Health Education and Public Health

Sharon M. McNellis-Kissel

Email - ***************@*****.*** Cell 609-***-****

Objective

A challenging position which utilizes extensive background in the Public Health, Education, and Training fields.

Education

Master of Education, Health Education August 1984

The College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College), Ewing, NJ

Bachelor of Science, Health and Physical Education - Psychology Minor December 1980

The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ

Professional Experience

Employed by the Ewing Township Health Department to perform Health Officer and other Registered Environmental Health Specialist related duties.. . March 2020 – July 2024

Substitute for the Hamilton Township Board of Education September 2019- March 2020

Health Officer-Retired May 2007 – March 2017

Mercer County Division of Public Health

Responsible for the management and supervision of the Local Core Capacity for Emergency (Bioterrorism)

Preparedness Grant (LINCS) and the County Environmental Health Act (CEHA).

Responsible for the development of annual operating budget for submission to the County Executive and the Mercer

County Board of Chosen

Personnel supervision - 14 professional staff and three support staff.

Program management and administration including budgeting and staffing, resource planning and training coordination.

Health and Physical Education Teacher September 1986 – June 2016

Hamilton Township Board of Education, Hamilton, NJ

Educate adult learners at the Hamilton Township Adult Evening High School.

Supervision and evaluation of student nurses from the College of New Jersey performing community education projects. Homebound Instructor for Hamilton Township School District. Program discontinued by the Board of Education.

Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Health Educator June 2002 –May 2007

Hamilton Township Division of Health

Responsible for the enforcement of state and local consumer and environmental public health laws

including the management and supervision of various team projects relating to public health issues.

Health, Physical Education and Recreation Adjunct Instructor January 2003 – January 2005

Mercer County Community College

Instruction of college students in the areas of health education and fitness

Research Scientist II May 2001 – June 2002

New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services

Community Partnership, Grant Supervision and Health Education

Intergovernmental transfer- six months in Addiction Services/six months in Communicable Disease

West Nile Human Surveillance / Staffed State Police EOC during the course of Anthrax Crisis

Registered Environmental Health Specialist January 1990 - May 2001

Hamilton Township Department of Health, Hamilton, NJ

Responsible for the enforcement of state and local public health laws.

Conduct field inspections; identify violations; follow-up to assure remediation.

Research new areas needing attention; take appropriate training courses to become knowledgeable/certified.

Involvement in the management and supervision of health projects related to consumer and environmental health matters.

Registered Environmental Health Specialist July 1986 - Dec. 1987

Lawrence Township Health Department, Lawrenceville, NJ

Enforcement of state and local public health laws

Health and Physical Education Instructor Sept. 1982 - June 1986

McCorristin High School, Trenton, NJ

Responsible for classroom instruction of health curriculum, driver education, and physical fitness

Faculty Moderator for student government, coordinator of annual school sports festival, various coaching

Graduate Assistant Sept. 1981 – May 1982

Trenton State College, Trenton, NJ

Assisted professors with student instruction and evaluation in the areas of health, physical education and recreation

Unit Coordinator Sept. 1978 – August 1981

St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton, NJ

Responsible for the coordination of physician instruction with regard to patient care and evaluation.

Specialized Training

Completed the following professional courses:

New Jersey Licensed Health Officer

New Jersey Licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialist

New Jersey Teaching Certifications – Health and Physical Education

Certified Housing Inspector

Mold Assessment Consultant NYC

Mold Remediation Contractor NYC

Licensed Animal Control Officer

Blood borne Pathogen Training Certification

HIV Prevention and Counseling Certification

First Responder – Hazardous Materials Training

Certificate in Leadership Training

NJ Restaurant Association Safe Serve” Train the Trainer” Certification

Nationally Recognized Certified Pool Operator

Lead Risk Assessor/Inspector

Food Service HACCP and Food Safety Certification

Interviewing Skills for Managers Training

Grant Writing Training NJHR

40 hr Principles of Infection Control

Forensic Epidemiology

Successful completion of the following NJ State Police, Department of Law and Public Safety Courses: ICS 200, ICS 300, Managing Mass Fatalities, Emergency Planning for Pre-Schools, Developing and Managing Volunteers and Managing People in Disaster, Disaster Management for Elected Officials and Preparedness, Response to Agricultural Terrorism and, Respiratory Protection Preparedness for Emergency Response and numerous other courses and trainings.

References furnished upon request. Willing and able to relocate.

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