Dr. Ashley Gregory

**** ********* ** *** ***, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

757-***-****

adm5r2@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced public health professional coupled with 7 years of certified health education experience. Adept in the grant writing process and leading special projects. Highly organized, handles logistics with program management, development, and evaluation. Capable of working with a culturally diverse workforce, excels in a team environment, while being able to quickly learn and contribute operational value.

Education and Certifications:

Doctorate of Health Sciences (2020) Eastern Virginia Medical College, Norfolk, VA

Master of Public Health – Health Promotion and Education (2014) Eastern Virginia Medical College, Norfolk, VA

Bachelor of Science - Biology (2010) Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc, Whitehall, PA

Skills

Epic

eClinical Works11

Health Care Administration

Supervisory Experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Grant writer

Conflict-resolutions skills

Employment History:

Senior Public Health Educator

ManTech International

Portsmouth, VA 10/05/20-Present

Assesses the Health Promotion and Wellness needs and improvements to service.

Provides input for program development and creates opportunities to engage in Health Promotion and Wellness topics.

Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and educational materials as they are used in the field.

Collects and analyzes data to learn about the audience and improve programs and services.

Works closely with program administrators and content experts to improve health promotion and wellness policies that promote health.

Provides extensive assistance with drafting policies, regulations, instructions, standards, and guidelines for the Department of the Navy.

Evaluates, and creates programming content for Tobacco Free Living, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Psychological and Emotional Well being, Preventing Drug Abuse & Excessive Alcohol Use, and Chronic Disease Prevention programs.

Leads, organizes, and participates in multidisciplinary teams that assess risk, conduct needs assessments, analyze data, develop content for educational programs, draft policy guidance, and evaluate outcome measures.

Develops and analyzes needs assessments for program planning, assessing health status, identifying health risks, identifying resources, cost containment, and establishing priorities for disease prevention.

Health Educator

Southeastern Virginia Health System 08/31/17-09/25/20

Newport News, VA

Assist medical staff in the provision of health education services.

Develops education programs/services to increase patient awareness and encourage healthy behaviors.

Develops and maintains relationships with other health and human services agencies under the direction of the supervisor.

Identifies health concerns of patients and make appropriate referrals and follow-ups.

Coordinates provision of health education services for patients with other providers.

Develops instruments useful in the assessment of health education needs.

Maintains records per patient visits, utilization, and referrals.

Monitors patient compliance with treatment plans and recommendations.

Participates on committees, boards and meetings as may be requested or required.

Coordinates health education programs related to patient safety issues.

Participates in health fairs, cancer screenings and provides community presentations as requested or required.

Submits accurate and up-to-date information for billing and other program reporting requirements.

Reviews and submits department time sheets, financial and personnel forms as required.

Assists in preparation of funding applications, grant writing opportunities.

Health Educator Senior 08/2015-08/2017

Tobacco Use and Control Project (TUCP) funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Virginia Department of Health

Nassawadox, VA

Managed a $80,000 budget for the program including tracking purchases and making procurement decisions.

Responsible for coordinating all tobacco control activities within Region 5 Health Districts (Eastern Shore, Portsmouth, Western Tidewater, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, Peninsula, and Three Rivers).

Served as a recognized authority and consultant for tobacco use control programs within the region and conducted scientific research to develop a regional system to monitor public health capacity and performance.

Developed community partnerships for tobacco control issues; local fax referral programs.

Represented the region in media interviews on tobacco use control issues; shared the latest prevention information, data, trends, etc. with stakeholders throughout the region; provided current information for district web pages as it relates to tobacco use prevention and cessation issues.

Identified and analyzed public health issues related to tobacco use control and their impact on scientific operations that are critical to the public health community at large.

Analyzed scientific investigation data utilizing new methodologies and evidenced based practices to assist with implementing tobacco use control programs.

Provided programmatic and technical assistance on evidence-based tobacco control strategies to impact policies, systems, and environmental change at the community level.

Coordinated and supported efforts throughout the Eastern Region related to community outreach and coalition development.

Implemented comprehensive tobacco free policies in multiple settings such as schools, daycares, parks, worksites and public housing units; delivery of policy, environmental, and systems change strategies across the region.

Provided professional training and presentations to organizations about tobacco use control.

Educated and enrolled regional providers in the fax referral program.

Evaluated trainings and activities to ensure efforts met the needs of stakeholders,

Revamped and revised projects and programs to demonstrate outcomes.

Conducted statistical studies on continuing projects that represent an important segment of the grant’s primary aims and goals.

Assisted the Tobacco Use Control Program Supervisor and District management team in monitoring and reporting project expenditures. Utilized, assigned and allocated resources to efficiently carry out project objectives. Made recommendations to Tobacco Use Control Program Supervisor and District management team relative to potential budget needs or suggested program changes.

Provided specifications for any special equipment or supplies with requisitions. Maintained inventory of any Tobacco Use Control Program equipment. Assisted Buyer and District management team with any procurements for Tobacco Use Control Program.

Roles and positions held

Served on the Review Advisory Board for the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth as a grant reviewer for funding programs targeted toward decreasing tobacco use and obesity among youth.

Vice Chair of the Consortium for Infant and Child Health Respiratory Health Workgroup.

Chair of Eastern Shore Healthy Communities Worksite and Faith-Based Community Wellness Workgroup.

Member of Healthy Portsmouth and Community Partners of the Eastern Shore Coalition.

Served on the Suicide Task Force as a conference committee member.

Auto Adjuster III 02/2013-08/2015

United Services Automobile Association

Chesapeake, VA

Provided on the job training for incoming employees by serving as a mentor and New Employee Training Coach.

Assisted with training 16 new employees in New Employee Training.

Resolved issues on staff and identified appropriate issues for de-escalation.

Directed vendors and internal business partners to facilitate claims resolution.

Ensured great teamwork by providing assistance where needed to ensure that the customer receives the best care.

Provides auto/casualty claims service via internal channels.

Adjusts low to moderately complex auto claims.

Acquires and applies basic knowledge of Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry products, services, and processes to include P&C insurance policy contracts, coverage and claims handling and procedures.

Program Director 08/2010-02/2013

Simon Family Jewish Community Center

Virginia Beach, VA

Created and maintained a yearly budget of roughly $150,000-$200,00 to include staff budgets, supplies, transportation expenses, etc

Increased membership by over 50% in one year through campaign and marketing endeavors.

Created and maintained relationships with public school principals, teachers and parent teacher associations to continuously promote the program.

Interviewed, hired and dismissed staff as deemed necessary.

Created and maintained United Way grant applications and responsible for re-applying each year to ensure the enrichment programs were continuously funded.

Responsible for creating and maintaining a yearly business plan for the program.

Participated in the marketing to advertise for continued enrollment into the program including creating and implementing marketing campaigns and programs.

Worked alongside the Membership Director and Executive Center Director to ensure that the guidelines and protocols of the center were also incorporated into the program.

Collaborated with other programs to include Children Family Programming to market the program.

Created, implemented and maintained a monthly Kid’s Night Out program to generate revenue for the program to ensure the program flourished.

Ensured the successful running of the before and after school programon a daily basis.

Conducted program evaluation on a yearly basis to ensure the program met goals and objectives.

Ensured the safety and monitoring of 85 school-aged children.

Supervised 16 staff to include counselors and bus drivers.

Maintained and conducted bi-weekly reviews of time cards to ensure that all employees were paid in a timely manner.

Created, implemented, and maintained monthly staffing schedules to ensure smooth functioning of the program and a full staff at all times.

Regulated full-time and part-time hours to ensure that all fell within the guidelines of Human Resources.

Worked alongside Human Resources Director to create helpful jobs to assist with program growth.

Maintained and monitored the fiscal growth and decline of the program providing bi-monthly reports to the Executive Center Director and Chief Financial Officer.

Conducted monthly training for staff and volunteers to ensure protocols were followed.

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