Christina Wheat
Winterville
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Compassionate Breastfeeding Peer Counselor known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in lactation support, nutrition counseling, and emotional support techniques. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to foster trust and build strong relationships with new mothers. Demonstrates ability to effectively educate and empower individuals during the breastfeeding journey.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
DPH
Athens
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Provided support to mothers in breastfeeding techniques and practices.
- Facilitated group sessions to educate parents on breastfeeding benefits.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in developing breastfeeding plans for clients.
- Collaborated with community organizations to promote breastfeeding initiatives.
- Documented client interactions and feedback for continuous improvement efforts.
- Participated in training programs to enhance counseling skills and knowledge base.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development activities such as reading research articles or attending webinars related to lactation topics.
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay current on evidence-based practices related to lactation.
- Conducted follow-up calls with clients after discharge from hospital or clinic setting.
- Advised mothers on proper techniques for expressing milk via hand expression or pumping devices.
Education
Media Communications And Computer Science
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL 01.2025 - 01.2026
Skills
- Effective communication
- Community outreach
- Conflict resolution
- Nutrition
- Confidentiality practices
- Patience and perseverance
- Building rapport
- Collaborative approach
- Physical activity promotion
- Team building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Media Communications And Computer Science
Full Sail University
01.2025 - 01.2026
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
DPH
01.2020 - 01.2025