Rachel Chaikof
Photographer, Health Educator, Traveler
I help people appreciate other cultures rather than fear them, and to use the same understanding that I continue to gain to make an impact on the world. Read more.
Profile
- Experienced international development worker with a focus on vulnerable populations and public health, including the formulation and implementation of educational outreach efforts on HIV/AIDS, sexual reproductive health, gender equality and malaria
- Significant experience in grant writing, project management, impact assessment, and information and communication technology
- Advanced French speaking, reading and writing skills
- Peace Corps service recognition by Michael Hoza, U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon
Relevant Experience
PEACE CORPS Bamenda, Cameroon
Community Health Educator (2014 – 2016)
- Developed curriculums and conducted workshops: HIV Prevention, Men as Partners, Malaria Prevention, Sexual Reproductive Health, and Nutrition
- Conducted pre- and post-tests for persons with disabilities to assess improvement in health knowledge and awareness. Post-test assessments revealed:
- (i) HIV Prevention workshops lead to over 70% of participants scoring greater than 75% with 42% receiving a score of 100%;
- (ii) Malaria Prevention workshops resulted in 80% of participants receiving a score of 80% or higher with 62% scoring 100%; and
- (iii) Reproductive Health workshops lead to over 50% of participants receiving a score of 70% or higher.
- Trained healthcare workers to provide accessible healthcare services to persons with disabilities
- Received two grants from U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to organize two HIV testing campaigns for persons with disabilities in collaboration with the Bamenda Regional Hospital
- Organized a three-day workshop that was funded by USAID and Mobility International USA to provide training for women with disabilities on legal rights, health and education
- Spoke weekly on Cameroon Radio Television Network (CRTV) about disability and health issues
- Participated in HIV/AIDS Trainings: Working with People Living with HIV, Orphans and Vulnerable Children, and Men as Partners
- Provided training to new Peace Corps Volunteers on approaches to conduct a Community Needs Assessment
FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES Brookline, MA
Web Production Specialist (2012 – 2014)
- Created wireframes and developed and published online content
- Collaborated with departments and managers to discuss user experience for developing new web content and analyzing web metrics
- Member of the Communications Team with a focus on identifying solutions for effective digital strategies
COCHLEAR AMERICAS Denver, CO and Boston, MA
Social Media Consultant (2010 – 2014)
- Managed all social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube with significant growth in engagement and followers on Twitter and ‘likes’ on Facebook
- Developed and recommended strategies for new marketing initiatives to enhance engagement between employees and recipients
- Developed and composed content for weekly newsletters
INVUP Boston, MA
Community Engagement Manager (2012)
- Assisted in establishing brand awareness by developing a marketing program, including management of social media channels, blogging, advertising, and recruiting potential clients
- Managed all social media channels: Facebook, Twitter and Vimeo
- Achieved 50% increase in followers on Twitter and ‘likes’ on Facebook
UNITED PLANET Boston, MA
Online Marketing Coordinator Intern (2011 – 2012)
- Responsibilities included telemarketing, customer support, website and social media management, and creating promotional materials
Skills
Advanced French, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge, MS Office, Premiere, DSLR Camera, CSS, HTML, Sales force, WordPress, Google Analytics, Public Speaking
Education
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON London, United Kingdom
Master of Arts (2011)
Anthropology with a concentration in Material and Visual Culture
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Arts (2010)
Visual Communications with a concentration in Photography
Summa Cum Laude; Dean’s List all quarters
Honors and Awards
- Certificate of Appreciation, U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon Michael Hoza (2016)
- Award of Excellence, Peace Corps Cameroon (2016)
- Cochlear’s Hearing Hero (2010)
- Editorial Design: Feature or Spread, Bronze Addy, Atlanta Ad Club (2010)
- Outstanding Leadership Award, SCAD (2009, 2010)
- SCAD’s Student Media Endowed Scholarship (2009)
- Campus Community Service Features, 1st Place, Georgia Collegiate Press Association (2009)
- Editorial or Editorial Series, 3rd Place, Georgia Collegiate Press Association (2008)
- Campus Community Service News, 3rd Place, Georgia Collegiate Press Association (2008)
- General Photography, 2nd Place, Georgia Collegiate Press Association (2008)
- Graeme Clark Scholarship (2007)
- Artistic Honors Scholarship, Savannah College of Art and Design (2006)
Interests
Public Health, International Development, Cultural Exchange, Traveling, Photography, Blogging
