507 Georgia Ave, Atlanta,

Georgia 30307
SHANTELL TOMAS,CLC (678) 760-3152
shannietomas@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

I am a dedicated and experienced trained lactation counselor and focused woman’s health advocate prepared
and rightfully honored to provide care and education in an optimal, sincere and nonjudgmental way. I am seeking
employment in environments with positive and optimistic individuals who share this vision and who also care
about helping bridge the gaps and barriers many modern families face in regards to neonatal,prenatal and
postpartum health care.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

08/2016 - 08/2018 B rea st f eed ing P eer C o unselo r D eka lb C o unt y B o a rd Of

H ea lt h

•Working in a professional way that respects the dignity of the mother, the WIC staff, and other staff at the
hospital or the mother’s health clinic.
•Encouraging WIC mothers to breastfeed by helping them explore the barriers that stand in their way, and showing
them how to fit breastfeeding into their lives.
•Helping mothers get off to a good start with breastfeeding.
•Helping mothers continue to
•Giving support to new mothers.
•Referring mothers to other breastfeeding experts when needed.
•Maintain minimally 90 WIC participants on state maintained breastfeeding database.
•Attend breastfeeding and infant health related trainings and conferences.
•Remain current on infant and breastfeeding related statistics
•Teach and educate mothers and families on the importance and benefits of breastfeeding in infant feeding
classes.

03/2017 - P resent H erba list M yst ic M imea

•Maintain online store and sales

•Create new and trendy herbal body products
•Vend at local farmers markets and festivals
•Host private spa services
•Maintain sale deadlines
•Maintain shipping and customer relations
•Create products from scratch using organic herbs and food grade ingredients

05/2017 - P resent P rena t a l D o ula K new L if e D o ula a nd

L a ct a t io n S ervices L L C

•Helping with a wide range of coping techniques from massage to positions to breathing
•Giving guidance to a partner so he or she can be supportive in the best possible ways
•Offering calm and consistent reassurance throughout
•Offering calm and consistent reassurance throughout
•Communicating with a health care provider and hospital staff
•Assisting in beginning breastfeeding
•Providing information about infant nutrition and feeding

05/2018 - P resent C ert if ied L a ct a t io n C o unselo r K new L if e L a ct a t io n

S ervices L L C
• Teach breastfeeding classes to expectant mothers and their families.
• Provide counseling to new mothers.
• Provide breastfeeding assistance and tips to mothers.
• Assist mothers with establishing as well as correcting latching techniques while breastfeeding.
• Provide encouragement to mothers while breastfeeding.
• Offer assurance with breastfeeding and child care concerns to mothers.

CERTIFICATIONS & HONORS

08/2018 C ert if ied L a ct a t io n C o unselo r A ca d emy Of L a ct a t io n

P o licy A nd P ra ct ice

ALPP ID Number 307604

11/2015 C o mmunit y T ra nsf o rmer R OS E (R ea ching Our

S ist ers E veryw here)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

C o mmunica t io n P la nning/E vent T ime M a na gement C rea t ivit y A d a pt a bilit y

P la nning

Advanced Advanced Expert Advanced Advanced

L ea d ership C o nf lict S elf M o t iva t io n P ro f icient In E xcellent W rit t en

R eso lut io n M icro so f t Of f ice A nd V erba l S kills

Advanced Advanced Expert Advanced Advanced

C o mput er A nd
Int ernet S kills

Expert

VOLUNTEER & CLUB

Lovin Touch Doula Collective
Babies 2 Bellies Doula Collective
Mount Zion Youth Camp
Little Ones Learning Center
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