SIERA WOJCIECHOWICZ                                 

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging and rewarding position within a stable company that offers an opportunity for achievement and growth.

EDUCATION

Master of Education, Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA      May 2016

Overall GPA: 3.29

Bachelor of Arts, Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA                    Aug 2011-Dec 2015

Major:  Studio Art Overall GPA: 3.59

JOB EXPERIENCE

 Community Health Worker, Strong Starts Program, Ballad Health, Abingdon, VA

Jan 2023-present                 

●Actively sat in on hiring interviews to determine which candidates would fit best within our program for open positions

● Received CPST certification to help educate parents on proper installation of car seats

● Received CPR/BLS certification to be informed on how to properly go through CPR/BLS protocol for all ages

● Received Certified Breastfeeding Specialist certification by state standards after completing 52 hours of coursework

● Facilitates case management with caregivers to help connect them to community resources based on their needs

● Logs data in patient’s medical chart documenting communication fostered and goals for care management plan

● Works remotely periodically as a team member to make sure all needs of each parent are met in the states of Virginia and Tennessee

● Works as an active member of Safe Kids Worldwide to help educate the community on safe practices concerning children

● Collects and analyzes data collected from each patient to determine how best to integrate plan of care

● Key holder to the Strong Starts office pod

● Works with caregivers individually in Labor & Delivery to assess what needs or resources they may need directly following the birth of their child

Adult SNAP-Education Family Nutrition Program Assistant, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Abingdon, VA  

Nov 2018-Jan 2023                                

● Assisted in grant writing to receive funding on various programs with partnering agents

● Facilitated pre and post surveys to gather client data on behavioral changes relating to nutrition

● Worked with low-income individuals from a variety of ages and abilities to educate them on the importance of nutrition and health all with USDA certified curricula

● Kept organized paperwork to track expenditures on educational supplies and purchase requests

● Completed remote nutrition education via Zoom and phone lessons with a variety of partnerships in the community

● Designed and created video presentations and flyers for digital promoting of the program

● Worked independently with many community organizations in Washington County and Bristol City to facilitate partnerships to gather clients in the target demographic

● Scheduled and maintained my own working schedule to accommodate clients’ needs

● Entered client information in online databases for demographic information and data collection

● Contacted potential clients and partnerships by email and telephone to inform them on the program that is offered through our organization

● Key holder to the office

Secretary, Franks Affordable Pest Control, Atkins, VA

October 2021-present             

● Obtained ability to type 54 wpm

● Created logo for business as well as business cards and flyers for promotion

● Created online databases to access client information for scheduling of routine maintenance

● Managed email correspondence with contractors and clients

● Created bids for services with potential clients

● Created and sent invoices of bills and services to clients and contractors for payment collection

● Kept organized online databases and records of client information on Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Documents

● Scanned and uploaded documents for organization of online files

 Middle School Art Teacher, Marion Middle School, Marion, VA

Aug 2016-Aug 2018                                             

● Taught art to students in grades 6th-8th

● Prepared and completed lesson plans in relation to the VA SOLs for Art that were turned in on time for every submission

● Collected data from different classes using pre-tests and post-tests to assess growth in the content area

● Created differentiated lesson plans relating to individual student needs and abilities

● Assisted with after school activities such as bus duty, school dances, sports events, and managing an art club

● Worked on professional development in the school and outside the school

● Collaborated with outside community sources to allow students to participate in art competitions

 

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Bakery/Deli Worker, K-VA-T Food City, Marion, VA                                        Feb 2011-July 2016

Bank Teller, Bank of Marion, Marion, VA                         May 2013-July 2016

Camp Counselor, Smyth County DSS, Marion, VA    Summers 2012-2015

Ceramics Supplemental Instructor, Art Dept., Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA                               Aug 2012-April 2014

Resident Advisor, Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA     Aug 2013-Fall 2015

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Loading, unloading, and firing electric, manual, and trashcan kilns

  • Throwing on a wheel

  • Hand building

  • Glaze measuring and creation

  • Developing photography

  • Basic Computer Skills: Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Procreate

  • Frame building

  • Basic Printmaking: Aquatint, Etching, and Reduction Print

  • Creating movies on various programs

  • Decorating cakes using a variety of mediums

  • Creating plaster and silicone molds

  • Hanging exhibitions by grid method

  • Paint pouring

  • Wood burning

  • Oil and acrylic painting

  • Resin work

ART EXHIBITIONS
Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA Fall 2015

Displayed a series of 15 works in a solo exhibition from October 17, 2015-November 12, 2015 based on a study abroad trip in Italy December 2013-January 2014

William King Museum, Kappa Pi Art Fraternity Show, Abingdon, VA Spring 2014

Appalachian Spirit Gallery, Marion, VA June 2013-July 2013

Broad Street Coffee and Treats, Marion, VA March 2022

The Henderson, Creating Connections, Marion, VA September-November 2024

The Art Place, The Menagerie Show, Chilhowie, VA September-November 2024

The Henderson, Holiday Show - Juried, Marion, VA December 2024-February 2025

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

  • Received certification as a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist through state standards after completion of a 52 hour course on September 23, 2024

  • Received CPST certification for proper car seat installation which is valid from January 20, 2023-January 19, 2025

  • Received CPR/BLS certification which is valid from February 8, 2023-February, 8 2025

  • Received Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification November 21, 2022

  • Received Outstanding Team Award for the Healthy Kids Bucks Program that was started in our locality

  • Awarded first place in the Interdisciplinary Category for the 2022 Showcasing Scholarship Poster Contest for our  submission titled First On-Campus Garden at Hospital Provides Access to Fresh Vegetables and Health Education for Patients - Staff at Virginia Tech

  • Obtained Certificate of Appreciation with Family Consumer Sciences on February 16, 2022

  • Awarded the Excellence in Action Award from the Virginia Family Nutrition Program on January 14, 2021

  • Awarded for Academic Achievement and Highest GPA in the Art Department for May 2016 graduates

  • Graduated Cum Laude from Emory & Henry College

  • Member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society

  • Member of Sigma Upsilon Nu Sorority

  • Founding Member of the Theta Kappa Chapter of Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity

  • Member of Sigma Mu Honor Society for the top 10% of graduating class