Brooke Ryan
Burlington,ON
Summary
Highly motivated individual with a passion for using data and evaluation to inform public health programming. Thrives under pressure and is eager to use strategic and analytical abilities in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Evaluation Specialist
Halton Region Public Health
02.2020 - Current
- Identified data collection methodologies for various types of evaluation, and developed of data collection tools such as surveys, key informant interview tools, focus group tools, and document reviews.
- Primary data collection, including distributing surveys and reminder emails, conducting interviews and facilitative focus groups, as well as note-taking during qualitative data collection methods.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of evaluation findings, with skills in thematic analysis and using SPSS.
- Developed reports using effective visualization methodologies and various computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Visio.
- Conducted surveys using online survey software, including SelectSurvey and CheckMarket, to upload, disseminate, and export data from questionnaires.
- Developed and implemented multiple COVID-19 evaluations, including the process evaluation of Halton Region's Public Health Response in 2020, five COVID vaccine clinic evaluations for the public and two COVID vaccine clinic evaluations for staff in 2021, and a qualitative evaluation of the experience of key staff during the pandemic in 2022. Recommendations from the 22 approved reports have been used to inform emergency planning, including an update to the Infectious Disease Emergency Response Plan, which now includes evaluation as an essential role during emergencies.
- Demonstrated leadership skills during the 2020 COVID-19 public health response as a Data Management lead, consisting of data entry, promoting data quality, problem solving, and leading a team of 15 individuals in a high-stress environment.
Quality and Strategic Projects Intern
Halton Region Social And Community Services
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Significantly contributed to the creation of the evaluation plan for the Older Adult Isolation Action Table (part of the Community Safety & Wellbeing Plan), including using logic models and developing indicators to measure objectives.
- Conducted project management activities and maintained timelines for the accreditation process across all Services for Seniors program areas.
- Managed data collection and analysis of results for employee engagement surveys.
- Supported professional development among staff through the creation of new policies and procedures, and providing related education to staff.
Social Policy Intern
Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA)
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Completed a mixed-methods research report regarding funding for community support services across Ontario and presented it to internal stakeholders and OCSA members.
- Conducted an analysis of health system structures across Canada to determine the prospective impacts of the health system restructuring in Ontario.
- Refined analytical skills through collecting and analyzing data, problem solving, and decision making.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health & Social Policy
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC11.2019
Bachelor of Applied Science - Adult Development
University of Guelph
Guelph06.2016
Skills
Evaluative thinking
Communication (oral and written)
Leadership
Collaboration
Facilitation
Data collection and analysis
Problem solving
Knowledge translation
Facilitation
Project management
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Canadian Evaluation Society: Essential Skills Series Certificate
Timeline
Program Evaluation Specialist
Halton Region Public Health
02.2020 - Current
Quality and Strategic Projects Intern
Halton Region Social And Community Services
06.2019 - 02.2020
Social Policy Intern
Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA)
01.2019 - 05.2019
Master of Public Health - Public Health & Social Policy
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Applied Science - Adult Development
University of Guelph
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Canadian Evaluation Society: Essential Skills Series Certificate
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