Community Environmental Conservation Facilitator

KIMBERLY HONG

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SUMMARY

A Returned Peace Corps Volunteer with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and over 2 years of administrative experience working in healthcare as well as 2 years of experience working in the international development sector. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

U.S. Peace Corps El Chumical, Herrera, Panama

Community Environmental Conservation Facilitator February 2018 – March 2020

• Wrote and was awarded a grant of over $3,000 and to fund the construction of 35 fuel-efficient stoves while overseeing all deliverables.

• Developed and executed a week-long training event for 26 Peace Corps trainees to prepare them for their 2 year service.

• Communicated environmental education to a diverse audience of local Panamanians in Spanish.

• Reduced widespread deforestation through managing a project that created 58 fuel-efficient stoves that directly reduced the amount of respiratory illnesses for over 300 Panamanians.

• Taught environmental education classes in Spanish and gave English lessons for 50 primary Panamanian school students. Advanced Dental Center Elmwood Park, NJ

Administrative Assistant September 2016 – January 2018

• Provided customer service to about 50 patients per week by taking payments, addressing questions or concerns and scheduling and confirming appointments both in English and Spanish.

• Managed the patient database of over 1,000 patients by entering new information and following up with insurance companies to ensure accuracy.

• Collaborated with over 20 insurance companies to receive information on patient eligibility and benefits. America Walks Remote

Data Collection Intern June 2017 – October 2017

• Collected data and organized a national walking database for all 50 states.

• Organized an inclusive health training for over 60 public health employees along with the NJ Department of Health.

• Managed Zoom conference webinars for nation-wide walking advocacy groups. Clifton Health Department Clifton, NJ

Registered Environmental Health Specialist Intern July 2016 - August 2016

• Wrote reports stating the violations for each inspection completed.

• Conducted a variety of health inspections in restaurants, pools, septic systems, daycares and senior homes. Food & Water Watch New Brunswick, NJ

Organizing Intern January 2016 – May 2016

• Marketed Food & Water Watch’s events at environmental events and club meetings.

• Wrote formal advisories to media outlets and designed flyers to promote different events.

• Made follow-up calls to supporters and donors thanking them for their assistance.

• Educated a diverse range of university students on environmental and public health dangers at informational tabling events.

• Organized a statewide caucus event for an outreach environmental movement called the “March for a Clean Energy Revolution”.

Arcadis Long Island City, NY

Technical Intern May 2015 - Aug 2015

• Edited environmental study reports expected to be published.

• Composed a research paper on universal flood protection practices from an engineering standpoint. EDUCATION

Rutgers University, School of Arts and Science, Bloustein School of Public Health New Brunswick, NJ B.S. Public Health, Minor in Environmental Science Sep 2012 - May 2016 Ewha Womans University Seoul, South Korea

Study Abroad

June 2014 - July 2014

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & ORGANIZATIONS

Sigma Kappa Sorority New Brunswick, NJ

February 2014 – May 2016

Habitat For Humanity International San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic June 2012

SKILLS & AWARDS

• Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish (oral and written)

• Skills: Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Awards: Peace Corps Panama Brandon Valentine Leadership Award Recipient 2020

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