Lashawn Jones Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Contract Management: Oversee the full life cycle of contracts, from preparing solicitations and negotiating terms to executing and managing contract performance.- Cost Savings & Efficiency: Negotiate favorable terms with vendors and contractors, delivering cost savings and value-added services that directly contribute to organizational financial goals.- Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensure that all procurement activities comply with federal acquisition regulations and internal policies, minimizing risks and legal exposure.- Contractor Relationship Management: Foster strong relationships with vendors and key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and achieve timely, efficient contract execution.-Data Analysis: Analyze market trends, procurement performance data, and financial metrics to inform strategic decision-making.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Over the past five years, I have successfully managed international and domestic contracts and Interagency Agreements (IAAs) valued up to $49MM, supporting critical public health programs globally. My expertise spans across procurement, contract management, compliance, and program operations, ensuring that resources are strategically allocated and that public health initiatives meet their objectives.Key Achievements:Global Contract Management: Led the management of 17 contracts valued up to $250K for global partners in Nigeria, India, Guatemala, and Sierra Leone, establishing public health infrastructure supported by U.S. funding.Facilitated monthly meetings with 12 global partners to forecast acquisitions, aiding fiscal year planning and managing contracts for administrative, management, and laboratory services.Training & Development: Spearheaded a division-wide initiative to train staff in earning COR I and COR II certifications, improving team capacity for contract oversight and regulatory compliance.Financial Oversight: Tracked spending for 13 IAAs, ensuring funding remained within obligations and preventing cost overruns through diligent tracking of disbursement and budget balances.In addition to my contract management expertise, I have also contributed to CDC's emergency response efforts, including the implementation of a new contact tracing system, Sara Alert, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and led public health initiatives to improve healthcare access and outcomes for vulnerable populations in Detroit, Michigan.

Greater Atlanta Area

24 Hours/ Week• Examine the risky behaviors of the highest risk infection groups, (people who inject drugs,in the Atlanta metropolitan area)• Attend seminars to receive field operations training• Engage with community-based organizations for questionnaire development• Conduct a formative assessment• Conduct key informant interviews with community partners• Collect and analyze data via key-informant interviews• Identify and develop a potential barrier spreadsheet to plan for field operations

Greater Atlanta Area

Served as Patient RecruiterResearch project: A Comprehensive Pre-Natal Intervention to Increase Vaccine Coverage20 Hours/ Week• Conducted 60+ participant screenings; Recruited and enrolled 40+ patients between 3 different healthcare practices• Collect primary data to be utilized in a NIH-funded cluster randomized trial• 150+ patient contact hours• Collaborate and learned how to work with a large study team of 20+ people• Establish and maintain good relationships with office manager and other staff members in three healthcare practices

Boston, Ma

40 Hours/Week• Attended 8-hour Lean Six Sigma training classes to develop problem-solving and performance skills• Utilized statistical software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, InfoPath and Tableau to analyze and create 10+ data setsfor employee presentations• Learned, converted and organized raw data collected over the course of 1 year from Microsoft InfoPath into Microsoft Exceldashboards within 2 weeks of assignment• Performed administrative tasks necessary to support the Medical Center Director• Collected and analyzed data to support the development of diversity initiatives among VA patients and employees• Attended daily strategic planning meetings to learn efficient health administration and management skills• Interviewed 8 staff members to learn and complete a research project (poster presentation) that outlined V.A. efforts ofcombatting homelessness among Veterans

Athens, Georgia Area

20 Hours/ Week• Improved clerical skills such as typing (60 words per minute), faxing, printing, an assisting people of the academic community• Collected and analyzed data related to coursework survey data• Assisted with 10+ events for recruitment of undergraduate and graduate students• Served as a liaison for over 2,000 students between undergraduate and master’s students on the public health campus

Spelman College

Facilitated sexual health education class three times a week for 20+ college students weeklyCertified Student Health Educator: Received extensive training on discussion tactics and topics such as sexually transmitted infections, alcohol awareness, and emotional health such as stressCollaborated with other lab members to create and host successful events aimed towards sexual health across 3 college campuses

Atlanta

Intern at the Infectious Diseases and Immunizations branch. Data entry, career development, developed Internet Partner Notification program for the state of Georgia to implement over 159 counties.o Gathering topical journal articles through academic databaseso Providing research support by summarizing empirical literatureHealth Communication • Concentrated on interpersonal health communication and developed health campaigns• Employed multimedia and interactive technology to gain an understanding of the innovative practices of health communication campaigns• Worked with the Community Emergency Assistance Program to disseminate pertinent information on an array of health topics via social media

Atlanta, Ga

-Participated in a two week didactic course in public health including, introductions to, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Scientific Writing / Presentation skills-Upon completion of the internship produced an oral presentation, poster presentation, and a written manuscript suitable for publication in a scientific journal.-Articulated the role of public health in disease prevention and health promotion at the local, state, national, and global level-Identified the roles of public health in addressing health disparities and the needs of vulnerable populations-Conferred about health-related disability policy initiatives, including health promotion opportunities for people with disabilities-Completed 16 hours of community service in the Atlanta Metropolitan area in a limited number of weeks.

Greater Atlanta Area

CUPS is funded through The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Minority Health and Health Equity to support Morehouse College, Columbia University, Kennedy Krieger Institute, and the University of Michigan in their efforts to engage student in public health education and training. The overall goal of the NUSPHP is to improve the representation of disadvantaged groups, underrepresented populations, and those interested in health disparities in public health by increasing their awareness of public health services and epidemiology.• Articulated the role of public health in disease prevention and health promotion at the local, state, national and global level• Identified the roles of public health in addressing health disparities and the needs of vulnerable populations• Conferred about health-related disability policy initiatives, including health promotion opportunities for people with disabilities

Greater Chicago Area

-Planned community service events throughout the Chicago-land area-Facilitated workshops to enhance professional development skills of inner city youth-Planted vegetable gardens in Chicago parks districts -Learned photography skills and submitted my work in an art gallery

Chicago, Il

-Electricity Marketing Intern-Enhanced professional communication skills -Planned and executed sales over the Chicagoland area

Chicago, Il

Marketing and sales; Community involvement and interaction; Communications

Greater Chicago Area

-Cashier -Customer service-Two Employee of the Month awards

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Health Promotion And Behavior

Activities and Societies: Founder and President of the Association of Minority Public Health Professional Scholars

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology And Public Health

Activities and Societies: SWEPT (Spelman Women Empowered through Professional Training) Program, Health Careers Program, GlobeMed.