2000-2002: MBA & MPH with Emphasis in Health Policy & Administration
University
of
Southern Mississippi
,
Hattiesburg
,
Mississippi
.
1995-1999: Bachelor’s of Science, Health Promotion
University
of
Southern Mississippi
,
Hattiesburg
,
Mississippi
.
2003-2005: Owner & Administrator, Twin Oaks @ Pass Christian
Purchased and opened 60 bed Assisted Living and Alzheimers/ Dementia Unit facility in November 2003. Promoted residents’ quality of life and created environment conducive to good health. Ran at full occupancy while maintaining best practices for facility management and operations. Developed relationships within the community to make the facility a community where outside services including children and church groups, volunteer organizations, and various entertainment was introduced.
2003: Office Manager,
Riverchase
Village
Assist administrator in all aspects of running facility. Learn functions of various departments. Gain experience towards licensing as Nursing Home Administrator under direction of preceptor. Understand process of incoming residents from referral to caring of new patients and continued monitoring of health and chronic conditions.
2002: Health Educator,
University
of
Southern Mississippi
Student Health Services
Plan campus wide events for students including National Alcohol Screening Day, Sexual Responsibility Week, Great American Smoke Out, and World AIDS Day. Develop programs on Men’s & Women’s Health, STD’s, and other health issues to give dorm-based programs to college students. Advisor for PACERS (Programs of Assistance, Counseling, Education, & Resources for Students). Helped organize meetings and advising event planning for campus programs in dorms and community.
