‍‍Leah Mitchell

3442 Bluemont Park, Hilliard, OH 43026|419.429.9144|

Summary of Qualifications

·Innovative program design expertise including campaigns, events, and programs

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·Highly detailed and efficient worker with applicable problem solving skills

·Current experience with theplanning and execution stages of corporate wellness programs

·Strong understanding of representation, access, and diversity within the workplace

Education

Master’s of Public Health|Expected 2017|The Ohio state university|Columbus, OH

·Specialization:Health Behavior, Health Promotion

·Related coursework: Global Health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health Assessment, Public Health Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation in Public Health

Bachelor’s of Science|2015|Grand Valley State University|Allendale, Mi

·Major:Health Communication, 3.65 GPAMinor:Public Relations

·Awards/Honors: I AM GRAND VALLEY campus leadership award / Dean’s List / National Honors Society

·International Study Abroad Experience in London, England

Work Experience

HR Benefits INtern—Corporate Wellness|Huntington National Bank|May 2016-Present

·Analyze claims and annual wellness data to interpret results, metrics, and competencies, and design future strategies to address top health risks and improve health literacy for colleagues

·Collaborate with Cafeteria vendors to determine future strategies for healthy dining company-wide

·Communicate with Wellness Champions and coordinate 17 health fairs for upcoming Fall 2016 season

·Review current workstation setup and biometric screening offerings to expand, offerings and develop proposals to incorporate more options for employees

Graduate Student Worker|College of Public Health, Ohio State University|Oct. 2015-Present

·Provides support to the College of Public Health by assisting with the graduate student practicum process and the management of the Symplicity® Career Management System in preparation for Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) university accreditation

·Work closely with students, providing one-on-one resume, interview, and networking advice

·Prepare, implement, and attend Career Services events and workshops

Marketing Street Team|Aramark Corporation|Jan 2014 – April 2015

·Promote the GVSU Campus Dining brand through surveys and promotions

·Engage in 1:1 communication with patrons and staff to further grow the brand

·Foster a positive and efficient front office while managing finances, emails, and patrons

Communications intern|Mi Governor Rick Snyder - Communication Division |Sept. – Dec. 2014

·Draft press releases, newsletters, media advisories, event briefings, and blog posts while managing a statewide database of media contacts for the team

·Track and monitor statewide media coverage on all topics related to the governor’s administration

·Provided on-site assistance at statewide events where Governor Snyder speaks

West Michigan Regional Communication Assistant|American Red Cross |Sept. – Dec. 2013

·Prepared press releases, marketing plans, and feature stories for monthly newsletters

·Assisted with media outreach including social media, tracking media coverage, and attending interviews

·Managed seven Red Cross websites for the West Michigan Region

Public Relations and Marketing INtern|Blanchard Valley Health System |Summer 2012

·Served as copywriter for internal newsletter “Branches” and local newspaper

·Edited online website for Blanchard Valley Health Systems using CareWorks®, content management software

·Provided on-site assistance for special events including photography, television, and radio commercial sets

Organizations/Volunteer Work

Delaware Grace Clinic |Volunteer | March 2016 - Present

Free non-profit medical ministry that serves uninsured and underinsured members of Delaware, Ohio community with free medical appointments, prescription assistance, and specialist appointments.

Unchained |OHio State University Campus Ambassador |October 2015- Present

Non-profit organization dedicated to ending human trafficking through education and awareness.

Multicultural Public Health Student Association (MPHSA) |January 2016- Present

2016 Diversity Summit Planning Committee and student chapter member

Ohio Society of Public Health Educators (SOPHE) |October 2015- Present

Marketing and Technology Committee Member and Ohio chapter member

Susan G Komen Grant Proposal REview Board—Columbus Affiliation |December 2015- Present

Responsible for the review of multiple grant proposals from area organizations for the 2016-2017 fiscal year

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) |May 2015- Present

Undergraduate Vice President of Chapter Development and student chapter member |AUG 2012 – APR. 2015

Software

·Analytical: STATA, SPSS, Microsoft Excel/Access, Google AnalyticsCreative: Microsoft Word/PowerPoint,

·Survey: QUALTRICS, Survey MonkeyWeb Design: Symplicity, CareWorks, Weebly

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