1. Natalie Riddel
63 Illinois St, Apt B2 ● Worcester, MA 01610 ● 603-801-2342 ● nriddel23@gmail.com ● http://natalieriddel.foliotek.me/
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Health Science – Health Promotion May 2015
Specialization: Community Health
Keene State College, Keene, NH – GPA 3.5
Related Coursework: Health Promotion Practice, Health Psychology, Behavior Change, and Epidemiology
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Sexual Orientation Discrimination & Stereotypes, Keene State College April 2014
• Planned, wrote, recruited participants for, produced, directed, acted in, and assisted to edit behavior change
public service announcement
• Pursued an emotional appeal to communicate the effects of discrimination based on sexual orientation
• Utilized black backdrop studio and video editing software
• Presented production at New Hampshire Public Health Association Annual Conference, NHTI Concord, NH
Assessing the Monadnock Region’s Ability to Support Economic Development, Child Welfare, and
Educational Attainment, Keene State College/Monadnock United Way October 2013
• Assessed the region’s ability to focus on the 3 priorities and identified areas lacking the ability to do so
• Used Asset Mapping to determine the geographic location of MUW-funded agencies, the towns most
serviced by MUW-funded agencies, and the distribution and types of services available in those areas
• Surveyed agencies not currently funded by MUW to assess the number of people they serve and whether
they focus on the three selected areas of concern
• Presented findings at COPLAC NE Regional Undergraduate Research Conference, MCLA North Adams, MA
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Intern, Keene YMCA, Keene, NH February-May 2015
 Interacted with members and supervise wellness floor
 Assisted in conducting new member orientations and trainings
 Belayed for children’s rock climbing class
 Attended and assisted in family nutrition classes
Service Volunteer, Alternative Break International, Dominican Republic January 5-14 2015
 Focused volunteerism on working for the water crisis
• Raised money to create water filters and collected hygiene supplies for Dominican communities
• Collaborated with Wine to Water and FilterPure organizations to create, distribute, and follow up on water
filters
• Taught hygiene lessons to children in Dominican communities
• Completed extra tasks as a team as needed by the factory
Service Volunteer, Alternative Spring Break, New York City March 15-22 2014
• Worked for The Medici Project to serve urban communities
• Collaborated with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, World Vision, Urban Gardening, City Meals
on Wheels, and the Covenant House
• Assisted and communicated with individuals in the community

2. INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP
Co-President, Advocates for Healthy Communities club, Keene State College September 2014 – May 2015
• Schedule and coordinate alternating bi-weekly all-member and executive board meetings
• Recruit members
• Collaborate with other organizations and events on campus
 Organize community events related to community engagement and wellness
Orientation Leader, Freshman Orientation Program, Keene State College August 2013
• Welcomed, escorted, and supervised group of 30 first year students August 2014
• Maintained contact with first year students via email throughout summer before orientation began
• Assisted students and parents with organized programs, schedule adjustment, and move-in
WORK
Residential Teacher/Counselor, Lifeworks, Inc. Westwood MA/Natick, MA September 2015- Present
 Provided counseling to individuals with developmental disabilities
 Provided direct care to these individuals
 Handled residents’ financial affairs and transactions
 Completed extraneous tasks including cooking and providing food according to the
allergies/intolerances/illnesses/diet plans they have
 Assisted residents in setting and accomplishing personal and developmental goals
 Interpreted behaviors of residents in order to counsel them effectively
 Attended Medication Administration Protocol (MAP) training
Administrative Assistant, Academic & Career Advising, Keene State College May 2015-July 2015
 Answered and returned calls and emails
 Scheduled appointments
 Assisted in registration of transfer and first year students
Apparel Associate, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Keene, NH December 2014- August 2015
• Communicate and assist customers with product
• Use retail equipment such as PDT Scanners and printers
Scorekeeper, Keene State Intramural Sports, Keene, NH October 2011- May 2015
• Organize and distribute sports equipment
• Record and submit scores and stats from a series of sports
Cashier and La Carte Associate, Shaw’s Supermarket, Milford, NH July 2009- August 2015
• Extensive customer service
• Worked in checkout and food service
CERTIFICATION & HONORS
Certified in Psychological First Aid, American Red Cross
New Hampshire Public Health Association
ASHI CPR Certification
SKILLS
Microsoft/Presentation software
Asset Mapping
Collective Impact skill set