Sandy Cabanatan, MPH

Experience

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  County Of Los Angeles Public Library

  Dec 2008 - Jan 2010

  Library Page

  - Sorted, shelved, and filed various library materials accurately according to library classification systems (alphabetic and alphanumeric); read shelves for accuracy, and re-shelved misplaced items; unpacked and packed boxes of books and other library materials.- Located and retrieved library materials from public and non-public areas for library staff and library patrons; checked in library materials using the computerized library system; assisted customers with the use of self-checkout machines, county Wi-Fi internet, public computers, and copy machines.- Assisted managers (during special events or programs held throughout the year) or library aides when needed in answering phone calls, answering patrons' questions, or processing library cards for new members.- Maintained appearance of work and public areas; shut off computers, printers, and made announcements for closing times in English and Spanish; locked gates, closed shipment boxes and marked the quantity on shipment logs; checked bathrooms for cleanliness; helped at times with closing building doors. Show less

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  Forty-Niner Shops, Inc.

  Aug 2009 - Mar 2014

  - Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.- Monitored cash register transactions to detect discrepancies or fraudulent activity.- Handled employee onboarding by processing applications, conducting interviews, hiring decisions and providing training for up to 50 new staff.- Managed scheduling of student employees to optimize labor costs while maintaining adequate coverage levels.- Coordinated a variety of special events at the store.- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service. Show less - Provided utmost customer service at the register and throughout the store, guiding customers to their points of interest when needed.- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.- Processed customer transactions quickly and efficiently, ensuring a positive shopping experience.- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.- Assisted with inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels and identify discrepancies.- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current. Show less

  • Lead Student Supervisor for Customer Service & Loss Prevention

    Jan 2012 - Mar 2014

  • Bookstore Sales Associate – Cashier

    Aug 2009 - Jan 2012
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  CSULB Center for Latino Community Health Evaluation & Leadership Training

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Undergraduate Intern, USDA Sanos y Fuertes (Healthy & Strong) project

  - Entered demographic, pre/post test, and follow-up data from various community health projects into the SPSS Statistics program for in-depth evaluation- Assisted the CSULB graduate fellows with implementing the Sanos y Fuertes MyPlate nutrition curriculum to children aged 2-8 during Charlas (health education workshops)- Assisted with child care during data collection or 3-month follow-ups

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  South Central Los Angeles Ministry Project

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

  Community Health Educator

  - Developed culturally-sensitive health promotion materials for diverse populations.- Provided community health education and resources to individuals, families, and organizations.- Participated in outreach activities to increase awareness of available services and programs within the community.- Maintained records related to program activities including attendance data and evaluation results.

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  Autism Spectrum Interventions

  Aug 2014 - Mar 2017

  - Maintained accurate records of observations, interventions, and data collection according to company policies and procedures.- Trained parents and caregivers on behavior intervention techniques and strategies to ensure consistency.- Facilitated weekly meetings with parents to discuss their child's progress and strategies for improvement. - Implemented behavior intervention or special education plans, in one-on-one or group settings, to improve the outcomes of clients.- Performed crisis intervention as needed to address immediate behavioral concerns safely and effectively.- Maintained detailed records of interventions, progress, and challenges to inform future planning.- Engaged in professional development opportunities related to behavior management techniques.

  • Associate Clinical Supervisor / Parent Consultant

    Nov 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Direct Interventionist / One-on-One Interventionist / Instructional Aide

    Aug 2014 - Mar 2017
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  CSULB Center for Latino Community Health Evaluation & Leadership Training

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Graduate Research Fellow, Sanos y Fuertes (Healthy & Strong) Project

  - Collaborated on the USDA Sanos y Fuertes project with four Promotoras de Salud (community health workers), and six Graduate Research Fellows.- Implemented three community-based research interventions, which aimed to improve health and nutrition and reduce obesity among low-income Latino adults and children (ages 2-8) through parent-child nutrition education in Spanish and English language- Assisted researchers with data collection and equipment management.- Created presentations using the research findings for presentation at professional conferences.Accomplishments:• Assisted in the development and publication of the Manual of Procedures for the Sanos y Fuertes toolkit• Submitted poster presentation titled Su primer maestro: The impact of parent dietary practices on their child’s diet at the Latino Health Equity Conference 2016 using project data• Created and implemented the ¡Veremos Que Comer! Manteniendo Su Diabetes Tipo 2 workshop for Long Beach residents seeking culturally-appropriate information and modified food recipes on how to maintain their type-2 diabetes Show less

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  Westside Regional Center

  Mar 2017 - Oct 2022

  Project Manager | Cultural Diversity and Community Engagement Specialist

  - Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, schedules, and funding.- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.- Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports. Show less

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  Kaiser Permanente

  Oct 2022 - now

  Consultant III

  - Developed project plans, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful completion of projects.- Recommended actionable strategies to enhance project performance based on analytical findings.- Led regular meetings with senior executives, internal team members, and other stakeholders, to review progress and discuss upcoming tasks.- Prepared presentations outlining project status and key achievements for senior leadership.- Facilitated training sessions for team members on various topics relevant to the job role.- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment. Show less