Todd Paynich, MA, RPCV
Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area
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About
Passion, purpose, and ambition have always been woven through my professional life, from…
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One (great) way to address your organization's pressing need for talent
One (great) way to address your organization's pressing need for talent
By Todd Paynich, MA, RPCV
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Just going to leave this here. #talentdevelopment #organizationaldevelopment #performance #systemicineptitude
Just going to leave this here. #talentdevelopment #organizationaldevelopment #performance #systemicineptitude
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Experience
Education
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Western Michigan University
Project work included:
Designed and implemented a passive training intervention for a regional bank that focused on identifying up-selling opportunities for current bank customers. This program cost just over $500 and generated additional revenues of 6% from current customers.
Created and implemented an evaluation tool for Tim Rollins and Kids of Survival. A successful after school program that works with inner city youth and introduces attendees to classical works of art and literature…Project work included:
Designed and implemented a passive training intervention for a regional bank that focused on identifying up-selling opportunities for current bank customers. This program cost just over $500 and generated additional revenues of 6% from current customers.
Created and implemented an evaluation tool for Tim Rollins and Kids of Survival. A successful after school program that works with inner city youth and introduces attendees to classical works of art and literature, Tim Rollins and KOS were sponsored by Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation.
As a class, we developed a comprehensive participant evaluation, which is still being used by Tim Rollins and KOS.
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Volunteer Experience
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Child Life Volunteer- Helen Devos Children's Hospital
Spectrum Health
- 5 years 1 month
Health
As a volunteer for the Helen Devos Children's Hospital, I spent my time interacting with patients and their families, providing much needed breaks for caregivers. In this role, I provided an array of distractions for the patients that includes games, crafts and the occasional walk around the hospital.
I also served as a new volunteer mentor, introducing new volunteers to key staff persons and orienting them to the facility. Because of my service I became well versed in privacy regulations…As a volunteer for the Helen Devos Children's Hospital, I spent my time interacting with patients and their families, providing much needed breaks for caregivers. In this role, I provided an array of distractions for the patients that includes games, crafts and the occasional walk around the hospital.
I also served as a new volunteer mentor, introducing new volunteers to key staff persons and orienting them to the facility. Because of my service I became well versed in privacy regulations that relate to HIPAA. -
Swim Course Coordinator
Grand Rapids Triathlon
- 2 years 8 months
Health
As the swim coordinator, I was responsible for the safety of over 1000 athletes, who were competing in three different race distances. I was also accountable for the accuracy of the course, as the Grand rapids Triathlon is an official USAT event. Additional responsibilities included: supervising 30 lifeguards and two SCUBA certified rescue divers during the swim portion of the race. I served as the contact person with local marine law enforcement during the swim portion of the event.
I was…As the swim coordinator, I was responsible for the safety of over 1000 athletes, who were competing in three different race distances. I was also accountable for the accuracy of the course, as the Grand rapids Triathlon is an official USAT event. Additional responsibilities included: supervising 30 lifeguards and two SCUBA certified rescue divers during the swim portion of the race. I served as the contact person with local marine law enforcement during the swim portion of the event.
I was also charged with assisting other race coordinators in their respective areas at the completion of the swim portion of the event.
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Swim Course Marshal
Michigan Titanium Triathlon
- 2 months
Health
As a swim course marshal, I was responsible for the safety of over 300 athletes who were competing in Michigan's only full distance triathlon. I was also accountable for the accuracy of the swim course, as 2012 was the inaugural year for the MiTi. I also assisted the race directors in managing the entire race experience, ensuring athletes received proper in-race and post race attention.
Projects
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Tigray Trek 242
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September 2014
I assisted in the day to day management of Tigray Trek242, during which 20 PCVs ran 242km over seven days and led HIV/AIDS education and prevention sessions in eight different towns in Ethiopia's Tigray province.
Sessions within the HIV/AIDS spectrum included:
-Four container gardening sessions with PLHIV (People Living with HIV) to improve food security at the household level.
-One health fair in Wukro, Tigray with booths dedicated to sexual health education…September 2014
I assisted in the day to day management of Tigray Trek242, during which 20 PCVs ran 242km over seven days and led HIV/AIDS education and prevention sessions in eight different towns in Ethiopia's Tigray province.
Sessions within the HIV/AIDS spectrum included:
-Four container gardening sessions with PLHIV (People Living with HIV) to improve food security at the household level.
-One health fair in Wukro, Tigray with booths dedicated to sexual health education and condom distribution.
-One organized 6 km run through Mekele, themed "Run For A Healthier 2007" (E.C.).
-One nutrition session with HIV+/leprosy and TB patients at Hewo Hospital in Kwiha, Tigray.
-One session with the local Mother Support Group about Prong 2 (Preventing unintended pregnancies among HIV positive women) of PMTCT (Preventing Mother- to- Child Transmission).Other creatorsSee project
Honors & Awards
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Outstanding Service Award
Government of the Regional State of Tigray, Bureau of Health
"for outstanding service to the bureau, public hospitals and health professionals in Tigray in strengthening health systems and empowering healthcare leaders to effectively meet community health needs in Ethiopia." Presented by Ato Hagos Godefay (Bureau Head)
(Award was given to recognize the work and positive impact of Peace Corps Volunteers across the Tigray Region)
Languages
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American Sign Language
Professional working proficiency
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Tigrinya
Professional working proficiency
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Amharic
Limited working proficiency
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French
Limited working proficiency
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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