Resume

Objective 

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To work with an organization encouraging health and safe behaviors while fighting disease, implementing prevention, and practicing health promotion.

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Education​

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University of Florida, Gainesville, FL   ​                                                                                                     2015 - present

 

B.S in Health Education and Behavior

Specialization in Community Health

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GPA: 3.78

Deans's List, Fall 2016

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Relevant Coursework:

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• Foundations and Principles of Health Education and Promotion

• Personal Family Health

• Drug Education

• Patient Health Education

• Health Education Methods and Materials

• Community and Environmental Health

• Minority Health Issues

• Women’s Health Issues

• HIV/AIDS Education Seminar

• Planning and Evaluation of Health Education Programs

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Cochise College, Sierra Vista, AZ    ​                                                                                                                2013 - 2015

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A.A. Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, Recreation and Wellness

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Experience 

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​Center of Innovation for Disability and Rehabilitation Reseach:               2017 - present 

James A. Haley Veterans Hospital

Research Assistant                                                    ​ 

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Undergraduate Internship (Final Degree Requirement): Veterans Engagement Council, Health Literacy, TBI Ethnography Study, Tobacco Cessation, My Health Now Program, MOVE! Program, Research Assistant

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Strengths

 

Excellent and Diverse Communication/Leadership Skills; Cultural adaption; Problem Solving in Foreign Surroundings; Lived/Volunteered/Traveled Abroad

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Awards

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Outstanding Health Education Undergraduate of the Year Award 2017

Dean's List, University of Florida 2016

Maximo Nivel Volunteer Recognition Award 2016

Gamman of the Month, Eta Sigma Gamma 2016

Extra Mile Award, Eta Sigma Gamma 2016

Department of the Army Patriotic Civilian Service Award 2011

2nd Striker Calvary Regiment Family Volunteer Award 2010

United States Army Europe Volunteer Award 2009

Fort Jackson Volunteer of the Year Award, Department of the Army 2009

Fort Jackson Volunteer Award 2009

United States Army Volunteer Award 2009

Commanding Generals Helping Hand Award 2008

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Organizations and Honors

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Eta Sigma Gamma – Historian, National Health Education and Behavior Honorary

International Scholar Program, University of Florida

National Society for Leadership and Success, University of Florida

Phi Kappa Phi National Honorary Society, University of Florida

Golden Key International Honor Society, University of Florida

Tau Sigma, University of Florida 

Gator Alliance for World Health, University of Florida

Phi Theta Kappa, Cochise College

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Service Work Abroad

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Medical Aid Service, Costa Rica                                  

May 2016

 

• Worked in Assistant Living Facilities assisting with feeding, administering medication, taking vitals, and monitoring overall well-being of patients.  Supervision from local nurses and doctors provided.

• Implemented public health education at an orphanage teaching dental hygiene, first aid and safety, personal hygiene and providing vitamins.  

• Operated a Medical Campaign in a church in a rural community.  Impoverished communities in this area only receive care through these campaigns.  Team tasks were taking vitals, filling in medical charts, educating patients on risk factors of disease and administering medication, vitamins and prenatal vitamins.  Clinical and safety skills were physician supervised.  Spanish language communication of medical terminology was practiced and utilized in conversation.

• Host Family Accommodation

 

High School Service Leader, Germany                                                                             

January 2011-May 2012

• Club Beyond is a faith-based group that leads middle and high school students in weekly club activities that assist with challenges faced through frequent changes in location and lifestyle.  We provide dinner, group and small group discussion and a social hour.  Youth in military families are uprooted every one to three years and parents can deploy for up to 18 months at a time.  In a foreign community, youth need role models to them adjust to language, culture and new customs.

• I served in a second position as a weekly mentor for a specific high school student.  We discussed personal, social and behavioral concerns of others  and their effect on healthy decision making.

 

Community Outreach Service, Czech Republic                                                 

April 2011

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• Taught conversational English and practiced speaking Czech.  

• Painted school, assisted in landscaping, repaired fencing and removed graffiti.

• Led physical education activities in gym and PE class.  

• Taught cooking classes for American and Czech food utilizing the metric system. 

• Participated in group discussion and leadership building activities with project team at lodging facility in the evenings after dinner. 

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