Graduate Assistant

Posted on: 2007-09-16

BETTINA L. HENDERSON JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39213 EMAIL: [email protected] • Mobile: (601)-421-9777 • Home: 601-366-7889 EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION MPH, Public Health Science Jackson State University, Jackson, MS – 2007 B.S., Psychology Jackson State University, Jackson, MS – 2005 Aerobic and Fitness Instructor International Fitness Association, 2006-2008 Certification in General Industry Outreach Training Professional Safety Services, Jackson, MS – 2006 Certification in Public Health Emergency Preparedness South Central Center for Public Health Preparedness, Vicksburg, MS-2007 RELATED COURSEWORK Public Health Promotion • Risk Assessment • Environmental and Occupational Health • Industrial Hygiene • Research and evaluation in Childhood obesity • Research and evaluation in HIV/AIDS Research in India ∙ Group Dynamics and Public Health Intervention Training in China ∙ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE American Lung Association of Mississippi– Ridgeland, MS, 2007 INTERN Assisted the Executive Deputy Director of the American Lung Association with environmental issues related to individuals suffering from asthma and other respiratory illnesses. Attended Asthma Coalition Meetings to gain input and insight on asthma related conditions and programs throughout the public health districts in Mississippi. Developed a program for emergency preparedness for individuals with asthma and respiratory illnesses in natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes. BETTINA L. HENDERSON Page 2 Walter Payton Health and Wellness Center/Office of Compliance – Jackson, MS, 2005-2007 Aerobic Fitness Assistant and Graduate Assistant to Office of Compliance Assisted clients with nutritional assessments and proper weight training techniques and taught fitness and aerobic classes. Planned and organized scheduled meetings for coaching staff. Administered training for student athletes and coaches on NCAA and SWAC rules and regulations for all sports and sport related issues. Ronald E. McNair Program – Jackson, MS, 2003-2004 INTERN Conducted research and analyzed database entry on childhood obesity among African American children and adults. Simply Fashions Department Store – Jackson, MS, 2004 ASSOCIATE MANAGER Supervised employees on sales transactions and inventory control and assisted customers with clothing apparel and promotional sales items. Lee’s Factory Outlet- Jackson, MS, 2002-2003 SALES ASSOCIATE Answered telephone sales, assisted customers with clothing apparel and sales transactions and promoted sales of promotional items. McRae’s Department Store, Jackson, MS, 2001-2002 SALES ASSOCIATE Answered telephone sales, assisted customers with clothing apparel and handled sales transactions and promoted sales of promotional items. VALUABLE SKILLS • Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint • Word Perfect • Data Entry • Writing grant proposals • Verbal and written communication skills • Planning • Follow-through • Independent/team player with the capacity to lead as well as follow • Ability to work with diverse personalities∙ Evaluator of Research Operations∙ Statistical Software Analysis Training ∙ Detail Oriented