Dolores A. McGrath, CHES®
RALEIGH, NC
MOBILE: 714-***-****
EMAIL: ***************@*****.***
Skills
Project management and office administrative experience for nearly two decades.
Certified in all facets in the promotion, maintenance, and improvement of public health from large-scale community efforts, corporate health (i.e. Health and Wellness Coach) to the individual.
Social media and digital content management as a current member of the NKF’s KAC.
Handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Develop and maintain trust, credibility, and strong client relations.
Proven success working with people of all departments, stakeholders, and outside agencies.
Able to work well in a team environment.
Writing and developing public health education seminars and preventative programs, designing newsletters, ads, press releases, and brochures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficient with public speaking.
An excellent attention to detail.
Proficient with MS Office applications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Health Promotion/Health Education
Ashford University, San Diego, CA June 5, 2017
Member Alpha Sigma Lambda, GPA 3.74, Magna Cum Laude
Associate Degree in the Applied Sciences with a concentration in Interior Design
Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL
Qualification Summary
Develop and Host Community Health & Wellness Education Classes
Provide research-based evidence regarding vaccinations.
Assist individuals with proven methods of meeting special nutritional needs by providing informational materials as well as hosting cooking classes.
Teach individuals how to use critical thinking to determine credible sources for information.
Provide blood pressure readings.
Health and Wellness Coach
Published Writer for Patient Advocacy Website
Have written an article for a non-profit patient advocacy and informational website.
Have written for the National Kidney Foundation’s Advocacy blog regarding the 2018 KDOQI Home Dialysis Controversies Conference.
Speaker for Various Organizations
Presenting inspirational and informational speeches for formal organizations consisting of people battling and/or overcoming chronic and life-threatening illnesses.
24/7 Home Caregiver
Trained in home peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis for a Type II insulin dependent diabetic patient with end stage renal disease and a below the knee amputation.
Healthcare Experience as Advocate and Volunteer
Bring awareness and improvements through education of stakeholders and policymakers with The National Kidney Foundation.
American Red Cross Volunteer
Service to Armed Forces (SAF) informational contact instructing service men and women and their loved ones about how the ARC is there to assist them in times of personal emergencies as well as a trained disaster relief volunteer through the American Red Cross.
Dialysis Peer Counselor/Educator
Educating patients on home dialysis options (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis) as a volunteer through Fresenius.
Project Management
Manage large scale commercial furniture and interior installations.
Ensure all involved parties met deadlines and quality standards.
Employment History
Early Childhood Educator, Morrisville Square Creative Schools – Morrisville, NC
April 2018 – Present
Executive Sales Administrator, J&D Imports - Raleigh, NC
February 2011 - April 2018
English as a Second Language Tutor, Apex Math Excel Center - Morrisville, NC
October 2017 - March 2018
Home Caregiver and Wellness Coach, Home Dialysis Patient – Raleigh, NC
November 2013 – June 2017
Personal Assistant, J. L. McGrath – Placentia, CA
July 2004 - February 2011
Interior Designer and Project Manager, Truffles – Naperville, IL
October 1999 – July 2004
Interior Designer and Project Manager, Workspace – Oakbrook, IL
August 1995 – October 1999
Certifications
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) #28274 through the NCHEC, Inc.
April 1, 2017
CPR/AED Adult, Child, Infant & First Aid Certification (BLS) #A164039
August 26, 2017
North Carolina Child Care Act N.C.G.S. §110-90.2
September 21, 2017
ITS-SIDS Certification under the North Carolina DCDEE
June 12, 2018
Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Certification (Prevent Child Abuse NC)
July 10, 2018
Health and Safety: Preparing for Safety, Emergency Response, Building, and Physical Premises Safety, etc. Certification under the North Carolina DCDEE
July 17, 2018
References and Portfolio available upon request.