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Montgomery, Al, Us

Montgomery, Al, Us

Working as an HAI/AR Epidemiologist and NHSN lead for Alabama.

Montgomery County, Alabama, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

•Attended emergency response and coordination country calls with India, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Ghana•Collaborated with CDC-Guinea to develop a country success story highlighting increased surveillance efforts following the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak. •Collaborated with the CDC Sierra Leone Ebola Database Team in writing a paper on data ownership, confidentiality, and security. Helped coordinate country calls, plan meetings, take notes, and track action items. •Collaborated with CDC partners to develop slides and updates for internal and external presentations and meetings. •Provided general support for multiples teams, the branch, and country office activities. •Collaborated with CDC-Ghana on writing their first Partner Briefing for funders and CDC headquarters.•Reviewed, provided feedback, and submitted manuscripts For the Division of Global Health and Protection (DGHP. Manuscripts included Frequency and spelling of names in the Sierra Leone Ebola Database (SLED) and Finding the graves: SLED Family Reunification Program. I received acknowledgements for my work on both papers.

South San Francisco, California

• Assisted with laboratory experiments involving research of Dendroctonus ponderosae (Mountain Pine Beetles) to develop an environmentally friendly pest control. • Worked on the expression of Cyp-4G55 gene through cell cultures, cloning, and transformation.• Used PCR machines, gel electrophoresis, DNA purification, nanodrop, as well as many other lab techniques.• Analyzed and quantified expression of Cyp-4G55 through the use of Western Blot.

• Worked to improve protocol for In-fusion cloning used in Biochemistry Lab. • Worked with Chromobacterium violaceum operon, its vioCD gene insert, and pENTR4-NocI.• Designed In-Fusion primers, used PCR machines, and gel electrophoresis.• Grew bacterial and plasmid cultures.• Transformed cells and used many other lab techniques to create a more efficient protocol.

San Diego, Ca

• Provided top-notch customer service to ensure the best positive customer outcome. • Established positive working relationships with managers, owners, and co-workers.• Managed large parties of up to 50 people, while simultaneously attending to other guests in the restaurant with equal levels of excellent customer service. • Trained newly hired servers. • Utilized conflict resolution skills and developed good listening and interpersonal skills.

• Provided excellent customer service and problem-solving skills in fast-paced, high demand environment. • Multitasked by handling large crowds of people while making drinks, resolving customer conflict, handling food orders, and maintaining hygienic standards.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Epidemiology, 3.96

Met core graduate program requirements for public health, with extensive coursework in epidemiology, biostatistics, informatics.

Bachelors Of Science, Molecular Microbiology And Immunology