Public Health

Lakecia Vincent

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Education

Walden University – Minneapolis, MN

Masters of Public Health, August 2011

Arkansas State University – Jonesboro, AR

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with Exercise Science emphasis, December 2003 Certifications

National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), October 2011 National Society of Health Coaches, Inc.

Certified Health Coach (CHC), September 2013

Healthy Children Project, Inc.

Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), March 2017

Solera Health Inc.

Lifestyle Coach for National Diabetes Prevention Program, July 2018 Work History

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences March 2015-May 2018 Patient Educator

Responsible for improving lives of patients through education (breastfeeding, prenatal care, diabetes, stress management, smoking cessation, nutrition, physical activity, etc) of the effects of negative behaviors on health outcomes and emphasizing prevention strategies for disease and disability. Duties include determining the health needs of the patients to develop, implement and manage education interventions; conducting education sessions while using motivational interviewing to establish health related goals and improved self-efficacy; creating educational materials about various health issues to increase awareness among patient population and participating in community-based fairs as assigned.

*Tobacco Treatment Specialist- University of Massachusetts (June 2017) Research Associate

Responsible for working collaboratively with academic and community teams on multiple research projects to improve community health by changing behaviors leading to adverse health conditions. Duties include interviewing participants for research studies, conducting baseline and follow up data collection (weight, height and BMI measurements, screening and delivering informed consent to participants for intervention activities, training community leaders to delivery physical activity, nutrition and mental health intervention sessions, managing Graduate Assistants to ensure adherence IRB protocols, track and order intervention materials and working closely with Principal Investigator to implement new intervention or programs, dissemination of findings, develop documents, reports, manuscripts and other materials related to the administrative activities of assigned projects. American Cancer Society, Little Rock, AR March 2012-March 2015 Community Health Advisor Specialist

Responsible for managing the Community Health Advisor Program in Pulaski and Jefferson Counties by ensuring the appropriate level of community and volunteer support to provide breast, cervical and colorectal cancer education to meet program screening goals. Duties include: managing 50 community volunteers and providing continuous cancer education trainings; identify, recruit and train community network partners to develop and support cancer action plan; research and write grants to fund program operations; assist with program evaluations by conducting focus and collecting data from surveys; conduct monthly maintenance meetings; identify community resources to reduce barriers to cancer early detection screenings; identify outreach activities for community education opportunities, attend coalition meetings, actively participate in various cancer related workgroups and engage in interoffice partnerships to maintain a collaborative approach to reducing the burden of cancer. Other duties include providing support to the national Cancer Prevention Study-3 by serving as site lead, interviewing participants to determine eligibility, obtaining measurements, ensuring enrollment completion, securing and initiate transport of participant data to Principal Investigator.

American Health Holding Inc., Worthington, OH March 2008-March 2012 Intake Coordinator

Responsible for initiating the utilization review process by gathering required clinical and demographic data from patients and additional sources. Duties also include reviewing referrals and verifying all physician information; scheduling assessments and determining need for case management interventions for Arkansas State and public school employees; conducted new employee trainings; engage in interoffice collaboration with registered nurses to meet organizational goals.

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Little Rock Arkansas February 2007-March 2008 Customer Service Representative

Served as the initial contact for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina customers; responsibilities included receiving, researching and resolving member/provider inquiries; provided accurate information relating claims, benefits and eligibility; demonstrated professional judgment to ensure completion of resolution or directed member to appropriate department; utilized effective writing skills and provided detailed, accurate documentation of all calls received; maintained a 93-100% weekly quality control score. Internships

Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, Little Rock, AR March 2011-August 2011 Policy Intern

Served as a team member devoted to developing community engagement by organizing and facilitating enhanced physical activity through evaluation of a Joint Use Agreement (JUA) program between schools and communities; designed, conducted and analyzed participant surveys; developed results report and presentation for Arkansas Center for Health Improvement staff; maintained consistent communication with funded sites to assist with survey questions; attended staff meetings at ACHI on a weekly basis. Personal Training Plus, Jonesboro, AR August 2003-December 2003 Fitness Intern

Responsible for developing safe, professional, exciting and comprehensive exercise programs based on individual need; motivated clients to achieve goals; instructed new clients regarding safe and effective uses of cardiovascular, flexibility and strength training equipment; instructed new clients regarding safe and effective uses of cardiovascular, flexibility and strength training equipment; lead fitness classes; monitored the transition and progression of clients into new, more effective exercises.

Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR August 2002-December 2002 Wellness Intern

Planned and implemented fitness challenge for school employees, including promotional events and activities; distributed health pamphlets, posters and flyers; instructed group exercise classes; motivated and educated participants on healthy lifestyle behaviors. References are available upon request

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