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Jennah Syms

Sydney

Summary

Public health expert with a solid foundation in laboratory instruction and health inspection. Adept at crafting and delivering educational programs that empower young individuals in public health efforts. Focused on establishing environments conducive to health and community engagement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Trainer

Ascendo
03.2024 - Current
  • Promoting healthy lifestyles
  • Created comprehensive fitness programs tailored to needs and goals of each individual.
  • Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
  • Offered nutritional guidance to complement fitness programs, contributing to improved client health outcomes.

Public Health Laboratory Technologist (Educator)

Cape Breton University
09.2023 - Current
  • Educating Public Health students in areas of Municipal Services, Occupational Hygiene, Healthy Environments, and Waste Management Practices and Regulations.
  • Explaining and interpreting Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines.
  • Organizing field trips with external parties for water treatment plants and solid waste facilities.
  • Development of courses, activities, assignments and exams.
  • Encouraged collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving, helping students learn how to work together to address complex public health issues.
  • Community outreach with local high schools promoting careers in health sciences.
  • Mentoring students with preparation for practical experience.
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors to share resources, ideas, and strategies for improved student outcomes.

Public Health Technician - CIPHI Practicum Experience

Government of New Brunswick, Justice and Public Safety
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Perform routine inspections in Food Establishments, Day-cares, and Special Care Homes to meet health standards and regulations.
  • Deliver educational materials and workshops to local businesses, food establishments, and communities to promote healthy practices, such as safe food handling and hygiene.
  • Investigate disease outbreaks and implement strategies to prevent further spread, often in collaboration with public health teams, ensuring health promotion initiatives are based on data-driven decisions.
  • Focused on creating safe living and working environments by inspecting housing, schools, and other public places, promoting healthy air, water, and overall sanitation.

East Cape Breton County Community Health Board

Nova Scotia Health Authority
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Gather and share information and ideas on how health and wellness can be improved and promoted close to home.
  • Advocate for actions to promote health and wellness based on community feedback.
  • Working closely with Schools Plus to advocate and provide funding for healthy lifestyles of children.
  • Providing youth groups for children allowing them access to healthy foods, exercise and mental health resources.
  • Partner with local community groups and award wellness fund grants to local community non-profit projects.
  • Understanding of the social determinants of health and how they can impact or improve the health and wellness of the community.
  • Community Health Planning 2022 NSHA.

Library Clerk- Canadian Coast Guard College

Fisheries And Oceans
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Provided a welcoming environment for patrons by maintaining a clean, orderly, and inviting space for reading, studying, or browsing.
  • Maintained an organized library collection by accurately shelving books, periodicals, and other materials according to classification systems.
  • Fielded reference questions from patrons using internal databases, online search engines, catalogs, and print resources to provide accurate information quickly.
  • Enhanced patron satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate assistance with locating materials and resources.
  • Developing in-depth spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for enhanced organization

COVID-19 Rapid Response Team Member

Nova Scotia Health Authority
01.2022 - 01.2022


  • Enhanced public safety by conducting rapid COVID-19 testing and reporting results promptly.
  • Ensured compliance with established protocols for infection control during all interactions with patients and team members alike.
  • Working in a fast paced area with high stress population.

Education

Bachelor - Health Science (Public Health)

Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS
05.2023

Skills

  • Ability to communicate both professionally and personally in group or individual settings
  • Sufficient in creating healthy relationships with internal and external parties
  • Develop and implement inclusive teaching methods to engage individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, facilitating effective learning of English-delivered material
  • Skilled in observing, reading and interpreting written materials
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

Certification

  • ISSA - Certified Personal Trainer
  • ISSA- Nutritional Coach
  • CIPHI- Public Health Inspector

Timeline

Personal Trainer

Ascendo
03.2024 - Current

Public Health Laboratory Technologist (Educator)

Cape Breton University
09.2023 - Current

Public Health Technician - CIPHI Practicum Experience

Government of New Brunswick, Justice and Public Safety
05.2023 - 08.2023

Library Clerk- Canadian Coast Guard College

Fisheries And Oceans
05.2022 - 09.2022

COVID-19 Rapid Response Team Member

Nova Scotia Health Authority
01.2022 - 01.2022

East Cape Breton County Community Health Board

Nova Scotia Health Authority
11.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor - Health Science (Public Health)

Cape Breton University

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