Anna Burns
Cork
Summary
Seasoned health promotion leader with a proven track record at HSE, adept in strategic partnership development and public health communication. Excelled in policy advocacy and occupational wellness strategies, achieving significant milestones in tobacco reduction. Renowned for dynamic team leadership and innovative health and wellness strategies, ensuring impactful public engagement and organizational health improvements.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Tobacco Lead / Senior Health Promotion Officer
HSE, Health & Wellbeing Division
09.2014 - Current
- Support implementation of strategic goals across systems
- Management of a large clinical team who deliver the smoking cessation service to patients
- Collaborate with healthcare partners in the attainment of policy-adherent status on HSE sites
- International accredited auditor of sites for the Global Network of Tobacco-free Health Services
- Spokesperson for HSE tobacco-control in the media
- Auditor of the University College Cork REACT (Response to alcohol) project involving attainment of standards by third level institutions in Ireland
Corporate Health & Wellbeing Consultant
LAYA Healthcare
, Ireland
09.2007 - Current
- Through needs assessment and client collaboration I develop and deliver Health & Wellbeing Programmes to staff of such corporations as dePuy Synthes, EMC/DELL, Pfizer, Merck-Millipore, Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, Astellas, Laya, Facebook, Elan, Zurich, Boston Scientific, Life-Scientific, DB Schenker, HelsinnBirex, Veolia Transport, Twitter, Cadence, Citco, Janssen, Blood Transfusion Service etc
- Weekly features-writer for Independent News & Media
- Healthy Eating book published by Gill & McMillan (2012) & Health & Wellbeing book published by Balboa Press (2022). Weekly Radio slot on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show. Television and radio panellist
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.
Senior Health Promotion Officer, Workplace Health Promotion
HSE, Southern Health Bord
06.2002 - 09.2007
- Managed a team of four Health Promotion Officers to develop & deliver on Health & Wellbeing programs in the workplace setting
- Conducted needs assessments and surveys to determine interest in wellness and fitness programs, events and services.
- Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures that promote a healthy work environment.
- Selected and supervised event hosts and health, fitness and wellness practitioners.
Health Promotion Officer, Workplace Health Promotion
HSE, Southern Health Bord
02.2002 - 06.2002
- Health Promoting Hospitals project co-ordination/chair of committees/roll-out of initiatives, such as the Walkways to Health
- Delivery of training
- Support of SME initiatives
- Organized and coordinated health-related events, such as seminars, workshops, conferences, and health screenings.
- Launched wellness plans to reduce stress, boost morale and increase productivity.
- Attended professional development opportunities related to public health promotion principles.
- Achieved or exceeded financial and personal training goals consistently.
Technical Training Manager
Thompson Nutrition New Zealand Ltd.
02.1996 - 12.2001
- Creation and delivery of the training portfolio for Thompson Nutrition Ltd
- Delivered communication via print, radio and television media on products through a, then, innovative approach re education
- Provided clear and non-technical instruction to convey technical topics.
- Conducted evaluations of training courses to uncover areas in need of improvement.
- Maintained technical expertise by attending workshops and taking educational courses.
- Lead multi-faceted courses and specific training modules relating to relevant areas.
Education
Certificate in PM -
11.2023
GPA: Top Grade Achieved
IMI Award in Executive Healthcare Leadership - Leading Care 1
04.2019
GPA: Top grade achieved
MSc - Nutrition Science
01.1994
GPA: First Class Honours
BSc(HONS) - Microbiology
01.1991
GPA: Top Grade Achieved
Skills
- Public Health Communication
- Strategic Partnership Development
- Advocacy Strategy Development
- Guidance in Tobacco Reduction
- Policy Development Advocacy
- Nutritional Knowledge
- Occupational Wellness Strategies
- Ongoing Disease Coordination
- Performance Review Methods
- Health and Wellness Strategies
Accomplishments
- Published author (The Food Nanny, Gill & McMillan, 2012; Say NO to Menopause Weight Gain, Balboa Press 2022)
- Pat Kenny Show health & wellbeing/nutrition resident expert, Newstalk
- Panelist on The Late, Late Show
- Guested on the Midday Show, Midweek Show, Maire & Daithi show and numerous radio shows
- Weekly features writer for Irish News & Media
- Established Health & Wellbeing Corporate Consultant, leveraging my media presence
- Designed, delivered, evaluated Health & Wellbeing programmes in multi-national organisations
- Led the Smoking Cessation Service through an innovative development, from zero to twelve clinics
- Introduced staff health & wellbeing policy to various sites, from acute hospitals to mental health settings, through collaborative working with senior management, staff and advocates
- Streamlined the administration function of the regional department, coaching and supporting staff through restructuring
Interestsandachievements
- Keen tennis player and fitness enthusiast, with a genuine interest in health and wellbeing
- Work with the HOPE foundation, contributing weekly Linked-in articles
- Advanced French language skills
Proficiency in French
English
First Language
French
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Regional Tobacco Lead / Senior Health Promotion Officer - HSE, Health & Wellbeing Division
09.2014 - Current
Corporate Health & Wellbeing Consultant - LAYA Healthcare
09.2007 - Current
Senior Health Promotion Officer, Workplace Health Promotion - HSE, Southern Health Bord
06.2002 - 09.2007
Health Promotion Officer, Workplace Health Promotion - HSE, Southern Health Bord
02.2002 - 06.2002
Technical Training Manager - Thompson Nutrition New Zealand Ltd.
02.1996 - 12.2001
University College Cork - Certificate in PM,
HSE Leadership Academy / Irish Management Institute - IMI Award in Executive Healthcare Leadership, Leading Care 1
University College Cork - MSc, Nutrition Science
Trinity College Dublin - BSc(HONS), Microbiology
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