Break Florida, Ecuador, Kentucky Spring 2016 Volunteer, Mentor

• Engaged in learning of environmental issues and cleaning of Fort Pickens’ national park

• Analyzed the variables associated with homelessness and poverty on the Eastern Kentuckian community and assessed how to be efficient in addressing such issues

• Engaged in learning of educational and poverty related issues in Ecuador

• Collaborated with approximately 50 individuals to help to improve inadequate housing conditions for 10 to 15 families in need in Appalachia

• Addressed teams’ performance issues and gauged them to reflect on their volunteering activities as well as their leadership skills Public Policy, Baton Rouge Spring 2018

Student/Policy Analyst

• Explored the process, content and impact of policy designs and implementation

• Developed critical understanding of democratic policymaking and the role of experts

• Gained knowledge of models and theories that describe public policy at all stages

• Explored the policies on homelessness and applied knowledge gained during the semester to draft a policy memo to address some variables that cause homelessness

• Developed communication, critical thinking and debate skills through this class GEAUX BIG 2018, Baton Rouge, LA Spring 2018

Regional Coordinator

• Conducted an environmental check of different job sites and determined if they were appropriate and safe for volunteers

• Conducted an inventory check to make sure that volunteers will have the right kind and amount of tools necessary to perform volunteering tasks

• Responsible to coordinate the facilitation of volunteers work during GEAUX BIG 2018

Zoom Healthcare (Zoom Santé) Port-au-Prince, Haiti May 2018-Present Director of Public Relations and Marketing

• Participated in a four days’ international symposium in Haiti

• Discussed thoroughly the topic of healthcare disparities in rural Haiti

• Worked in collaboration with teammates, developed a project, “Zoom Santé”, that has to be implemented within a one-year period

• Presented project to the US ambassador of Haiti and other stakeholders

• Mission of the project is to target pregnant women and educate them on the dangers associated with self-medication and the wrong usage of traditional medicine

• Work with 24 other team members to maximize the organizational capacity of Zoom Santé, develop an activity implementation plan and promotion plan HONORS AND AWARDS

LSU Graduate Research Assistantship Fall 2016 – April 2018 LSU McNair Scholar (Quantitative Research Poster Presentation) Spring 2015 - Fall 2015 LSU Leadership 2018 Spring 2018

Tom W. Dutton Service Award Recipient Spring 2018

NASPAA Batten Simulation Competitor Spring 2018

National Incident Management System (NIMS 700, NIMS 800) Certified Spring 2018 Pi Alpha Alpha Inductee Spring 2018

Astrid Mergert Award Recipient Spring 2018

COMPUTER/OTHER SKILLS/STRENGHTS

• MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Microsoft Project

• Statistical Analysis: Sigma Plot

• Skills: Creative skills, Interpersonal skills (polite, friendly, diplomatic manner), Organizational skills, Management skills, Communication Skills, Critical Thinker/ Problem Solver, Leadership skills, Planner (meet deadlines), Results-driven

• Leadership Attributes: Team Work, Team-oriented, Take initiatives that align with organization’s goal and mission

• Strengths: Reliable, Punctual, Can-Do attitude, Go-Getter, Proactive, Professional, Logical, Collaborator, Ability to work under pressure, Fast learner, Ambitious, Persuasive, Energetic, Hard-working, Driven, Always looking for growth opportunity

• Language Proficiency: Fluent in French, Fluent in Haitian Creole, Spanish Beginner and learning

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