Robyn Lee, MPH, PMP (she/her)

Experience

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  Kaiser Permanente

  Nov 2007 - Jun 2014

  Pharmacy Clerk/Technician

  o Responsible for the repackaging and sale of 100s of medications to over 60 patients daily in a fast-paced pharmacy.o Trained new clerks and technicians on policies and procedures which increased efficiency and reduced errors.o Maintained displays and organization of over-the-counter products.o Reduced the local workload through increasing mail-order activities by 3% through in-person and phone marketing.

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  TheByrd

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2018

  Founder/ Designer

  o Created all marketing and promotional materials and concepts to increase consumer outreach and online media presence via social media.o Prepared, setup, and managed booths during craft shows.o Maintained bookkeeping, financial reporting, orders, product description, accounts payable & receivable, sales tax payments and reports for small business.o Developed all creative output including merchandise design, branding, and conducted photo shoots of products. o Consigned with Bay Area stores: Wonderland SF, EcoMonster, Kitami Ropa, and PopUp Shop SFtheByrd is a SF Bay Area local lifestyle brand specializing in handmade accessories. It is a versatile and expansive brand ranging from simplistic to more feral and intricate pieces. Focused on quality, each piece is made to order. As a maker, I want to put my best forward. As a buyer, I look for the same quality in my own items. I love the items that I am creating and I am deeply, deeply grateful that I can share my passion with you.Please check out theByrd on facebook for other new designs/styles and upcoming events. Look for theByrd for other unique handmade accessories.contact Adarnabyrd@gmail.comview facebook.com/thebyrdisthewordread thebyrdisat.wordpress.comshop thebyrd.etsy.com Show less

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  Old Navy

  Jun 2011 - Apr 2012

  Visual Merchandiser

  o Planned and organized the resources required for floor coordination and changes.o Responsible for leading a team of 10 to manage display and presentation changes in alignment with corporate directives.o Partner with department managers and staff to uphold, teach, and maintain all visual standards.o Maintained backstock leading to improving the store’s item organization.o Provided clientele support in locating items and resolving issues.

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  Columbia University in the City of New York

  Jan 2015 - May 2016

  o Designed, created, and transmitted Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) Department-related news, information, and opportunities in weekly e-blasts and biannual newsletters with 200+ subscribers.o Created and distributed promotional flyers for EHS-related events through internal and external social media.o Developed and conducted weekly professional development workshops to 30 first-year EHS MPH graduate students.o Orchestrated department faculty and staff of 20 to present at weekly professional development seminars and events.o Provided department-wide administrative support in event planning, outreach, and logistical arrangements to successfully carry out major events. Show less

  • Environmental Health Science Department Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2015 - May 2016

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Vice President of Finance

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
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  Breathe California Golden Gate Public Health Partnership

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Public Health Research and Evaluation Intern

  o Researched and created the first internal analysis report for their environmental health signature program in tobacco cessation, Ash Kickers, to provide public health program solutions.o Analyzed and interpreted qualitative and quantitative program assessments and demographic data from 2012 to 2015 for Ash Kickers to which informed the effectiveness of program services.o Presented recommendations to CEO, program directors, and staff in development and standardization of evaluation tools, maximizing funding utilization, and marketing strategies to promote signature programs. Show less

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  Booz Allen Hamilton

  Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

  Senior Consultant/ Program Support Specialist

  o Supported the development and implementation of policy and program efforts focused on early childhood development and public health programs. o Coordinated with external, federal, and state agencies to support the alignment of policy guidance and interpretation.o Interpreted public health policies to support program planning and implementation.o Analyzed program and budget proposals to identify challenges and recommend solutions to improve and strengthen grantee program operations and service quality.o Facilitated monthly meetings and conduct site visits to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of program activities.o Managed and developed training and technical assistance (TTA) plans in collaboration with TTA specialists to provide program or budget support to strengthen service delivery and implement corrective action plans.o Authored analysis reports for funding recommendations and special provisions to the Regional Program Manager that led to additional one-time program improvement funds.o Appointed as Acting Manager for the Customer Service Support Team to oversee daily operations and supervise a consulting team of 6, when needed, which improved team efficiency and morale.o Managed and resolved external issues and public inquiries.o Implemented an internal inquiry tracker that assisted in the reduction in the number of open issues by 1/3 within the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2017.o Drafted official correspondence templates and standard operating procedures that were adopted by the client for future organizational reference.o Reviewed, prepared, and provided initial intake analysis for annual grant refunding applications to ensure timeliness and accuracy of submitted grant applications.o Managed travel accommodations for client and assisted in the preparation of the annual travel budget which streamlined the travel process.o Provide operational and administrative support on department missions and goals. Show less

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  BCT Partners

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2019

  Program Specialist

  o Supported the development and implementation of policy and program efforts focused on early childhood development and public health programs. o Coordinated with external, federal, and state agencies to support the alignment of policy guidance and interpretation.o Interpreted public health policies to support program planning and implementation.o Analyzed program and budget proposals to identify challenges and recommend solutions to improve and strengthen grantee program operations and service quality.o Facilitated monthly meetings and conduct site visits to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of program activities.o Managed and developed training and technical assistance (TTA) plans in collaboration with TTA specialists to provide program or budget support to strengthen service delivery and implement corrective action plans.o Authored analysis reports for funding recommendations and special provisions to the Regional Program Manager that led to additional one-time program improvement funds.o Appointed as Acting Manager for the Customer Service Support Team to oversee daily operations and supervise a consulting team of 6, when needed, which improved team efficiency and morale.o Managed and resolved external issues and public inquiries.o Implemented an internal inquiry tracker that assisted in the reduction in the number of open issues by 1/3 within the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2017.o Drafted official correspondence templates and standard operating procedures that were adopted by the client for future organizational reference.o Reviewed, prepared, and provided initial intake analysis for annual grant refunding applications to ensure timeliness and accuracy of submitted grant applications.o Managed travel accommodations for client and assisted in the preparation of the annual travel budget which streamlined the travel process.o Provide operational and administrative support on department missions and goals. Show less

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  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

  Program Specialist

  o Provided federal grant management and program and fiscal oversight to public health programs of medium to large complexity providing early childhood development services (Head Start) throughout Region IX.o Evaluated and managed public health programs to ensure the effective provision of services through ongoing oversight and monitoring. o Implemented and evaluated public health-focused policy and support program activity development related to early childhood development for low-income and underserved communities. o Provided training and technical assistance and guidance in the development of program activities to successfully receive supplemental federal funds, such as emergency disaster relief and program improvement funds.o Analyzed federal monitoring reports and act as the Follow-Up Review Team Lead to conduct on-site and desk follow-up monitoring reviews including collecting and assessing evidence, conducting investigative interviews, and composing the final monitoring analysis reports.o Participated in collaborative workgroups to develop and evaluate internal processes or policies with colleagues within the Regional Office or across other Regional Offices and Central Office.o Presented on the follow-up monitoring review process that is currently used as a monitoring review training resource for regional offices across the United States. Show less

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  Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

  Apr 2021 - now

  - Provide oversight and management for the DARE2Care (also known as Data to Care) program as part of the national Ending the Epidemic initiative. - Coordinate resources to support program planning and operational activities.- Facilitate collaborative meetings with internal stakeholders across the division to support program development.- Develop project management tools and templates and manage database to support project activity tracking and monitoring.- Collaborate with external technical assistance teams to guide approaches in supporting capacity building and process implementation.- Conduct internal presentations to share program updates.- Report qualitative and quantitative data for internal and external funding reports. - Represent the organization at external coalitions or advocacy group meetings. Show less - Provided operational and strategic planning support for the Policy and Strategic Initiatives (PSI) Unit of the Strategic and Network Development (SND) Branch within LA County Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau (SAPC).- Provided support to plan, develop, and implement strategic initiatives within SAPC to support substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery services with the implementation of California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM).- Drafted legislative analyses and provide recommendations to support SAPC's position on substance use-related topics.- Developed and managed databases for data collection and analysis related to state and federal legislative tracking.- Managed and reported on federal and state-led policy changes and development specific to Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS).- Managed the development and implementation of public health programs, such as RecoverLA and the Tuition Incentive Program (TIP).- Developed operational plans and procedures to formalize internal processes.- Conducted supervisorial activities. - Completed additional ad hoc projects: develop, edit, and conduct presentations on substance use-related topics; conduct research; provide feedback on legislative analysis or public-facing reports; represent the organization in federal and state policy committee meetings. Show less

  • Staff Analyst

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Staff Analyst

    Apr 2021 - Sept 2023