Krishnaveni C.

Balakrishnan
506 H Warren St., Greensboro, NC 27413 • (828) 489-0056 • kcbalakr@gmail.com
E-Portfolio: http://krishnavenibalakrishnan.weebly.com
EDUCATION
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
|Master of Public Health Education, May 2018|
|Bachelor of Science: Human Development and Family Studies, December 2015|
Blue Ridge Community College
|Associate in Science, December 2013|
WORK EXPERIENCE
Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC)
Healthy Homes Coordinator (January 2018-present)
• Contributed to Collaborative Cottage Grove (CCG) efforts relative to addressing residents
housing conditions and asthma risk factors
• Provided Healthy Homes education to clients
• Served community members by connecting individuals with resources related to housing repair,
pest management, and other housing resources
• Networked and collaborated with the local healthcare officials to drive systems change
regarding environmental health.
• Assisted in developing a more efficient referral system between GHC and CCG’s medical partner
• Attended community events and meetings to assist in raising awareness on the importance of
environmental health
• Conducted housing assessments, observing for asthma triggers within the home
• Advocated for tenants and home owners by connecting them with information on community
resources related to housing and health, and health education
• Obtained data on community health and wellness through survey research
• Contributed to disaster relief efforts, by assessing client’s needs, analyzing the data, and using
GIS mapping techniques to highlight areas that had been affected by the natural disaster
Global Leadership Program (GLP) Coordinator (August-December 2017)
• Recruited students by tabling at major UNCG events, coordinated information sessions, and
presentations in classes held at UNCG
• Advised current and potential members regarding the requirements of the program
• Organized colloquia and program events throughout the academic year
• Drafted promotional materials, including flyers and brochures
Montagnard Hypertension Project Graduate Assistant (May-August 2017)
• Entered, coded, and analyzed data using IBM SPSS software
• Assisted in created a demographic table showcasing the data
• Created two infographics describing the data in two different formats for presentation purposes
to community members and officials
Teaching Assistant (January-May 2017)
Courses include:
• Introduction to Public Health Education Practice (HEA-339)
• Global Health (HEA/ENT 307, and HEA-307)
• Human Sexuality (HEA-260)
❖ Experienced in using Canvas software for the following duties
o Administered and developed multiple assignments and quizzes
 o Manually and electronically graded quizzes, papers, video, and audio
submissions
o Assisted professor with class sessions, and conducted class during the
professor’s absence
o Handled email responsibilities and answered course related questions from
students
Health Coaching (August-December 2016)
• Participated in the planning process for Health Coaching training days
• Designed spreadsheets to organize information of former, current, and potential attendees of
the trainings
• Reviewed, edited, and conducted paperwork for upcoming trainings, such as handouts, catering,
parking passes, and other provisional information
Continental Automotive Systems Inc. (May-August 2016)
Supply Chain Management and Human Resources Intern
• Worked with Systems Application Products (SAP), and Business Warehouse (SAP BW) software
to analyze production data, review, and correct any potential errors in the system
• Developed and updated 10+ spreadsheets and graphs that indicated production numbers for
daily meetings
• Created and edited traveler documents to increase efficiency on the production floor
• Designed a brochure for potential employment at the company
• Organized and filed sensitive documents of employees
Paramount Management Company (February-April 2016)
• Filed paperwork
• Organized and put together personal files for board members
• Performed receptionist duties, including answering and transferring phone calls
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (August-December 2015)
Montagnard Hypertension Project Intern
• Administered behavioral and biological surveys
• Facilitated classes on survey research to students at Guilford College
• Served as a supervisor to other interns
• Trained new interns to conduct behavioral and biological surveys, along with data entry
• Participated in community outreach projects that focused on nutrition
• Conducted presentations on nutrition to the elder refugee population in Greensboro
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, (2014-2015)
National Residence Hall Honorary
• Served on the Recognition Committee
• Promoted leadership by coordinating educational events for students
UNCG Jalwa
• Promoted South Asian culture through dance at UNCG
• Organized educational events at UNCG to help promote diversity regarding South Asian culture
Student Government Association (SGA) Senior Senator
• Served as a student representative with voting privileges
• Liaison between the students of UNCG and the Executive Board of SGA
President of Hall Council
• Presided over Hall Council meetings
• Planned educational and social events for the residents
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Attended 2018 Innovations in Planning for Better Community Housing and Health Symposium,
June 2018
• Attended 2018 Housing Summit, March 2018
• Presented at the 39th Annual Minority Health Conference, UNC, February 2018
• Attended the 2018 Communities in Action Conference, February 2018
• Presented at the 10th Annual Carolyn & Norwood Thomas Undergraduate Research & Creativity
Expo, UNCG, April 2016
• Presented at the 16th Annual Undergraduate Honors Symposium, UNCG, February 2016
CERTIFICATES/AWARDS/HONORS/RECOGNITION
Certified Health Coach, 2017; Completed the Disciplinary Honors program at UNCG, 2015; NRHH
Leadership Committee Member of the Year Award 2014-2015; Rotaract Leadership Award 2012-2013;
SGA Leadership Award 2012-2013; Member of National Society of Leadership and Success