Allison M.

Smith
Atlanta, GA • (404) 271-2584 • allisonmsmith97@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
B.S in Public Health Expected Summer 2020
 Distinctions: First Generation Society, Hope Scholarship, and Dean’s List
 Relevant Coursework: Perspectives: Comparative Cultures, Patient Evaluation, Advanced
Medical Terminology, Clinical Practice I - IV, Research Methods, and Determinants of Health

EXPERIENCE
Detroit Health Department, Student Intern May 2019 – July 2019
 Participating as a student intern at the Maternal Child Health Division of the
Detroit Health Department.
 Creating innovative approaches and presentations to educate citizens and health providers about
FIMR (Fetal and Infant Mortality Review).
 Advocating for the health and safety of mothers and children in Southeast Detroit.
 Connecting mothers in the community with resources to improve post and perinatal outcomes.

University of Michigan School of Public Health, FPHLP Participant May 2019 – July 2019
 To serve as a participant in the Future Public Health Leaders Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
 To attend seminars about community and global health issues; engaged with leaders at the
University of Michigan School of Public Health and health officials across the community.
 To gain experience through field placement at the Detroit Health Department.

Moving in the Spirit, Collaborating Partner August 2015 - Present

 Participated in “Getting to Zero” that highlighted the risk factors and behaviors associated
with HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
 Partnered with organizations such as Elton John AIDS Foundation, the Community Foundation
for Greater Atlanta, and also VOX Teen Communications.
 Served as the primary contact for Moving in the Spirit, a nationally recognized,
award-winning nonprofit organization, and their 30 for 30 campaign.
 Developed communication strategies to connect a diverse network of previous dancers.
 Aided in the fundraising of 8.2-million-dollars used to build a facility called “A Place to Soar.”
 Attended resource development meetings and contributed to planning and
community outreach.

Grady and Emory Hospital, Student Respiratory Therapist January 2018 - Fall 2018
 Examined patient’s current state and formulated an overall care plan for the patient based on
information given in charts and thorough physical assessment.
 Communicated critical and pertinent information to several medical disciplines.
 Assisted with care and calibration of vital equipment.
 Analyzed existing data in patients’ records.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
St. Jude Collegiate Event Fall 2015 - Present
Lead Event Diagnostics Coordinator & Public Relations Chair
 Oversee event logistics and planning.
 Largely attribute to the growth of organization members by 600%.
 Promote the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research hospital through content creation
and social media management.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Spring 2017 - Present

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Moving in the Spirit Summer 2015 - Present
Children’s Health Care of Atlanta Spring 2016
SKILLS
Photoshop Proficiency Content Creation
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Social Media Marketing and Management

CERTIFICATIONS
CPR – The American Heart Association
First Aid – The American Heart Association
AED Certified