BROOKE TOMSETT
Owen Sound,Canada
Summary
Dedicated public health professional with many years of experience and adaptability, who is ready to fully shift into the role of health promoter. Always willing to take on various roles, whether it's behind the scenes supporting the planning and implementation of programs, or getting out there to share important information and resources with colleagues or our various audiences.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Tobacco Youth Advisor
Grey Bruce Public Health
Owen Sound, Canada
02.2016 - Current
- Collaborate as a member of the South West Regional Tobacco Network (SWTCAN) to develop, implement, and evaluate regional tobacco, vaping, and cessation initiatives, and campaigns based on the best available evidence.
- Implementation of the provincial youth vaping prevention campaign, Not An Experiment, within the Grey Bruce community, including school environments, youth champions, and targeted community, and online advertising avenues.
- Use of evidence-based research to advise on substance use prevention and cessation programming for local needs.
- Contribute to the implementation of evidence-based prevention programs, such as Challenges, Beliefs, and Changes, and the Catch My Breath Program, within Grey Bruce schools.
- Partnered with Youth Mentor and youth from the Nawash Youth Group to plan and deliver the Sacred vs. Commercial Art Contest, including related activities delivered at the Nshiime Child and Family Centre.ime Child and Family Centre.
- Knowledgeable of relevant, evidence-based policy and bylaw recommendations related to tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation.
- Experienced in delivering engaging presentations and workshops.
- Current co-chair of the Social Marketing Project Team for the SWTCAN.
- Support the knowledge and capacity of fellow colleagues with relevant updates on substance use prevention, cessation programming, and more.
- Member of various internal and external committees and working groups, including the project advisory committee for the Not An Experiment provincial campaign, the provincial Cannabis Collaborative, and the provincial Youth Nicotine Dependence Advisory Committee.
- Experienced in co-leading youth cessation groups alongside a youth worker and/or public health nurses at local schools.
- Professional development achievements, such as the Public Health Ontario Health Promotion Modules, the TEACH Certificate for Tobacco Cessation, Cannabis and Youth: A Certificate for Youth Workers, and currently, the Brain Story Certification, are underway..
Social Marketer
Grey Bruce Public Health
Owen Sound, Canada
10.2002 - 02.2016
- Collaborated with the Public Relations/Media Coordinator, managers, and program staff to plan, develop, and deliver health promotion campaigns.
- Supported media awareness initiatives to educate local residents on issues of public health importance.
- Developed social media accounts and used these platforms to further build awareness and trust of the Grey Bruce Health Unit as a local health authority.
- Coordinated media buys using various paid media sources, such as radio, newspapers, billboards, and social media advertising.
- Provided in-house graphic design support for corporate and program-related needs.
- Supported partnership committees, where required, with marketing and graphic design support.
- Followed relevant policies, including procurement practices.
- Mentored several high school co-op students, providing day-to-day guidance, as well as completing required evaluations.
Education
College Certificate - Graphic For Print And Web
Humber College
Etobicoke, ON08-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Studies
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON09-2002
Skills
- Evidence-based programming
- Campaign development
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
- Youth engagement
Community Roles
- Owen Sound Minor Soccer Association Volunteer Board Member and Social Media Coordinator (Present).
- Volunteer Board Member for ten years, including as a member of the fundraising committee (2002-2012).
Timeline
Tobacco Youth Advisor
Grey Bruce Public Health
02.2016 - Current
Social Marketer
Grey Bruce Public Health
10.2002 - 02.2016
College Certificate - Graphic For Print And Web
Humber College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Studies
University of Windsor
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