Brittany Bigelow, Mph Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Washington, DC

• Provides homeland security and emergency preparedness agencies at all levels of government with pragmatic solutions to their most important analytical and policy challenges.
• Provides homeland security and emergency preparedness agencies at all levels of government with reorganization strategy and operating model methods and tools for implementation, change management, workforce solution.
• Devises or modifies procedures and plans to solve complex problems.
• Provides guidance and experience on solution implementation.
• Performs analyses of client issues, while engaging resources.
• Interprets implications of design.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Performed advanced planning duties in regional emergency management and homeland security, inclusive of activities within the domains of public health, fire and rescue, transportation, and law enforcement.
• Provided input on complex policy and strategy matters.
• Developed processes and methodology for regional strategy.
• Created easily accessible data visualization and graphics for use in stakeholder documents and products.
• Developed methods and techniques for plan evaluation and review of spatial, fiscal, economic, social, environmental, and political impact.
• Managed a variety of highly specialized and technical problems in support of local officials and the public.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Reviewed and updated relevant hazardous waste and safety programs to ensure compliance with changes in laws and regulations.
• Managed the hazardous and universal waste program activities per EPA, RCRA, DOEE, VADEQ regulations.
• Served as an Emergency Liaison Officer assigned to work in the District Emergency Operations Center within the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency in major events such as the 2017 Presidential Inauguration.
• Participated in public health meetings or events with local and federal partners such as the District of Columbia Department of Health, being the liaison between the office and the GW community.
• Evaluated chemical and biological hazards in research and teaching laboratories.
• Monitored spaces to determine levels of environmental contaminants of concern.

Bethesda, MD

• Tracked media news coverage to update on clients’ websites.
• Conducted media and social media outreach research on a variety of health policy, public health and environmental issues.
• Handled logistics for major media events, such as the Weight of the Nation Conference, featured by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Responsible for creating up-to-date media lists in order to send out successful press releases to get public health messages out to the public.

Ewing, NJ

• Reviewed, interpreted, and applied applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, policies, and industry standards and guidance concerning occupational safety and health administrative regulations and policies.
• Managed employee medical monitoring program, ensuring that all initial and annual medical monitoring for employees is performed in support of occupational health program, including Respiratory Protection, Asbestos.
• Served as co-chair of the Operations Safety Committee, discussing issues regarding safety and environmental matters on campus as it relates to operations staff and recommending practical and innovative solutions to.
• Served as College's Fire Safety Officer acting as a liaison between the campus community, regulatory agencies, and first responders.
• Developed and implemented initial and annual update training of staff including, but not limited to, Fire Safety Education, Bloodborne Pathogens, Personal Protective Equipment, Lockout/Tagout and Confined Space Entry.
• Analyzed all occupational and safety hazards and assisted managers and supervisors in providing a safe environment.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• (Contract)
• Responded to inquiries regarding organization’s programs and activities, such as the Kidney Walk, Cadillac Golf Classic, and the Chili Cook-off.
• Utilized Excel to record appointments for the Kidney Early Evaluation Program that sponsors free kidney screenings for those at risk.
• Provided general administrative support as needed.

Washington, DC

• (Contract)
• Provided office support to Human Resources (HR) department including phone support, maintaining confidential records, organizing and compiling extensive reports, and responding to employee inquiries.
• Provided program and event support including setting tables, creating name tents, greeting guests, providing instructions and handling supplies.
• Assembled 401K, medical, dental, and vision insurance information packets for orientations.
• Proofed, edited, and collaborated on internal policies and benefit information.
• Utilized Excel to cross reference multiple reports for over 500 employees for compliance trainings, such as Harassment Prevention and Gift Rules and Lobbying training.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• (Contract)
• Responded to inquiries regarding association’s programs and activities.
• Sorted and coded incoming resumes and completed resume notification cards for mailing.
• Compiled benefit information packets and orientation packets, securing supplies as needed.
• Recorded and routed health plan payments for retirees and terminated staff.
• Provided general administrative support as needed.

Piscataway, NJ

• Participated in safety compliance audits of the university’s laboratories, maintenance shops, and other areas in accordance with OSHA/PEOSHA, NRC, and EPA Regulations.
• Developed a new ergonomic assessment tool to be used by the department for evaluating computer workstations.
• Developed a ventilation assessment procedure for areas where animals used for research are housed.
• Enhanced REHS internal homepage and external website by updating office safety programs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Supported the Chief of Staff o Maintained a busy phone line, scheduled meetings, handled calendar, and compiled personal files.
• Created budget spreadsheets for the housing projects using Microsoft Excel.
• Managed Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable.
• Planned/handled logistics for the All-Staff/Agency Retreat.
• Involved catering needs, reserving the site location, booking vendors, and providing ground transportation.
• Prepared correspondence for a variety of clients.

Master Of Public Health (Mph), Communications And Marketing

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Public Health

Activities and Societies: Eta Sigma Gamma-the national Health Science/Health Education honorary, Office of Diversity and Academic Success.