Ginny Silhanek

Experience

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  Bright Transitions Coaching

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2010

  Life Coach/Small Business Coach

  Coached individuals and small business owners to implement strategic marketing, clear communication, optimal business performance and holistic wellness goals

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  U.S. Census Bureau

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  Crew Leader

  Supervise six staff members; ensure compliance with government standards; handle confidential information; troubleshoot to overcome language barriers and participate in meetings

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  Measurement Incorporated

  Jan 2010 - Sept 2012

  Writer/Writing Tutor

  Write in the areas of health, psychology and law

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  U.S. Census Bureau -- Census Coverage Management

  Jun 2012 - Nov 2012

  Field Representative

  Promoted the value of the Current Population Survey which provides information for Department of Labor; this information is used to resolve community problems and assist with urban planning.

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  Department of Public Safety North Carolina

  Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

  Administrative Assistant

  Project management, update training records and personnel files, Internet research, reconcile accounts, edit project reports, coordinate large archive project , provide excellent customer service and recommend improvements to enhance customer service

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  ACI Specialty Benefits

  May 2013 - Apr 2015

  Trainer

  Provided wellness training to corporations that include resiliency, coping with change, stress management and nutrition; Customized wellness training to fit the needs of corporationsDocumented future training needs

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  Duke University

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2015

  Certified NIH Clinical Study Educational Coordinator/Instructor/Recruiter

  Facilitated NIH Prediabetic clinical study class series(topics included stress management, nutrition and exercise);Recruited 100 participants successfully through social media, corporate wellness events and nonprofit outreach;Marketed the program successfully to doctors, endocrinologists as well as Whole Foods and health stores;Met with nurse/co-facilitator to discuss logistics of NIH class curriculum implementation and class medical content;Earned certified research certificate for human clinical studies;Provided NIH partner calls for clinical study participants to clarify instructional content;Advised participants of community referrals for optimal health and stress reduction;Adhered to NIH protocol for study calls as sole study coordinatorRecommended and introduced class curriculum changes that enhanced content retention and provided fun, meaningful learning-chocolate-tasting class with samples Show less

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  Alcohol and Drug Council of North Carolina

  Oct 2014 - Feb 2015

  Certified Medical Insurance Navigator

  Offer information on Heathcare.gov navigation services;Participate in enrollment activities;Developed many professional relationships with community partners;Coordinated outreach and enrollment events;Submit lengthy weekly statistical reports to project managerParticipate in weekly trainings

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  WyzAnt - digital marketplace to connect students to qualified independent tutors

  Oct 2015 - now

  Communications Specialist

  As a certified IXL trainer, I provide training in critical thinking, English Second Language, and research to help students excel using standarized instruction; motivate clients to feel comfortable, confident and excited with public speaking;provide e-learning and face-to-face sessions;satisfaction 4.8 out of 5 and response rate under half hour