DIANE M. SPOKUS, Ph.D., C.H.E.S.

dms201@psu.edu

 

Cell No.:  717-994-1798

 

  VITA 2008

 

Office                                                            

Health Policy and Administration            

501B Ford Building                                    

The Pennsylvania State University                     

University Park, PA  16802    

Office: 814-865-0716       

Cell Phone: (717)-994-1798         

E-mail: dms201@psu.edu

Personal website:    http://www.personal.psu.edu/dms201

 

 

Education

 

Ph.D., Workforce Education/Training and Development,

            The Pennsylvania State University

 

Masters Degree in Adult Education

            The Pennsylvania State University

 

Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies

            Minor in Gerontology

            Comparative Gerontology studied in Jongkoping, Sweden

 

Dissertation

 

Title:  Factors Influencing Older Health Care Worker Quality of Life and Intent to Continue to

            Work

 

   

Manuscripts in Progress

 

I will be submitting three journal articles for publication based on data I collected from my research study.

 

Research Questions

 

  1. What are the relationships between Job Characteristics, Social Support and Organizational Characteristics on Quality of Work Life?

 

  1. Collectively, what is the influence of Job Characteristics, Social Support, Organizational Characteristics, and Quality of Working Life on Turnover Intention?

 

  1. What best practices do employers report regarding recruitment, training and managing older workers?

 

 

Research Interests

 

§  Healthcare Workforce Shortages: Training, Management, Retention & Recruitment

§  Health and Wellness

§  Organizational Development, Job Satisfaction and Competency Modeling

 

Professional Committees

 

  • Member, Allied Healthcare Workforce Investment Board (WIB) Steering Committee , Harrisburg, 2003-Present
    • Exploration of Opportunity
    • Education System Capacity
    • Developing and Retaining Incumbent Workforce
    • Committee Structure and Development
  • Member, Allied Healthcare Workforce Investment Board (WIB) Steering Committee, Harrisburg 2008
    • Member, Advisory Board, working with Experience Works and Corporation for a Skilled Workforce/Human Capital Initiative
  • Panelist, National Council on Aging (NCOA), Anaheim, CA, 2006
  • Vice-President, Penn State Society for the Study of Workforce and Economic Development
  • Association for Gerontologists in Higher Education (AGHE)  Representative on Geriatric Education Center Open Committee, San Diego, CA, 2003 & Richmond, Virginia, 2004-2006
  • Pennsylvania Prime Time Health Advisory Committee, 2004
  • Pennsylvania Advocates for Nutrition and Exercise (PANA), 2003
  • Health and Human Resource Council Committee, Penn State Harrisburg, 2003

 

 

Professional Associations

 

  • Member, Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM)
  • Member, National Certified Health Educators (NCHES)
  • Member, Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
  • Member, Central Pennsylvania Chapter of American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
  • Member, American Society of Training and Development (ASTD)
  • Member, International Society of Gerontechnology
  • Member, Human Factors Society
  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Member, Community Academy for Lifelong Learning (CALL)
  • Member, Geriatric Interest Network (GIN) (Blair and Centre Counties)
  • Member, National Council on Aging (NCOA)
  • Member, American Society on Aging (ASA)
  • Member, NCOA Constituent Group: National Organization of Older Workers Employment Partnerships (NOWEP)
  • American Association of University Women (AAUW)
  • Penn State Women’s Leadership Initiative

 

Publications

 

Books

 

Rothwell, William J., Sterns, Harvey L., Spokus, Diane M., Reaser, Joel.

(2008).Working Longer: New Strategies for Managing, Training and Retaining Older Employees. New York: AMACOM.

 

Chapters in a Book

 

Spokus, D. (2008). Succession Practices in New York State Government.

In Rothwell, W., Alexander, J., & Bernhard, M. (Eds.), Cases in Government Succession Planning: Action-Oriented Strategies for Public Sector Human Capital Management, Workforce Planning,

Succession Planning and Talent Management. Amherst, MA: HRD Press.

 

Spokus, D. (In Progress). Appreciative Inquiry Practices in Nepal.

In Rothwell, W. & Newhard, M. (Eds.), Appreciative Inquiry Case Studies.

 

            Spokus, D. (In Progress). Appreciative Inquiry Practice in the U.S.

                        In Rothwell, W. & Newhard, M. (Eds.). Appreciative Inquiry Case

                        Studies.

                           

Academic Service

 

Manuscript Reviews

 

          Levinthal, CharlesF. (2008).  Drugs, Behavior and Modern Society (4th ed.)

Boston: Allyn & Bacon.  Reviewed manuscript for Publishers Allyn & Bacon.

 

Bailey, Scott & Grover, Cathy, (2007). Drugs, Brain, and Behavior,

Reviewed for publishers Wiley - Blackwell Publishing

 

Levinthal, Charles F. (2005).  Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society (4th     

ed.).  Boston:  Allyn & Bacon.  Reviewed manuscript for Publishers  Allyn & Bacon.

 

Poster Presentations

 

 

          Spokus, D., (2008). The Relationships Among Workplace

Characteristics, Quality of Work Life and Turnover Intention, Penn State Graduate School Exhibition.

 

Reaser, J., Spokus, D., Sterns, H, & Rothwell, W. (2007). Current Perspectives in Working with Adult and Older Workers, Gerontological  Society of America Conference, San Francisco, California.

  

Spokus, D. & Adelman, A. (2006). Rural Barriers: Healthy Lifestyles Program, using diabetes as a model, Gerontological Society of America Conference.

 

Spokus, D. (2006), Optimizing the Talents of Older Workers.

 

Fick, D., Mion, L. & Spokus, D. (2005), Potentially Inappropriate Use of Medications in the Elderly, Gerontological Society of America Conference, Orlando

 

Spokus, D. & Service, T. (2005). Comparative Workforce Development between the U.S. and Jamaica.

 

Spokus, D. (2005). Older Workers:  Implications for Health Care    Shortage Areas.      

 

Spokus, D., Lord, R., White, D. & Song, Ji Hoon (2004), The Impact of Top Management Change:  A Practitioner’s Perspective, A Study of One Corporation’s OD Experience.

 

Penrod, J., Hupcey, J., Kolanowski, A., Farcus, N., Spokus, D., (2004), Online Geriatric Nursing Modules for Healthcare Professionals, Hartford Foundation Geriatric Nursing Project, Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA.

Other Presentations

 

Conference Presenter: Central Pennsylvania Educational Resources, Inc.

(CPERI) State College, 2008, Current Perspectives in Working with Adult and Older Workers.

 

Conference Presenter: National Council on Aging (NCOA), Managing the Talent 

Workers:  Exemplary Practices in Employee Learning and Development, Anaheim, California, 2006.

 

Conference Presenter:  International Society of Gerotechnologists, Nagoya,

Japan, 2005, Rural Barriers:  Healthy Lifestyles Program, Using Diabetes as a Model.

 

Conference Presenter:  Diabetes in the Schools, 2005 Schools Advocate

Conference, Somerset County, Healthy Lifestyles, Using Diabetes as Model Train-the-Trainer program:  Facilitated 67 community-based programs in Southcentral PA as Health Educator for Southcentral PA AHEC.

 

Conference Presenter: The Changing Face of Work and Learning, University of

Alberta, Edmonton,   September, 2003, “Retiring can be Hazardous to Mental and Physical Well-being:  Knowing When and How to Retire.”

 

Brookline Village, Penn State Osteporosis Outreach Program, Maintaining

            Independence through Peer Training.

 

 

Awards and Honors

 

Graduate Scholarships and Awards

 

·         The Pennsylvania State University, Dean of the College of Education

                   Graduate Student Scholarship Award (2005)                                ($5000)

·         Assisted Janice Penrod & Carol Smith in seeking a PIF Award ($8000)

(2005), Promoting Geriatric Nurse Experts: A Pre-Certification Program                 

·         Dean’s List

·         Golden Key National Honor Society

·         Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society

·         Alpha Sigma Lambda (Adult Honor Society)

·         Phi Eta Sigma

·         Pi Lambda Theta

·         Cumulative Grade Point Average 3.83

 

Travel Awards

National Council on Aging Scholarship 2008                                       ($550)

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education  

Ø  2007 GSA Conference, San Francisco, CA                        ($500)          

           University of Miami, Project CREATE

Ø  2007 Scientific Conference                                                  ($1600)                            

The Pennsylvania State University, Schreyers Honors College  

Ø  2007 Teaching Conference, Atlanta, Georgia                   ($1500) 

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education

Ø  2006 NCOA/ASA Conference, Anaheim, CA                     ($500)     

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education

Ø  2005 NCOA/ASA Conference, Philadelphia                       ($200)

             The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education

Ø  2005 GSA, Orlando, FL                                                         ($500)

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education

Ø  2005 Nagoya, Japan                                                            ($1500)

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education

Ø  2004 GSA, Washington, DC                                                 ($400)      

 

 

Travel Awards

 

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education

Ø  2004 NCOA/ASA Conference, San Francisco, CA           ($500)

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education

Ø  2002 GSA Conference, Boston, MA                                    ($500)    

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education

Ø  2002 AERC Conference, North Carolina                            ($200)      

            The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education (2001

Ø  2001AERC Conference, Michigan                                      ($200)     

            The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education

Ø  1998 GSA Conference, Philadelphia                                  ($200)

           

             

Teaching

 

Teaching Experience

 

Ø  Health Prevention, Management, Aging:

·         Human Resource Management in Health Care, HPA 460, The Pennsylvania State University, 2007 - Present

·         Sociology of Aging, SOC 035, The Pennsylvania State University, Fall and Spring, 2006-2008

·         Adult Aging and Development, PSYCH/HDFS 445, The Pennsylvania State University, Spring, 2005

·         Biobehavioral Health, BB H 143, Drugs, Alcohol and Behavior, The

Pennsylvania State University, Fall, 2004-2008

·         Biobehavioral Health, BB H 043, Drugs and Society, The Pennsylvania

State University, Fall, 2004-2008

·         Biobehavioral Health, BB H 046, Introduction to Sexuality, The Pennsylvania State University, Fall, 2004-2008

·         Cumulative teaching evaluation (overall rating): 5.13 – 6.39 / 7

·         FTCAP Advisor (2 years – 2004-2005)

·         Advising and writing student recommendations (4 years)

 

Certificates

           

·         Personal Home Care Certificate through DPW

·         National Certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

·         Human Subject and HIPPA Certificates to conduct research

 

Professional Development

 

Professional Development in Healthcare

 

  • Osteoporosis Program for Professionals held at Brookline Village, February, 1996
  • Grant Proposal Writing Workshop, The Pennsylvania Rural Health Conference, June, 1996
  • Osteoporosis Program for Professionals held at Brookline Village, June, 1996
  • Pennsylvania Rural Health & AHEC Conference, June, 1997
  • Pennsylvania Rural Health Conference, June, 1998
  • Health Policy Administration Spring Semester class on Strategic Planning and
  • Marketing for Health care Organizations, 1998
  • Pennsylvania Rural Health Conference, State College, PA, June, 2000
  • Clinical Breast Cancer Conference, May, 2000
  • Pennsylvania Area Health Education Conference, January, 2001
  • Meeting Track (Access) Data Base Training for Conference Planners, 2001
  • Pennsylvania Agromedicine/Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center Workshop, 2001
  • Pennsylvania Forum for Primary Health Care, Hershey, 2001
  • Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Farm Show, Health Education Booth, 2002
  • Pennsylvania AHEC 2002 Workshop, Hershey Lodge & Convention Center
  • Pennsylvania Farm Show, Health Education, 2002
  • Living Well With Diabetes, A Wellness Program, 2002
  • Living Well With Diabetes Project, 2002
  • 2002 National Women’s Health Conference, Washington, DC
  • Hospital and Health Systems of Pennsylvania Career Link Workshop, 2002
  • Religious Influences on Health and Well-Being in the Elderly, 2002
  • Maximizing Grantsmanship Success in the Arts & Health Seminar, 2002
  • Physical Inactivity, Exercise and Nutrition, the Noll Summit, 2002
  • Strategies:  Educational Excellence for Health Care Providers Conference, 2002
  • Tufts University Elderly Nutrition and Exercise Laboratory Tour, Boston, MA. 2002
  • Cross-Sector Arts Programs Tackling Community Health Issues, 2002
  • Keystone Health Promotion Conference, June, 2003
  • Certified Health Education Specialist Candidate (CHES)
  • Diabetes Today Training for Health Educators, Richmond, VA, 2003

 

Professional Development in Healthcare

 

  • Orthopedics in Art, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, April, 2003
  • Healthy Communities Summit, Harrisburg, PA   September, 2003
  • Diabetes Update Workshop, University of Pittsburgh, 2004
  • Health Educators Conference, Penn State Conference Center, 2004
  • PA Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, Clean Air for Healthy Children Training, 2004

·      PANA BMI Screenings, Diabetes, Obesity and Nutrition Workshop, 2004

·         PA Alliance to Control Tobacco Summit, State College, 2004

·         PA Health Careers Week, 2004

·         Diabetes Today Awareness Workshop, 2005

·         Joining Forces for a Healthy & Active State (PANA), 2005

·         2005 School Advocates Workshop, Somerset County, 2005

·         2007 Pennsylvania Health Educators Institute, State College

·         Initiative and Opportunities in Economic and Workforce Development at Penn State Conference, 2007

·         Preventing Herpes Zoster & Postherpetic Neuralgia, San Francisco, 2007

 

Professional Development in Gerontology

 

  • Gerontology Conference on the Impact of Work on Older Individuals, October, 1995
  • Association of Gerontology in Higher Education Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March,1996
  • Served on a panel discussion of the “Sandwich Generation,” March, 1996
  • Gerontology Conference on Emotion and Adult Development, October,

1996

  • Social Structures Conference on Mobility in the Elderly, October, 1997
  • Gerontology Conference on Societal Impact of Aging Self, 1998
  • Gerontological Society of America Conference, Philadelphia, PA, 1998
  • Keystone Senior Conference, Altoona, PA, 1999
  • Societal Structures and Effective Health Behavior in the Elderly, October, 1999
  • Geriatrics, a Three-Part Statewide Series, August, September, 2000
  • Personal Home Care Administrator’s Workshop, State College, 2001
  • Human Subject Basic Training Seminar, 2001
  • Gerontological Society of America Conference, Boston, 2002
  • Blair County Geriatric Interest Network, Aging Workshop, 2002
  • 2003 Joint National Council on Aging and American Society on Aging, Chicago, IL, 2003

 

Professional Development in Gerontology

 

  • Gerontological Society of America Conference, San Diego, 2003
  • National Council on Aging, San Francisco, 2004
  • Gerontology Conference on Social Structures, Aging, and Self-Regulation in the Elderly, 2004
  • Gerontological Society of America Conference, Washington, DC, 2004
  • National Council on Aging, Philadelphia, 2005
  • International Conference on the Future of Cognitive Aging Research, 2005
  • 5th International Society of Gerotechnologists, Nagoya, Japan, 2005
  • Delirium and Alzheimer’s Disease, 2005
  • Gerontological Society of America Conference, Orlando, Florida, 2005
  • National Council on Aging, Anaheim, CA, 2006
  • Adult Gerontologists in Higher Education, Indianapolis, ID, 2006
  • Social Structures Conference, 2006
  • The Future of Work for an Aging Population, Scientific Conference, Project CREATE, 2007, Miami, FL
  • Cognitive Fitness at Work, National Council on Aging, Maturity Works Web Presentation, October, 2007
  • Gerontological Society of American Conference, San Francisco, CA 2007
  • NCOA/ASA Conference on Aging, Washington, DC, 2008

 

Professional Development in Adult Education

 

  • Adult Educator Research Conference, Michigan State University, 2001
  • Pennsylvania Career and Technical Education Conference, 2001
  • How to Become a Better Communicator:  Communicating in a Culture of Responsibility, 2002
  • Lancaster County Workforce Investment Board Summit 2002
  • Graduate Student Professional Development Workshop, 2002
  • Adult Education and Resource Conference, University of North Carolina,

2002

  • Governor’s Institute for Agricultural and Advanced Technological Careers, 2002
  • Pennsylvania Career and Technical Education Conference, 2002
  • Pennsylvania Team Council Meeting, Lancaster Career and Technology Center, 2003
  • Graduate School Grant Writing Workshop, 2004
  • Hendricks Best Practices for Adult Learners Conference, 2005
  • Hendricks Best Practices for Adult Learners Conference, 2007
  • Teaching Professor Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, 2007
  • Schreyers Teaching Luncheons
  • Hendricks Best Practices for Adult Learners Conference, 2008

 

Service to the University

 

Penn State Society for the Study of Workforce and Economic Development

  • Vice-President (2007)
  • Secretary (2006)

 

Penn State Graduate Program in Workforce Education

  • Mentor

 

Women’s Leadership Initiative

  • 2005 Student Mentor
  • 2006 Student Mentor

 

Center for the Performing Arts, The Pennsylvania State University

  • Usher Volunteer, 18 years

 

Minority Access to Research Careers

  • Mentor (2004)

 

Penn State Football Games

  • Volunteer, Press Box

 

Penn State Alumni Association (LIFE MEMBER)

 

Service to the Community

 

Ø  Pennsylvania Emergency Day-to-Day Substitute Teaching Certificate

o   Criminal and Child Abuse Clearances, updated June, 2003-08

Ø  Served on Public Water Committee in Mifflin County-interacted with EPA and DER

Ø  Served as a volunteer for the American Heart Association

Ø  Church Youth Group Leader, 5 years

Ø  Mifflin County Garden Club

Ø  Pianist and Organist

 

Professional Employment

 

01/07     Present – Health Policy Administration,The Pennsylvania State        

            University, University Park, PA

 

  • Instructor for HPA 460 – Human Resource Management in Heath Care
  • Instructor for HPA 420 - Principles of Managed Care

 

3/02 – 3/08  Health Educator/Outreach Coordinator, South Central Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center

 

  • Coordinator of  67 Healthy Lifestyle Community-Based Programs, Using Diabetes as a Model
  • Windows, word-processing, electronic mail and data base skills
  • Coordinate outreach activities for community-based organizations in Dauphin, Perry, Lebanon, Lancaster and Cumberland Counties
  • Promote healthy life styles through Train-the-Trainer experiences
  • Write summary reports; Conduct Facilitator workshops; Recruit special populations
  • Marketed programs at Area Agencies on Aging & other community agencies

 

4/04 – Present, Adjunct Instructor, The Pennsylvania State University, College

          of Health and Development, Continuing Education, University Park, PA

 

o   Sociology of Aging 035 (two years)

o   Adult Development and Aging, HDFS 445/PSY 445

o   Biobehavioral Health BB H 143 (four years)

o   Biobehavioral Health BB H 043 (four years)

o   Biobehavioral Health BB H 046 (four years)

o   Advising students (four years)

 

8/06      Graduate Assistant, Educational Technology, The Pennsylvania    

           State University, University Park, PA

 

  • Provide faculty support for the Turnitin Plagiariam system
  • Provide faculty support for Breeze Web-based conferencing

 

8/06      Graduate Assistant, Educational Technology, The Pennsylvania    

           State University, University Park, PA

 

  • Provide faculty support for iStudy Modules

 

8/04 – 4/08, Ph.D. Graduate Student in Workforce Education, Training and          

            Development, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

 

  • Grant delivery experience
  • Conducted Needs Assessment of the Health Care system in Warren

County examining critical areas for improving health care retention and improving quality of life in rural western Pennsylvania.

  • Performance Management

 

8/04 – 4/08, Ph.D. Graduate Student in Workforce Education, Training and          

            Development, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

 

  • Techniques in School and Community Health Education
  • Planning Health Care Education Programs
  • CareerLink Project for Commonwealth: Competency Modeling
  • Organizational Development; Training in Industry and Business; Ethics
  • Graduate School Certificate in College Teaching
  • Schreyers Honor’s Institute Certificate in College Teaching
  • Student Mentor for Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) program
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS)
    • HDFS 129 Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies
    • HDFS 311 Introduction to Human Services Interventions
    • HDFS 433 Developmental Transition to Adulthood

 

8/04    Research Assistant, Penn State School of Nursing, University Park, PA

 

  • Provide assistance to faculty member working on research study in Delirium and Dementia
    • Inappropriate Use of Medications Among the Elderly
    • Prepared IRB forms for grants
    • Principal Investigator – Dr. Donna Fick
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Nursing Research 512
    • Ethics
    • HIPPA

 

5/03 -   7/04 Freshman Testing Counseling Advising Program (FTCAP),

            Division of Undergraduate Studies, The Pennsylvania State University,

            University Park, PA

           

  • Provide individual career advising sessions that focus on career related topics, including choosing a major or career
  • Assist student in evaluating their educational plans; Discuss Profile of Academic Ability test results; Provide appropriate referral services

 

9/03 – 7/04, Research Associate, Hartford Foundation Project, The Pennsylvania State University, School of Nursing, University Park, PA

 

  • Coordinate the development and implementation of Geriatric Nursing educational modules for graduate-level student nurses to provide them with a specialty in aging.

 

9/03 – 7/04, Research Associate, Hartford Foundation Project, The Pennsylvania State University, School of Nursing, University Park, PA

 

  • Principal Investigator – Dr. Janice Penrod
  • Grant delivery experience
  • Supervise and managed staff.

 

9/03 – 7/04, Research Associate, Hartford Foundation Project, The Pennsylvania State University, School of Nursing, University Park, PA

 

  • Assisted in the development of curriculum.
  • Coordinated and hosted the “Meet the Experts” series of interviews with 17 Penn State Gerontologists at WPSX for web development on the School of Nursing website.

 

Spring 2003, Income Case Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare

 

  • Trained in TANF program
  • Trained in aspects of long term care and other eligibility guidelines for public assistance.

 

8/02 –7/03, Program Assistant, Outreach Program Resources, The

            Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

                                                        

  • Assist Senior Program Developers by conducting marketing research
  • Assisted with the 2002 National Rural Women’s Health Conference, Washington, DC
  • Collaborate with academic faculty/staff in all academic departments
  • Assist Senior Program Developers with innovative and continuing projects
  • Adult Education Recruiter at several conferences

5/15/00 – 4/5/02 Area Representative, Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center (PA AHEC), The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA

·          Assisted in development and delivery of workshops, seminars, and major healthcare events.

·          Assisted in coordinating, planning, organizing, administering, delivery and evaluation of continuing professional education programs to healthcare professionals in many specialties

·          Human Subject Basic Training Seminar, 2001

·          Supported on-site registration processes 

5/15/00 – 4/5/02 Area Representative, Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center (PA AHEC), The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA

·          Assisted in the coordination and implementation of a three-part interactive Geriatric Series in collaboration with   WITF and WPSX studios

·          Assisted in the implementation of annual Breast Cancer and Pelvic Cancer Programs

5/15/00 – 4/5/02 Area Representative, Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center (PA AHEC), The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA

·          Facilitated streamlining of the Pelvic Cancer program for rural care practitioners

·          Completed applications and acted as liaison between the University of Pennsylvania and the University of  Pittsburgh and The Pennsylvania State University in applying for Continuing Medical Education credits

·          Assisted in coordinating and implementing a Pediatric Airway Management program for rural health nurses in collaboration with the

·          Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

·          Assisted in the implementation of a three-part self-directed learning series for health care practitioners

·          Assisted in coordination of a Pesticide Workshop for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture; conducted educational programs for youth & adults at Farm Show

·          Assisted in the review and approval of event orders

·          Served as liaison with facility sales/event personnel to assure successful delivery of workshop and conference programs.

·          Compiled and summarized health care conference evaluation data

·          Assisted in writing summary reports and program evaluations on health care programs

·          Maintained database using Meeting Track Access program

·          Coordinated interactive conferences at multiple sites throughout Pennsylvania 

·          Assisted in the projection of budgets for programs

·          Assisted with the design of workshop flyers and brochures

·          Assisted in coordinating health care programs with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the Pennsylvania Department of Health

1/3/00- Present, Emergency Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher, Mifflin County School District, Lewistown, PA

7/1/97- 12/31/99 Research Technologist, ACTIVE Project, Gerontology Center,  

            The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

 

·          Conducted cognitive and physical screening activities to determine subject eligibility

·          Principal Investigator on project – Dr. Sherry Willis

·          Provided referral services as needed; Trained and certified newly hired field staff

·          Collected data and recorded responses using telephone screenings, written tests, computer and observational methods

 

7/1/97- 12/31/99 Research Technologist, ACTIVE Project, Gerontology Center, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

 

·          Performed psychometric and physical assessments of the elderly in accordance with study protocols

·          Served as Public Relations liaison throughout Central Pennsylvania between the university and the community.

·          Organized Focus Groups and traveled throughout Pennsylvania

·          Interacted with subjects of diverse backgrounds and cultures

·          Trained at the New England Research Institute for study protocol

 

1/96-7/97   Program Coordinator, Noll Physiological Research Center, The

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

 

  • Scheduled, coordinated and managed meetings
  • Principal Investigator on project – Dr. William J. Evans
  • Organized and implemented the Peer Exercise Program (PEPPI) for Dr. William J. Evans in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and the Area Agencies on Aging, to measure muscle strength, flexibility and balance of subjects over the age of 60 years to promote independent living
  • Coordinated and participated in on-the-road workshops throughout the state and community with graduate students and our director
  • Performed baseline tests on elderly subjects using Keiser Air machines
  • Prepared teaching materials, such as procedural manuals, guidelines for use by the community-based peer trainers; Assisted in the coordination and planning of workshops for over 600 peer trainers
  • Acted as program liaison between the university and community

organizations

 

1/90-1/93 Assistant to the Regional Manager, State Farm Insurance Company