Public Health Communications Specialist

Aireyanna D. Boyd, MBA

Atlanta, GA 317-***-**** *********.****@*****.***

Professional Summary

Health communications specialist with almost 8 years of CDC experience. Expertise in working on communication projects, channels, or campaigns targeted to specific audiences with short deadlines. Outperformed on an emergency response, while having strong problem-solving skills along with outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail. And a passion in learning complex public health issues.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Healthcare Management May. 2018

Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN Bachelor of Public Health July 2014

Ball State University Muncie, IN

ACSM/NPAS Physical Activity in Public Health Certification June 2024

Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals Certificate (CDC) Sep 2024

Additional Skills

Ability to write content in plain language.

Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).

Evaluate and analyze data collection and utilization methods and quality control.

Ensure all documents are 508 compliant.

Computer Literacy: Proficient in Windows and Macintosh operating systems; Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; and various record management systems

Experience in analyzing statistics and interpreting information

Professional Experience

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Atlanta, GA 3/2023- 12/2024

Health Communications Specialist (Eagle Global Scientific- Contractor)

Planned, developed, and implemented public health programs in collaboration with local, state, other Federal and/or international governments and various public, non-profit, and private and health-related organizations.

Assisted in proactively planning for the development of content into American Sign Language (developing a proactive schedule/plan)

Ensured that all CDC guidelines for social media and clearance are followed.

Wrote messages and materials related to public health topics. Materials should employ plain language and risk communications principles. These materials could include website content, fact sheets, FAQs, talking points for clinicians, infographics, social media messaging, video storyboards and content for patients and their families.

Analyzed existing or proposed systems, strategies, services, or other health-related matters; identify needs for improvement and the methods and resources to accomplish such improvements.

Experienced working with disadvantaged populations and the organizations serving them on the topics of disabilities, disability communication, accessible communication, and/or health literacy.

Coordinated with subject matter experts, as well as communications professionals from other Divisions and Centers to share information and ensure effective efforts and successful collaboration. Maintain those partnerships.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Atlanta, GA 11/2020-3/2023

Health Communications Specialist (General Dynamics Information Technology- Contractor)

Pioneered and support day-to-day functions of a Monkeypox and COVID-19 Response task force for the JIC (Joint Information Center).

Coordinated with the emergency response clearance community, including task force clearance coordinators, SMEs, response leadership, and other CDC stakeholders, to ensure clearance is efficient and effective.

Spearheaded the SITREP (situational report) for Monkeypox and COVID-19 response by collecting information from 25 different groups within the JIC (Joint Information Center).

Maintained various clearance tracking products to provide SA reports to JIC and response leadership.

Leveraged expert knowledge across CDC's IMS to coordinate rapid clearance of response-related documents, which include scientific guidance and manuscripts, communication products, and press materials.

Monitored the JIC Emergency Clearance functional mailbox and respond to all inquiries.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Atlanta, GA: 6/2020- 11/2020

Health Communications Specialist (Red Carrot- Contractor)

Developed and maintained a clearance tracker and produce monthly reports to track requests received and clearance stats to ensure timely responses to requests.

Wrote stories and articles for communications, including newsletters, and connects and ensure content is cleared appropriately.

Assisted with communications-related research and coordination of gathering, organizing, and editing metrics. Analyze and extrapolate solutions after reviewing data.

Updated design, template, and content outline for newsletters as requested.

Skyrocketed and produced communication and education materials for a variety of audiences to support preparedness and response.

Assured the accuracy and consistency of CDC’s messages and materials.

Knowledgeable of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of Division of State and Local Readiness programs

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Atlanta, GA: 8/2018- 5/2020

Program Analyst (Synergy-Contractor)

Provided staff with materials and data used to facilitate accurate and precise decision-making integral for successful meetings and conferences

Revitalized the ICAP process and ensuring the sponsor’s Letter of Invitation meets CDC standards.

Managed the Overseas Strategy & Management Branch travel budget.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Atlanta, GA: 7/2016- 8/2018

Program Analyst (Venesco-Contractor)

Established program procedures and CDC’s automated international and domestic travel system.

Completed all travel arrangements for 70 CDC staff members and processed travel vouchers.

Worked to identify potential policy needs relevant to the respective Division of Global HIV & Tuberculosis branch responsibilities and provide recommendations to address those policy needs.

WebMD Indianapolis, IN: 10/2014 – 7/2016

Health Coach

Traveled and conducted health screenings on site to improve healthy lifestyle behaviors and long-term health outcomes and quality of life.

Provided telephonic health coaching based on participants' completed health risk appraisal and stage of change.

Made inbound and outbound attempts to program members to provide health information according to program standards.

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