nick lucas

programs manager

About

Public Health Specialist at U.S. Industrial Hygiene

Country

united states

City

chicago

Industry

primary/secondary education

Skill

teaching, spanish, community outreach, nonprofits, program development, staff development, public speaking, teaching english as a second language, english, volunteer management, social services, community development, translation, event planning, crisis intervention, mental health, research, public relations, volunteer recruiting, academic tutoring, editing, non profits, microsoft office, group therapy, adolescents, case managment, project management, volunteer training, powerpoint, team building, customer service, youth engagement, grant writing, leadership development, case management, resume writing, nonprofit organizations, tutoring

Experience

aide

illinois department of human services

2004-8 - 2006-8 · 2 yrs 1 mo

data analyst

u.s industrial hygiene

2006-9 - 2013-11 · 7 yrs 3 mos

* Compiled and analyzed data for final reports from occupational health and safety surveys and laboratory results. Data included results on facility levels of airborne heavy metals and organic vapors, ventilation systems function, and lighting quality * Consistent data accuracy and prompt report delivery led to promotion to Public Health Specialist

career specialist

inspiration corporation

2007-11 - 2010-3 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Successfully facilitated homeless adults’ advancement into employment, housing, and education by providing effective career counseling, job search assistance, supportive resources and case management. Client barriers also included incarceration, addiction, and mental illness backgrounds Maintained accurate data collection, records and reporting requirements with continuously increasing caseload and responsibilities

business services associate

inspiration corporation

2006-11 - 2007-11 · 1 yr 1 mo

* Developed and maintained relationships with area businesses and social service providers to increase resources available to individuals affected by poverty and homelessness * Provided intensive retention services to employer and employee to reduce turnover and improve new employee and company success

programs manager

advocates for urban agriculture

2016-10 - Present · 10 yrs

public health specialist

u.s industrial hygiene

2013-11 - 2016-9 · 2 yrs 11 mos

* Conducted occupational health field surveys as part of a team to identify and prevent employee health hazards and ensure OSHA compliance * Assessed potential exposures to workplace toxins through personal exposure monitoring, area air sampling, program reviews, employee interviews, and facility equipment testing * Recommended facility and programmatic improvements based on field data and laboratory analysis. Compiled data and recommendations for final reports and maintain detailed field data records * Trained new staff and developed comprehensive new employee curriculum of training manuals and program materials

english language instructor

instituto internacional

2010-3 - 2014-12 · 4 yrs 10 mos

* Taught English as a foreign language for international business and travel, employment, and essential conversation. Course content included speaking, grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing * Advanced students’ language comprehension through interactive activities and lessons tailored to individual student needs and levels, effective lesson planning, and written and oral assessments * Instructed a diverse student population of business professionals, university students, and youth