MELISSA

SANCHEZ
melissasanchez1089@yahoo.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrates a strong work ethic and team oriented
Proficient in time management and organizational skills
Displays leadership qualities, ability to multi-task
Excellent written and oral skills and proficient in mathematics

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Public Health Education Concentration June 2014
California State University San Bernardino

Masters of Public Health, Online Professional Studies Program Present
California Baptist University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Riverside County Department of Public Health
Injury Prevention Services (IPS)- Health Services Assistant April 2014- Present
Establish and maintain relationships between IPS, school districts, school administration, staff,
participants, and law enforcement for Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS) and Student Safety
Valet Program (SSVP)
Assist and coordinate Safe Routes to School Coalition Meetings
Create educational materials for Principal, ELAC, and PTA meetings on pedestrian, bicycle, and
traffic safety
Collect pre and post data from participating schools
Develop informational, educational, and promotional flyers for SRTS Program and SSVP Program
Conduct adult and student valet trainings
Collaborate with school administration and parents to create a traffic safety action plan
Develop a Student Safety Valet Program Toolkit for participating schools
Assist in helmet fittings and distribution and acts as a resource at health and community events
National Child Passenger Safety Certification, Safe Kids Worldwide
Assist in fitting stations in Riverside County as a car seat technician by educating parents and
guardians on how to properly fit and install a childs car seat
Assist in grant writing preparation and reporting forms
Acts as a resource to promote unintentional injuries

Canyon Springs High School, Moreno Valley CA
Advance Via Individual Determination Tutor (A.V.I.D.) September 2007- August 2014
Knowledge of A.V.I.D. Program, and implementing the program to high school adolescents
Provide private instruction to individuals and small groups of students to improve academic
performance and ability to think critically
Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies
Assess students progress throughout tutoring sessions and academic year, and report back to
teachers, staff, and parents.
 Collaborate with students, teachers, and school counselors to determine students specific
needs and to assess student improvement
Collaborate with tutors and teaching staff in developing teaching or training materials such as
handouts or study materials, as well as providing feedback of the program, and suggestions for
improvement
Collaborate with students and teaching staff to provide a four-year plan for students to graduate
high school and are eligible to apply for college applications
Experienced in training and the supervision of professional staff

Macys, Moreno Valley CA
Sales Associate May 2007- August 2014
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing and maintaining customer services by
recommending, selecting, or locating merchandise for customers; contacting specific locations
and/or ordering merchandise; answering specific questions
Describe products and merchandise use, operation, and care of product
Compute sales prices, total purchase and receive and process cash or credit tenders
Experienced in training a professional staff

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
Internship with Department of Public Health- Injury Prevention Services in January 2014
Temporary Assignment Program with Department of Public Health- Injury Prevention Services in
August 2014
Knowledge of ordering and maintenance of inventory
Applied and awarded for small Walmart grant for Safe Routes to School Program
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Prezi PowerPoint,
notebook computers, and photocopiers