RICHLLA BOATENG

7516 Woodside Lane, apartment 21, Lorton, VA 22079 · 5403618489

[email protected] ·
OBJECTIVE

To obtain a reproductive health specialist position at Project Help that will allow me to utilize my research and communication skills.

Education
May 2018
bachelor of scince in health science (public health).
minor: public service
old dominion university
GPA: 3.34

Member of The National Society OF Collegiate Scholars (2014 to present)

Dean’s list: fall 2014, spring 2016, fall 2017

Relevant courses- Introduction to global health, Policy and Politics of health, Health service research, Public and community health administration, Health Informatics

Experience
JUNE 2018 – present
public health intern, Men’s Health Network
Legislative advocacy:

Direct advocacy – preparation and presenting of educational briefings for Congressional staff and local health policy meetings.
Attending Congressional hearings and local seminars.
Developing and presenting testimony at various legislative and Congressional hearings.
Health outreach:

Development of original health informational brochures and literature hand-outs.
Represent the Men’s Health Network at trade shows and public policy events.
Network with the MHN medical advisory committee.
Develop and maintain web sites.
Research issues such as:

Health disparities in education and medical research.
Family issues such as adoption, child abuse, custody, foster care and welfare.

Vjune 2016 – may 2018
Front Desk Receptionist, Old Dominion University Housing and Residency
Maintained the front desks of the dormitories and provided customer services

Helped the staff with administrative tasks

Helped to create a safe environment for the residents by ensuring that students who enter the buildings at certain times were in the school’s database

February 2014 – august 2015
student assistant/Front Desk Receptionist, Old Dominion University business gateway
Welcomed visitors and directed them to various departments for assistance

Assisted staff members with assigned duties

Received and made phone calls to remind clients about upcoming events

Sorted and distributed mail

SUMMER 2015– SUMMER 2017
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, Christian Medical Transportation Services
Made copies of documents for patients or clients and filed the records

Booked appointments for transportation

Assisted the supervisors with assigned duties

Received and made phone calls

Skills
·       Dedicated, creative and thorough public health advocate with research, community and teaching experience

·       American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certified
·       Proficient in Microsoft word, PowerPoint, and Excel

·       Fluent in Ghanaian language (Twi, Fante, and Sefwi)

·       Flexible team player

Activities
-Old Dominion University Volunteer Services (2015- 2018)

-Sunday School teacher, Gateway International Christian Church