Dr. Tracy L. Bell

Dr. Tracy L. Bell

Youth Peer Counselor/ Arts and Crafts Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Provider Relations Professional

  • Education

    • Southeastern Louisiana University

      2011 - 2023
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Education and Educational Leadership (Core: Health Education) 3.9

      In progress

    • Southeastern Louisiana University

      2004 - 2006
      Master of Science (M.S.) Kinesiology (Health and Wellness Studies) 3.8
    • Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge

      1999 - 2003
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 3.7

      Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

  • Experience

    • Louisiana State Youth Opportunities Unlimited- Louisiana State University

      May 2002 - Sept 2004
      Youth Peer Counselor/ Arts and Crafts Instructor

      (Position only during Summer school term)• Provided individual counseling as well as direct care interaction as a supervising guardian to teen-aged females during a six-week period, while residing in dormitory setting. • Instructed afternoon arts and crafts classes to fulfill student’s leisure desires.

    • Louisiana State Youth Opportunities Unlimited- Louisiana State University

      May 2005 - Sept 2006
      Health Educator/ Work Readiness Counselor/ Arts and Crafts Instructor

      (Position only during Summer school term)• Constructed and established structured preventive sexual health counseling classes about sexual behaviors and diseases to increase knowledge and improve attitudes. • Provided job skill training/etiquette, counseling and job placement for former program participants.• Also instructed afternoon arts and crafts classes in an attempt fulfill student’s leisure desires.

    • Our Lady of the Lake

      Oct 2005 - Feb 2008
      Mental Health Specialist

      • Attended to patients' physical needs and well-being (vital signs, assessments) to reassure patient’s health status. • Developed and implemented therapeutic treatment groups and plans including recreational, occupational and readjustment activities for diverse patient population including geriatrics, substance and chemical dependents, mentally and emotionally disturbed, or psychiatric patients under the supervision of medical professionals.• Conducted didactic (educational) group therapy sessions with patients and their families about their current health issues, social skill, stress and anxiety management, risky behaviors and other health related matters.• Interviewed patients and their families, referred patients to community agencies, provided behavior modification counseling in individual or group sessions and instructed patients in social skills, physical care and functioning. Show less

    • Louisiana Spirit

      Dec 2006 - Feb 2008
      Program Manager/Outreach Worker/Specialty Counselor (Families and Special Population)

      Louisiana Spirit is a federally-funded Crisis Counseling and Stress Management program for individuals, families and groups affected by disasters across the state of Louisiana.• Provided telephone counseling and referrals, face to face screenings and assessment, community housing for stabilization and crisis respite.• Spearheaded outreach and advocacy services for specific populations including those with addictive disorders, mental illness, emotional disturbance, developmentally delayed, HIV/Aids, pregnant women, and the elderly• Planned and implemented therapeutic group activities.• Provided Federal and State Level supervisors reports detailing services provided by crisis counselors and outreach workers employed through the grant. Show less

    • Summit Health now Quest

      Mar 2007 - Dec 2019
      Area Team Lead and Health Educator (PRN-Independent Contractor)

      • Provide on-site wellness screenings, health risk assessments and support that meet or exceed the clients’ expectations and increase the health of their populations.• Verify that all supplies and staff have arrived at clinics and properly prepared to ensure a successful clinic.• Monitor the clinic volume and calls and take proper actions to obtain additional supplies and/or staff if needed.• Perform quality assurance procedures on paper work and sample collections to ensure proper execution.Provide on-site health screenings and immunizations in various environments throughout the United States including:• Measure blood pressure, body composition, BMI and heart rate by manual and digital equipment.• Perform flexibility testing (sit and reach) and measure bone density. • Screening for cholesterol and glucose levels (using the standard finger stick protocol)• Provide post-screening health coaching and advising • Conducting on-site, tele-based and web-cast based seminars on various health topics at desired work sites. Show less

    • Maximus

      Apr 2007 - now

      • Assist in day-to-day coordination of business operational activities.• Identify problems in operational processes quickly and with resolutions in a timely manner.• Coordinate and manage assigned project tasks to ensure delivery within allotted timelines.• Collaborate in the evaluation of current operational performance and development of strategic plan improvements.• Follow standard operating procedures for efficient business operations.• Maintain clear and accurate Quality Management System (QMS) documents and procedures for reference purposes. • Assist with content development and delivery for training courses. • Engage as appropriate in project certification credentialing efforts. • Identify and determine business requirements and define processes, including clarification on any requirement discrepancies.• Lead special projects with cross functional teams to implement project management processes and applications related to reporting solutions based on stakeholder inputs.• Maintain and distribute various data reports and information to staff and external sources as required.• Interact with management of operational teams to provide summary of findings.• Act as Operations product owner of system changes related to areas of responsibility.• Create and maintain various points of data collection.• Create, develop, and maintain policies, procedures, and manuals. Show less •Plan, budget and host community events, annual educational conferences, recruit and manage volunteers.•Market and represent the Louisiana Paternity Establishment Program at public awareness events community meetings and forums.•Develop outreach materials to include awareness campaigns, public service announcements, educational newsletters, websites and identifies additional community targets for outreach and marketing efforts.•Provides voluntary paternity acknowledgment-related technical assistance and training to Louisiana’s birthing hospitals and their birth registrars, including training staff on the proper completion of the paternity acknowledgment form, processing and giving customized educational presentations.•Coordinate with Department of Children and Family Services staff to identify risk, offer specialized support and execute innovative solutions. •Collaborate and develop partnerships with community and/or public service family based agencies to bolster their participation in the Louisiana Paternity Establishment Program. •Informs and educates target audiences about the program’s goals, services, requirements and processes.•Assist with Project Management duties to include implementing workflow tracking tools, developing new projects/contracts, interviewing and hiring, responding to Request for Proposals (RFP), forecasting, invoice processing, defining project scope, goals and deliverables. Show less

      • Sr. Provider Relations Coordinator

        Aug 2023 - now
      • Sr. Operations Administrator - Lead

        Apr 2021 - Jul 2023
      • Senior Project Developer and Outreach Manager

        Apr 2007 - May 2021
    • AutoZone

      Feb 2012 - Dec 2019
      Part Sales Manager/Shift Supervisor

      Lead a team of (4) per assigned shifts; responsible with assisting the Store Manager with leading company initiatives and ensuring maximum productivity, training high performing teams in a safe environment, driving sales, controlling loss prevention, and remaining compliant with company procedure in accordance to AutoZones’s expectations. • Responsible for opening and closing the store, including but not limited to monitoring cash flow, counting petty cash, making deposits, managing cash registers, creating staff assignments, lane accountability and security control , processing returns and performing all end of day paperwork. • Assumes responsibility for the store operation and commercial department in the Commercial Sales Manager and Store Manager’s absence, on assigned shifts. • Assists with management of the Commercial and Hub Departments, to ensure commercial accounts and stores are serviced efficiently.• Delegates and ensures store merchandising tasks are completed in a timely manner.• Manages emergency situations and conduct proper emergency procedures.• Assists with monitoring, maintaining and managing all activities related to Risk & Safety Management to maintain a safe work environment. Show less

    • HealthFitness

      Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
      Biometric Screening Event Manager

      • Lead all events according to HealthFitness quality assurance and professionalism standards (Screening Professional Excellence/Performance Expectations).• Manage staffing, logistics, operation and successful execution of wellness screening events.• Perform pre-event coordination activities including travel arrangements, participation in pre-event meetings, reviewing Client Specifics and coordination with on-site client contact, review of event screening staff profiles to determine station assignments.• Conduct pre-event activities including staff training and paperwork as applicable, provides introductions, prepares and engages screening staff with client requirements and goals/objectives for the day to ensure expectations are clear.• Perform health screenings activities, including but not limited to data entry, height/weight, fingerstick, blood pressure, BMI, flexibility, and health advising as required.• Perform post event activities including uploading data and reporting, SharePoint updates, payroll, post-event satisfaction surveys, and shipping of screening equipment and forms using appropriate methods and tracking procedures.• Maintain Data Privacy according to HealthFitness data privacy policies. Show less

    • Southwest Airlines

      Feb 2023 - now
      Flight Attendant
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dr. Tracy L. Bell
      Partnership Award - Outstanding Cooperation with the Child Support Program Department Of Children and Family Services - Child Support Division Mar 2014