Kellie Hardin, MA, MPH

Experience

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  Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Wellness and Corporate Health Services Intern
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  Brain Trust Tutors

  Nov 2011 - Jul 2012

  Tutor

  ▪ Tutored K-8 students in science, math, language arts and reading comprehension▪ Set weekly goals with clients▪ Communicated progresses and issues to clients

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  Cabarrus Health Alliance

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  Regional Healthy Food Environment Coordinator

  Community Transformation Grant Project Coordinator (Region 4) ▪ Worked to create a sustainable food environment where everyone has equal access to healthy food choices▪ Facilitated collaboration between communities, organizations, farmers markets and the local grower to encourage healthy default decisions▪ Implemented a Healthy Corner Store Pilot Program in Lincoln County that was used as a model to implement additional Heathy Corner Store Programs throughout Region 4 and North Carolina ▪ Served Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan, Stanly and Union counties Show less

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  Lincoln County Government

  Dec 2013 - Jul 2020

  Lincoln County Health Department▪ Supervised the Community Health Division of the Lincoln County Health Department▪ Served on the Management Team and assisted with strategic planning and accreditation, successfully earning the designation of “Accredited with Honors” for 2020-2025.▪ Maintained and updated the Respiratory Protection Program, and conducted annual Fit Testing for health department and environmental health employees▪ Served as the Preparedness Coordinator for the Lincoln County Health Department, updating, communicating, and exercising local health department plans as needed▪ Managed the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Grant budget, completing expense reports and deliverables, as required by the CDC and the Public Health Preparedness and Response Branch of the N.C. Division of Public Health▪ Served as a Public Information Officer for the Lincoln County Health Department and Lincoln County Emergency Management▪ Supported childcare providers in Lincoln County by connecting them to training opportunities and providing technical assistance▪ Oversaw the completion of the Community Health Assessment (CHA), the State of the County Health (SOTCH) Report, and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs)▪ Oversaw the Lincoln County Partnership for Health and subcommittees▪ Planned, Implemented and Evaluated Public Health Programs, Outreach Events, and Preparedness Plans Show less Lincoln County Health Department▪ Provided targeted and population-based health education programming to the citizens of Lincoln County▪ Chaired the Lincoln County Partnership for Health and facilitated the completion and implementation of Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs) to address chosen priorities▪ Completed the SOTCH Report (State of the County Health Report), the Community Health Assessment (CHA), and CHIPs▪ Managed and coordinated activities for the Healthy Communities Grant and completed deliverables, as required by the Chronic Disease and Injury Section of the N.C. Division of Public Health▪ Served as a Public Information Officer for the Lincoln County Health Department and Lincoln County Emergency Management▪ Served as the Backup Preparedness Coordinator for the Lincoln County Health Department▪ Served on the Accreditation Team, earning accreditation status for 2014-2019▪ Collaborated with other county departments, outside organizations, and community members to meet public health priorities and goals Show less

  • Community Health Manager

    Dec 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Public Health Educator

    Dec 2013 - Dec 2018
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  United Way of Lincoln County

  Aug 2020 - Jul 2022

  Community Impact & Communications Coordinator

  ▪ Coordinated communications for the annual campaign, website and other social media platforms, newsletters, and community events.▪ Organized projects, volunteers, and community stakeholders to help connect people in need to available resources and services, improve the quality of life for community members, and provide opportunities to give back in Lincoln County.▪ Assisted the United Way Board of Directors and Committees, providing guidance, project organization, and administrative support.▪ Collaborated with the UWLC Partner Agencies and provided assistance as needed when completing applications, reports, or training.▪ Served on the Lincoln County Drug Prevention & Recovery Coalition Board of Directors.▪ Served on the Lincoln Crisis Collaborative, Lincoln County Partnership for Health, and the Lincoln County School Health Advisory Council. Show less

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  Lincoln Charter School

  Aug 2022 - now

  High School Counselor

  9-12 Focus covering academic, career, and social-emotional developmentK-12 Experience including individual counseling, group counseling, and classroom guidance