Professional Summary

Breon Boseman-Sims, MPH, CHES
Pronunciation: /[BREE-on BOHZ-man SIMZ]/

(noun)

Definition:
1 : A determined, creative, and compassionate public health professional with 11 years of robust, diverse experiences within healthcare, health promotion, and health education. Possesses a strong background in communicating evidence-based health information with a keen awareness of social determinants of health (SDOH), health disparities, cultural understanding, and social relevancy. Demonstrates a breadth of experience working in collaborative settings to render healthcare services, develop health education presentations and workshops, facilitate outreach, coordinate health fairs, and create digital and physical health education materials.

Resume/CV

EDUCATION

Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ                                                                                         

Master of Public Health, Concentration in Community Health Education, May 2021             

 

University of Delaware, Newark, DE                                                                                      

Bachelor of Science in Applied Nutrition, May 2013                                                                  

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Union County Office of Health Management, Westfield, NJ                                             03/2022 – present  

Health Educator

  • Prepares, creates, updates, and presents targeted health education communications/materials, presentations, activities, and events for community organizations, health institutions, schools, senior centers, youth programs, faith-based entities, and city/county initiatives in Union County

  • Develops Community Health Assessment for Hillside, Roselle, Berkeley Heights, and Scotch Plains

  • Collaborates with Regional Chronic Disease Coalition of Middlesex and Union’s coordinators on building and strengthening community partnerships and facilitating health screening events

  • Created content for Union County Dept. of Safety’s social media accounts

  • Assists Director/Health Officer with crafting media outreach (i.e. press releases)

  • Disseminates emergency preparedness information as Health Educator/Risk Communicator (HERC) for Union County LINCS

  • Attends various continuing education trainings and conferences to stay up-to-date on health education strategies, screening and vaccine guidelines, and general health information

 

Office of Health Promotion, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ       

Interim Health Promotion Specialist                                                                           08/2021 – 10/2021         

  • Served as liaison between Asst. Director of Health Promotion and undergraduate/graduate staff regarding day-to-day tasks, projects, and outreach

  • Edited and approved all social media and printed content created by staff to meet office’s standard of delivering evidence-based and inclusive health promotion/education

  • Responsible for enforcing school’s tobacco free policy through signage and messaging

  • Facilitated 15-minute one-on-one sessions for students in non-emergency distress

  • Took on daily projects, tasks, outreach responsibilities as needed   

           

Graduate Coordinator                                                                                                 08/2019 – 06/2021         

  • Created and facilitated evidence-based health education/promotion programs, social media content, outreach, initiatives, and services for student body in-person and virtually

  • Presented workshops focused on alcohol safety, safer sex education, healthy relationships, and mental health to college students in-person and virtually

  • Supervised and delegated tasks to undergraduate student volunteers during office hours and events

  • Participated in CDC Mask Adherence Surveillance at Colleges and Universities Project as an observer

 

City Green, Clifton, NJ                                                                     

Summer Intern                                                                                                              05/2020 – 08/2020           

  • Developed the proposal for an evidence-based SNAP Ambassador program created to help SNAP/WIC recipients navigate City Green’s farm stands and maximize their benefits to buy produce

  • Interpreted income, race/ethnicity, food insecurity, and nutrition-related disease data that highlighted health disparities and supported need for program

  • Assessed potential partner organizations that could be utilized for collaboration and promotion

  • Formed strategies to promote program and recruit and train SNAP ambassadors from local communities

 

Butter Beans Kitchen, Montclair Kimberly Academy, Montclair, NJ

Food Service Associate                                                                                                08/2018 – 08/2019  

  • Prepared and served nutritious lunches and snacks for 160 primary school students, teachers, and staff following ServSafe guidelines and standard operating procedures under supervisor

  • Occasionally assisted supervisor with nutrition education classes for primary school students

 

Spreemo Health, New York, NY          

Customer Care Associate                                                                                             03/2017 – 01/2018

  • Coordinated the delivery of 10-20 diagnostic images on CDs per day to various physicians, nurse case managers, insurance claim adjusters, and patients around the country

  • Handled issues regarding deliveries via phone and email, worked to expedite or resend deliveries

  • Assumed urgent responsibilities and work load of team members that were out-of-office

 

Quality Health Care, Inc., Bloomfield, NJ        

Administrative Office Assistant                                                                               12/2015 – 03/2017

  • Coordinated staffing for 26 HHAs and LPNs and home health service schedules for 24-30 patients

  • Accepted and requested patient referrals, authorizations, and care plan updates from Horizon NJ Health, UnitedHealthCare, Amerigroup, and Dept. of Veteran's Affairs New Jersey Health Care System

  • Managed front desk and receptionist functions (clerical tasks, payroll assistance, greeting)

 

East Orange General Hospital, East Orange, NJ          

Certified Application Counselor                                                                                 11/2013 – 12/2015

  • Facilitated over 500 in-person health insurance enrollments for diverse patients and families

  • Troubleshot post-enrollment issues (delays, cancellations, incorrect billing, switching plans)

  • Co-organized 3 successful enrollment fairs attended by 100s, including local representatives from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Amerigroup, and UnitedHealthCare where 60-70 people enrolled

  • Networked with other Certified Application Counselors and Patient Navigators from community organizations to promote enrollment, refer patients to each other, and collaborate at health fairs

 

City of Orange Health Department, Orange, NJ         

Health Department Intern                                                                                            05/2013 – 08/2013

  • Shadowed Health Officer during safety inspections in retail food establishments (restaurants, supermarkets, cafeteria, and summer lunch programs)

  • Wrote weekly health and nutrition tips for the city of Orange's official website in "Health Alerts" section

 

CERTIFICATIONS

National Commission for Health Education Credentialing

Certified Health Education Specialist                                                              04/2021

 

Rutgers University Business School, Newark, NJ                                                                                                Mini-MBA in Social Media Marketing, Online                                                 12/2016

  • 10-week online course that focused on strategically using various social media networks, interpreting social media analytics, and utilizing data to achieve growth and engagement

 

CONFERENCES

  • New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Association Conference 05/2/2022 - 05/2/2022

    Cesar Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ

  • Empower Mothers, Ensuring Healthy Lives Conference 01/23/2024

    Partnership of Maternal & Child Health of Northern NJ

    Newark, NJ

    • Discussions about PMCH’s Connecting NJ at home nurse visitation program for new mothers based on evidence of home visit improving newborn and maternal health outcomes

  • New Jersey Environmental Health Association Annual Conference 03/3/2024 - 03/6/2024

    Tropicana Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ

    • Gathering of Registered Environmental Health Specialists and those involved in general public health professions with workshops discussing environmental health trends and issues

    • Gained CHES credits for workshops involving health education (tobacco policy, E.coli awareness and prevention, lead poisoning education)

  • Eliminate Tobacco Use Initiative Summit 04/3/2024

    Georgian Court University, Lawrenceville, NJ

    • Workshops about tobacco cessation policy on college campuses and with local government

    • Gained CHES credits for attending

  • New England Regional Lead & Healthy Homes Conference 05/2/2024 - 5/3/2024

    Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    • Panels and workshops on lead poisoning prevention, lead inspection and abatement, and updates and discussion on policies regarding lead

SKILLS

  • Technology – Social media management (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook), G Suite (Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Slides), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Squarespace, Shopify, Canva, Trello, Zoom, Microsoft Teams

  • Other - Written and oral communication, research skills, creative problem solving, office management, front desk/receptionist, customer service