• Investigate national multistate outbreaks of waterborne and foodborne-related diseases, including Escherichia coli (E.coli) O157:H7 romaine lettuce outbreak (CA/AZ, 2018) Burkholderia spp. cases (TX, 2018-2019), Hepatitis A (HAV) outbreak (KY, 2019), and Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) cases (GA, 2019). • Provide outbreak support via field deployment and sample collection, supply coordination and sample triage, maintaining Chain-of-Custody, processing, aliquoting, archiving, and decontaminating infectious materials in a BSL-2 lab, and collecting, analyzing, and delivering written and oral reports on data and results. • Lead and implement research project to compare and characterize the performance of novel and traditional selective agars to inhibit background microbial growth and allow for the isolation and identification of pathogenic E.coli O157:H7 in environmental samples. • Present oral and written reports on project updates and progress, results and interpretation, and next steps to lab team and project stakeholders in both formal and informal settings. • Orchestrate and coordinate the synthesis, assembly, and submission of major $400,000 Center for Produce Safety grant proposal focusing on Cyclospora cayetanensis in US irrigation agricultural environments. • Engage in development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), pathogen factsheets, Environmental Investigation toolkits, and project Sample Analysis Plans with specific focus on collection, storage, transport, monitoring, and analysis of environmental samples.• Project Coordinator and co-author of peer-reviewed publication (in preparation) statistically analyzing over 11,000 emergency water tank records collected during the 2017-2018 cholera epidemic in Lusaka, Zambia.• Implement laboratory practices adhering to strict aseptic technique and rigorous infectious disease Quality Management Systems (QMS) standards.• Operate, calibrate, and maintain field and laboratory instruments.

• Single-handedly managed and implemented database modernization project to overhaul the collection, management, and reporting of specimen and assay data for the Molecular Epidemiology Lab, a National Surveillance Laboratory for CryptoNet, the national Cryptosporidiosis disease surveillance network.• Provided technical expertise on database development and systems management to Branch epidemiology and laboratory surveillance teams.• Prepared training materials and provided hands-on training to lab staff on specimen data collection and management.• Customized Microsoft Access, SQL Server, and Excel databases to serve the unique requirements of the Molecular Epidemiology, Free-Living Amebas, and Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation labs. • Supported waterborne outbreak response by coordinating sample receipt, maintaining Chain-of-Custody, processing, aliquoting, archiving, and decontaminating infectious materials in a BSL-2 lab, and collecting, analyzing, and delivering written and oral reports on data and results.• Worked with the Waterborne Biothreat team to collaborate with the Laboratory Response Network (LRN) to scale-up national capacity and review SOPs for the detection and concentration of waterborne biothreat agents in water and environmental media.• Collaborated with the Free-Living Amebas national surveillance team to analyze, interpret, and connect thousands of records genotyping Acanthamoeba species implicated in fatal nervous system infections.

• Led comprehensive field, lab, and statistical research study to evaluate an innovative drinking water safety test to enable company growth, accomplish Master’s thesis, and promote new technology in humanitarian emergency and international low-resource settings.• Executed study planning and coordination, assistant hiring, field sample collection, lab sample processing, data collection, result interpretation, literature reviews, and report writing for clients and project stakeholders.• Quantified presence of fecal indicator bacteria in over 100 drinking water samples using Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved methods.• Mentored and trained 4 research assistants on field, lab, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control techniques.• Presented and delivered oral and written reports on project progress, findings and interpretation, and next steps at conferences and meetings to project stakeholders, public health scientists, and the general public.• Oversaw safety, quality control, and SOPs in a BSL-2 environmental health microbiology lab.• Analyzed, synthesized, and interpreted over 900 microbial, environmental, and water quality data records using Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) and Excel.• Maintained field and lab equipment, calibrated instruments, and oversaw lab inventory and supply ordering.

• Taught over 140 students per semester in course characterizing impacts of toxicological agents on human health and global to local environmental public health disparities.

• Led 166 illegal discharge field investigations to identify water quality hazards, recommended best management practices, protect community health, and enforce and monitor corrective actions.• Resolved 100% of investigations through collaboration with liable individuals, businesses, and industries.• Advocated for Hispanic clients as team Spanish translator and interpreter after observing disparities in Division outreach.• Responded to automotive accidents, sanitary sewer overflows, and localized emergencies as pollution mitigation specialist.• Implemented 2 Division research studies as Assistant Project Manager to assess the chemical, physical, and biological, impacts of commercial and industrial effluents on downstream community health. • Monitored over 35 lake, stream, and industrial field sites per month for chemical, physical, and biological parameters such as temperature, pH, conductivity, salinity, dissolved oxygen, chemical oxygen demand, nutrients, heavy metals, oil & grease, total coliforms and E. coli, free and total chlorine, turbidity, and total dissolved solids. • Performed 66 industrial safety and pollution-prevention inspections at chemical, automotive, recycling, construction, water and wastewater treatment facilities.• Organized outreach events for the public and educated citizens on water quality and environmental health.• Trained new staff on environmental monitoring, sample collection, and investigation skills.• Developed, reviewed, and revised Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Assurance Project Plans, Pollution Prevention Plans, and research study proposals.• Spearheaded taskforce to evaluate employee turnover within Division, proposed win-win solutions including increased training, teamwork, and engagement opportunities to Division managers.

• Developed new biogeochemical tool to determine the success of stream restoration projects by analyzing relationships between stream bank erosion, soil enzyme activity, and organic carbon• Designed assays to gauge enzyme activity in soil and water samples collected from the field• Presented research at the 74th Annual Meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists (Charleston, WVA) and the 20th Annual Elon University Student Undergraduate Research Forum (Elon, NC) in Spring 2013

• Led classroom of over 25 students in weekly lab and field procedures• Audited and updated laboratory techniques each semester to insure high efficiency and clarity• Graded and provided constructive feedback on student reports and practicals • Reliably prepared, organized, and cleaned university lab equipment adhering to quality control standards

• Taught around 60 students per semester fundamental planetary/stellar concepts and observation techniques• Handled and performed demonstrations using the Meade LX10 reflecting telescope • Set up, organized, and cleaned university observation deck and lab equipment weekly

• Managed store independently, recommended products to customers, and planned ahead to maintain supplies • Entrusted to handle over $200,000 dollars in financial transactions over 4 years of dedicated service• Increased following of loyal patrons by 10% by cultivating friendly and helpful relationships with customers