Erin Harkins
Riverton,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle multiple projects with varying priorities simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and a positive attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health Specialist
Macon County Health Department
09.2023 - Current
- Protected public safety by conducting regular inspections of food, body art, and tanning facilities ensuring compliance with state and local health regulations.
- Evaluated and refined internal procedures within the department to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness.
- Conducted training sessions for environmental health professional knowledge of the septic, well, body art, and tanning programs.
- Improved community health by inspecting and monitoring environmental conditions in various settings such as restaurants, schools, and businesses
- Improved community awareness on public health issues through educational presentations and workshops.
- Contributed to the development of new policies and procedures within the Health Department to improve overall efficiency.
- Strengthened relationships between the Health Department and local businesses by providing resources and support in compliance efforts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on local, state, and federal regulations to ensure accurate assessments during inspections.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, enforcement actions taken, and progress made towards compliance.
- Promoted a positive image of the public health department by maintaining a high level of professionalism, integrity, and impartiality when interacting stakeholders.
- Assisted in updating local ordinances to better align with current industry standards and best practices for safeguarding public health outcomes.
Environmental Health Sanitarian
Christian County Health Department
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Protected public safety by conducting regular inspections of food, body art, and tanning facilities ensuring compliance with state and local health regulations.
- Improved community awareness on public health issues through educational presentations and workshops.
- Contributed to the development of new policies and procedures within the Health Department to improve overall efficiency.
- Strengthened relationships between the Health Department and local businesses by providing resources and support in compliance efforts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on local, state, and federal regulations to ensure accurate assessments during inspections.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, enforcement actions taken, and progress made towards compliance.
- Promoted positive image of the public health department by maintaining high level of professionalism, integrity, and impartiality when interacting stakeholders.
- Assisted in updating local ordinances to better align with current industry standards and best practices for safeguarding public health outcomes.
Child Caregiver
Pressely Ridge - Foster Care Agency
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Corresponded between a team of multiple individuals for the treatment of 5 adolescents,
- Provided around the clock individual care, preparing individual daily reports on adolescents for stakeholders,and tracking performance management for individual adolescents,
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development,
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards,
- Collaborated with caseworkers and support teams to ensure proper care for individual children in the foster system.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shelbyville Mannor
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Trained anywhere between 5 to 8 new hires in specialized patient care,
- Managed data quality to provide technical support, information, data, and reports for supervisory staff,
- Prioritized patient care having to do with many individuals with varied personalities and level of care needed,
- Utilized databases, analyzed program data, and prepared reports for review by upper management and support teams,
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, facilitating open communication channels to address concerns and questions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
American Public University
Charles Town, WV09-2023
Associate of Science - Biology
Lake Land Community College
Mattoon, IL05.2020
Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and all Google Equivalents
- Natural Leadership and Management Skills
- Strong Verbal and Written Abilities
- Professional Working Proficiency in American Sign Language
- Detail Oriented and Time Conscious
- Proficient Document Management and Clerical Support
References
References are available upon request
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Certified Food Protection Manager: 2022-2027
CPR:2023-2025
Timeline
Environmental Health Specialist
Macon County Health Department
09.2023 - Current
Environmental Health Sanitarian
Christian County Health Department
08.2022 - 05.2023
Child Caregiver
Pressely Ridge - Foster Care Agency
10.2020 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shelbyville Mannor
10.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
American Public University
Associate of Science - Biology
Lake Land Community College
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