Amy R. Jones
Austin, TX- ●-
PROFILE
Public Health professional with experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and program
evaluation and management. Proven dedication to eliminating health disparities with an expertise and
passion for ensuring greater access to healthy food and active living opportunities.
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Master of Public Health, Epidemiology, September 2015 - August 2018
Health Equity Minor
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
Bachelor of Arts in Biology & Sociology (Cum laude), September 2008 - May 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dakota County Public Health, West St. Paul, MN
Health Promotion Specialist, Health Promotion Unit, July 2017 - October 2018
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Collaborated with corner store owners to implement and evaluate healthy corner store
initiatives.
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Collected, analyzed and reported out survey data from community and school-based health
promotion programs focused on active living, healthy eating, and smoke-free living.
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Provided technical assistance, resources and trainings to aid school wellness committee in the
development, implementation, and evaluation of healthy eating and active living programs.
University of Minnesota Department of Epidemiology and Community Health
Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator, December 2015 - July 2017
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Built Access database to manage participant survey data for NIH-funded grant writing training
program.
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Developed logic models, evaluation plans, and survey tools for training programs.
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Analyzed survey data, created reports and drafted a manuscript on the impact of training
programs.
Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Statewide Health Improvement Initiatives, St. Paul, MN
Student Worker, Evaluation and Surveillance Unit, October 2015 - August 2016
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Conducted key informant interviews with property managers and local public health to research
the process of implementing smoke-free policy in affordable housing.
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Analyzed and synthesized qualitative data to direct future smoke-free housing work.
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Created statewide smoke-free housing policy maps for grantee distribution.
Washington State Department of Health, Office of Healthy Communities, Olympia, WA
Health Services Consultant, Surveillance and Evaluation, June 2016 - August 2016
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Researched survey methods to identify best practices for healthy eating measurements.
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Surveyed nutrition guideline data to inform updates to statewide nutrition guidelines.
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Urban Oasis, St. Paul, MN
Data Management Intern, Healthy Meals in a SNAP, January 2016 - June 2016
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Developed and managed Access Database for tracking participant purchases.
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Analyzed pre- and post-survey data using statistical software.
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Created reports to reflect changes in participant purchasing habits.
University of Minnesota Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, M
inneapolis, MN
Research Assistant, August 2015 - December 2015
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Evaluated local corner stores on staple food and healthy food availability and affordability.
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Conducted customer surveys and manager interviews to better understand the impact of the
staple foods ordinance on creating a healthier environment for local corner stores.
Community Action of Minneapolis, M
inneapolis, MN
SNAP Coordinator, August 2013 – October 2014
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Provided case management and assisted with public benefit applications.
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Initiated partnerships to provide opportunities for clients for healthy eating and living.
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Developed Spanish-Language nutrition education program and recruited community partners
and volunteers to implement.
Corcoran Neighborhood Organization & the Midtown Farmers Market, Minneapolis, MN
Assistant Market Manager / Program Assistant, August 2012 – August 2013
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Coordinated and promoted SNAP at the farmers market and market bucks programs.
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Collaborated with market staff, volunteers, and vendors to schedule market events.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
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Board Member, Cycles for Change, January 2017 - September 2018
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Health Initiatives Intern, Augsburg College Campus Kitchens, June 2015 - August 2015
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Dental Project Coordinator, Portico Healthnet, St. Paul, MN, November 2014 - May 2015
OTHER SKILLS
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Proficient in using statistical packages R and SAS.
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Social media management, promotional material design.
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Moderate knowledge of GIS mapping.
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Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Suite programs.
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Proven ability to work with a diversity of individuals in programmatic partnerships, community
outreach and engagement and social service settings.
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Elementary Spanish
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