Laura E. Sikes, Mph, Cph Email & Phone Number

Pensacola, Fl, Us

Pensacola, Florida, United States

• Investigate reportable infectious diseases in Escambia County, Florida, including research, medical record reviews, case interviews, contact tracing, reporting, and data analysis• Conduct Tuberculosis Control Program surveillance, investigation, case management, med tracking, and direct observed therapy (DOT)• Monitor syndromic surveillance program (ESSENCE), investigate alerts of concern, generate reporting for analysis of trends and anomalies • Maintain thorough understanding of developing State and CDC policies regarding epidemiological investigations, vaccination recommendations, isolation protocols, and reporting requirements for each reportable infectious disease• Investigate infectious disease outbreaks at long term care facilities, shelters, childcares, preschools, K-12s, colleges, and other group settings• Member of Hepatitis A Task Force for FDOH-Escambia, responding to the Hepatitis A outbreak through strategic data analysis, community education, control measures, vaccine outreach, and case investigation • Influenza Coordinator for FDOH-Escambia• Serve as preceptor for University of West Florida MPH student internships• Score applications and serve as team interviewer for new hires at FDOH-Escambia

Pensacola, Florida

• Researched and coordinated the development and marketing of new product lines• Authored content for press releases and media correspondence • Created and implemented digital advertising strategies using Google Ads and social media• Organized and executed regional and international trade show exhibitions, including booth design, construction, event marketing, staffing, and public presentations• Produced sales and marketing materials for print and web publication using complete Adobe Suite• Developed and conducted training programs for sales representatives, distributors, and builders• Grew company’s largest national accounts including Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Window World• Previous: Territory Manager, 2007 – 2009; Account Executive, 2006; Sales Representative, 2005

Pensacola Beach, Fl

• Managed room inventory of 181-room beach-front Hampton Inn• Developed revenue maximization strategies for room rate and length of stay frameworks • Planned and coordinated group arrivals, meetings, special events, and banquet functions• Resolved guest, property, and security concerns during regular Manager on Duty shifts• Previous: Sales Coordinator, 2000 – 2001; Front Desk Clerk, 1999 – 2000

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Public Health, 4.0 Cumulative Gpa

Activities and Societies: Certified in Public Health (CPH); American Public Health Association (APHA); Graduate Women in Science Master's.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Health Sciences / Public Health, 3.98 Program Gpa, 3.88 Cumulative Gpa; Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (Member); Dean's List; President's List

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Biology & Mathematics Emphases, 4.0 Cumulative Gpa; Highest Honors

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society (Treasurer); Biology Club; Dean's List; President's List