TARA M.

ROBERSON

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education Graduation: May 7, 2016

Central Michigan University – Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
Minor: Nutrition
Honors: Dean’s List

CERTIFICATION
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) – Pending

EMPLOYEMENT
OutREACH Communication Intern, Kent County Health Department, Grand Rapids, MI
January 2016 – May 2016

 Attend periodic meetings with the team and partners of the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health
(REACH) initiative, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to identify communication needs
 Utilize multiple communication outlets to distribute information on healthy living and chronic disease prevention
 Make social media use a sustainable aspect of REACH by developing a training manual, social media toolkits for
partners, and creating media templates to be used during absence
 Received professional training on how to use and apply the System for Observing Play and Recreation in
Communities (SOPARC) direct observation tool
 Revitalized the Kent County Health Connect website with new and up-to-date visuals, resources, and information

Facility Supervisor, Morey Courts Recreation Center and McLaren Fitness, Mount Pleasant, MI
September 2014 – December 2015
 Oversaw proper use of facility and following of general guidelines
 Trained new employees
 Organized and updated membership records using EZFacility software systems
 Prepared deli for tournaments and used teamwork and communications skills to effectively make orders

Greenhouse Attendant, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

August 2011-December 2015
 Performed general trimming, transplanting, and watering duties necessary to sustain plant life
 Assisted in the extermination of pests threatening the greenhouse
 Used valuable and critical gardening skills to trim and control the spread of destructive weeds in the Botanical
Gardens

COMMUNITY WORK
OrganWise Guys – Health Educator, Kent County Health Department
March, 2016 - Present
 Develop lesson plans and follow evidence-based strategies to teach children healthy living habits

Girls on the Run of Central Michigan – Head Coach, Clare Middle School
March 2015- May 2015
 Prepared activities and directed practices according to the provided evidence-based curriculum
 Encouraged teamwork and good sportsmanship amongst the team members

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) – Treasurer , Central Michigan University
August 2012 - May2013
 Maintained information of financial records and transactions