Jessica L. Tovrog, MPH, CHES
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EDUCATION
Masters of Public Health, Aug 2002
Bachelor of Science in Community Health, May 2000
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
HealthCare Dimensions
SilverSneakers
Account Representative, Dec 2002 – Present
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Promote and sustain relationship between local health plan partner,
fitness center staff and senior members
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Manage and assure quality of SilverSneakers Fitness Program in 23
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Strategically plan promotional events, marketing campaigns, and
outreach initiatives to obtain goals for enrollment and participation in the
program
Georgia Institute of Technology,
Tobacco
Use Prevention Coordinator, Jan 2002 – June 2002
§ Created campus-wide social
marketing campaign to reduce tobacco use among students
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Designed campaign messages and tested among campus organizations
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Implemented campaign through various medium such as campus newspaper,
information tables, poster and pamphlet
dissemination
American Cancer Society,
National Home Office
Behavioral Research Assistant, Sept 2001
– January 2002
§ Reviewed literature for
publication about effect of cancer on body image
§ Performed thorough revisions
on existing quality of life data set
Public Health Internship Program, Cancer Control
Department Intern,
Jan 2001 – Aug 2001
§ Designed
and distributed newsletter for two programs in field testing
§ Assessed
levels of communication between field test sites for four programs
§ Presented
internship experience and findings at PHIP poster session
Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, Oct 2000 – Jan 2001
Research Assistant
§ Performed
focused research on the topics of HIV/AIDS and STIs
Carle Hospital, Jan 2000 – May 2000
Health Education
Intern
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Redesigned and updated hospital’s Pediatric Asthma Handbook for parents
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Participated in several committees concerning: smoking cessation,
diabetes, continuing nurses education
§ Reviewed, critiqued and
scheduled educational programs for hospital waiting room television
Mettler Center at the Crossing, May 1999 – Dec 1999
Member Services Staff
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Responsible for assisting members with information regarding areas of
scheduling, exercise, health
education seminars, and facility programs
Outback Steakhouse, May 1999 – Aug 2000
Server, Bartender
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Delivered high level of customer service in fast-paced environment
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Prioritized multiple responsibilities, trained new employees, and
demonstrated effective sales techniques
VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE
Eating Disorders Information
Network, Aug 2001 –
Present
Consultant
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Collaborated in the development of a student eating disorders survey
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Facilitated survey administration, data collection and analysis for
four Atlanta-based schools
Carle Hospital
Emergency Department Volunteer, Jan 1999 – May 1999
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Assisted nurses: CAT scans, running labs, minor medical tasks
Rehabilitation Floor Volunteer, Sept 1998 – Dec 1998
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Provided care and support to in-patients during occupational and
physical therapy
McKinley Health Center Peer Education, Peer Educator, Aug 1998 – Dec 1998
Peer Educator
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Trained extensively in area of time and stress management
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Conducted campus-wide workshops on time management and effects of
stress
Men’s Emergency and Community Day
Shelter, Mar
1997 – Mar 1999
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Planned menus and served meals to guests
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Visited with guests and offered guidance and support
ACTIVITIES
American
Public Health Association, Member, June 2001 - Present
Health Science Guides, Sept
2000 – Dec 2000
Health Science
Guide
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Designed and planned science/health
curriculum for Salem Middle School students
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Delivered interactive in-class lessons
emphasizing student involvement in science experiments
University of
Illinois Panhellenic Council
Rush Steering – Head
Recruitment Counselor, Jan 1999 – Nov 1999
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Interviewed over 100 applicants and lead extensive Recruitment
Counselor training program
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Worked as a team member to coordinate Rush for nation’s largest Greek
system
Recruitment Counselor,
Mar 1998 – Sept 1998
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Guided and assisted 60 women during three week rush process
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Liaison between rushees and Panhellenic system
MASTERS THESIS
“Comparison of Environment and Situation Regarding Dieting and Disordered Eating Behaviors Among Adolescent Females” (2002)
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified
Health Education Specialist, April 2002 - Present
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in: SPSS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Quark
Express