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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 budget; updates Director of Public Health on project status and needs. • 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.• Verifies accurate invoicing and billing for services to maintain up-to-date financial records and budget.• Tracks program metrics and reporting prepared by data team to meet requirements set by AM LLC and the Health Department.

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 data and measured performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).• 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.• Consulted with public health leadership to determine parameters for program evaluation, reporting cadence, and data collection paradigms; prioritized testing access for target populations.• Maintained quality program documents including standardized quality management plan to ensure compliance with external regulatory, accreditation, and performance measurement requirements.• Developed comprehensive spreadsheet to track data and trends; regularly updated leadership on results and communicated any concerns.

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 Director. Coordinated shipment and receipt of specimens between facilities and to outside organizations. Managed a 220-member team across all five labs.• 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 approximately 18,000 U.S. Army beneficiaries.• 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.• Conducted quarterly lab inspections to verify safety and compliance with SOPs; oversaw compliance with CAP accreditation requirements and audits.• Coached and mentored lab supervisors to enhance leadership and execution of laboratory initiatives.

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 data quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC), performance improvement, and strategic planning to support operational readiness. Managed a $5M-$10M annual portfolio of biodefence countermeasure clinical trials.• 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