Elizabeth Hagan Asamoah, MSc.; PhD-C

Elizabeth Hagan Asamoah, MSc.; PhD-C

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OBJECTIVES

A proactive result-oriented Public Health Professional looking for a lecturing or research opportunity in the Academics, Nutrition and Public Health.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Public Health Nutritionist and Certified Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience doing community work including working in remote areas in Africa with marginalized communities.

Recently completed a one and a-half year term as the Co-Chair of the Liaisons for the 31 Sections of the American Public Health Association Student Assembly

Coordinated three public health programs to increase health knowledge and self-sufficiency through various initiatives, community education, advocacy, informal counseling, outreach and social support.

Developed a curriculum or a training material for USAID for Global Adolescent Health

Experienced as a liaison between health services, community members, government agencies and non-profits.

Advocated for clean water, housing, early childhood education, rehabilitation of teenage homeless girls and comprehensive support for young homeless single mothers

Computer proficiencies: SPSS, ScriptMed, Windows XP, MS Office, Excel, GIS ESRI ArcInfo and ArcView, Basic SEO content strategies

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Public Health 2021

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Masters of Science, Nutrition 2015

Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas

Assoc. Degree in Health Sciences 2011

Collin County Community College, Plano, Texas

Bachelors of Science, Natural Resources Management (Forestry) 1997 Kwame Nkrumah Univ. of Science and Technology, Kumasi Ghana CERTIFICATIONS

Certification in Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) 2005

Richland Community College, Richardson, Texas

Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect: Identification and Reporting New York State Mandatory Course - ACCESS Continuing Education –

Preventing School Violence, New York state mandated course - Access Continuing Education Continuing Nursing Education

OTHERS

The Bridges Program, Biomedical Research 2011

Texas Woman’s University / Collin County Community College sponsored by NIH, Denton, Texas Disaster Preparation and Management 2017

American Red Cross University of North Texas

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kelly Education Present

Tutor

Dallas ISD (In-Person and Virtual)

Work with students to help them understand the key concepts or materials learned in classroom, assist with homework, projects, research, and other academic tasks.

TUTORGIGS Present

Tutor for Earnest O Woods Intermediate; Wills Point ISD, Texas Uplift Summit Prep, Arlington TX; Dueitt Middle School, Spring ISD, TX; Reynolds Elementary School, Houston ISD; Uplift Heights / Public Charter School / Dallas TX

Dallas, TX (Remote)

Provides small group (Tier 2 instruction) to 3rd-12th grade students in the areas of Math, Science, Reading and Writing virtually.

Willis Towers Watson Present

Technical Support Senior Assistant -

Benefit Advisor Medicare

Dallas, TX (Remote)

Conducts Needs/Situational/Health Analysis

Conducts Underwriting

Review Customers Health and Prescription History

Educate Customers on Plans Benefits, Health and Medications Customer Advocacy

Assist Medicare eligible participants across the country in selecting insurance plans that meet their needs. Recommend plans and enroll prospects based on the customer's needs Quote, present, and close sales while overcoming objections The Tranzact/Humana Project 2022

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Internal Revenue Service, Wage and Investment 2020 - 2021 Dallas, TX (Remote)

Contact Specialist/Representative

Provided technical assistance to individuals primarily through telephone interaction. Applied the tax code to assist taxpayers in understanding and meeting their tax responsibilities; Made determinations and used professional judgment to resolved taxpayer disputes and delinquency issues; Developed, analyzed and evaluated information involving the research of computerized records by accessing multiple online/database systems. Community ISD, Lavon TX 2019 – On-Going

Substitute Teaching

Provided backup teaching services when full-time teachers are unable to work. Used lesson plans left by full-time classroom teacher to teach students, managed and maintained order and discipline in classroom in the absence of the full- time teacher. Undertook any other responsibilities as assigned. Salvation Army, North Texas Chapter, Dallas 2019 - 2020 5

Program Coordinator (Angel Tree)

Maintained all adoption and returned records in order to compile seasonal statistics. Recruited and scheduled volunteers and provided up-to date volunteer schedules for Mall Managers weekly. Produced reports as needed. Assisted with supply acquisition and distribution. In charge of four major malls within the DFW metropolis supervising the day-to-day operations of the Angel Tree locations within the malls which included managing Angel Tree mall managers and volunteers, serves as a liaison between Salvation Army and Malls management and public relations. Participated in

.staffing, organization and volunteer coordination. Administrative roles. Managed and corresponded to clients and other stakeholders through emails, phones and program’s database Alliance RX/Walgreens/Prime Therapeutics Specialty Pharmacy, Frisco, TX 2017 – 2018 Certified Pharmacy Technician

Processed prescription/order using ScriptMed . Responsible for data entry, third party exceptions, member outreach, and prescriber outreach. Pre-Quality Assurance operations ensuring all service expectations are met. Summer Nutrition Program City of Garland, TX 2017

Site Supervisor (USDA-sponsored program)

Supervised activities on the assigned site which included serving hot healthful meals to children from low income families in a marginalized community made up of mainly refugees. Engaged the children in healthful, physical activities as well educational or learning activities.

CVS/Caremark Specialty Pharmacy, Richardson, TX 2015-2016 Certified Pharmacy Technician

Maintained complete, timely and accurate documentation of all approvals and denials. Analyzed clinical algorithms and provide decisions regarding Prior Authorization (PA) Requests. Used online databases and other resources to document appropriate recommendations, clinical decisions and responses. Provided ongoing education on the PA Program to healthcare providers and internal partners.

Express Scripts Inc. (Medco Health Solutions), Fortworth. TX 2006-2014 Registered Pharmacy Technician

Conducted data entry, collection, processing and management of patients and healthcare practitioners; order processing and completion, research about patients and prescribers' or health providers, prescribers' edits, insurance verification, client transfers from one insurance program to another, handled discontinued, unavailable and recalled medication cases. Undertook quality assurance enforcement by examining finished orders before releasing it to back end pharmacy to be sent to patient. Conducted research on patients health and medication histories and on healthcare providers. Integrated Social Development Center, Kumasi, Ghana 1998-2000 Program Manager

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Coordinated a Girl Child Education Program. Designed, developed and organized training programs for teachers, District coordinators, community members and contests for school girls. Coordinated a Social Mapping Exercise on the Kumasi Water Infrastructure Project Organized and facilitated seminars and workshops for district assemblies and communities. Managed and processed data on the existing pipeline system and water distribution coverage in Ashanti Region. Ghana Forestry Service, Kumasi, Ghana 1996-1998

Assistant Conservator of Forest

Assistant Unit Head of the Mapping, Survey and Remote Sensing/Geographic Information System Unit Supervised Unit/department staff on day-to-day activities including digitizing, cartography/mapping, surveying and data processing. Processed and managed data on digitized maps and satellite images using ArcInfo, ArcView and ERMapper. Ground truthing exercises on processed satellite images and topographical maps either by air or on ground. Participated in an EarthWatch Scientific Expedition/Research in the Cameroun Rainforest. VOLUNTEER PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE

Global Akatakyie Health Forum 10/2020 - Present

Community Health Educator/Panelist

Participate in Health Education on important health topics and pertinent issues as COVID-19, High Blood Pressure, Hypercholesterolemia, Diabetes, Gout, Men’s/Women’s Health, Nutritional Issues among others. America Public Health Association (APHA), Remote 2017 – Present (Seasonal) Abstract /Film Reviewer

Both scientific clinical and non-clinical Abstract/Film reviewer for APHA which contributes to the selection of the abstracts that are presented during APHA’s Annual Conferences American Public Health Association-Student Assembly, Remote 2017-2018 Section Liaison Co-Chair

Served as the liaison between SLs and the student assembly executive board, the “go-to” person for SLs for questions and concerns and organized and facilitated quarterly meetings with SLs. I participated in developing handouts for SLs and students on “How to Get Involved in their Sections” and revised the toolkit for Section Liaisons. MealsOnWheels Collins County Tx, Mckinney 2014 – 2015 Contact Rep/Volunteer

Made critical calls which involves following up on clients missed during delivery ascertain their whereabouts, contact emergency contacts (which include family and relatives, healthcare practitioners or facilities and the police when needed) and meal deliveries as needed. Data entry, processing and management, Contact person for volunteer drivers. Office support doing administrative work

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INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Food Tank Remote 2019

Research and Communication Intern

Conducted research on current or breaking news on issues related to food security, safety, waste, Agricultural system. Example is the role of Faith-based organizations in food security and waste. Developed content for projects and website. Conducted fact-checking, collecting, organizing and managing web content. Medical City of Dallas, Food and Nutrition Service, Dallas, TX 2014-2015 Nutritionist Internship

Undertook a voluntary internship with the administrative team mentored for supervisory role and healthcare services management in one of the busiest hospitals in DFW metropolis. Processed the department's call center data. Designed Nutrition Education Handouts for the FNS department clients. Assisted in planning Patient activities and programs for the National Nutrition Week. Handled administrative assignments OTHER EXPERIENCES

Uloop News 2019

Writer- Contributor (Voluntary)

Wrote weekly articles at least 400 words and includes at least 1 image for the Uloop website dedicated to undergraduate or college students so subject matter was college-related and on subjects or their issues/concerns. Responsible for picking my own topics and submitted articles via an online platform. Some of the topics dealt with are: Managing and Dealing With Stress and Guess Who is Coming to Dinner: Fruits and Veggies, Their Medicinal/Health Benefits. Wylie ISD Education Foundation 2019

Scholarship Reviewer

Evaluated and scored scholarship essays for 24 Wylie ISD High School Graduates for 2019 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Section Liaison Co-Chair (2017-2018), Member (2016 – Present) American Public Health Association- Student Assembly

• Member (2011-2015) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Hagan Asamoah, E. (2018). Exploring Alternative Treatment Options for Pain Management for Sickle Cell Anemia Diseases: A Quest To Reduce Dependence on Opioid-based Analgesics American Public Health Association-Annual Meeting

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ACADEMIC PRESENTATION

Hagan Asamoah, E. (2020). Exploring the Perceptions and Experiences of the Sickle Cell Disease Community on Alternative Treatment Options for Pain Management. Walden University Academic Virtual Residency HONORS/ AWARDS

Christian Literary Awards (People’s Choice and Best Author) in 2015 for my Book: You Are What You Eat: The Power of Words and Images

Certificate of Appreciation Awarded by MegaCare Missions by volunteering 59 hours in 2013 in community activities like blood drives with Carter Blood Center, a humanitarian exercise in Reynosa Mexico and profiling of disabled members of the Potter’s House.

An European Union Award by participating in a Scientific Research Expedition in the Cameroon Rain Forests, West Africa Sponsored by EarthWatch Fellowship (former member) and the Kew Gardens, UK in 1996 POST-GRADUATE COURSEWORK

Building a Multidisciplinary Approach to Health

Global Health and Issues in Disease Prevention

Communication, Marketing, and Public Relations for Public Health Leaders Research, Theory, Design, and Methods

Public Health Policy and Advocacy

Socio-Eco Perspectives on Hlth

Pub Health Admin & Leadership

Epidemiology: Decoding the Sci

Enviro Hlth: Local to Global

Interpretation & App of Data

COMMUNITY SERVICE

American Red Cross of North Texas : Administrative support especially during Hurricane Harvey and others 9

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