DARRIAN MONTAVIAS LYNCH RESUME

Objective

Public Health & Service Professional looking to enrich the lives and well-being of the community, as well as provide resources that are not easily accessible through beneficial services and outreach.

Education

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ONLINE-Lynchburg, VA

MASTERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH GPA: 3.52

May 2021

NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY-Greensboro, NC

BACHELORS OF SOCIAL WORK GPA 3.85

May 2019

Dean's List 2016-2017 | Chancellor's List 2018

GUILFORD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE-Jamestown, NC

ASSOCIATES IN ARTS General Studies in Arts; GPA: 3.45

May 2017

Experience

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER ADVOCATE

RANDOLPH COUNTY FAMILY CRISIS CENTER

09/2018-01/2019

· Effectively conduct and manage intensive conduct intakes with diverse clients in the community

· Assist with accurate referrals and resources to ensure coordination of care for survivors and their families

· Swiftly complete case notes and necessary documentation in timely manner to ensure care for clientele

· Provide various resources including transportation, housing, medical care, public assistance for individual and their families

· Work collaboratively with emergency services, including police, to ensure clients receive optimal care and safety

BSW & PUBLIC HEALTH STUDENT INTERN

PIEDMONT HEALTH SERVICES & SICKLE CELL AGENCY

08/2018-05/2019

· Worked effectively under the supervision of diverse staff members and supervisor to assist in development of relevant skills and knowledge

· Accurately followed all necessary HIPPA laws to ensure patient confidentiality while they provide resources and treatment

· Competently followed all guidelines held by Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell’s policy and procedure manual outlines

· Engaged in orientation training session facilitated by human-resources representative to expand knowledge and competencies

· Provided pretest and posttest assessment and counseling services to patients to ensure optimal holistic care

· Safely and efficiently engaged in various laboratory testing including blood work and urine, to ensure accurate diagnosis

· Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team to ensure proper treatment plan and post-assessment care for patients

· Engaged in follow-up meetings with diverse patient population to discuss case management, treatment and wellness

HIV/STD COUNSELOR AND PHLEBOTOMIST

NIA COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER, INC.

10/2015-11/2017

· Ensured optimal office function by engaging in variety of administrative and medical support functions within medical practice, alongside preparing and maintaining client medical records

· Conducted one on one patient education and counseling and risk assessment prior to health screenings

· Assisted patients with information requests and provides resource materials to ensure optimal health and wellness

· Demonstrated commitment and understanding of ethical practice by modeling customer service in all internal and external relationships

· Responsible for connecting individuals with available and relevant resources while utilizing culturally competent skillset

· Coordinated scheduling, marketing, contract logistics, and maintenance of supplies and equipment, as well as gathered data, analyzed it and compiled it into reports distributed to the appropriate personnel

· Maintained current knowledge and skills necessary to answer questions or informed consent, STI’s, HIV, and clinical procedures

· Worked collaboratively with community partners to develop and implement social media campaign to highlight necessary testing, education and concerns for MSM population

Skills and Certifications

Community Event Organizer (National Women and Girls Awareness Day, World AIDS Day) | Business Development Training-Allison Web-Based Training | Member of National Association of Social Workers-NC | C3 Cultural Diversity Training-Greensboro, NC | NC HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral Trainer- NC Dept. of Health & Human Services – Wilmington, NC | Phlebotomy and Blood borne Pathogen Training- NC Dept. of Health & Human Services – Fayetteville, NC

Community Involvement and Leadership Member of Couture Productions 2016-2018 | Member of Tau Sigma National Honors Society for Transfer students 2017-2018 | Sociology & Social Work Society E-Board, Community Service Chairman, 2017-2018 | Couture Productions Executive & Judicial Board, Model Coordinator, 2018-2019 | Tau Sigma National Honors Society Executive Board, Historian, 2018-2019