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San Jose, Ca, Us

San Jose, California, United States

Works in the Office of Emergency Management to lead efforts to protect life, property and the environment by developing, coordinating and managing programs that prevent, prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate natural and man-made disasters and emergencies.Key responsibilities include logistics identification and implementation of tracking systems of ten Councilmember Disaster District Offices, the primary, alternate and mobile Emergency Operation Centers, and identification of possible points of distribution (POD) facilities; coordination of plans and procedures with key stakeholders; identification staging locations and storage needs for inventory and mobile package resources; and facilitation of trainings, drills and exercises.

Yuba City, California Area

Worked in the emergency preparedness program to create a culture of preparedness, and build an environment of self-sufficiency, among community members and organizations, to ensure resiliency in the communities of Yuba and Sutter Counties.My responsibilities included:• Served as the Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC) Alternate, Department Operations Center (DOC) Operations Chief, DOC Logistics Chief, and Vaccination Clinic Coordinator for COVID-19 Response.• Served as the MHOAC Alternate and DOC Logistics Chief for Camp Fire Response – shelter operations.• Built and maintained relationships with internal and external partners. • Coordinated and collaborated with partners on emergency planning, response and training/exercises.• Maintained and updated emergency response and safety plans, policies, and procedures.• Provided technical support for emergency planning, trainings, and risk assessments. • Organized quarterly meetings for the Yuba-Sutter Access and Functional Needs Workgroup and Building Safety Committee.• Managed federal and state grant budgets and work plans for emergency preparedness unit.• Maintained inventory of equipment and supplies.• Developed program outreach materials.

Albany, Oregon

Completed a one-year service term to create a culture of preparedness, and build an environment of self-sufficiency, among community members and organizations, to ensure resiliency in the communities of Linn and Benton Counties.My responsibilities included:• Served as the Public Health Liaison in the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the 2017 Solar Eclipse Event.• Developed 9 new partnerships and 6 in-kind resources for the Public Health Department.• Created and implemented a series of emergency planning and business continuity workshops for social services entities.• Organized 8 steering committee meetings for Linn Benton Community Organizations Active in Disaster (LBCOAD) in collaboration with community partners.• Researched and designed a pharmaceutical emergency preparedness guide and emergency preparedness plan template for adult foster homes.

Woodland, Ca

Worked with the Emergency Preparedness Program to research, develop, and update resource guides for the general and vulnerable populations.Duties included:-Researched for resources and organizations serving vulnerable populations-Compiled a list of transportation resources within the county -Updated internal files with current information

Woodland, Ca

Worked with the Emergency Preparedness Program to research and develop a framework for large and small animal sheltering and evacuation plans.Duties include: -Researched and analyzed county plans, models, and reports on emergency animal sheltering -Created an animal sheltering and evacuation plan for large and small animals-Identified sheltering locations and supporting agencies/organizations-Created a template for a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)

Provided financial and patient support in a fast-paced environment for California's largest and most comprehensive dermatology, laser and cosmetic practice, consisting of 20+ offices.Duties includes:-Processed paper and electronic payments from patients and insurances-Consulted patients regarding financial concerns (billing and payment plans)-Created and updated patient accounts on NexTech 2013-Trained new patient financial services representatives

Irvine, Ca

Worked with Dr. Guiyun Yan on two research projects to gather data under the guidance of his PH.D research assistants:1) Developing and Evaluating Vector Control Programs in Southeast Asia2) Evaluating Current Malaria Control and Treatment ProgramsDuties include:-DNA Extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis on mosquito samples for the kdr allele-DNA Extraction of blood samples from study participants to identify those with malaria-Organized and collected data from dry mosquito samples-Conducted a weekly inventory sterilization of lab supplies

Irvine, Ca

Enforced parking lots and structures on campus and residential areas associated with the university to promote public safety.Duties include: -Issued parking citations -Evaluated and reported parking field conditions-Responded to complaint calls and motor assists -Trained new student enforcement representatives-Conducted bike sweeps/tagging and impounds, pedestrian traffic control, ST-VPMS utilization, ADA utilization, and lost/stolen permit enforcement utilization

Irvine,Ca

Worked with Dr. Zuzana Bic to build EHPP, Employee Health Promotion Programs, and establish them in local companies and create an evaluation study evaluating to prove statistically significant improvement in participants enrolled in Total Health Mastery Program, a health education course.Duties Include:--Surveyed participants at the Total Health Mastery Program -Analyzed and interpreted data from for participant's energy levels, physical activity, and sleeping habits-Evaluated and made adjustments to the final survey of study -Presented research findings on Total Health Mastery Program of its effectiveness at the 2012 UROP [Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program] Symposium-Designed a pilot employee health promotion program geared towards restaurant employees with a concentration on fatigue and stress-Provided revisions and feedback on Dr. Bic's "Corporate Health" textbook

Newport Beach, Ca

Assisted with educational programs, emphasizing estuarine and marine ecology, and with the case of the marine animals on-siteDuties includes:-Conducted monthly marine life inventories: water quality testing and sampling of plankton, fish, and mud -Inputted the collected data from marine life inventories using Microsoft Excel-Educated small groups of students about data collection methods from marine life inventories-Maintained aquatic life in the aquariums and touch tanks-Habitat restoration at the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve

Master’S Degree, Public Health

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Health Sciences

Activities and Societies: Circle K International, Public Health Association, Student Health Outreach, Middle Earth Housing Community Council