Dolores A. McGrath, CHES®

RALEIGH, NC

MOBILE: 714-***-****

EMAIL: ac83dx@r.postjobfree.com

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.

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