Destinee DeWalt

Experience

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  Retirement Housing Foundation

  Mar 2010 - Nov 2016

  Social Service Coordinator

  Compassionate and dedicated Professional Service Coordinator with a strong commitment to serving low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals by connecting them with essential community resources and support services. Experienced in project management, community outreach, and enrichment program development, I am passionate about empowering individuals to live independently and rise above poverty. Seeking to leverage my skills and expertise to make a positive impact as a Social Service Coordinator*Met with residents to understand their career goals, track their progress, and provide personalized support throughout their job search.*Reviewed and provided coaching to residents on job support skills such as: resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles, offering constructive feedback to enhance their professional presentation.*Facilitated small group sessions to develop and refine professional skills through peer learning, *Maintained comprehensive knowledge of community resources and referred residents to appropriate resources as needed.*Sourced, promoted, and shared quality entry-level job opportunities across various fields, connecting residents with relevant employment opportunities to support their career advancement.*Cultivated a positive and supportive cohort culture among residents through effective communication channels, fostering collaboration and inclusivity. Show less

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  ESPERANZA COMMUNITY HOUSING

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2021

  Community Health Worker/Healthy Breathing Project

  Providing families with asthma with resources to better manage their health. Provide training, such as proper medication application, green cleaning instruction and supplies, provide environmental support by conducting home visit and visual inspections by supplying HEPA filter vacuum cleaners (if needed) and air purifiers. I provide families with resources to reduce stress, complete asthma action plans and encourage communication with their PCP. Encourage verification that asthma patient has been officially diagnosed with asthma and not respiratory infections or problems so that patient is receiving all resources available to those living with asthma. Show less

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  Diversity Uplifts

  Oct 2018 - Nov 2021

  Community Doula

  *Spearheaded a data-driven initiative, uncovering issues in poor birth outcomes among African American Medi-Cal recipients. The implemented doula program resulted in a 60% increase in breastfeeding rates for up to 6 months, a 35% reduction in C-sections, and a 30% rise in attendance for 6-week check-ups and well-baby check-ups. *Influenced the restructuring of the Medi-Cal Doula Program in California for enhanced maternal and child health outcomes based on research findings.*Provided virtual and/or in-person perinatal support and education to under-served pregnant individuals, advocating for better birth outcomes. Show less

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  Simply Destinee Unique Inc.

  Jun 2020 - now

  Project Manager

  *Orchestrated digital health campaigns, leveraging Data Visualization tools and Excel for analysis, leading to a 20% increase in engagement and achieving a 15% improvement in campaign outcomes.*Facilitated cross-functional collaboration and strategy development, organizing team meetings that contributed to a 25% enhancement in service quality. *Employed tools like RedCAP and Microsoft SharedPoint, resulting in a 30% more efficient data analysis and project management process.*Elevated service efficiency by 20% and bolstered patient satisfaction by implementing targeted improvements in Prenatal/Postpartum education programs, resulting in a 25% boost in participant engagement. *Employed Tableau and SQL for data analysis, leading to data-driven decisions that improved campaign metrics by 30%.*Leveraged data analytics to assess the impact of perinatal support programs on birth outcomes in under-served populations. Show less

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  Esperanza Community Housing Corporation

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  Healthy Breathing Program Manager

  *Oversaw a team serving 250 asthma clients annually, managing data analysis with Excel and RedCap.* Led training programs for improved digital outreach; documented an 80% improvement rate in asthma symptoms among participants; implemented evidence-based training for cultural competency.*Utilized Excel and RedCap for data analysis; led training programs resulting in a 30% improvement in outreach effectiveness; successfully implemented evidence-based training methods.*Contributed to the development of startup asthma mitigation programs through coordinated outreach efforts and grant management. Show less

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  Refocus Afrika

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  Consulting Project Manager

  *Orchestrated and facilitated team meetings, overseeing a diverse group of 12 members, with a goal to boost Cultural Competency by 40%.*Utilized effective coaching techniques to enhance the team's cultural awareness and sensitivity, aligning with the key competency of cultural fluency*Spearheaded international HR initiatives, demonstrating proficiency in managing cross-cultural human resources responsibilities.*Implemented innovative teamwork strategies, fostering improved collaboration within a global context, showcasing adaptability and strategic thinking.*Introduced tailored teamwork strategies that significantly contributed to a USAID International Project Grant, highlighting expertise in cross-cultural collaboration.*Crafted Tanzania's country profile for the project, showcasing a deep understanding of cultural nuances and the ability to contribute to international initiatives. Show less