Sharfaa J.

Ahmad
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 318-5249
sharfaa.ahmad@csusb.edu
sharfaa.ahmad@dph.sbcounty.gov
Education

California State University – Master’s in Public Health in Progress San Bernardino, CA

Concentration in Community Health Education Fall 2018 - Spring 2020
Emphasized Courses: Principles of Public Health Nutrition, Health Education Program Planning and Evaluation
California State University – Bachelor’s in Health Science San Bernardino, CA
B.S. Health Science, Public Health Education minor in Psychology Fall 2014 - Spring 2017
Emphasized Courses: Strategies and Methods in Health Education, Environmental and Occupational Health

Experience

CSUSB College of Natural Sciences San Bernardino, CA

Graduate Lab Assistant April 2019 - current
• Update lecture material to fit current standards by researching topics to provide evidence-based information
• Facilitate lab exercises while monitoring students to ensure understanding and enforce lab safety protocols
• Educate students on numerous different topics of public health through lecture while promoting health
Department of Public Health San Bernardino County, CA
Friday Night Live Intern April 2019 - current
• Educate youth on how underage drinking and drug use can be harmful to all aspects of life
• Develop and present material on STI education and conduct activities to demonstrate how infections spread
• Design and prepare posters, lesson plans, flyers and other educational material for different topics
• Lead self-care activities and discussions to demonstrate healthy coping for better stress management
• Create social media content to raise awareness for various subjects
CSUSB Student Health Center San Bernardino, CA
Smoke and Tobacco Free Ambassador January 2019 – June 2019
• Determined target population, assessed needs and developed a plan
• Presented educational material featuring risks associated with the use of tobacco products
• Promoted and educated students about positive health behavior
Kohl’s Department Stores Riverside, CA
Sales Floor Associate/Customer Service Representative June 2015 - January 2019
• Provided great customer service in fast paced environment
• Trained new associates on multiple functions of the job
• Led and managed teams for special projects
University of California, Riverside Riverside, CA
Public Health Intern for Nutrition & Dining Services March 2017 - June 2017
• Collected and interpreted data from student health surveys
• Identified reduced sugar beverages and marketed them to students
• Introduced healthier alternatives through food tastings and cooking demonstrations
A+ Academy Corona, CA
Tutor August 2014 - May 2015
• Developed appropriate lessons to accommodate student learning ranging from kindergarten to middle school
• Experienced in tutoring children with diverse mental health needs
• Created lesson plans using limited sources

Proficiencies

• Bilingual in Urdu
• Well versed in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Prezi, and PowToon