Shanita Nelson
P.O. Box ***** 678-***-****
Tallahassee, FL 32316 ********@***.***
EDUCATION
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion, May 2013
Major: Health Promotion
WORK EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIP
Teams Coach May 2013-October 2013
AID Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
• Responsible for re-engaging old team captains for AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run through frequent phone calls,
email communications, and in-person meetings
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with new team captains
• Helping team members reach and surpass their recruitment and fundraising goals through presentations, recruitment
drives, and team captain seminars
• Supporting all activities related to the AIDS Walk
Intern January 2013-April 2013
DeKalb Cooperative Extension
Decatur, GA
• Helped design educational material and secured guest speakers for the Diabetes Education Groups
• Assisted in the development and implementation of exercise and nutrition education programs
• Created an database of organizations that the Cooperative Extension could collaborate with
• Advocated for health education on behalf of the Cooperative Extension to legislators and other organi zations
Community Disaster Educational Outreach Intern August 2012-November 2012
American Red Cross-East Georgia Chapter
Athens, GA
• Designed and presented presentations about severe weather safety to priority populations
• Created worksheets, handouts, and other activities to help re-enforce learning objectives
• Developed tracking and evaluation forms in Microsoft Excel for every presentations
• Advocated for emergency preparedness and community disaster education
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Student Employee
University of Georgia Food Services
Athens, GA
August 2011-May 2012
• Maintained clean and safe environment for campus dining hall serving 1000+ patrons daily
• Provided exceptional customer service
• Ensured the proper maintenance and handling of food and beverages
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
University of Georgia
Athens Donor Center, Athens, GA
Volunteer, August 2011 – October 2011
• Registered donors and ensuring their safety after giving blood
• Responsible for administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and putting together
educational packets
SKILLS
First Aid/CPR Certified
Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel,Word)