Heather Maxey (She/her)
Currently living in
Austin, Texas, USWork Preferences
RemoteOpen to roles
About Me
I am a writer and health educator, and I am passionate about helping people learn about the best ways to live their healthiest lives. I enjoy working in the nonprofit sector as well!
Ideal Workplace Values
Providing accurate and helpful information (specifically about health), compassion for coworkers and customers, empathy, responsibility/accountability
My Badges
💪Skills and Strengths
My Neuro-exceptional talent
I have the ability to hyperfocus on researching specific subjects or ideas. I can also work under pressure, thanks to procrastinating caused by ADHD. I deal with perfectionism, but this comes in handy when editing/proofreading reports.
Technical Skills
Google Calendar
Advanced
Advanced: I am an expert with this tool, I am competant mentoring others as well as leading projects.
Email software
Advanced
Advanced: I am an expert with this tool, I am competant mentoring others as well as leading projects.
Google Docs
Advanced
Advanced: I am an expert with this tool, I am competant mentoring others as well as leading projects.
Intermediate
Intermediate: I can independently use this tool or own a project, but I have to learn more to master this tool fully.
Top 5 Soft Skills
CollaborationWorking AutonomouslyCreativityCritical ThinkingAttention to Detail🧠Inclusion Essentials
Accommodations
Send Questions in AdvanceAllowance of Fidgeting DevicesCommunication PlanReceiving Information in AdvanceWritten InstructionsExtra Time to Process New InformationFlexible ScheduleUninterrupted Work TimeTherapyEnvironments I'm comfortable with
I process information more slowly, and struggle with answering questions on the spot. Having the ability to get back to the person later with the requested information is very helpful for me.
🚀Experience
Check out my work
| Working since Nov 2017 Nov 2017 Current | Associate Director of Research - Council for a Strong America I research and write about health issues impacting young people. I have been able to collaborate on materials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and worked with members of the task force to inform the White House Conference on Nutrition. My role requires collaborating across teams and project management. Google DocsSalesforceresearch |
| Worked for 1 years, 5 months from Feb 2015 to Jul 2016 Feb 2015 Jul 2016 1 years, 5 months | Health Educator - Fort Bragg Army Wellness Center I worked with soldiers at Fort Bragg to help them determine and work towards their health and wellness goals. I performed metabolic testing, body composition testing, and did exercise prescription. I also taught classes on nutrition, healthy sleep habits, and other health topics. Data entry softwareOperating fitness equipment |
| Worked for 3 years, 4 months from Aug 2011 to Dec 2014 Aug 2011 Dec 2014 3 years, 4 months | Instructor of Health Promotion - Lynchburg College I taught several courses within the Health Promotion major, including Nutrition, Human Disease, and Research Methods. I also designed and taught two courses on my own: Research Methods and Global Health, and I translated the research course into an online summer school course. Microsoft OutlookBlackboard LearnMicrosoft PowerPoint |
🎓Education and Credentials
| Attended for 4 years from 2017 to 2021 2017 2021 4 years | American Military University Master's degree - Public Health |
| Attended for 1 years from 2010 to 2011 2010 2011 1 years | East Carolina University Master's degree - Health Education |
| Attended for 15 years from 2009 to 2024 2009 2024 15 years | Certified Health Education Specialist - National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Certificate |