MITCHELL, LOREN B.

PROFILE

A passionate public health advocate with three years advocating for oral health within a diverse cultural population and supporting an office to provide world class dental services to individuals in the community; while also volunteering within my community to help people and better lives. Highly proficient at utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and obtains a basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems and SAS. Organized, hard worker, quick learner, great communicator, dependable, flexible, efficient at multi-taking, and with managing time to meet deadlines and achieving organizational objectives. Comfortable with overseas travel – travelled and lived in England, Scotland, Belize, Mexico and Brazil.

EDUCATION

Master of Public Health – Mercer University School of Public Health – May 2020 – GPA 3.96

•Related coursework: Basic Biostatistics and Health Measures; Principles of Epidemiology; Public Health Systems, Services & Management; Community Health Needs Assessment; Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; Environmental Health; Maternal and Child Health; Diverse Populations; Health Systems and Policy; Introductory Program Evaluation; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); Grant and Proposal Writing and Development; Health Equity

Graduate Certificate – Public Health – University of North Texas Health Sciences Center – (transferred)

Bachelor of Science Biology – Arkansas State University – May 2016

CERTIFICATIONS

SAS Base Programming Certification

In progress – expected testing date DEC 2020

WORK EXPERIENCE

SHADOW BROOK DENTAL CARE 11/18 – PRESENT

DENTAL BUSINESS ASSISTANT 40 HOURS

Advocate healthy behaviors and effective public health oral health practices by promoting the prevention of controllable oral disease/conditions by using building blocks to enhance patient knowledge and development of effective prevention tools.

Provide World Class service to all (patients, vendors, suppliers, etc.) by communicating effectively and positively at each point of contact.

Help patients obtain the treatment they need, desire, and/or deserve by interpreting the diagnosis and increasing the ability to overcome patient obstacles.

Utilize Heartland Dental systems to promote preventive methods and focus towards the elimination of oral health disparities in the local communities and to enhance awareness of public health oral hygiene.

Follow and adhere to Heartland Dental systems with 100% commitment for consistent and measurable results to enhance the overall oral health of all patients.

Consistently provides excellent dental services to patients who would repeatedly return and make referrals that resulted in strong relationships that is built on trust, confidence and respect.

Use current dental platform to extend strategies to educate patients on how to prevent oral disease and to increase better oral health for all patients

Stay current on oral intervention research and the key role effective interventions play in preventing and controlling oral disease.

Educate patients on implementing the most effective interventions for their particular diagnosis.

Runs social media posts via platform SPRINKLR to educate and enhance public knowledge on increasing better oral health.

INTERNSHIP: CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS & ASPIRE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES 06/19-12/19

Created and oversaw distribution analytic surveys for program participants.

Followed and organized data received from of strategic activates conducted by the Chief Clinical Officer and Practicum Coordinator.

Performed Peer-reviewed article research for data to further the development of the study.

Participated in plan development, monitoring and evaluation of plan progress report, and interpreting data as study was conducted.

Constructed grant letters for donations from numerous foundations to achieve funding for a student arts and activities center in the Clay County area.

ADVANCED FAMILY DENTAL CARE, INC. 08/17 – 11/18

FRONT OFFICE MANAGER 40 HOURS

ADMA BIO CENTERS 11/16 – 08/17

DONOR SCREENER 40 HOURS

ACCOMPLISHMENTS, SKILLS AND TRAINING

•FUTURE PUBLICATION OF MANUSCRIPT IN ISSUE OF HEALTH PROMOTION PRACTICE (HPP). Co-author of future publication on Alchemy Sky’s Veterans Music Project for the University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine and ArtPlace America – Supplement on Arts in Public Health Section (IN PROGRESS)

•ArcGIS and SAS software

-SAS Programming 1: Essentials – completed Nov 30, 2020

•CITI Program: Research Ethics and Compliance Training - Completed Fall 2019

•CPR certified through the American Heart Association - Expiration 11/2021

•University of Washington - Northwest Center for Public Health Practice: What is Epidemiology in Public Health Certification (2018)

•NCAA Division I soccer team captain

•National Society of Leadership and Success Active membership (2012 - present)

VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS

•HEALTHCARE GEORGIA FOUNDATION (2019) – ASPIRE Program

•CITI PROGRAM (2019) – Research Ethics and Compliance Training

•HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (2019) – Volunteer to helping build homes the community.

•SOCCER IN THE STREETS (2018, 2019) – Raised funds for new soccer fields to be built around the city of Atlanta for Atlanta’s youth through Soccer in the Streets organization.

•MEALS FOR THE HOMELESS (2018, 2019) – Private distribution of pre-made meals and toiletries for individuals in the homeless communities throughout Atlanta

•CARING AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE (2019) – Homeless donation services (clothing, food drives, toiletries, money donations, etc.). Quarterly donations meet up.

•NICHOLAS HOUSE (2018) – Participated in gathering donatable items for the family shelter

•ORGANIZED DONATION OF SAT/ACT PREP BOOKS (2018) – Queen’s Come Forth Ministries, Inc (QCFM). Organized the collection and donation of SAT/ACT prep books for underprivileged youth girls in Birmingham, Alabama

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