Position:
Owner at The Mobile LC, Senior Breastfeeding Peer Counselor & IBCLC at McLean County Health Department, Maternal Child Health with a Concentration in Lactation Consulting at Union Institue & University
Location:
Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area
Industry:
Individual & Family Services
Work:
The Mobile LC
- Normal, IL since Apr 2013
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Owner
McLean County Health Department
since Aug 2007
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Senior Breastfeeding Peer Counselor & IBCLC
Union Institue & University
- Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area since Apr 2012
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Maternal Child Health with a Concentration in Lactation Consulting
McLean County Health Department
Aug 2007 - Aug 2011
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Family Case Management Outreach Worker
Cross the Dog
Aug 2008 - Jan 2010
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Vocalist
Connoisseur Media
Jul 2006 - Mar 2009
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Radio DJ and Promotions/Marketing for 97.9 BOB FM WBBE
McLean County Health Department
Aug 2005 - Aug 2007
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Office Support Specialist
Education:
The Union Institute and University 2012 - 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Maternal and Child Health, concentration in Lactation Consulting
Illinois State University 2003 - 2005
none, Theatre/Acting
Heartland Community College 2001 - 2003
Skills:
Board Certified, Lactation, Breastfeeding, Babies, Peer Counseling, Maternity, Pregnancy, Education, Community Health, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Customer Service, Social Services, Donations, Birth, Peer Support, Public Relations
Interests:
Music, gardening, people, reducing socio-economic disparities through education and action, humor, history, singing, playing bass, reading... a dreamer who works for a living :)
Honor & Awards:
Mover and Shaker Award, 2010 Peer Couselor Celebration, presented by the Illinois State Breastfeeding Task Force
It is an honor each day to serve my clients and my community.
Awards:
Mover and Shaker Award
Illinois Department of Human Services
Awarded at the Illinois Peer Counselor Conference, April 2010.
Certifications:
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
Certified Lactation Counselor certificate, Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice
Advanced Clinical Concepts in Lactation certificate