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Leesburg, Virginia, US

• Oversees the implementation and execution of public health infectious disease surveillance and immunization services programming for the state of Arizona. Monitors project scope, compliance, staffing, resources, and.
• Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and protocols to administer effective contact tracing in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Hired, trained, and managed a team of up to 250 associates in conducting upward of 1,500 calls per day; decreased staffing to 50 associates while consistently meeting call volume demands and quality.
• Implements process improvements to drive efficiency and reduce HIPAA and PHI violations; responds to any violations with corrective actions and appropriate reporting.
• Coaches and mentors team to improve knowledge, performance, productivity, and compliance.
• Guides decision-making and facilitates interpretation of protocols related to core public health services, COVID-19 response, and immunization services administration.

• Spearheaded all facets of COVID-19 laboratory testing program to create a safer environment and minimize impact on facility operations. Ensured testing program met quality standards and best practices based on current.
• Established pre- and post-testing protocols to enable safe processing of up to 1,500 incoming and outgoing soldiers weekly; created contact tracing and testing processes following positive test results.
• Partnered with property management team to set up designated housing for quarantined individuals.
• Increased capacity from 200 to 1,500 soldiers through implementation of lean six sigma methodologies to drive efficiency and effectiveness of operational flows.
• Grew team from one to 110 staff members and delivered training on swabbing techniques and specimen processing; optimized processes to conduct same volume of testing with only 25 staff.
• Collaborated with vendors to coordinate supply chain strategy, submit orders, set up drop shipping, and maintain adequate inventory to meet testing demands while adhering to budgetary guidelines.

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Managed planning, implementation, documentation, execution, and follow-up of laboratory initiatives for main facility, a troops-only lab, and three satellite labs in partnership with the Laboratory Services Division.
• Oversaw diverse projects and testing processes to deliver accurate and efficient service, minimize delays, and maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Led multi-disciplinary teams spanning laboratory services, clinical preventive medicine, public health and health protection support, epidemiological surveillance, and health promotion service delivery for.
• Devised targeted strategies and tools in accordance with laboratory regulations to meet project goals and objectives; leveraged lean methodologies to streamline processes and procedures.
• Collaborated with Service Line leaders, Division personnel, Facility personnel, vendors, and HCA support groups to facilitate project administration and successful implementation.
• Managed LabCorp contract and budget for specialty testing to meet healthcare needs.

Frederick, Maryland, US

• Directed daily management and technical support of Division operations related to vaccine studies and testing. Led professional development and training initiatives, development of clinical protocols, management of.
• Supervised a team of 120 clinical research personnel in performing vaccine antibody testing, pre- and post-study tests, and animal testing to ensure safety, accuracy, and compliance with study protocols.
• Coordinated test subjects and trained techs on laboratory processes, automation, and manual testing for chemistry, microbiology, and hematology departments.
• Assisted with developing, administering, and conducting research and evaluation studies; wrote associated reports regarding study results.
• Verified that technician certifications were current and CAP requirements were met to maintain laboratory accreditation.

Master Of Science - Ms, Healthcare Administration

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Clinical Laboratory Science