Resume Writing for Public Health

1. Resume Writing for Public Health The Chronological Resume Jennifer Healy, MEd, MBA

2. Resume Format - Chronological Who should select the chronological template? Anyone who has been working in public health and has recent jobs in the field.

3. Resume Format - Chronological Why select the chronological template? Most common style – and recruiters like this format! Easy to follow and easy to read. Accounts for all time – no gaps between jobs. It is reverse order (present job to past job) Focuses on job titles, organization names, accomplishment statements.

4. Amy B. Smith 9 Main St. Portland, ME 04107 Mobile: 207-999-9999; Email: asmith@une.edu PROFILE Public Health leader with expertise managing high growth programs, utilizing technology to increase reach of service, and strong facilitation skills to promote positive change thru evidence based research. Master of Public Health candidate focusing on administration and public health policy. EDUCATION Candidate, Master of Public Health (MPH) Expected May 2020 University of New England, Portland, MA Focus: Public Health Administration, Public Health Policy Bachelor of Public Health, May 2013 University of New England, Portland, ME Awards: Dean’s Leadership Council appointee EXPERIENCE Program Director, Tobacco Cessation Project 2018 - current Maine Tobacco Free Organization, Portland, ME • Develop strategic plan, five year plan, census trends, and present to upper management. • Exceed program enrollment goals by 20%, manage expenses and deliver services under budget. • Utilize evidence based treatment to design three treatment options for consumers, increasing success rate. • Adopt new technological platform to increase counselors reach and communications to remote clients. Senior Program Manager, Tobacco Cessation Project 2016 – 2018 • Grew enrollment in tobacco cessation service by creating partnerships with community agencies, hospitals, schools, community programs. • Acted as Project Manager to rollout new communication technology for clients on time and within budget. • Promoted to Director based on relationship building skills and leadership ability. Program Manager, Pediatric Vaccination Literacy, 2013 - 2016 Vaccination for America Foundation, Boston, MA • Conducted research examining risk factors for noncompliance with childhood vaccinations. • Promoted informed decision making thru evidence based research and created “Change of Mindset” presentations for diverse community stakeholders, public school administrators, refugee organizations. •Conducted pre and post survey questions to evaluate education materials and redesign methods. Technical Skills STATA (Biostatistics computing software); SAS; R, Go to Webinars, InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite; VOLUNTEER Portland Immigrant Center, Volunteer., 2017-current Maine Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, 2016-2017 Outline format, easy to read, consistent dates

5. The sections of a Chronological resume – let’s review in detail

6. Bold your name, and include a professional e-mail. Clean up social media, phone greeting needs to be professional, Include LinkedIn profile if it is up to date with a photo. The Chronological format Amy B. Smith 9 Main St. Portland, ME 04107 Mobile: 207-999-9999 Email: asmith@une.edu PROFILE Public Health leader with expertise managing high growth programs, and strong facilitation skills to promote change thru evidence based research. International experience in public policy, financial management, and excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders. Master of Public Health candidate focusing on administration and public health policy. PROFILE: This will grab attention and pull the reader in. It is the crown of the resume – you add this last - after you build the rest of the resume. It is your elevator pitch on paper! The content of resume must support it.

7. Your education is the big story when you are in school. Bold your degrees. Put highest degree first – make it clear you are still a student.GPA is optional! Be sure to add any UNE scholar recognition here. EDUCATION Candidate, Master of Public Health (MPH), Expected May 2020 University of New England, Portland, ME Areas of focus: Public Health Administration, Public Health Policy Languages: French GPA: 3.7 (personal choice - optional) CERTIFICATES Certified Emergency Response Coordinator (CERC) CPR – adult and pediatric Tobacco Cessation Training Level I, II Bachelor of Public Health, May 2013 University of New England, Portland, ME Awards: Dean’s Leadership Council Relevant PH Certificates can be listed under your masters work, above undergraduate degree. Leadership awards/ scholar recognition can be added here for your undergraduate years.

8. Reverse chronological order (most recent listed first). Bold your titles. Each accomplishment statement starts with a verb and shows the results you achieved. Use concrete data when possible (20% growth). EXPERIENCE Program Director, Tobacco Cessation Project 2018 - current Maine Tobacco Free Organization, Portland, ME • Develop strategic plan, five year plan, census trends, and present analysis to senior management. • Exceed program enrollment goals by 20%, manage expenses and deliver services under budget. • Utilize evidence based treatment to design three treatment options for consumers, increasing success rate. • Adopt new technological platform to increase counselors reach and communications to remote clients. • Managed tobacco counselors, administrative and professional staff, and developed a culture of teamwork and collaboration. Senior Program Manager 2016 – 2018 • Grew enrollment in tobacco cessation service by creating partnerships with community agencies, hospitals, schools, community programs. • Managed project scope and timelines of new communication platform rollout to members, completed project on time and within budget. • Trained new counselors on reporting needs and defined metrics for success. • Served on the Maine Stop Smoking Day Planning Committee. • Promoted to Director based on relationship building skills and leadership ability. There should be no gaps in time in the Chronological resume.

9. Including a summary of the project’s scope of work can help the reader understand your experience. Especially if you want to call attention to the experience. List accomplishments in order of importance based on the position you are applying for. Tweak and change them for each job application. HIV/AIDS Prevention Educator 2015 – 2016 Global AIDS Commission/Informational Technology Research Project New York, NY Global research project that partners third world countries with emerging technology to decrease health epidemics. • Marketed global HIV/AIDS webinars/conference to international health organizations throughout Africa and Europe. • Designed electronic health training materials for clinicians and health workers, translated to 4 languages. • Co-developed pilot webinar program to teach needle exchange and sexual health to medical personal aiding at-risk populations. Research Assistant, HIV Initiative, 2013 – 2015 Global Action and Health Access Association, Washington, DC • Advocated for informed public policy on HIV vaccine in developing countries. • Assisted the global communication team with research analysis, developed statistics for policy change messages. • Trained student research interns on literature reviews and peer approved data bases.

10. Technical skills are very important to employers – develop these skills while in school. Highlight them on resume. TECHNICAL STATA (Biostatistics computing software); Microsoft Office Suite; SAS; R, Gotowebinar, InDesign VOLUNTEER Portland Immigrant Center, Volunteer (dates) Maine Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, Tutor/Volunteer (dates) National Therapy Dog Program, Portland, ME (dates) Volunteering is an excellent way to showcase PH skills, gain valuable experience, network with PH professionals, and share the PH spirit of service!

11. The last step: Amy B. Smith 9 Main St. Portland, ME 04107 Mobile: 207-999-9999 Email: asmith@une.edu PROFILE Public Health leader with expertise managing high growth programs, and strong facilitation skills to promote change thru evidence based research. International experience in public policy, financial management, and excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders. Master of Public Health candidate focusing on administration and public health policy. PROFILE: The crown of the resume – add this last – it pulls in the reader but it must be believable – validated within the content of the resume. Change this with each job if needed. It is your elevator pitch on paper!

12. Resources Posted on line: Action Verbs Transferable skills Chronological Template – download and build your resume

13. Thank you for inspiration and tips: References: Resume Now.com What Color is Your Parachute (author: Richard N. Bolles) Johns Hopkins University LinkedIn APHA