Ingrid Howell

# Healthcare

Location United StatesDesired Salary 35 -  USD/hourlyWork preference Full TimeLinksNot setStatus   Actively looking Field / Industry Customer Success

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## About Me

I am a dedicated professional with extensive experience in healthcare management, community health promotion, and emergency management. Over the years, I have developed strong leadership skills, particularly in supervising healthcare staff and coordinating community health initiatives. My background includes organizing large-scale events such as medical conferences and health outreach programs, which has honed my abilities in event planning and public relations.

I have worked in diverse environments, including hospitals, government departments, and international outreach programs. This has given me a broad perspective on healthcare delivery and community engagement, especially within the Caribbean region. I am passionate about improving community health outcomes and have experience liaising with government officials and stakeholders to advocate for health-related proposals.

My professional journey includes roles such as Public Affairs Officer, Home Care Coordinator, and Patient Resource Specialist, where I have been responsible for staff supervision, office management, and patient support services. I am skilled in negotiation, customer service, and public speaking, which complement my healthcare expertise.

I hold a Masters Degree in Community Health Promotion and a Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management, which underpin my practical experience with strong academic knowledge. I am committed to continuous learning and applying best practices to enhance healthcare programs and services.

I am confident that my combination of education, hands-on experience, and interpersonal skills make me a valuable asset to any organization focused on health promotion and community well-being.

## Skills

### [Customer Service](https://jobicy.com/talent/customer-service.md)[Leadership](https://jobicy.com/talent/leadership.md)[Event Planning](https://jobicy.com/talent/event-planning.md)[Public Speaking](https://jobicy.com/talent/public-speaking.md)[Office Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/office-management.md)[Computer Literacy](https://jobicy.com/talent/computer-literacy.md)

## Experience

Volunteer Runner at the 7th Day Adventist Hospital Outreach @ Hands International, Trinidad and Tobago  7/21 - 7/24/25 Assist with crowd control. Escorted patients to their designated treatment areas.

Public Affairs Officer @ Caribbean Medical Providers Practicing Abroad  1/14 - 12/2020 Assist in planning and organizing the Annual Medical Conference and Community Health Outreach. Build membership from the Caribbean Medical Diaspora. Represent CMPPA at community events. Coordinate media interviews and briefings with leadership. Research community health status in host country. Meet with government ministers in Trinidad, Grenada and Barbados to present health related proposals and annual conference and health outreach. Research and recommend speakers and health topics. Negotiate conference venue hotel and conference room rates. Write press release. Lead tours of host countries for medical visitors.

Patient Resource Specialist (Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management Internship) @ US Naval Services: USNS Comfort TAH-20 Caribbean Continuing Promise Trinidad & Tobago  9/2019      Residential Real Property Tax Specialist @ Nassau County Dept. of Assessment, Mineola, NY  05/03 - 3/2020 Analyze subject property data and comparable sales. Establish a market and assessed value for the subject property. Write report for market and assessed value. Respond in court to homeowners’ assessment challenges. Review petitioners tax grievances.

Home Care Coordinator @ NSLIJ Hospital, New Hyde Park, NY  5/97 - 2/02 Hired, assigned and supervised all Home Health Aides. Assigned social workers and physical therapists. Office management. Provided on-call coverage. Processed home health aide timekeeping and payroll. Purchased office and health care supplies. Prepared and monitored office budget. Verify home health aides’ certificate. Oriented and trained new employees.

Supervisor, Patient Escort @ Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY, NY  8/90 - 3/95 Supervised 30 patient escort. Hired and trained patient escorts. Write and presented performance appraisals. Purchased hospital supplies. Time keeping and payroll. Oriented and trained new employees.

## Education

Adelphi University, Garden City, NY  December, 2020  Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management

Adelphi University, Garden City, NY  May, 2018  Masters Degree in Community Health Promotion

Adelphi University, Garden City, NY  May, 2010  Bachelor of Science in Social Science

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